# Pause/Unpause Access Control #### Pause A `pause()` function exists along with a `MIB_SWAP_PAUSE_ROLE` in case the DAO wishes to implement a failsafe mechanism in the future. * Only the `KIBT_SWAP_PAUSE_ROLE` may call pause * Pausing emits a Pause() event #### UnPause An `unpause()` function exists along with a `MIB_SWAP_UNPAUSE_ROLE` in case the DAO wishes to implement a failsafe mechanism in the future. * Only the `KIBT_SWAP_UNPAUSE_ROLE` role may call unpause * Unpausing emits an Unpause() event --- # 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.kuma.bond/kuma-protocol/developers/smart-contract-architecture/decentralized-access-control/pause-unpause-access-control.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.