Risk Disclaimer

Last updated: January 2025

Important Notice

Trading and betting involve substantial risk of loss. You could lose some or all of your invested capital. TradeSmart provides information only and does not constitute financial, investment, or betting advice. Please read this entire disclaimer before using our service.

1. Not Financial Advice

TradeSmart and all content, tools, and information provided through the Service are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this platform constitutes:

  • Financial advice or recommendations
  • Investment advice
  • Trading advice
  • Tax or legal advice
  • A recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument
  • A recommendation to place any bet or wager

We are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or any other financial regulatory body. Matt Fitzgerald is not a licensed financial advisor, investment advisor, or betting advisor. You should consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions.

2. Risk of Loss

Trading stocks, cryptocurrencies, and placing bets all involve substantial risk of loss, including the possibility of losing your entire investment or stake.

You should be aware of and willing to accept the following risks:

  • Market Risk: Market prices can move against your position rapidly and unexpectedly
  • Volatility Risk: Crypto and some stocks can experience extreme price volatility
  • Liquidity Risk: You may not be able to exit positions at desired prices
  • Arbitrage Risk: Odds/prices can change before you execute trades, eliminating profit opportunities
  • Execution Risk: Technical issues may prevent timely trade execution
  • Bookmaker Risk: Accounts may be limited or closed; bets may be voided
  • Regulatory Risk: Laws and regulations may change, affecting your ability to trade or bet

3. Past Performance

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any examples, statistics, profit figures, or backtested results shown on TradeSmart are purely illustrative and do not guarantee future performance. Historical data may not reflect current market conditions, and strategies that worked in the past may not work in the future.

4. No Guarantees

We make no guarantees or warranties regarding:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided
  • The profitability of any opportunity, strategy, or approach
  • The availability or accuracy of odds, prices, or market data
  • The performance of our algorithms, scanners, or AI models
  • The suitability of the Service for any particular purpose

While we strive for accuracy, information may be delayed, incomplete, or contain errors. You should always verify opportunities through primary sources before acting.

5. Age Restriction

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age for gambling and trading in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to use TradeSmart. By using the Service, you confirm that you meet these age requirements.

If you are located in a jurisdiction where online gambling or certain trading activities are prohibited, you must not use the betting-related features of this Service.

6. Responsible Gambling

If you choose to engage in betting activities, please gamble responsibly:

  • Only bet with money you can afford to lose
  • Set strict budgets and time limits
  • Never chase losses
  • Take regular breaks from gambling
  • Be aware of the signs of problem gambling

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek help from:

7. Third-Party Data and Services

TradeSmart aggregates data from third-party sources including bookmakers, exchanges, and market data providers. We are not responsible for:

  • The accuracy or reliability of third-party data
  • Delays or outages in third-party services
  • Changes to third-party terms, prices, or availability
  • Actions taken by bookmakers or exchanges (account limitations, voided bets, etc.)

8. Your Responsibility

By using TradeSmart, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are solely responsible for your trading and betting decisions
  • You will conduct your own research and due diligence before acting on any information
  • You understand the risks involved and accept them voluntarily
  • You will only use funds you can afford to lose
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
  • You will verify that any betting or trading activity is legal in your jurisdiction
  • You will not hold TradeSmart or Matt Fitzgerald liable for any losses

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TRADESMART AND MATT FITZGERALD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY TRADING LOSSES, BETTING LOSSES, LOST PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED. THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Acting on opportunities identified by the Service
  • Errors or inaccuracies in data or calculations
  • Technical failures or service interruptions
  • Changes in market conditions or odds
  • Actions by third parties (bookmakers, exchanges, etc.)

10. Jurisdiction-Specific Notices

United Kingdom: Online gambling in the UK is regulated by the Gambling Commission. TradeSmart is not a gambling operator and does not hold a Gambling Commission licence. We provide information tools only.

Other Jurisdictions: The legality of online gambling and certain trading activities varies by jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of TradeSmart complies with local laws.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact us:

Email: support@tradesmarthub.com

Operator: Matt Fitzgerald

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom

By using TradeSmart, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Risk Disclaimer in its entirety. If you do not agree with any part of this disclaimer, please do not use the Service.