# Does Flatten guarantee that an account is flat?

> No. Flatten means Copilink sends cancellation and close-out requests according to the active flow. The broker controls acceptance and fills, so rejects, disconnects, market conditions, or remaining working orders can leave exposure.

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## Answer

No. Flatten means Copilink sends cancellation and close-out requests according to the active flow. The broker controls acceptance and fills, so rejects, disconnects, market conditions, or remaining working orders can leave exposure.

## More Copilink help

- [Risk and follower protection FAQ](https://copilink.com/standalone/faq/risk-and-follower-protection)
- [Copilink Standalone user guide](https://copilink.com/standalone/user-guide)

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