1. Nature of Services
The Skilled Trader provides access to simulated trading environments strictly for educational and evaluation purposes.
All trading activity occurs on demo platforms using virtual funds.
We do not offer or facilitate real-money trading, live market execution, investment advice, portfolio management, employment, or allocation of real capital.
No real trades are executed, and no actual investment occurs.
Users are evaluated solely based on their performance within our simulated environment.
2. Eligibility
To use our services, you must be at least 18 years old, legally able to enter into binding agreements, and comply with all applicable local laws.
We reserve the right to deny access to any user at our sole discretion for suspected abuse, non-compliance, or fraudulent behavior.
We may require age or identity verification, and accounts may be suspended or terminated immediately if a user is found to be underage or in violation of applicable laws.
3. Fees and Payments
Users may purchase access to one or more evaluation programs by paying the applicable access fee.
All payments are final and non-refundable, unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing.
By purchasing a challenge, you acknowledge that you are paying solely for access to a simulated trading environment.
No payment guarantees live capital, and any performance-based rewards or bonuses offered are discretionary and not guaranteed.
4. Simulated Trading and User Conduct
Participants must follow all trading rules and timeframes set by each specific challenge.
The following actions are strictly prohibited:
Use of third-party trading signals or copy-trading services
Exploitation of latency, demo platform bugs, or software loopholes
Coordinated trading between multiple accounts
Sharing login credentials or multi-user access
Manipulative trading behavior or unauthorized system use
Specific rules include:
News trading is restricted unless the News Add-On is purchased.
Weekend trading is prohibited unless the proper Add-On is active.
Instant Funding accounts are subject to maximum risk and performance rules.
Daily (5%) and total (10%) drawdown limits must always be respected.
The Skilled Trader reserves the right to investigate violations and take disciplinary or enforcement actions to maintain the integrity of the evaluation program.
Users may contact support to request a review of any enforcement decisions.
5. Discretionary Rewards
The Skilled Trader may, at its sole discretion, provide performance-based rewards to users who meet specific evaluation criteria.
These rewards are promotional in nature, not guaranteed, and do not constitute any form of income sharing, employment offer, or investor relationship.
No part of your participation should be interpreted as a guaranteed or typical income opportunity.
For further details, refer to our legal disclosures.
6. No Investment or Advisory Relationship
The Skilled Trader is not a registered broker-dealer, investment adviser, futures commission merchant, or trading exchange.
We do not manage client funds, provide financial advice, or execute live trades.
Terms such as “trader,” “funded,” or “account” are used strictly to describe a user’s status within our simulated evaluation program.
7. Intellectual Property
All content, software, branding, graphics, and technologies used by The Skilled Trader are the exclusive property of the company or its licensors.
Unauthorized copying, redistribution, reverse engineering, resale, or misuse of the platform is strictly prohibited.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Skilled Trader shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages, loss of income, data, or reputation, nor for service interruptions, software errors, or third-party technology failures.
Your use of the platform is at your own risk.
The total liability of The Skilled Trader, if any, shall not exceed the amount paid by the user in the 30 days prior to any claim.
9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
All disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Miami, Florida.
You waive your right to participate in any class-action proceedings.
By using our services, you agree to these Terms, including the arbitration clause and class-action waiver.
10. Amendments and Updates
The Skilled Trader reserves the right to modify or update these Terms & Conditions at any time.
Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
We recommend reviewing this page periodically for updates.
11. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
12. Rules & FAQ Compliance
The official Rules and FAQ section located at:
👉 https://intercom.help/theskilledtrader/en
is an integral part of these Terms.
By using our services, you agree to:
Regularly review the FAQ for updates or rule changes.
Comply with all current and future rules listed therein.
Understand that violations may result in account termination, disqualification, or forfeiture of any reward, at our sole discretion.
The FAQ acts as a dynamic extension of these Terms & Conditions and carries full legal weight.
13. Refund Policy & Risk Assessment
By accepting these Terms & Conditions, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Refund Policy.
The Skilled Trader reserves the right to deny refunds to users who are, at our sole discretion, deemed to pose a financial, operational, or reputational risk to our company.