Risk Disclaimer
Last updated: March 2026 · Operated by ARTIO SSL
Trading financial instruments, including cryptocurrencies and derivatives, involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You may lose more than your initial investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
1. Nature of the Platform
Smart Scalping Life (operated by ARTIO SSL, hereafter "the Platform", "we", "us") is an educational technology platform that provides trading tools, analytics, market information, and access to simulated proprietary trading challenges.
The Platform does not:
- Manage client funds or assets
- Execute trades on behalf of users
- Provide regulated investment advice or brokerage services
- Operate as a licensed financial institution, investment firm, or exchange
ARTIO SSL is not registered with, licensed by, or subject to oversight from any financial regulatory authority including but not limited to the SEC, FCA, CFTC, ESMA, or equivalent bodies.
2. Simulated Prop Challenges
The Prop Challenges offered on this Platform (START, SCALPER, SNIPER, TITAN) operate exclusively on Bybit Testnet (Demo) accounts. Key characteristics:
- All capital is simulated. Challenge accounts use demo/virtual funds with no real monetary value. No real capital is deployed on your behalf.
- Funded payouts represent profit-sharing arrangements calculated based on simulated account performance metrics. Payout eligibility and amounts are governed exclusively by the Challenge Terms.
- Demo performance ≠ live performance. Results achieved in a simulated environment may differ materially from those achievable in real market conditions due to factors including slippage, liquidity, emotional pressure, and market impact.
- Challenge entry fees are non-refundable service fees for access to the simulated evaluation environment.
3. AI Algo Engine
The SSL Algo Engine (AI trading models M1–M5) operates on Bybit Demo accounts using virtual funds. All signals, trades, and performance metrics displayed are from simulated environments.
- Historical or simulated performance does not guarantee future results
- Algo signals should not be used as the sole basis for real trading decisions
- Copy trading features execute on your own connected accounts — you remain solely responsible for any real trading activity
4. Not Financial Advice
Nothing on this Platform, including but not limited to:
- Market data, price feeds, and indicators
- Algo signals and model outputs
- Risk Matrix calculations
- Live stream content
- Educational materials
- Community discussions
...constitutes financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any form of personalised recommendation. All content is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
You should seek independent financial advice from a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.
5. Cryptocurrency Risk
Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile and largely unregulated. Specific risks include:
- Volatility: Crypto assets can lose significant value rapidly
- Leverage risk: Derivatives and leveraged positions amplify both gains and losses
- Regulatory risk: Laws governing cryptocurrency may change without notice
- Counterparty risk: Exchange failures or hacks can result in total loss of funds
- Liquidity risk: Markets may be illiquid, making it impossible to exit positions
- Technology risk: Smart contract bugs, network failures, or API errors
6. User Responsibility
By using this Platform, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are solely responsible for your real trading decisions and outcomes
- You will not trade real capital based solely on Platform content without independent analysis
- You understand the difference between simulated and live trading environments
- You meet the legal requirements to trade financial instruments in your jurisdiction
- You are not a resident of any jurisdiction where such activities are prohibited
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ARTIO SSL and Smart Scalping Life shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Use of or inability to use the Platform
- Trading decisions made based on Platform content
- Technical failures, data inaccuracies, or service interruptions
- Unauthorised access to your account or API keys
Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for Platform services in the 12 months preceding the claim.
8. Contact
For questions regarding this disclaimer, contact us via Telegram: @artio_ssl