Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Halcyon Trader Funding LLC. This website is owned and operated by Halcyon Trader Funding LLC. By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide, you understand and agree to accept and adhere to the following terms and conditions as stated in this policy (hereafter referred to as 'User Agreement'), along with the terms and conditions as stated in our Privacy Policy.

This agreement is in effect as of November 27, 2024.

We reserve the right to change this User Agreement from time to time without notice. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this User Agreement periodically to familiarize yourself with any modifications. Your continued use of this site after such modifications will constitute acknowledgment and agreement of the modified terms and conditions, regardless of when you initially registered and agreed.

Changes and Amendments

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement or its terms related to the Website and Services at any time at our discretion. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page, post a notification on the main page of the Website, and send you an email to notify you. We may also provide notice to you in other ways at our discretion, such as through the contact information you have provided.

An updated version of this Agreement will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Agreement unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Website and Services after the effective date of the revised Agreement (or such other act specified at that time) will constitute your consent to those changes.

Responsible Use and Conduct

By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide for you, either directly or indirectly (hereafter referred to as 'Resources'), you agree to use these Resources only for the purposes intended as permitted by (a) the terms of this User Agreement, and (b) applicable laws, regulations, and generally accepted online practices or guidelines.

Wherein, you understand that:

a. In order to access our Resources, you may be required to provide certain information about yourself (such as identification, contact details, etc.) as part of the registration process or as part of your ability to use the Resources. You agree that any information you provide will always be accurate, correct, and up-to-date.

b. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login information associated with any account you use to access our Resources. Accordingly, you are responsible for all activities that occur under your account(s).

c. Accessing (or attempting to access) any of our Resources by any means other than through the means we provide is strictly prohibited. You specifically agree not to access (or attempt to access) any of our Resources through any automated, unethical, or unconventional means.

d. Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our Resources, including the servers and/or networks to which our Resources are located or connected, is strictly prohibited.

e. Attempting to copy, duplicate, reproduce, sell, trade, or resell our Resources is strictly prohibited.

f. You are solely responsible for any consequences, losses, or damages that we may directly or indirectly incur or suffer due to any unauthorized activities conducted by you, as explained above, and may incur criminal or civil liability.

g. We may provide various open communication tools on our website, such as blog comments, blog posts, public chat, forums, message boards, newsgroups, product ratings and reviews, various social media services, etc. You understand that generally, we do not pre-screen or monitor the content posted by users of these various communication tools, which means that if you choose to use these tools to submit any type of content to our website, then it is your personal responsibility to use these tools in a responsible and ethical manner. By posting information or otherwise using any open communication tools as mentioned, you agree that you will not upload, post, share, or otherwise distribute any content that:

I. Is illegal, threatening, defamatory, abusive, harassing, degrading, intimidating, fraudulent, deceptive, invasive, racist, or contains any type of suggestive, inappropriate, or explicit language;

II. Infringes on any trademark, patent, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary right of any party;

III. Contains any type of unauthorized or unsolicited advertising;

IV. Impersonates any person or entity, including any Halcyon Trader Funding LLC employees or representatives.

We have the right at our sole discretion to remove any content that, in our judgment, does not comply with this User Agreement, along with any content that we feel is otherwise offensive, harmful, objectionable, inaccurate, or violates any third-party copyrights or trademarks. We are not responsible for any delay or failure in removing such content. If you post content that we choose to remove, you hereby consent to such removal and consent to waive any claim against us.

h. We do not assume any liability for any content posted by you or any other third-party users of our website. However, any content posted by you using any open communication tools on our website, provided that it doesn't violate or infringe on any third-party copyrights or trademarks, becomes the property of Halcyon Trader Funding LLC, and as such, gives us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, exclusive license to reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, publish, publicly display, and/or distribute as we see fit. This only refers and applies to content posted via open communication tools as described, and does not refer to information that is provided as part of the registration process, necessary in order to use our Resources. All information provided as part of our registration process is covered by our Privacy Policy.

i. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Halcyon Trader Funding LLC and its parent company and affiliates, and their directors, officers, managers, employees, donors, agents, and licensors, from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of this User Agreement or the failure to fulfill any obligations relating to your account incurred by you or any other person using your account. We reserve the right to take over the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification under this User Agreement. In such event, you shall provide us with such cooperation as is reasonably requested by us.

Halcyon Trader Funding LLC Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Policies & Procedures:

Our Customer Due Diligence (CDD) policies are designed to ensure the responsible use of our platform. As a user, you agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information during the registration process. It is your responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of your login information, and any unauthorized access or disruptive activities are strictly prohibited. We employ various communication tools, and while we do not pre-screen user-generated content, we reserve the right to remove any content that violates our Terms Of Service.

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) is conducted for high-risk customers. We implement ongoing monitoring of transactions, with automated systems and predefined thresholds for suspicious activities triggering further investigation. Record-keeping is a crucial aspect, and we retain customer information for a specified duration. Staff undergo regular training to understand and implement CDD procedures effectively. Reporting procedures are in place to promptly report any suspicious activities to relevant authorities.

In addition, we are committed to regulatory compliance, regularly reviewing and updating our CDD policies. Periodic audits are conducted to ensure adherence to procedures and compliance with regulatory changes. By using our services, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Halcyon Trader Funding LLC from any violation of our Terms Of Service.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policies & Procedures:

As part of our commitment to a secure and ethical trading environment, Halcyon Trader Funding LLC has implemented Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures. Our risk-based approach involves a comprehensive risk assessment framework that categorizes customers, products, and services based on their AML risk. Internal controls are in place to detect and prevent money laundering activities, including the segregation of duties to avoid conflicts of interest.

We employ transaction monitoring with automated systems, setting thresholds for suspicious transactions and ensuring prompt investigation. Regular employee training sessions are conducted to enhance awareness and understanding of AML policies. Employees are educated on recognizing signs of money laundering, contributing to a robust internal reporting process for swift investigations and compliance with external reporting obligations.

Third-party due diligence procedures are implemented to assess and ensure the AML controls of our vendors. We communicate AML policies to our customers, encouraging them to report any suspicious activities. Regular internal and external audits are conducted to assess the effectiveness of our AML measures, with updates to policies based on audit findings and regulatory changes.

By using our services, you agree to comply with these AML policies. We recommend consulting with legal professionals to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Halcyon Trader Funding LLC expressly disclaims all warranties and conditions unless otherwise expressed.

 Account use and creation 
The Company reserves the right to limit the number of live brokerage accounts or any trading accounts a Trader has at any time. This supersedes any information displayed on the company's website, social media or any outlet. Trader shall never attempt to trade in an account on behalf of any other Trader by any means. Results will vary. There are no guarantees regarding the results Trader may achieve or the level of success Trader may have. Trader assumes all risk and liability should they elect to use any of this material or programs. 

Erratic or inconsistent trading behaviors.

traders that exhibit one, some or all of the following may be placed, at the companies discretion, into a synthetic or simulated live brokerage account should a trader reach that stage in the process. Inconsistent or erratic contract or position sizing, overleveraging of a position, using max contracts,  losses that are 3x greater than wins once or on a consistent basis, windfall trading, making 80-100% of the profits in one trade or one day  on a starter, evaluation or funded account, overtrading, using more than 250 contracts in a day (micro or mini) across all positions and any instruments. having no clear or defined trading strategy than can be easily explained on paper and understood, Consistently taking positions against the prevailing market trend that consistently leads to more losses than wins, having one big trade or lucky day than flipping the remainder to achieve trading days, changing from minis to micros or micros to minis and back and forth for more than 50% of trades taken. having taken heavy loss with micros than attempting to make up the loss by switching to minis. Any other trading behaviors that do not align with the company's expectations or guidelines for a trader.

Live Funded Account Approval

Traders who qualify for a Live Brokerage Account may or may not have to complete an application process through any of  our broker partner(s), IronBeam, Tradeovate, NinjaTrader LLC or Rithmic or any additonal brokers we chose to partner with. The previous listed brokers are registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and adheres to U.S. Federal regulations and guidelines, including oversight from the SEC and other financial regulatory authorities. As a regulated entity, IronBeam, Tradeovate, NinjaTrader LLC or Rithmic follows stringent compliance requirements to ensure the integrity of its services and the security of its clients. The broker conducts thorough due diligence on all applicants. This may include identity verification, financial reviews, and other measures to assess eligibility. The decision to approve or reject an application for a Live Brokerage Account is solely at the discretion of IronBeam, Tradeovate, NinjaTrader LLC or Rithmic. While Halcyon Trader Funding LLC facilitates the qualification process, final approval rests with the broker. Halcyon Trader Funding LLC is not responsible for traders being rejected for a live brokerage account by the broker. Ultimately our goal is to provide the trader with power of attorney over a sub account for the purpose of trading only. Brokers may require the trader to meet at least the minimum compliance conditions as set forth by any regulatory governing body. Should trader not meet these minimum conditions they will not be permitted to trade a live brokerage account and waive any and all rights to claims, their accounts will be terminated immediately and the person(s) will be banned permanently from use of our services. 

Limitation of Warranty

By using our website, you understand and agree that all Resources we provide are 'as is' and 'as available'. This means that we do not represent or warrant to you that:

I) the use of our Resources will meet your needs or requirements.

II) the use of our Resources will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or free from errors.

III) the information obtained by using our Resources will be accurate or reliable, and

IV) any defects in the operation or functionality of any Resources we provide will be repaired or corrected.

Furthermore, you understand and agree that:

V) any content downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of our Resources is done at your own discretion and risk, and that you are solely responsible for any damage to your computer or other devices for any loss of data that may result from the download of such content.

VI) no information or advice, whether expressed, implied, oral or written, obtained by you from Halcyon Trader Funding LLC or through any Resources we provide shall create any warranty, guarantee, or conditions of any kind, except for those expressly outlined in this User Agreement.

Limitation of Liability

In conjunction with the Limitation of Warranties as explained above, you expressly understand and agree that any claim against us shall be limited to the amount you paid, if any, for use of products and/or services. Halcyon Trader Funding LLC will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary loss or damages which may be incurred by you as a result of using our Resources, or as a result of any changes, data loss or corruption, cancellation, loss of access, or downtime to the full extent that applicable limitation of liability laws apply.

Copyrights/Trademarks

All content and materials available on Halcyon Trader Funding LLC, including but not limited to text, graphics, website name, code, images and logos are the intellectual property of Halcyon Trader Funding LLC, and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. Any inappropriate use, including but not limited to the reproduction, distribution, display or transmission of any content on this site is strictly prohibited, unless specifically authorized by Halcyon Trader Funding LLC.

Termination of Use

You agree that we may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to all or part of our website and Resources with or without notice and for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of this User Agreement. Any suspected illegal, fraudulent or abusive activity may be grounds for terminating your relationship and may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Upon suspension or termination, your right to use the Resources we provide will immediately cease, and we reserve the right to remove or delete any information that you may have on file with us, including any account or login information.

Responsible Trading Policy

Mindful of both regulatory requirements and the importance of effective communication, we enforce a policy wherein each customer is permitted to register only one email address. This measure not only ensures compliance but also facilitates seamless communication between our platform and our valued customers. Your adherence to this guideline is greatly appreciated, as it enables us to deliver timely and accurate information pertinent to your account activities.

Technical Issues and Trader Responsibility

By adhering to these precautions, traders can mitigate potential losses and maintain account integrity during unforeseen technical events.

Use Of Mobile Devices For Trading

Governing Law

Class Action Waiver and Arbitration Agreement

Dispute Resolution