IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
This Service provides educational and analytical tools. It does NOT provide investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other type of professional advice. All information is for educational purposes only.
1. Not Financial Advice
StratLab is NOT a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial advisor.
The information, tools, and services provided through StratLab are intended solely for educational, informational, and analytical purposes. Nothing on this Service should be construed as:
- Investment advice or recommendations
- Financial planning advice
- Trading recommendations or signals
- A solicitation to buy or sell securities
- An offer to provide personalized investment advice
- Professional financial advice of any kind
2. Backtesting Limitations
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
Backtesting results have inherent limitations, including but not limited to:
- Hypothetical Nature: Backtest results are based on historical data and do not represent actual trading
- Survivorship Bias: Historical data may not include delisted or bankrupt companies
- Look-Ahead Bias: Backtests may inadvertently use information not available at the time
- Data Quality: Historical data may contain errors or gaps
- Market Conditions: Past market conditions may not repeat in the future
- Execution Differences: Real trading involves slippage, commissions, and market impact
- Overfitting: Strategies may be optimized for past data but fail in live markets
- Liquidity: Backtests assume unlimited liquidity, which may not exist in reality
3. Investment Risks
INVESTING IN STOCKS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS.
You acknowledge and understand that:
- Stock prices can fluctuate significantly and unpredictably
- You may lose some or all of your invested capital
- Trading carries risk and may not be suitable for all investors
- Leverage and margin trading increase risk substantially
- Market volatility can result in rapid and substantial losses
- Individual stocks can become worthless
- Past winners may become future losers
4. Your Responsibility
You are solely responsible for:
- All investment and trading decisions you make
- Conducting your own research and due diligence
- Understanding the risks associated with any investment
- Evaluating the suitability of any investment for your situation
- Consulting with qualified financial, tax, and legal advisors
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
- Understanding tax implications of your investments
5. No Guarantees
We make no representations or warranties regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data or information
- The performance of any strategy or stock pick
- The profitability of any investment approach
- The reliability of historical backtesting results
- The continued availability or functionality of the Service
NO GUARANTEE OF PROFIT OR PROTECTION FROM LOSS IS IMPLIED OR PROVIDED.
6. Data Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate data, we cannot guarantee:
- The accuracy of stock prices, volumes, or other market data
- Real-time data updates or synchronization
- Freedom from errors, omissions, or interruptions
- Completeness of historical data
You should verify all critical information independently before making any investment decisions.
7. Independent Verification
ALWAYS VERIFY INFORMATION INDEPENDENTLY BEFORE MAKING INVESTMENT DECISIONS.
Before investing based on any information from this Service, you should:
- Conduct thorough independent research
- Verify all data from multiple reliable sources
- Consult with qualified financial professionals
- Review company filings and financial statements
- Understand the business model and risks
- Consider your personal financial situation and goals
8. Regulatory Compliance
You are responsible for ensuring that your use of this Service and any trading activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules, including but not limited to:
- Securities laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
- SEBI regulations (for Indian markets)
- Tax laws and reporting requirements
- Anti-money laundering regulations
- Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements
9. No Insider Information
StratLab does not provide, and you should not expect to receive:
- Insider information about any company
- Material non-public information
- Trading tips based on confidential information
Trading on insider information is illegal. You are responsible for ensuring your trading is lawful.
10. Conflicts of Interest
Please be aware that:
- We may use the same strategies and tools we provide to users
- We may hold positions in stocks mentioned or analyzed through the Service
- We may have business relationships with data providers or other service providers
These potential conflicts do not affect the educational nature of the Service.
11. Seek Professional Advice
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND CONSULTING WITH QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Before making any investment decisions, you should consult with:
- A licensed financial advisor regarding investment strategies
- A certified public accountant regarding tax implications
- A qualified attorney regarding legal matters
- Your broker regarding trading execution and costs
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
StratLab, its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall NOT be liable for any financial losses, damages, or claims arising from:
- Your use of or reliance on the Service
- Investment or trading decisions you make
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in data or information
- Interruptions, delays, or unavailability of the Service
- System failures, bugs, or technical issues
- Actions of third parties, including data providers
13. Acknowledgment
BY USING THIS SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:
- You have read and understood this disclaimer
- You will not rely solely on this Service for investment decisions
- You understand the risks of investing in securities
- You will conduct independent research and due diligence
- You will seek professional advice when appropriate
- You accept full responsibility for your investment decisions
- You will not hold StratLab liable for any losses
Important Reminder
If you are not comfortable with the risks associated with stock market investing, or if you do not fully understand the limitations and disclaimers outlined above, DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE FOR MAKING INVESTMENT DECISIONS.