Terms of Service

Last updated: 21 July 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using TradeTestr ("the Platform", "we", "us", "our") at tradetestr.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

2. What TradeTestr Is

TradeTestr is a statistical backtesting tool that processes historical market data to simulate trading strategies. The Platform provides:

  • • A backtesting engine that runs strategies against historical price data
  • • A broker directory with factual data about CFD/forex brokers
  • • Statistical output including win rate, P/L, drawdown, and risk metrics

3. Not Financial Advice

TradeTestr is a statistical tool. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or solicitation to trade. All content on the Platform is for educational and informational purposes only.

You should consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Trading CFDs carries a high risk of losing money. Past performance — including backtested results — does not guarantee future performance.

4. Backtesting Limitations

Backtesting results are hypothetical. They do not account for:

  • • Slippage (difference between expected and actual execution price)
  • • Spread widening during volatile periods
  • • Liquidity gaps and order rejections
  • • Real-world execution costs (commission, overnight financing, margin requirements)
  • • Market regime changes (strategies that worked historically may fail in new conditions)

A strategy that performs well in backtesting may perform poorly in live trading. Backtesting is a tool for understanding strategy mechanics and identifying fatal flaws — not a predictor of future profitability.

5. Risk Warning

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. A high percentage of retail trader accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

TradeTestr earns commission through affiliate agreements with certain brokers listed in our directory. We may receive referral fees when users open accounts through links on the Platform. This does not affect:

  • • Backtesting results (which are computed from historical market data)
  • • Broker directory data (which is based on factual, publicly available information)
  • • Our editorial assessments (we list brokers that don't have affiliate programs alongside those that do)

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • • Use the Platform for any illegal purpose
  • • Attempt to overload, crash, or reverse-engineer the Platform
  • • Scrape, automate, or mass-download data from the Platform without permission
  • • Misrepresent backtesting results as guaranteed investment returns
  • • Use the Platform to provide financial advice to others

8. Data Accuracy

Historical market data is sourced from Yahoo Finance (yfinance). While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that data is complete, current, or error-free. Broker directory data is based on publicly available information at the time of publication and may change. Always verify current terms directly with the broker before opening an account.

9. Limitation of Liability

TradeTestr is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We are not liable for:

  • • Financial losses resulting from trading decisions based on backtesting results
  • • Inaccuracies in historical data or broker directory information
  • • Platform downtime, data loss, or service interruptions
  • • Actions taken by third-party brokers or affiliate programs

You use the Platform at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your trading decisions.

10. Intellectual Property

The TradeTestr platform, including its code, design, strategy models, and broker directory data, is the property of TradeTestr. You may not copy, redistribute, or republish Platform content without permission. Backtesting results generated by you are yours to use and share.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms as the Platform evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of South Africa unless otherwise required by applicable consumer protection laws.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email: hello@tradetestr.com