Close-only mode is a restrictive state on the frontend where users are only able to cancel orders, reduce / cancel open positions, and withdraw funds from the chain. A user will be placed in close-only mode when they violate the terms of use of the frontend deployment.

A user will be notified upon accessing the frontend that they have been blocked. The notification will indicate a time and date that positions need to be closed out before the ability to market close positions on the frontend becomes restricted. The notice will remain in the notification pane even after the notification is dismissed in case the user needs to reference any details.

When trying to place orders in close-only mode, all orders will automatically be set to reduce-only as new positions cannot be opened and existing position sizes cannot be increased. Deposit and transfers will also be disabled, but withdrawals will remain so funds can be off-boarded as normal. Open orders can be canceled and the user's secret phrase can continue to be exported.

Once the time and date in the compliance warning has passed, the user will be permanently blocked and will no longer be able to trade on the frontend. At this point, users will not longer be able to reduce or close out positions, they can only cancel open orders and withdraw their funds. Exporting the secret phrase will continue to be available on the frontend.

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