> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mauve.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.mauve.org/security/escape-hatch.md). # Escape hatch * In catastrophic scenarios, in order to protect our users, as well as comply with regulatory requirements, we have implemented an emergency mode where all functionality is paused. This will disable swapping, adding liquidity, collecting fees etc. * To avoid a situation where our users are unable to retrieve their liquidity, we have implemented an Escape Hatch which allows VioletID holders to be able to exclusively remove their liquidity from Mauve without having to request an authorization from Violet’s backend. * **This means that valid VioletID holders can withdraw funds at any time**, either through requesting authorization from Violet in normal operating mode, or just by virtue of their VioletID status on-chain. * Once we have deemed Mauve safe to use again, we will re-enable Mauve by disabling the emergency mode. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.mauve.org/security/escape-hatch.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.