Risk Disclosure
This Risk Disclosure Statement is provided to ensure you fully understand the nature of skill-based trading competitions on Trade Quest Professional before participating.
Important Risk Warning
Participation in trading competitions involves financial risk. You may lose some or all of your entry fees. Do not participate with funds you cannot afford to lose. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
1Nature of Skill-Based Competitions
Trade Quest Professional operates as a skill-based trading competition platform. Tournaments are structured contests where participants compete against each other using simulated trading environments based on real market data.
Unlike gambling, outcomes on Trade Quest Professional are primarily determined by:
- Your trading knowledge, strategy, and analytical skills
- Risk management and position sizing decisions
- Discipline, timing, and execution of trades
- Understanding of market dynamics and price action
- Ability to adapt to changing market conditions
However, even skilled traders can experience losses due to the inherent unpredictability of financial markets. No level of skill guarantees consistent profits.
2No Guaranteed Profits
Explicit Disclaimer
Trade Quest Professional makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees that you will earn any profit from participating in tournaments. There is no guaranteed return on your entry fees.
The following factors contribute to the uncertainty of outcomes:
- Financial markets are inherently volatile and unpredictable
- You compete against other skilled participants whose strategies may outperform yours
- Market simulation conditions may differ from live trading environments
- Short tournament durations amplify the impact of individual trade decisions
- Technical factors such as slippage and execution timing affect results
You should only participate in tournaments with funds you are fully prepared to lose. Never use borrowed money, emergency funds, or money allocated for essential expenses.
3Trade Quest Does Not Provide Investment Advice
Trade Quest Professional is not a financial services provider, investment advisor, broker, or asset manager.
Nothing on the Trade Quest Professional platform constitutes:
- Financial, investment, or trading advice
- A recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument
- A solicitation or offer to invest in any financial product
- Tax, legal, or accounting advice
All trading strategies, signals, charts, and market data displayed on the platform are provided for educational and competitive entertainment purposes only. You should consult a qualified financial advisor before making any real-world investment decisions.
Regulatory Note: Trade Quest Professional operates as a skill-based competition platform and is not regulated as a financial services provider under the Financial Sector Regulation Act (FSRA) or the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) of South Africa.
4Virtual Funds Disclaimer
Tournaments on Trade Quest Professional use virtual funds — simulated capital allocated for competition purposes. You must clearly understand the following:
Virtual Funds Are NOT
- • Real money or legal tender
- • Withdrawable as cash
- • Transferable between accounts
- • Guaranteed to retain value
- • A substitute for real investment capital
Virtual Funds ARE
- • Simulated competition capital
- • Used to determine tournament rankings
- • Reset at the start of each tournament
- • Subject to platform terms and conditions
- • For entertainment and skill development
Bonus virtual funds (including the 250% deposit bonus) are promotional credits designed to enhance your tournament experience. They do not represent real monetary value and cannot be converted to cash.
5Market Simulation Risks
The trading environment on Trade Quest Professional is a simulated market. While it is designed to reflect realistic market conditions, there are inherent differences from live trading:
- Simulated Execution: Trades are executed in a simulated environment and do not reflect actual market liquidity or real order book depth
- Price Feeds: Market data may be delayed, approximated, or algorithmically generated for competition purposes
- No Real Market Impact: Your simulated trades do not affect real financial markets
- Slippage Differences: Simulated slippage may differ from real-world execution costs
- Platform Availability: Technical issues, maintenance, or outages may affect your ability to trade during a tournament
Performance in simulated trading competitions does not guarantee equivalent performance in live financial markets. Skills developed on the platform may not directly translate to real-world trading success.
6Entry Fee Risk
When you pay an entry fee to participate in a tournament, you accept the following risks:
- You may not place in a prize-winning position and will not receive a payout
- Entry fees are non-refundable once the tournament has started (see Refund Policy)
- The prize pool is shared among top performers — not all participants receive prizes
- Trade Quest Professional retains a platform service fee from each prize pool
- Tournament structures, prize distributions, and rules may change between events
You should treat entry fees as the cost of participation in a competitive event, similar to entry fees for any other skill-based competition. Only enter tournaments with amounts you are comfortable losing entirely.
7Responsible Participation Guidelines
Trade Quest Professional is committed to promoting responsible participation. We encourage all users to:
Set a Budget
Decide in advance how much you are willing to spend on entry fees per month and stick to it.
Manage Your Time
Set limits on how much time you spend on the platform. Avoid letting it interfere with daily responsibilities.
Trade Without Emotion
Avoid chasing losses or making impulsive decisions after a poor tournament performance.
Keep Learning
Use the platform as a learning tool. Focus on improving your skills rather than solely chasing prizes.
Take Breaks
If you feel frustrated or stressed, take a break. Competitive trading requires a clear and focused mindset.
Seek Help if Needed
If participation is negatively affecting your finances or wellbeing, contact our support team for assistance.
8Acknowledgement of Risk
By registering for and participating in any tournament on Trade Quest Professional, you confirm that:
- You have read and understood this Risk Disclosure Statement in full
- You accept all risks associated with skill-based trading competitions
- You are participating voluntarily with funds you can afford to lose
- You understand that Trade Quest Professional does not provide investment advice
- You are of legal age and legally permitted to participate in your jurisdiction
- You will participate responsibly and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions
9Contact Us
If you have questions about this Risk Disclosure or need support regarding responsible participation, please contact us:
Trade Quest Professional
Email: support@tradequest.pro
Legal: legal@tradequest.pro
This Risk Disclosure Statement is provided for informational purposes only. Trade Quest Professional reserves the right to update this document at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the current Risk Disclosure Statement.