Risk Disclosure Statement

**Last Updated:** November 23, 2024

HIGH-LEVEL RISK WARNING

Trading financial instruments involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.

The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite.

Trading Risks

Market Risks - **Market Volatility**: Prices can change rapidly and unpredictably - **Liquidity Risk**: Some markets may have limited liquidity - **Gap Risk**: Prices may jump over your stop-loss levels - **Slippage**: Orders may execute at different prices than expected

Financial Risks - **Leverage Risk**: Can magnify both gains and losses - **Margin Calls**: Additional funds may be required on short notice - **Total Loss**: You can lose more than your initial investment - **Counterparty Risk**: Broker insolvency may affect your positions

Platform-Specific Risks

Data Accuracy - Trade Journal relies on data provided by third-party platforms - Data delays or errors may affect analytics accuracy - We cannot guarantee real-time data synchronization - Historical data may contain gaps or inaccuracies

Analytics Limitations - Our analytics are based on historical performance - Past performance does not guarantee future results - Strategy optimization tools may not account for all variables - Mathematical models have inherent limitations

Risk Management Recommendations

Position Sizing - Never risk more than 1-2% per trade - Use appropriate position sizing based on account size - Consider correlation between multiple positions - Adjust position size based on market volatility

Stop Losses - Always use stop-loss orders - Place stops at logical price levels - Consider market gaps when setting stops - Don't move stops away from initial positions

Diversification - Spread risk across different strategies - Consider multiple currency pairs or instruments - Don't concentrate all capital in one approach

No Guarantees

Trade Journal provides no guarantees regarding: - Future trading performance or profitability - Accuracy of analytics or predictions - System availability or reliability - Suitability of trading strategies for your situation

Emergency Procedures

Service Disruptions - Have alternative methods for trade analysis - Maintain manual records during outages - Contact support promptly for technical issues - Have backup plans for critical trading decisions

Acknowledgment

By using Trade Journal, you acknowledge that: - You understand trading involves substantial risk - You are responsible for your own trading decisions - You have read and understand this risk disclosure - You trade only with funds you can afford to lose

Contact Information

For risk-related questions or concerns: - Support: [email protected] - Emergency: [email protected]

Effective Date

This Risk Disclosure is effective as of November 23, 2024.