| Risk types | Description |
| Financial risk | Possibility of losing money in the course of purchasing or using the product. |
| Physical risk | Possibility of the purchase or use of the product threatening the safety or health of the user. |
| Performance risk | Possibility of performance defects arising in the purchased product, such as a failure or malfunction. |
| Social risk | Decline in social status due to unfavorable opinions by others due to the use of the product. |
| Time risk | Loss of time that could occur before the purchase of the product or in its use after purchase. |