# Non-custodial Non-custodial - a fancy way to say 'what's yours is yours'. Gridlock operates on a non-custodial basis, ensuring that we have no claim to your assets. Our role is to offer secure storage and oversee networks for smooth operation. While your wallet may rely on others to safeguard your crypto, control always resides with you. You remain the undisputed owner of your crypto, not us, not your guardians. Gridlock is a system guided by you, supervised by us, and safeguarded by friends. To better understand the role that your guardians take in protecting you, see [All About Guardians](/guardians/all-about-guardians.md) --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://docs.gridlock.network/the-tech/design-principles/non-custodial.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.