Risk Disclosure and Legal Disclaimer

Please read this carefully before using Orchid Edge.

Trading involves substantial risk

Trading stocks, futures, forex, and cryptocurrencies carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.

You can lose more than your initial investment
Leverage magnifies both gains and losses
Past performance is not indicative of future results
There is no guarantee of profitability
Market conditions can change rapidly

Simulation versus real trading

The Trading Lab is a simulation environment:

No real money: all trades are simulated. No real capital is at risk.
Simulated results differ: performance in simulation does not guarantee similar results in live trading.
No slippage: simulations assume perfect fills at market price, which rarely happens in real markets.
No emotions: simulated trading lacks the psychological pressure of risking real money.
No liquidity issues: simulations assume infinite liquidity, which does not exist in real markets.
No counterparty risk: real trading involves broker risk, exchange risk, and settlement risk.

Not investment advice

Orchid Edge does not provide:

Investment advice or recommendations
Trading signals or specific trade ideas
Financial planning or portfolio management
Tax or legal advice
Guaranteed returns or profit promises

We are a software provider, not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer.

Data accuracy

Market data is provided by third-party sources and is offered on an as-is basis:

Data may contain errors, omissions, or delays
Historical data may be incomplete or inaccurate
We are not responsible for data provider outages or errors
Always verify data with official sources before trading

Educational purpose

The Trading Lab is designed for:

Learning: understanding how strategies work in different market conditions
Practice: developing trading skills without risking real capital
Research: testing and refining trading ideas
Backtesting: historical performance analysis (not predictive)

It is not designed to generate actual trading signals or recommendations.

Regulatory compliance

Users are responsible for:

Understanding regulations in their jurisdiction
Complying with tax reporting requirements
Obtaining necessary licences for real trading
Following broker and exchange rules and policies

Limitation of liability

Orchid Edge and its affiliates are not liable for:

Trading losses incurred in real markets
Decisions made based on simulation results
Data inaccuracies or errors
Service interruptions or downtime
Third-party data provider issues
Strategy performance in live trading

Use at your own risk.

Professional advice recommended

Before trading with real capital, consult with:

Financial advisor: for investment strategy and risk assessment
Tax professional: for tax implications and reporting requirements
Legal counsel: for regulatory compliance in your jurisdiction
Licensed broker: for account setup and trading execution

Acknowledgment

By using Orchid Edge, you acknowledge that:

You have read and understood this risk disclosure
You understand the risks of trading financial instruments
You will not hold Orchid Edge liable for trading losses
You are using the software for educational purposes
You will seek professional advice before live trading

Final reminder

The majority of retail traders lose money. Only risk capital you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is educational software, not a path to guaranteed profits.