SyncFutures LLC • Effective Date: November 07, 2025
This Risk Disclosure Statement ("Disclosure") is provided by SyncFutures LLC ("SyncFutures," "we," "us," or "our"), a Texas-based limited liability company, to inform you ("User," "you," or "your") of the significant risks associated with futures trading and the use of our cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform (the "Platform" or "Service"). SyncFutures is a technology provider offering tools for trade synchronization and automation. We are not a broker-dealer, investment advisor, futures commission merchant (FCM), commodity trading advisor (CTA), or any other regulated financial entity. We do not provide trading advice, signals, or recommendations, nor do we hold, manage, or have access to your funds or assets.
Futures trading involves substantial risks and is not suitable for all individuals. By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accept the risks described herein. This Disclosure must be acknowledged during the account creation process, and your continued use of the Service constitutes ongoing acceptance.
The risks outlined below are not exhaustive. You should consult with qualified financial, legal, and tax advisors before engaging in futures trading or using our Service. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and there is no guarantee of profit or protection against losses.
Futures trading carries inherent risks that can result in significant financial losses, up to and including the total loss of your investment capital. The following disclosures are based on guidelines from regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the National Futures Association (NFA). These risks apply regardless of the tools or platforms used, including our Service.
The risk of loss in trading commodity futures contracts can be substantial. You should, therefore, carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial resources. You may sustain a total loss of the funds you deposit with your broker to establish or maintain a position in the commodity futures market, and you may incur losses beyond these amounts.
Futures contracts are highly leveraged instruments. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you, amplifying both gains and losses. A relatively small market movement can have a proportionately larger impact on the funds you have deposited or will have to deposit, which may result in losses exceeding your initial deposit.
Futures markets are subject to high volatility, which can lead to rapid price changes. Prices may fluctuate widely due to economic, political, or other events beyond your control. In some cases, markets may become illiquid, making it difficult or impossible to execute trades at desired prices or to close positions.
There is no guarantee that any trading strategy, including those automated or synchronized through our Service, will be profitable. Historical performance does not predict future results. You are solely responsible for your trading decisions and outcomes.
All futures positions involve risk, and a "spread" position may not be less risky than an outright "long" or "short" position. Trading in off-exchange or over-the-counter instruments may involve additional risks, including counterparty default.
If the funds in your account fall below required margin levels, your broker may liquidate your positions without prior notice, potentially at unfavorable prices, resulting in substantial losses.
Futures trading is subject to extensive regulation by bodies like the CFTC and NFA. Violations of laws or regulations may result in penalties, account restrictions, or legal action. If you trade foreign futures or options on foreign exchanges, additional risks apply, including different regulatory protections, currency fluctuations, and potential difficulties in enforcing rights.
Futures trading is not suitable for all investors. It requires a high tolerance for risk, sufficient capital, and knowledge of the markets. If you are unsure about your suitability, do not proceed.
You should also be aware that additional disclosures may be required by your broker or other intermediaries. SyncFutures does not provide these services and recommends reviewing all applicable disclosures from your broker.
In addition to the general market risks, using the SyncFutures Platform introduces specific technology-related risks. Our Service is a non-custodial tool that connects to your existing brokerage accounts via secure authentication (direct credentials or OAuth) that you authorize. We do not execute trades directly but facilitate synchronization and automation based on your configurations. These risks stem from the technological nature of our Service and external factors beyond our control.
The Platform may contain bugs, glitches, or errors that could lead to unintended order execution, failed replications, or incorrect automation. While we strive for reliability, no software is perfect, and such issues could result in financial losses. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties.
Trade replication typically occurs within 100-200 milliseconds under normal conditions. However, due to internet latency, API delays, or market conditions, there may be price differences ("slippage") between trades on a Master Account and replicated trades on Slave Accounts, or between triggered alerts and executed orders. This could lead to executions at less favorable prices than intended. The actual replication speed may vary based on your internet connection, broker API response times, and system load.
The Platform relies on the stability, performance, and availability of third-party broker APIs and services (e.g., TradingView webhooks). Any downtime, changes, or failures in these external systems are outside our control and could prevent trade synchronization, automation, or access to the Service, potentially causing missed opportunities or losses.
The effectiveness of the Service depends on your internet connection, device performance, and hardware reliability. Interruptions, slow speeds, or failures on your end could result in delayed or failed trade executions. You are responsible for maintaining a stable environment.
We do not guarantee 100% uptime, error-free operation, or seamless integration with all brokers or strategies. External factors such as cyber-attacks, power outages, or force majeure events could disrupt the Service.
Automated trades via the Automator tool are based on your pre-defined rules and third-party alerts (e.g., from TradingView). Errors in your configurations, strategies, or alert setups could lead to unintended trades or losses. SyncFutures is a tool for execution only and does not validate the soundness of your strategies.
The Service allows you to configure quantity multipliers (ranging from 0.5x to 100x) to scale position sizes between master and follower accounts. Incorrect multiplier settings can result in significantly larger or smaller positions than intended, amplifying both potential gains and losses. High multipliers (above 10x) can lead to excessive position sizes that may exceed margin requirements, account balance limits, or broker-imposed position limits, potentially resulting in rejected orders or forced liquidations. You are solely responsible for setting appropriate multipliers based on your risk tolerance, account size, and margin availability. It is strongly recommended to start with conservative multipliers (1x-2x) and test thoroughly before using higher ratios.
The Service supports bracket orders with One-Cancels-Other (OCO) functionality, which automatically manages take profit and stop loss orders. While designed to provide automated risk management, technical failures, connectivity issues, API limitations, or broker-specific restrictions could prevent proper OCO execution. This may result in both take profit and stop loss orders remaining active simultaneously, potentially leading to unintended position reversals, double executions, or failure to exit positions as intended. Additionally, modifications to bracket orders (such as moving take profit or stop loss levels) may not synchronize correctly across all accounts. You remain fully responsible for monitoring all open orders and positions, regardless of automated OCO functionality.
Orders may be filled partially rather than all at once, particularly during volatile market conditions or when trading large quantities. The Service replicates fills as they occur, which may result in follower accounts having different fill prices, quantities, or execution times compared to the master account. Incomplete fills, order cancellations during partial execution, or varying liquidity across brokers may lead to position size mismatches between master and follower accounts. These discrepancies can affect your overall risk exposure and may require manual intervention to reconcile positions.
When copying trades across multiple accounts, each follower account may experience different execution results due to varying factors including margin requirements, position limits, account balances, broker-specific restrictions, or connectivity issues. One or more follower accounts may fail to replicate trades while others succeed, leading to portfolio imbalances and inconsistent risk exposure across your accounts. Each account may also have different leverage, margin rules, or trading restrictions that affect execution. Additionally, managing multiple accounts simultaneously increases the complexity of monitoring and may make it difficult to track overall exposure and risk. You are responsible for independently monitoring each account and ensuring that total positions across all accounts remain within your risk tolerance.
The Service currently integrates with Rithmic, Tradovate, and NinjaTrader (via Tradovate OAuth). Different brokers may have varying margin requirements, supported order types, execution speeds, API reliability, and system uptime. Not all order types or features may be available across all brokers, which could result in failed replications or modified order types when copying between different broker platforms. Cross-broker copying may experience additional latency, compatibility issues, or execution differences compared to same-broker copying. Some brokers may have stricter position limits, order rate limits, or other restrictions that could prevent successful trade replication. You are responsible for understanding your broker's specific requirements, limitations, and fee structures.
While we implement security measures, there is always a risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, or cyber threats that could compromise your authentication credentials or configurations, leading to unauthorized trades or data exposure.
By using the Service, you accept that these technology risks are inherent and that SyncFutures shall not be liable for any losses arising from them, as outlined in our Terms of Service.
This Disclosure is a mandatory part of the user sign-up process. By checking the acknowledgment box during registration, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accept all risks described herein. You agree that you are using the Service at your own risk and that SyncFutures is not responsible for any trading outcomes or losses.
If you do not fully understand or accept these risks, do not use the Service. For questions, contact us at support@syncfutures.com.
This Disclosure may be updated periodically. We will notify you of material changes, and your continued use constitutes acceptance.