Trading Disclaimer

Disclaimer specifically related to the risks of automated trading and the tools offered by CrossTrade LLC.

Effective Date: January 6, 2024  |  Last Updated: March 28, 2026

This disclaimer supplements the CrossTrade Terms of Service. By using any CrossTrade product or service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to both this Trading Disclaimer and the Terms of Service in their entirety.

Secret Key Disclaimer

It is crucial to keep your secret key confidential, as it serves as a gateway to your brokerage account. If your secret key falls into the wrong hands, it can be used by unauthorized individuals to place trades on your behalf, potentially leading to significant financial loss or unwanted trading outcomes.

By using our services, you agree to take full responsibility for maintaining the security of your secret key and acknowledge that CrossTrade LLC is not liable for any unauthorized access or misuse of your account. You also absolve CrossTrade LLC from any wrongdoing or legal actions related to such incidents.

For more information, please see our Terms of Service (Section 5: Customer Secret Key).


Active Account Management Disclaimer

CrossTrade LLC's Active Account Management tool is designed to assist traders in managing their accounts effectively; however, we cannot guarantee that specified profit or loss thresholds will be met. Market conditions, volatility, and other factors beyond our control can result in slippage, meaning that orders may execute at a different price than anticipated. Traders should be aware that slippage can and does occur, particularly with market orders, and they should carefully consider this when setting and implementing profit or loss levels. By using this tool, you acknowledge these risks and accept full responsibility for any outcomes associated with your trading decisions.


Latency and Execution Risks

CrossTrade processes and routes trading alerts through cloud-based infrastructure, which introduces latency between alert generation and broker execution. Network delays, server processing time, API transmission speeds, and broker-side execution delays can result in significant slippage between intended and actual execution prices.

Users acknowledge that:

  • Delays of several seconds or more may occur during volatile market conditions
  • Fast-moving markets can render entry/exit prices obsolete before execution
  • Market orders are particularly susceptible to slippage during high volatility
  • Stop-loss orders may execute at prices significantly worse than intended during gaps or rapid price movements
  • CrossTrade cannot guarantee execution timing or pricing accuracy

These latency risks are inherent to automated trading systems and cloud-based routing. Users must account for potential slippage when designing trading strategies and setting position sizes.


Distinction Between Indicators and Automated Execution

CrossTrade provides both free TradingView indicators for informational purposes AND automated trade execution services. These are separate offerings:

  • Free TradingView Indicators: Educational tools only, no trading advice, use at your own risk
  • CrossTrade Automated Services: Technology platform that executes trades based on your configured alerts — carries full trading risks including potential total loss of capital

Autotrading Disclaimer

CrossTrade is a tool that enables you to fully automate order execution with broker and/or exchange accounts you connect via webhooks.

Utilizing CrossTrade effectively requires a certain level of expertise and experience, which may not be possessed by every user. Even for those who are skilled and experienced, automating orders with CrossTrade involves inherent risks.

BY USING CROSSTRADE, YOU RECOGNIZE AND ACCEPT THESE RISKS, UNDERSTANDING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE POTENTIAL DANGERS INVOLVED IN USING THIS PRODUCT, AND YOU VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ASSUME THESE RISKS. You hereby irrevocably release and discharge (and agree to indemnify and hold harmless) CrossTrade LLC, affiliates, and the employees of CrossTrade from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, causes of action, and liabilities, including costs, losses, expenses, and damages incurred or that may be brought or threatened against CrossTrade LLC resulting from or connected with your use of the CrossTrade application. This includes, but is not limited to, those arising from errors, breakdowns, or downtime in CrossTrade's system or those of its vendors.

It is your responsibility to monitor your positions and ensure that your signals are being processed successfully at all times. By proceeding to download and install the CrossTrade NinjaTrader Add-On, you reaffirm your agreement to the aforementioned disclaimer and acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the CrossTrade Terms of Service, which include additional disclaimers and limitations.

Futures and forex trading contains substantial risk and is not for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing one's financial security or lifestyle. Only risk capital should be used for trading and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Automated Trading System Risks

TECHNOLOGY FAILURE RISKS: Automated trading systems can and do fail. Risks include:

  • Software bugs that cause incorrect trade execution
  • Network connectivity failures preventing trades from executing
  • Server outages that disable the entire system
  • Data feed interruptions causing missed or delayed signals
  • Third-party broker API changes that break connectivity
  • Account authentication failures
  • Memory leaks or system crashes during trading hours
YOU MUST ACTIVELY MONITOR YOUR AUTOMATED TRADING AT ALL TIMES. Never assume the system is working correctly without verification.

Trade Copying Disclaimer

CrossTrade's Trade Copier tool is an application that enables users to copy trades between their own NinjaTrader accounts, and place orders manually via the NinjaTrader Web API into the specified "leader" account. You maintain full control over both source and destination accounts.

Operation and Account Management

The Trade Copier tool connects only to NinjaTrader accounts that you own and control and designate when creating a copier at crosstrade.io/user/trade-copier. You are solely responsible for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the tool's operation.

Execution Risks and Synchronization

Trade copying involves inherent risks including but not limited to execution delays, partial fills, rejected orders, and synchronization failures between accounts. Market conditions, connectivity issues, or NinjaTrader platform availability may cause trades to execute at different times, prices, or quantities than intended. Position sizes may amplify gains or losses when copied to accounts with different capital allocations.

Manual Trading Integration

The Trade Copier tool facilitates manual trade execution from TradingView to the user's specified "leader" account, but does not guarantee successful order placement or execution. Network connectivity, API limitations, account restrictions, or platform downtime may prevent trades from copying as intended. You acknowledge that failed trade copies could result in unbalanced positions across your accounts.

User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for monitoring all connected accounts, verifying trade execution, managing risk across copied positions, and ensuring compliance with your broker's terms of service. You must have sufficient margin and buying power in destination accounts before initiating trade copying operations.

BY USING THE TRADE COPIER TOOL, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT CROSSTRADE LLC PROVIDES THIS SOFTWARE "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES REGARDING ITS PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC TRADING NEEDS. You agree to hold CrossTrade LLC harmless from any losses, damages, or account issues arising from the use of the Trade Copier tool, including but not limited to failed trade copies, execution errors, or account synchronization problems.

Signal Share Disclaimer

CrossTrade's Signal Share feature allows users to broadcast trade signals from one CrossTrade account to multiple recipient NinjaTrader platforms simultaneously. Signal Share is a technical transmission tool — it does not constitute investment advice, a trading recommendation, or an endorsement of any trading strategy.

Signal Sender Risks

  • You are solely responsible for the content, accuracy, and timing of signals you broadcast.
  • Signals are transmitted in real time and cannot be recalled once sent.
  • CrossTrade does not review, validate, or filter signals before transmission.
  • Distributing signals to third parties may subject you to regulatory requirements (including registration as an investment advisor or commodity trading advisor) depending on your jurisdiction. It is your sole responsibility to determine and comply with all applicable regulations.

Signal Recipient Risks

  • You are solely responsible for evaluating, accepting, and acting upon any signals you receive.
  • Receiving a signal does not guarantee execution at the sender's price or fill quality.
  • Network latency, broker differences, market conditions, and account-specific constraints (margin, position limits, etc.) may result in materially different execution outcomes between sender and recipient accounts.
  • CrossTrade assumes no liability for losses incurred by signal recipients.

General Signal Share Risks

  • CrossTrade does not guarantee delivery timing, order of execution, or identical fills across recipient accounts.
  • Signal transmission may fail due to network issues, server outages, or recipient platform connectivity problems.
  • CrossTrade will not intercede in disputes between signal senders and recipients.

CrossTrade REST API Trading Risks

The CrossTrade REST API allows users to programmatically place orders, query account state, and manage automation workflows. API-driven trading introduces unique risks beyond those inherent to manual or webhook-based automation:

  • Bugs, logic errors, or unhandled edge cases in user-built integrations may cause incorrect, duplicated, or missing trade executions.
  • Rate limiting may prevent time-sensitive orders from being submitted during periods of high activity.
  • API schemas, endpoints, and behavior may change at any time with or without notice. Users are responsible for monitoring API updates and adapting their integrations accordingly.
  • Malformed API requests may result in rejected orders, unintended positions, or account state inconsistencies.
  • API credentials that are leaked, stolen, or improperly secured may allow unauthorized parties to place trades in your account.

CrossTrade is not liable for losses resulting from bugs, misconfigurations, or unintended behavior in user-built API integrations. The API is provided "as is" and users assume full responsibility for the software they build on top of it.

XT Alert Builder & Custom Pine Script Risks

CrossTrade's XT Alert Builder provides TradingView Pine Script templates designed to generate CrossTrade-compatible alert payloads. Users may also create their own custom Pine Script strategies and indicators that generate alerts routed through CrossTrade.

  • CrossTrade does not review, validate, or audit the logic of any Pine Script strategy — whether built with the XT Alert Builder or written independently by the user.
  • Misconfigured alert payloads may result in incorrect order types, wrong position sizes, unintended instruments, or missing exit signals.
  • TradingView strategy alerts and indicator alerts behave differently. Users are responsible for understanding the distinction and configuring alerts appropriately.
  • CrossTrade reserves the right to revoke access to invite-only XT Alert Builder scripts immediately upon account cancellation, including during market hours and without advance notice, as described in Section 17D of the Terms of Service.

Users are solely responsible for thoroughly testing all alert configurations in a simulated environment before deploying them to live trading accounts.


VPS-Related Trading Risks

Users who run trading platforms (such as NinjaTrader) on a CrossTrade VPS should be aware of the following additional risks:

  • VPS uptime is not guaranteed. Server outages, maintenance windows, or infrastructure failures may prevent your trading platform from running, resulting in missed trades, unmanaged positions, or inability to exit positions.
  • Network latency between the VPS and your broker's servers may differ from your local machine, potentially affecting execution quality.
  • VPS resource constraints (CPU, RAM, disk I/O) may cause trading platform performance degradation, particularly when running multiple applications simultaneously.
  • RDP disconnections do not stop running applications, but reconnection failures during critical trading periods may prevent you from intervening manually.
  • CrossTrade is not liable for any financial losses, missed trading opportunities, or execution failures resulting from VPS downtime, latency, or connectivity issues.

For complete VPS terms, see the VPS Terms of Service.


Indicator Disclaimer

Please be aware that the free TradingView indicators provided by CrossTrade are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice, recommendations for trading any specific strategy, stock, or symbol. CrossTrade offers these indicators as a complimentary resource and does not make any claims, guarantees, or warranties regarding their effectiveness, accuracy, or profitability.

The indicators provided by CrossTrade are tools that can be utilized in financial markets; however, they are not tailored to the needs or circumstances of any individual trader. As such, each trader should critically assess whether an indicator or strategy aligns with their specific trading style, risk tolerance, and investment objectives.

CrossTrade does not take responsibility for any losses or damages arising from the use of these indicators. Trading in financial markets involves a high level of risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. It is essential to conduct thorough research and, if necessary, consult with a financial advisor before making any trading decisions.

By using the TradingView indicators provided by CrossTrade, you acknowledge and agree that you are using them at your own risk and discretion. CrossTrade LLC, its affiliates, and employees will not be liable for any trading decisions, losses, or other outcomes that may result from the use of these indicators.

Remember, past performance of any trading system or methodology is not necessarily indicative of future results. Trading involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary.


No Investment Advice

You agree that (a) any Service provided is for informational purposes only, (b) any investment decisions you make are solely at your own risk, (c) neither CrossTrade nor any of its licensors nor third-party information providers shall be responsible or liable for any trading or investment decisions made based on information provided by the Service, (d) the Service does not recommend any securities, financial products or instruments, nor does the Service provide any investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction, investment strategy, or financial product, and (e) the Service does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice.


Proprietary Trading Firm Accounts

CrossTrade does not endorse, recommend, or support the use of our Services with proprietary trading firms (Prop Firms), funded trading programs, or evaluation accounts. Our Services are designed exclusively for retail traders using their own capital.

Many Prop Firms explicitly prohibit third-party automation tools, trade copiers, and external routing systems. Using CrossTrade with Prop Firm accounts may violate their terms of service and result in disqualification, funding revocation, profit clawbacks, or legal action by the Prop Firm.

If you choose to use CrossTrade with Prop Firm accounts:

  • You do so entirely at your own risk and against our recommendations
  • You are solely responsible for verifying compliance with the Prop Firm's policies
  • CrossTrade assumes zero liability for any consequences, penalties, or losses
  • Using our Services in violation of Prop Firm rules may constitute fraud

CrossTrade will not intercede in disputes between you and Prop Firms regarding your use of our Services. For additional Prop Firm disclaimers, see Section 7A of the Terms of Service.


CFTC Rule 4.41

U.S. Government Required Disclaimer — Commodity Futures Trading Commission Futures and Options trading has large potential rewards, but also large potential risk. You must be aware of the risks and be willing to accept them in order to invest in the futures and options markets. Don't trade with money you can't afford to lose. This is neither a solicitation nor an offer to Buy/Sell futures, stocks or options on the same. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those discussed on this web site. The past performance of any trading system or methodology is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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.

NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL, OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE DISCUSSED WITHIN THIS SITE, SUPPORT AND TEXTS. OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SHOULD BE USED AS LEARNING AIDS ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO INVEST REAL MONEY. IF YOU DECIDE TO INVEST REAL MONEY, ALL TRADING DECISIONS SHOULD BE YOUR OWN.