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Trading and automation risk disclosure

Last updated: 17 August 2026

You may lose some or all of the money committed to a trade. Do not trade with borrowed money or funds you cannot afford to lose.

Derivatives involve substantial risk

Deriv offers complex derivatives, including options and contracts for difference. These products may not be suitable for every person. Price movement, contract terms, currency conversion, and market conditions can affect your profit and loss.

Automation can amplify mistakes

A bot follows the blocks and settings supplied by the user. Incorrect conditions, excessive stakes, repeated purchases, or misunderstood imported strategies can create losses faster than manual execution. Always inspect and test a strategy before enabling real-money use.

No guaranteed strategy

Historical performance, demo results, indicators, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and money-management systems do not guarantee future results. A martingale or recovery sequence does not eliminate risk; increasing stakes after losses can accelerate drawdown.

Technical and execution risk

Internet interruptions, browser suspension, API availability, delayed data, rejected requests, account restrictions, contract availability, and software defects can affect monitoring or execution. A stop condition in the interface is not a guarantee that every loss will remain below a chosen amount.

Demo and real trading differ

A demo account is useful for learning and functional testing, but demo outcomes do not predict future real-money results. Emotional decisions, account conditions, available contracts, and other circumstances may differ.

Your responsibility

You are responsible for choosing whether to trade, reviewing every strategy, selecting stake and loss limits, monitoring active automation, and checking your broker statement. Synthetic Markets supplies software and does not provide financial advice, brokerage services, or investment recommendations.

Independent advice

Before trading, consider your financial circumstances, experience, and risk tolerance. Seek independent professional advice if you do not fully understand the products or consequences.