> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hoodshot.games/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Responsible Gaming > HoodShot is non-custodial and provably fair, but it is still gambling with a house edge. Play with money you can afford to lose. HoodShot is designed to be fair and transparent, but it is still gambling. Every game carries a **5% house edge**, which means that over time, on average, the house wins. Fairness guarantees the odds are exactly what we state, not that you will come out ahead. ## Play safely * **Only stake what you can afford to lose.** Treat it as entertainment spending, not investment. * **Set your own limits** before you start, on time and on amount, and hold to them. * **Do not chase losses.** Each bet is independent; a losing streak does not make the next bet "due" to win. The odds are identical every time. * **Take breaks.** Because you self-custody, there is no cooling-off toggle we can flip for you. Stepping away is your tool. ## What being non-custodial changes HoodShot never holds your funds, so there is no house account to freeze and no support team that can reverse a bet or claw back a loss. That control is yours, which also means the discipline is yours. If gambling stops being fun or starts affecting your finances or wellbeing, stop and seek support. Resources like [BeGambleAware](https://www.begambleaware.org) and the [National Council on Problem Gambling](https://www.ncpgambling.org) (call or text 1-800-522-4700) offer free, confidential help.