Disclaimers.

Last updated: February 28, 2025

1. Not Financial Advice

Signal Alchemist provides algorithmic trade analysis and educational market information. It does NOT provide personalized investment advice, financial planning, or portfolio management services. All content generated by the platform - including trade signals, target prices, stop losses, scoring, and analysis - is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

You should not make any investment decision based solely on information provided by Signal Alchemist. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified, licensed financial professional before making investment decisions.

2. Regulatory Status

Signal Alchemist LLC is not registered as an investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state securities regulatory authority. Signal Alchemist LLC is not a registered broker-dealer or financial planner.

The Service operates under the publisher’s exclusion from the definition of “investment adviser” as provided under Section 202(a)(11)(D) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Signal Alchemist provides general market analysis and educational content to subscribers as a financial publisher, not individualized investment advice.

3. Hypothetical Performance Disclaimer (CFTC Rule 4.41)

HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER- OR OVER-COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.

All performance metrics, backtesting results, and historical analyses shown on this platform are hypothetical and based on simulated trading using historical data. They do not reflect actual trading and should not be interpreted as an indication of future performance.

4. Risk Disclosures

Trading stocks and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your financial condition.

Stock trading: You may lose some or all of your invested capital. Stock prices can be volatile and influenced by factors beyond prediction by any model.
Options trading: Options involve additional risks including time decay, volatility changes, and the possibility of losing the entire premium paid. Writing (selling) options can result in losses that significantly exceed the premium received. Options are not suitable for all investors.
Leverage: Options and margin trading involve leverage, which amplifies both gains and losses.
Model risk: Algorithmic and machine-learning-based models have inherent limitations. Past model accuracy does not guarantee future accuracy. Models can and do fail, especially during unusual market conditions.

5. Options-Specific Disclosures

Options strategies presented on this platform are educational examples generated by algorithmic analysis. Before trading options, you should:

Read the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) disclosure document: Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options
Understand the specific risks of each options strategy
Have sufficient experience and capital for the strategies being considered
Be approved for options trading by your broker at the appropriate level

All options data shown on this platform uses real-time market data from live options chains. When chain data is unavailable (outside market hours or for non-optionable tickers), no strategies are displayed rather than estimated values.

6. Data Accuracy

Market data displayed on Signal Alchemist is sourced from third-party providers and may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate. We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate information but cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data.

You should verify all data, including prices, fundamentals, and technical indicators, through your broker or another reliable data source before making any trading decisions.

7. No Guarantee of Results

Signal Alchemist does not guarantee any specific results from using the Service. Past performance - whether real, backtested, or simulated - does not guarantee future results. No signal, analysis, model, or strategy can guarantee profits or prevent losses.

The use of walk-forward validation, machine learning ensembles, and regime detection improves analytical rigor but does not eliminate the risk of loss. Markets are inherently unpredictable, and no tool can consistently forecast future price movements.

8. Third-Party Content

The Service may reference or link to third-party content, data providers, or tools. Signal Alchemist does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any third-party content or services. Use of third-party services is at your own risk.

9. Jurisdiction

The information on this platform is intended for residents of the United States. Users outside the U.S. should consult their local laws regarding the legality and tax implications of trading securities in their jurisdiction. Signal Alchemist makes no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use in all locations.

10. Contact

For questions about these disclaimers, contact us at: schuyler@trytaest.com

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