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Privacy Policy – The Skilled Trader

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Written by TST
Updated over a week ago

1. Nature of Services

The Skilled Trader provides access to simulated trading environments strictly for educational and evaluation purposes.
All trading activities take place 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

  • Be legally able to enter into binding agreements

  • Comply with all applicable local laws

The Skilled Trader reserves the right to deny access to any user at its sole discretion for suspected abuse, non-compliance, or fraudulent activity.
We may require age or identity verification, and accounts will be suspended immediately if a user is found to be underage or in violation of applicable laws.


3. Data Collection and Use

When you register or use our services, The Skilled Trader may collect personal data including but not limited to:

  • Name, email address, and contact information

  • Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)

  • Account activity, login data, and platform usage statistics

This data is collected solely to:

  • Provide access to our evaluation programs

  • Process transactions and verify identity

  • Ensure compliance with program rules

  • Communicate important account and program updates

We do not sell or share personal information with unrelated third parties. Data may be stored and processed securely on servers within or outside the UAE.


4. Simulated Trading and User Conduct

Participants must follow all program rules and timeframes as outlined in the evaluation program.
The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Using third-party trading signals or copy-trading services

  • Exploiting latency, platform bugs, or software loopholes

  • Coordinated trading between multiple accounts

  • Sharing login credentials or account access

Specific rules include:

  • News trading is restricted unless the News Add-On is purchased.

  • Weekend trading is prohibited unless the relevant Add-On is active.

  • Instant Funding accounts are subject to risk management rules.

  • Daily drawdown (5%) and total drawdown (10%) limits must be respected at all times.

The Skilled Trader reserves the right to investigate and enforce actions for violations to maintain the integrity of the program.


5. Discretionary Rewards

The Skilled Trader may, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based rewards to users who meet specific evaluation criteria.
These rewards are promotional in nature, not guaranteed, and do not represent income sharing, employment, or any investment relationship.


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 investment advice, or execute live trades.
Terms such as “trader,” “funded,” or “account” refer only to the participant’s status within our simulated environment.


7. Intellectual Property

All content, software, branding, and technology used by The Skilled Trader are the exclusive property of the company or its licensors.
Unauthorized copying, redistribution, reverse engineering, or misuse of the platform is strictly prohibited.


8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Skilled Trader shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential damages, loss of income, data, or reputation, nor for service interruptions, software errors, or third-party failures.
Your use of the platform is entirely at your own risk.

In any event, total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the user in the 30 days preceding the claim.


9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

All disputes arising out of or related to this policy shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Dubai, UAE.
By using our services, you waive your right to participate in any class-action proceedings.


10. Amendments and Updates

The Skilled Trader reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Continued use of our services after updates are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised version.
Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.


11. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]


12. Rules & FAQ Compliance

The official Rules and FAQ section located at:
👉 https://intercom.help/theskilledtrader/en
forms an integral part of this Privacy Policy.

By using our services, you agree to:

  • Regularly review the FAQ for updates or rule changes

  • Comply with all current and future program rules

  • Understand that violations may result in account termination, disqualification, or forfeiture of rewards

The FAQ acts as a dynamic extension of this Privacy Policy and carries full legal weight.


13. Refund Policy & Risk Assessment

By accepting this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Refund Policy.

The Skilled Trader reserves the right to deny access or refuse service to users who, at its sole discretion, are deemed to pose a financial, operational, or reputational risk to the company.


Final Note:
This Privacy Policy replaces any prior versions and represents the complete and binding privacy terms for The Skilled Trader.

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