Disclaimer Clause/ Warning: On the MMM site is a warning advising members and that it is not an investment and that there are no guarantees of return. It also warms them to only use spare money to participate. It is written as “WARNING: THIS IS A COMMUNITY OF MUTUAL FINANCAL HELP! Participate only with spare money. Don’t contribute all you have”. This cleverly absolves the organization of blame in the event of default.
Your consent: your consent to having read warnings, fully understanding the risks and being of a sound mind and memory is required every time you want to participate. It plays on the psychology of members by telling them of the risks but also encouraging them to take this risk if they want financial freedom. This is another clever way of absolving itself of any blame.
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