Trading Risk Disclaimer

Effective Date: 16 Feb 2026
Website: https://thecontrariantrader.com/ (“Site”)
Company: The Contrarian Trader (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”)

1. Educational Purposes Only

All content provided on this Site, including but not limited to:

  • Trade alerts
  • Market commentary
  • Charts and technical analysis
  • Educational videos
  • Webinars
  • Reports
  • Community discussions
  • Trading strategies

is for educational and informational purposes only.

Nothing on this Site constitutes:

  • Investment advice
  • Financial advice
  • Legal advice
  • Tax advice
  • Portfolio management services
  • An offer to buy or sell securities

We are not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial planner.

You are solely responsible for your own financial decisions.

2. Substantial Risk of Loss

Trading stocks, options, futures, cryptocurrencies, or other financial instruments involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors.

You acknowledge and understand that:

  • You may lose part or all of your invested capital.
  • Losses may exceed your initial deposit (especially in leveraged products).
  • Market conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably.
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results.

There are no guarantees of profit or protection from loss.

3. No Performance Guarantees

Any examples of:

  • Past trades
  • Case studies
  • Hypothetical performance
  • Testimonials
  • Historical backtesting results

are provided strictly for illustrative and educational purposes.

They do not represent:

  • Guaranteed returns
  • Typical results
  • Assured future performance

Trading results vary widely based on:

  • Market conditions
  • Execution timing
  • Capital size
  • Risk management
  • Individual experience
  • Psychological discipline

4. Hypothetical & Simulated Results

Hypothetical or simulated trading results have inherent limitations:

  • They do not represent actual trading.
  • They may not reflect real market liquidity or slippage.
  • They are prepared with hindsight.

Actual trading performance may differ significantly.

5. Independent Decision-Making

You agree that:

  • You will conduct your own due diligence.
  • You will consult with a licensed financial advisor, tax advisor, or legal professional before making financial decisions.
  • You are making independent trading decisions without reliance on the Company.

You assume full responsibility for any and all trading activity in your brokerage account.

6. No Fiduciary Relationship

Your use of this Site and Services does not create:

  • A fiduciary relationship
  • An advisory relationship
  • A client-broker relationship

We do not manage funds, execute trades, or provide personalized investment advice.

7. Third-Party Platforms & Brokers

The Site may reference or integrate with:

  • Brokerage platforms
  • Trading software
  • Charting tools
  • Third-party data providers

We do not control and are not responsible for:

  • Execution errors
  • Platform outages
  • Pricing discrepancies
  • Brokerage policies

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

8. Market Volatility & External Factors

Financial markets are affected by:

  • Economic events
  • Geopolitical developments
  • Interest rate changes
  • Regulatory actions
  • Corporate announcements
  • Unforeseen global events

Such factors can cause sudden and extreme price movements.

9. Technology & Communication Risks

We are not responsible for losses caused by:

  • Internet outages
  • Platform delays
  • Email delivery issues
  • Missed alerts
  • System downtime

You are responsible for monitoring your own trades and positions.

10. Acknowledgment of Risk

By using this Site and Services, you acknowledge that:

  • You understand the risks involved in trading.
  • You are financially capable of bearing potential losses.
  • You accept full responsibility for your trading decisions.
  • You agree not to hold the Company liable for any financial losses.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company and its officers, employees, affiliates, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for:

  • Direct losses
  • Indirect losses
  • Consequential damages
  • Lost profits
  • Trading losses

arising from your use of this Site or reliance on any information provided.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Trading Risk Disclaimer, please contact us via the contact details listed on the Site.