Trader Agreement

Trader Agreement

Halcyon Trader Funding LLC
340 Town Center Blvd #E102-179
White Lake, MI 48386

www.HalcyonTraderFunding.com
Support@HalcyonTraderFunding.com

Created by Halcyon Trader Funding LLC

This Agreement applies to any and all accounts provided, managed, or otherwise offered by Halcyon Trader Funding LLC, including but not limited to: Sim Accounts, Live Brokerage Accounts, and any future account types, reward-based accounts, or promotional trading accounts that may be introduced or awarded at the sole discretion of the Company (collectively referred to as "Account(s)" or "Trading Account(s)"). The Trader agrees that this Agreement governs their participation in all such Account types, regardless of how the Account was obtained (e.g., purchased, earned via performance, granted via promotion, etc.).

This Trader Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between: Halcyon Trader Funding LLC, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of Michigan, hereinafter referred to as the "Company," and direct user, hereinafter referred to as the "Trader." By signing this Agreement, the Trader acknowledges and agrees that they are entering into a legally binding contract with the Company. The Trader further certifies that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement, as well as all related documents, including the Info Center Page, Terms and Conditions, and any applicable policies or guidelines referenced on or available at www.HalcyonTraderFunding.com (the "Website"). This Agreement shall become effective as of the date it is signed by the Trader (the "Effective Date").

Electronic Signature and Agreement to Terms

By checking the box and submitting this form, the Trader acknowledges and agrees to be legally bound by the Trader Agreement and all associated terms, policies, and conditions made available at www.HalcyonTraderFunding.com. The Trader further agrees that:

• This Agreement may be executed electronically, and such electronic action (including checking a box or clicking "I Agree") constitutes a valid and binding signature.
• The electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as a handwritten signature.
• The Trader has received, reviewed, and understands the full terms of the Agreement prior to acceptance.
• This acknowledgment complies with ESIGN and UETA.

Account Eligibility, Verification, and Compliance

By signing this Agreement, the Trader certifies that they are at least 18 years of age and legally permitted to engage in trading activities. This Agreement applies to all account types offered by Halcyon Trader Funding LLC, including but not limited to: Sim Accounts, Live Brokerage Accounts, and any future, promotional, or reward-based accounts issued by the Company.

The Trader agrees to comply with all information requests, identity verification procedures, and eligibility reviews conducted by the Company and/or any third-party broker selected by the Company, including but not limited to IronBeam.

The Trader acknowledges and agrees that any misrepresentation or falsification of information provided to the Company or any of its third-party partners or brokers (including but not limited to IronBeam) will result in immediate disqualification from any and all Accounts, a permanent ban from future participation with the Company, and may result in the closure of all existing Accounts. No refunds will be issued in such cases.

The Trader consents to a background check as a condition of receiving access to a Live Brokerage Account or any other account where such a check is deemed necessary by the Company.

If the background check reveals criminal history or charges that would ordinarily disqualify an individual from opening a brokerage account under relevant regulatory, legal, or broker policies, the Trader will be denied access to the Live Brokerage Account, and all other Accounts held with the Company may be immediately terminated without refund.

The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine account eligibility and to refuse or revoke access to any account type based on the information provided or discovered through its verification process.

Halcyon Trader Funding – Website Use Policy

1. Acceptance of Terms
   By accessing or using any website owned or operated by Halcyon Trader Funding LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to comply with and be bound by this Website Use Policy and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our websites.
2. Authorized Use
   Our websites, including all content, software, and services provided, are for lawful personal and business use only. You agree not to:
   • Use the websites for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws.
   • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the websites, servers, or networks.
   • Interfere with or disrupt the functionality of the websites or connected networks.
   • Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to collect data without prior written consent.
   • Use our websites to transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content.
3. Intellectual Property
   All content on our websites is the property of Halcyon Trader Funding LLC or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material on our websites without prior written permission.
4. User Content
   If you submit or share any content on our websites, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content for any business purpose. You represent that you have all rights necessary to grant this license and that your content does not infringe third-party rights.
5. Privacy and Security
   Your use of our websites is governed by our Privacy Policy. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee complete security due to inherent Internet risks.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
   Our websites and all content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. Halcyon Trader Funding LLC is not liable for any damages arising from your use of our websites.
7. Third-Party Links
   Our websites may link to third-party sites. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services.
8. Changes to the Website Use Policy
   We may update or modify this policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of our websites constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Governing Law
   This policy is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Halcyon Trader Funding LLC is registered.

General Terms

Code of Conduct
Trader agrees to adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct at all times, maintaining professionalism across all communication channels. Trader agrees not to disparage the Company in any way related to trading performance or outcomes.

Account Cancellation
If the Trader cancels (accidentally or intentionally), the account cannot be reactivated. A new account must be started. Trader certifies they will not dispute any charges.

Ownership of Funds
The trading account, and all funds held or deposited therein, are the property of the Company during and after the Term. All rights to these funds belong exclusively to the Company and must be paid to the Company upon termination of this Agreement.

Tax Obligations
Trader is solely responsible for paying, withholding, filing, and reporting all taxes arising from their trading activity and use of the Company's services.

Account Information & Authorization
Trader authorizes charges to their card via the Company's merchant account. Trader affirms all provided personal and payment information is accurate and agrees to update it if changes occur. Account rights are non-transferable. Trader shall not share login credentials and is responsible for all activity conducted through their account.

Technology & Liability Disclaimer
All technology-related issues (platform malfunctions, software problems, device failures, internet interruptions, etc.) are the sole responsibility of the Trader. Outages beyond the Company's control are not the Company's liability. Access requires the Trader to provide their own equipment, Internet connection, and pay related costs.

No Chargeback Policy

• No Chargebacks: You agree not to initiate a chargeback. Any attempt to reverse a legitimate transaction violates this Agreement.
• Penalty for Chargeback: We may immediately close all associated accounts, liquidate balances, and forfeit any profits in Live Brokerage Accounts to cover fees.
• Permanent Ban: Attempting a chargeback results in a permanent ban from all services.
• Authorization to Collect Fees: We may recover all chargeback-related fees from the account holder.
• Liquidation of Accounts: We may suspend/forfeit balances, close accounts, terminate subscriptions, and revoke access without refund.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

No Liability for Service Changes or Interruptions
Neither Trader nor any third party shall hold the Company liable for any change, cancellation, or temporary suspension of services.

"As Is" Disclaimer
All materials and Services are provided "AS IS," without warranties of any kind. The Company does not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure services and does not warrant that platforms or servers are free of viruses or harmful components.

Trader Responsibility for Equipment and Compliance
Trader is solely responsible for all equipment, Internet, and related charges required to access Services, and for complying with all local laws.

Data and Platform Disclaimer
The Company does not control or provide trading platforms or market data. Data and executions are provided by third-party providers selected by the Trader. Accuracy, timeliness, or usefulness is not guaranteed.

Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the Company or its affiliates be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages. The maximum liability, if any, shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Trader to the Company.

Indemnification
Trader agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, costs (including attorneys' fees), or expenses arising from (a) Trader's breach of this Agreement; (b) claims that Trader materials infringe third-party rights; or (c) Trader's activities related to Company products or services.

Prohibited Conduct & Risk Management Policy

The Company may, in its sole discretion, determine whether any conduct, trading pattern, strategy, system, or behavior constitutes prohibited conduct. The Company reserves the right to review, restrict, modify, reset, suspend, terminate, or permanently ban any account without prior notice. Without limitation:

• Any trading account that executes a cumulative volume exceeding 250 contracts (Micro, Mini, or a combination) within a single trading day may be flagged for review and subject to deletion of the trading day, elimination of associated profits, reversion of the account, or account closure with forfeiture and banning.
• Any use of automation, including AI tools, bots, algorithms, HFTs, set-and-forget strategies, continuous or unattended execution, is strictly prohibited unless explicitly permitted in writing. Violations result in immediate account closure and forfeiture.
• Semi-automated tools may be used only under continuous manual supervision by the Trader.
• No straddles, strangles, or directional positioning related to economic news releases designed to exploit bursts of volatility. Such trades may be removed and disqualify reward eligibility.
• Trade Size Stability & Anti-Manipulation: Traders must maintain consistent trade size aligned with evaluation behavior. Reductions exceeding 40% from prior average size may trigger review and action at the Company's discretion.
• Only the individual named on the account may trade it. No third-party trading, copying, or coordinated group behavior (e.g., hedging across accounts) is permitted.
• reward eligibility is subject to compliance criteria and Company discretion.

Simulated Reward Policy

Reward Eligibility and Conditions

Minimum reward threshold: $250. One reward request every designated trading days based on the selected account as outlined in the FAQ section. A trading day is one where a position is opened and closed in the same session.

Profit Sharing Structure
Trader: 90% / Company: 10%.

Reward Payout Limits
The following limits are in place to ensure a consistent and fair payout process: Please see current reward structure in the FAQ section of the website.

Lifetime Simulated Reward Cap
$60,000 across all simulated accounts; after reaching, Trader may be considered for Live Brokerage transition at Company discretion. Trade may also be removed from the trading system completely with future access denied at sole discretion of the company. It is not required for the trader to reach the max reward cap to be removed from system or transitioned to live trading.

Live Brokerage Account Policy

Transition to a Live Brokerage Account is at the sole discretion of Halcyon Trader Funding LLC. Nothing contained within the Program, including account performance, reward eligibility, reward payments, or progression milestones, shall be construed as guaranteeing a transition to a Live Brokerage Account. Any approved transition to a Live Brokerage Account shall be governed exclusively by the then-current Live Brokerage Account Trader Agreement, brokerage documentation, onboarding requirements, and applicable company policies in effect at the time of transition. Halcyon Trader Funding LLC reserves the right to approve, deny, delay, modify, or revoke any Live Brokerage Account transition at its sole discretion.

Reward Processing & Fees
All rewards processed through Rise. Trader is responsible for onboarding, transaction, processing, conversion, and international transfer fees.

Important Disclosures
The Company may delay, reduce, or deny rewards due to incomplete KYC, rule violations, delayed documentation, or suspected fraud/manipulation. The Company will have access to your trading credentials at all times and shall use these as deemed necessary solely by the company for the fulfilment and course of business operations.

Copy Trading & Synthetic Conversion
The Company may copy Trader's trades or create sub-accounts with or without notice. Trader is not entitled to profits from copy-traded accounts. The Company may convert synthetic to real capital without notice.

Agreement Supremacy
This Agreement overrides website descriptions, marketing materials, social media statements, or other communications.

Market Data Fees & Professional Status

Non-Professional Market Data Fees
The Company covers non-professional market data fees required to make the account(s) functional, unless otherwise stated.

Professional Market Data Fees
Traders classified or electing professional status are responsible for all related market data fees at broker/data provider rates, paid directly to the broker/provider.

Failure to Comply with Professional Status Requirements
Failure to complete documentation, provide verification, or misrepresent status may result in a permanent ban, immediate closure of all accounts, and forfeiture of all profits and balances.

Additional Platform or Data Fees
Trader is responsible for any additional platforms, custom feeds, or third-party tools they elect to use.

Market Data Access and Responsibility
Trader must ensure active data access, instrument support, and notify the Company of any access or feed issues at account start. High volatility or limit moves may cause delays or inability to manage trades. The Company is not liable. Limit prices: CME Group Price Limits.

The Company reserves the right to limit the number of Trading Accounts a Trader has at any time. Trader shall never attempt to trade on behalf of another Trader. Results will vary. There are no guarantees of results or success. Trader assumes all risk and liability for use of the programs.

Confidentiality and Updates

Trader shall keep this Agreement confidential. The Company may revise policies and terms under this Agreement and on the Website at any time without notice. The Trader may request copies of any updates. Any attempt by Trader to change the content of this Agreement will result in termination of all Accounts and no funds shall be paid to Trader. The Company may require identification (state ID, driver's license, or passport), which Trader shall provide within 5 business days upon request.

Signature and Acceptance of Entire Agreement

By selecting the checkbox at the time of account purchase, the Trader expressly acknowledges, agrees to, and accepts the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement in full. Such selection constitutes a binding electronic signature, equivalent to a handwritten signature. This Agreement is deemed fully executed and legally binding upon such confirmation.