Marketplace Terms and Conditions
SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS FOR STRATEGY MARKETPLACE USERS
These Marketplace Terms and Conditions ("Marketplace Terms") supplement our general Terms of Use and govern your use of the Quantara Capital strategy marketplace. By subscribing to any strategy on our Platform, you agree to these Marketplace Terms in addition to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Risk Disclosure Statement.
1. MARKETPLACE OVERVIEW
1.1 Nature of the Marketplace
Quantara Capital operates a marketplace that connects users with independent Strategy Managers who create and manage automated trading strategies. Our role is limited to:
Providing the technology platform
Facilitating connections between users and Strategy Managers
Processing payments and subscriptions
Transmitting trade signals from strategies to user accounts
1.2 Platform Role
QUANTARA CAPITAL IS A TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM, NOT A FINANCIAL ADVISER. We:
Do NOT create, control, or manage the strategies offered by independent Strategy Managers
Do NOT endorse, recommend, or guarantee any strategy or Strategy Manager
Do NOT provide investment advice or recommendations
Do NOT vet, approve, or pre-screen strategies before publication
Are NOT responsible for strategy performance or trading results
1.3 User Responsibility
YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Evaluating and selecting strategies appropriate for your situation
Understanding each strategy's methodology, risks, and historical performance
Monitoring your account and strategy performance
Determining your own risk tolerance and investment objectives
Making your own independent investment decisions
2. STRATEGY MANAGERS
2.1 Independent Contractors
All Strategy Managers are independent contractors, not employees or agents of Quantara Capital. They:
Create and manage their own strategies
Make their own trading decisions
Are solely responsible for their signals and performance
Have no fiduciary duty to users
Are not supervised or controlled by Quantara Capital
2.2 No Vetting or Approval
IMPORTANT: QUANTARA CAPITAL DOES NOT VET, APPROVE, OR PRE-SCREEN STRATEGIES OR STRATEGY MANAGERS. Anyone may become a Strategy Manager and publish strategies immediately. We do not verify:
Strategy Manager credentials or experience
Trading methodology or strategy viability
Historical performance accuracy
Suitability for any particular user
2.3 Strategy Manager Liability
Strategy Managers, not Quantara Capital, are responsible for:
Trading signals and strategy performance
Accuracy of strategy descriptions and disclosures
Losses incurred by users following their strategies
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Their own regulatory obligations (if any)
3. STRATEGY SELECTION AND SUBSCRIPTION
3.1 Choosing Strategies
When evaluating strategies, you should consider:
Strategy methodology and approach
Historical performance and drawdowns
Risk characteristics and volatility
Trading frequency and style
Minimum recommended account size
Use of leverage or margin
Types of securities traded
3.2 No Recommendations
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND ANY SPECIFIC STRATEGY. The availability of a strategy on our Platform does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement. Rankings, popularity metrics, or featured placements are informational only and not recommendations.
3.3 Subscription Process
To subscribe to a strategy:
Review the strategy's description, disclosures, and performance history
Accept the strategy-specific risk disclosures
Authorize the subscription fee
Confirm that your brokerage account is connected
Understand that trades will begin executing automatically
3.4 Multiple Subscriptions
You may subscribe to multiple strategies simultaneously. Be aware that:
Multiple strategies increase your overall exposure and risk
Strategies may have correlated positions that amplify losses
You are responsible for monitoring your aggregate risk across all strategies
4. SUBSCRIPTION FEES AND PAYMENTS
4.1 Fee Structure
Each strategy has its own subscription fee set by the Strategy Manager. Fees may include:
Monthly subscription fees
Quarterly or annual subscription options
Variable pricing based on strategy tier or features
4.2 Billing
By subscribing to a strategy, you authorize recurring charges to your payment method until you cancel. Fees are:
Charged in advance on a recurring basis
Non-refundable except as required by law
Subject to change with notice
4.3 Revenue Sharing
Subscription fees are shared between Quantara Capital and Strategy Managers. The revenue split is:
70% to Strategy Manager
30% to Quantara Capital (platform fees)
4.4 Cancellation and Refunds
You may cancel any strategy subscription at any time. Upon cancellation:
No new trades will be placed for that strategy
You remain responsible for open positions from that strategy
Subscription fees already paid are non-refundable except as required by law
Future billing will cease at the end of the current billing period
5. STRATEGY PERFORMANCE AND DISCLAIMERS
5.1 Performance Data
Strategy performance data displayed on the Platform may include:
Historical returns (actual or simulated)
Drawdown statistics
Win/loss ratios
Risk metrics
5.2 Past Performance Disclaimer
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. Performance data is historical only and does not guarantee or predict future performance. Your actual results may differ significantly due to:
Execution timing and slippage
Market conditions
Account size differences
Fees and commissions
Partial fills or missed trades
5.3 Hypothetical Performance
Some strategies may display hypothetical, backtested, or simulated performance. HYPOTHETICAL RESULTS HAVE SIGNIFICANT LIMITATIONS:
They do not represent actual trading
They are designed with benefit of hindsight
They do not account for market impact of actual orders
They may not reflect realistic slippage and commissions
Actual results are likely to differ materially
5.4 Live vs. Simulated Trading
Strategies may operate in:
Live Trading Mode: Real signals executed in Strategy Manager's live account
Paper Trading Mode: Simulated signals not actually executed
Transition Periods: Moving from paper to live trading
Performance during paper trading periods may not be indicative of live trading performance.
5.5 No Performance Guarantees
NO STRATEGY, STRATEGY MANAGER, OR QUANTARA CAPITAL GUARANTEES:
Profits or positive returns
Protection from losses
Specific performance outcomes
That historical performance will continue
6. RISKS OF MARKETPLACE STRATEGIES
6.1 General Strategy Risks
All strategies involve substantial risk, including:
Loss of Capital: You may lose some or all of your invested capital
Strategy Changes: Strategy Managers may change methodologies without notice
Strategy Termination: Strategy Managers may cease operations unexpectedly
Execution Differences: Your results may differ from published performance
Multiple Strategy Correlation: Strategies may have correlated risks
6.2 Strategy Manager Risks
Because Strategy Managers are independent and unvetted:
Inexperience: Strategy Managers may lack professional trading experience
Lack of Oversight: No regulatory body oversees Strategy Managers
Fraud Risk: Strategy Managers may misrepresent performance or credentials
Abandonment: Strategy Managers may stop generating signals without notice
6.3 Platform Risks
Using a marketplace platform involves risks including:
Technology Failures: Signal transmission or execution failures
Strategy Quality Variance: Wide variation in strategy quality and professionalism
No Due Diligence: Quantara Capital does not perform due diligence on strategies
Limited Recourse: Limited ability to recover losses from Strategy Managers
6.4 Influencer Strategy Risks
Some Strategy Managers may be social media influencers or public personalities. Additional risks include:
Promotional Bias: Influencers may oversell strategy benefits
Inexperience: Social media popularity does not indicate trading skill
Conflicts of Interest: Influencers may have undisclosed conflicts
Hype Cycles: Popular strategies may attract excessive capital and underperform
7. USER OBLIGATIONS
7.1 Due Diligence
You are responsible for:
Researching strategies before subscribing
Understanding strategy methodology and risks
Verifying Strategy Manager claims independently
Assessing suitability for your situation
Not relying solely on Platform-provided information
7.2 Account Monitoring
You must:
Monitor your account regularly
Review trades executed by strategies
Ensure adequate capital and margin
Respond promptly to margin calls
Unsubscribe from strategies that are not performing as expected
7.3 Risk Management
You should:
Not allocate more capital than you can afford to lose
Diversify across multiple strategies if using multiple strategies
Maintain adequate cash reserves for margin requirements
Set position size limits appropriate for your account
Have a plan for managing losing positions
8. PLATFORM DISCLAIMERS
8.1 No Endorsement
QUANTARA CAPITAL DOES NOT ENDORSE, RECOMMEND, OR GUARANTEE ANY STRATEGY OR STRATEGY MANAGER. Rankings, featured placements, or popularity metrics are not endorsements and do not indicate quality or suitability.
8.2 No Liability for Strategy Performance
QUANTARA CAPITAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR:
Losses from following any strategy
Strategy Manager fraud, negligence, or misconduct
Inaccurate or misleading strategy information
Strategy underperformance or failure
Strategy Manager abandonment or cessation
Correlation between multiple strategies
8.3 No Duty to Monitor
Quantara Capital has no duty to:
Monitor strategy performance
Verify Strategy Manager claims
Investigate Strategy Manager backgrounds
Supervise Strategy Manager activities
Remove underperforming strategies
However, we reserve the right to investigate complaints and remove strategies that violate our Terms or engage in fraud or market manipulation.
8.4 Platform "As Is"
The marketplace is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that:
Strategies will be profitable
Strategy Managers are qualified or competent
Strategy information is accurate
The Platform will operate without interruption
Signals will be transmitted without delay or error
9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
9.1 Disputes with Strategy Managers
Disputes between users and Strategy Managers are between those parties. Quantara Capital is not a party to such disputes and has no obligation to mediate or resolve them.
9.2 Reporting Violations
If you believe a Strategy Manager has engaged in fraud, misrepresentation, or other misconduct, you may report it to us at inquiries@quantaracapital.ai. We will investigate at our discretion but are not obligated to take action.
9.3 Disputes with Platform
Disputes between users and Quantara Capital are governed by the arbitration and dispute resolution provisions in our Terms of Use.
10. STRATEGY REMOVAL AND TERMINATION
10.1 Strategy Manager Termination
Strategy Managers may terminate their strategies at any time. If a strategy is terminated:
You will receive notice (if possible)
Your subscription will be cancelled
You remain responsible for open positions
No refunds will be provided for unused subscription periods (except as required by law)
10.2 Platform Removal
We may remove any strategy at any time for:
Violation of our Terms or Code of Conduct
Fraud or market manipulation
User complaints or safety concerns
Regulatory requirements
Any reason or no reason
10.3 Effect of Removal
If a strategy is removed:
All subscriptions to that strategy are automatically cancelled
Users are notified of the removal
Open positions remain in user accounts
Strategy Manager revenue share ceases
No refunds are provided except as required by law
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
11.1 Exclusion of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, QUANTARA CAPITAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:
Your use of the marketplace
Losses from following any strategy
Strategy Manager conduct or performance
Strategy information or disclosures
Platform errors or failures
11.2 Cap on Liability
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE MARKETPLACE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE SUBSCRIPTION FEES YOU PAID IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
11.3 Strategy Manager Liability
Strategy Managers, not Quantara Capital, are liable for losses arising from their strategies. Your remedies are against the Strategy Manager, not the Platform.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify Quantara Capital from claims arising from:
Your subscription to or use of any strategy
Your trading decisions
Your violation of these Marketplace Terms
Disputes with Strategy Managers
13. MODIFICATIONS
We may modify these Marketplace Terms at any time. Continued use of the marketplace after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BY SUBSCRIBING TO ANY STRATEGY ON THE PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
You have read and understood these Marketplace Terms.
You understand that Strategy Managers are independent contractors not employed or supervised by Quantara Capital.
You understand that Quantara Capital does not vet, approve, or endorse any strategy.
You are solely responsible for evaluating strategies and making your own investment decisions.
You understand the substantial risks of following marketplace strategies.
You accept that Strategy Managers, not Quantara Capital, are responsible for strategy performance.
You will not hold Quantara Capital liable for losses arising from any strategy.
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