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General warning
Trading digital assets, shares and currencies can produce rapid gains or losses, including the loss of all capital committed. Comptérance presents this information so a Canadian user can understand the practical purpose, the choices that remain under the user’s control, and the point at which support or an independent professional may be appropriate.
For General warning on the Risks page, relevant activity and material settings are made visible so the issue is not hidden behind technical language. Review the information shown on screen, keep contact details current, and ask support before acting when an instruction, fee, condition or request is unclear.
Nothing in this General warning section promises a trading result or removes market risk. Conditions and third-party rules can change, so funding, configuration and continued use should remain consistent with the user’s objectives, financial position and tolerance for loss.
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Market risk
Prices may move sharply because of news, economic releases, order flow or changing investor sentiment. Comptérance presents this information so a Canadian user can understand the practical purpose, the choices that remain under the user’s control, and the point at which support or an independent professional may be appropriate.
For Market risk on the Risks page, relevant activity and material settings are made visible so the issue is not hidden behind technical language. Review the information shown on screen, keep contact details current, and ask support before acting when an instruction, fee, condition or request is unclear.
Nothing in this Market risk section promises a trading result or removes market risk. Conditions and third-party rules can change, so funding, configuration and continued use should remain consistent with the user’s objectives, financial position and tolerance for loss.
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Liquidity and slippage
An order may fill later or at a different price when buyers and sellers are limited. Comptérance presents this information so a Canadian user can understand the practical purpose, the choices that remain under the user’s control, and the point at which support or an independent professional may be appropriate.
For Liquidity and slippage on the Risks page, relevant activity and material settings are made visible so the issue is not hidden behind technical language. Review the information shown on screen, keep contact details current, and ask support before acting when an instruction, fee, condition or request is unclear.
Nothing in this Liquidity and slippage section promises a trading result or removes market risk. Conditions and third-party rules can change, so funding, configuration and continued use should remain consistent with the user’s objectives, financial position and tolerance for loss.
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API and connection risk
Exchange connections can fail, permissions can be set incorrectly and access keys can be exposed if handled carelessly. Comptérance presents this information so a Canadian user can understand the practical purpose, the choices that remain under the user’s control, and the point at which support or an independent professional may be appropriate.
For API and connection risk on the Risks page, relevant activity and material settings are made visible so the issue is not hidden behind technical language. Review the information shown on screen, keep contact details current, and ask support before acting when an instruction, fee, condition or request is unclear.
Nothing in this API and connection risk section promises a trading result or removes market risk. Conditions and third-party rules can change, so funding, configuration and continued use should remain consistent with the user’s objectives, financial position and tolerance for loss.
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Counterparty and custody risk
Funds held by a broker, exchange, bank or payment provider remain exposed to that organization’s solvency and controls. Comptérance presents this information so a Canadian user can understand the practical purpose, the choices that remain under the user’s control, and the point at which support or an independent professional may be appropriate.
For Counterparty and custody risk on the Risks page, relevant activity and material settings are made visible so the issue is not hidden behind technical language. Review the information shown on screen, keep contact details current, and ask support before acting when an instruction, fee, condition or request is unclear.
Nothing in this Counterparty and custody risk section promises a trading result or removes market risk. Conditions and third-party rules can change, so funding, configuration and continued use should remain consistent with the user’s objectives, financial position and tolerance for loss.
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Operational risk
Software defects, device failures, internet interruption and data-feed errors can affect instructions or displayed information. Comptérance presents this information so a Canadian user can understand the practical purpose, the choices that remain under the user’s control, and the point at which support or an independent professional may be appropriate.
For Operational risk on the Risks page, relevant activity and material settings are made visible so the issue is not hidden behind technical language. Review the information shown on screen, keep contact details current, and ask support before acting when an instruction, fee, condition or request is unclear.
Nothing in this Operational risk section promises a trading result or removes market risk. Conditions and third-party rules can change, so funding, configuration and continued use should remain consistent with the user’s objectives, financial position and tolerance for loss.
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Cybersecurity and phishing
Impersonation, malicious links and stolen credentials can lead to unauthorized account access. Comptérance presents this information so a Canadian user can understand the practical purpose, the choices that remain under the user’s control, and the point at which support or an independent professional may be appropriate.
For Cybersecurity and phishing on the Risks page, relevant activity and material settings are made visible so the issue is not hidden behind technical language. Review the information shown on screen, keep contact details current, and ask support before acting when an instruction, fee, condition or request is unclear.
Nothing in this Cybersecurity and phishing section promises a trading result or removes market risk. Conditions and third-party rules can change, so funding, configuration and continued use should remain consistent with the user’s objectives, financial position and tolerance for loss.
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Models and automation
Automated analysis depends on assumptions and historical patterns that may not hold in new conditions. Comptérance presents this information so a Canadian user can understand the practical purpose, the choices that remain under the user’s control, and the point at which support or an independent professional may be appropriate.
For Models and automation on the Risks page, relevant activity and material settings are made visible so the issue is not hidden behind technical language. Review the information shown on screen, keep contact details current, and ask support before acting when an instruction, fee, condition or request is unclear.
Nothing in this Models and automation section promises a trading result or removes market risk. Conditions and third-party rules can change, so funding, configuration and continued use should remain consistent with the user’s objectives, financial position and tolerance for loss.
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Service availability
Maintenance, provider outages or unusual market demand can temporarily limit access. Comptérance presents this information so a Canadian user can understand the practical purpose, the choices that remain under the user’s control, and the point at which support or an independent professional may be appropriate.
For Service availability on the Risks page, relevant activity and material settings are made visible so the issue is not hidden behind technical language. Review the information shown on screen, keep contact details current, and ask support before acting when an instruction, fee, condition or request is unclear.
Nothing in this Service availability section promises a trading result or removes market risk. Conditions and third-party rules can change, so funding, configuration and continued use should remain consistent with the user’s objectives, financial position and tolerance for loss.
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Before you begin
Set an affordable loss limit, understand every strategy, secure the account and review activity regularly. Comptérance presents this information so a Canadian user can understand the practical purpose, the choices that remain under the user’s control, and the point at which support or an independent professional may be appropriate.
For Before you begin on the Risks page, relevant activity and material settings are made visible so the issue is not hidden behind technical language. Review the information shown on screen, keep contact details current, and ask support before acting when an instruction, fee, condition or request is unclear.
Nothing in this Before you begin section promises a trading result or removes market risk. Conditions and third-party rules can change, so funding, configuration and continued use should remain consistent with the user’s objectives, financial position and tolerance for loss.
