US Government Disclaimer
This page contains disclosures required by United States federal regulations, including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
CFTC Risk Disclosure — Read Carefully
The risk of loss in trading commodity interests, including gold (XAUUSD) and leveraged foreign exchange, can be substantial. You should therefore carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your financial condition. You may sustain a total loss of your initial margin funds and any additional funds deposited. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
This disclosure is required under CFTC regulations for commodity trading advisors and pool operators. It applies to all US residents considering trading gold (XAUUSD) through this platform.
Critical Disclosures at a Glance
CFTC Risk Warning
Trading leveraged gold (XAUUSD) involves substantial risk of loss. You may lose more than your initial deposit.
No Profit Guarantee
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Hypothetical results have inherent limitations.
FTC Earnings Disclosure
Earnings figures are estimates, not promises. Typical results may be lower than shown.
US Regulatory Status
CFTC CTA registration and FinCEN MSB registration are in progress. We are not currently a registered CTA.
Restricted Jurisdictions
Services are not available to residents of certain US states where prohibited by law.
No SIPC/FDIC Insurance
Your funds are not insured by SIPC, FDIC, or any government program.
Full Disclosures
Each disclosure below is required by US federal regulation.
CFTC Regulation 4.41 — Hypothetical Performance Disclaimer
This exact language is required by CFTC Regulation 4.41(b)(1)(i) whenever hypothetical or simulated performance results are presented [citation:4][citation:8].
CFTC Risk Disclosure — Commodity Trading
Adapted from CFTC requirements for commodity trading advisors and pool operators [citation:2][citation:13].
FTC Earnings Claim Disclaimer
Based on FTC standards requiring reasonable basis and substantiation for earnings claims [citation:3][citation:7].
No Government Endorsement
Required to prevent implied government affiliation.
Registration Status Disclosure
CFTC registration is required for CTAs advising US clients on commodity interests [citation:2].
Testimonial & Endorsement Disclaimer
CFTC Regulation 4.41(a)(3) requires testimonial disclaimers [citation:4].
Funds Are Not Segregated
CFTC regulations require disclosure of non-segregated funds for retail forex [citation:5].
State Residency Restrictions
State money transmitter licenses (MTL) are required for crypto/fiat transmission [citation:5].
Prohibited Claims
In compliance with FTC and CFTC rules, we do not make the following claims.
US Regulatory Contacts
If you have concerns about our compliance, you may contact these agencies directly.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Regulates commodity futures, options, and forex trading.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Regulates advertising, earnings claims, and consumer protection.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Regulates securities markets and investment advisors.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Regulates broker-dealers and securities professionals.
US Disclaimer Questions
Common questions about US regulatory compliance.
Not yet. Our CFTC CTA registration is in progress. Until registration is complete, we operate as an unregistered entity. US residents should be aware that unregistered trading advisors do not provide the same regulatory protections as registered entities.
Our platform implements negative balance protection, which clamps your account to zero. However, you can still lose your entire deposited capital. CFTC risk disclosure applies: trading leveraged gold involves substantial risk of loss.
If any performance figure is based on simulated or hypothetical trading, it is accompanied by the CFTC-mandated disclaimer (Regulation 4.41). Actual trading results may differ significantly. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
No. Your funds are not insured by SIPC, FDIC, or any government program. They are not held in segregated commodity customer accounts. In the event of insolvency, you may be treated as a general creditor.
US regulations (CFTC, FTC) have specific language and disclosure requirements that differ from other jurisdictions. This page consolidates the US-specific disclosures required by federal law.
The FTC requires that any earnings, income, or performance claims have a reasonable basis and be substantiated. We do not guarantee specific results, and any examples shown are not promises of typical outcomes.
No. Certain states have regulations that prohibit or restrict our services. You are responsible for verifying that your state permits participation before registering.
Contact us at support@snipertradingking.com. If you believe a claim violates US law, you may also report it to the CFTC or FTC directly.