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Terms of Research Participation

Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Welcome to the TradeUpCoach research program. By participating in our Phase 0 research, you agree to these Terms of Participation. Please read them carefully.

Research Prototype Notice

TradeUpCoach is an experimental research prototype in Phase 0 development. It is not a finished product and no efficacy claims are made. Participation is voluntary and for research purposes only.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing our research prototype, or participating in our research program, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Disclaimer. If you do not agree, you may not participate.

2. Description of Research

TradeUpCoach is investigating whether real-time cognitive support can improve trading decision quality. The research prototype is designed to:

  • Monitor trading sessions for behavioral patterns
  • Detect potential cognitive drift through multi-modal signals
  • Deliver targeted interventions at critical decision points
  • Collect data to validate research hypotheses
  • Measure intervention effectiveness through outcome analysis

This is a research study, not a commercial product. We do NOT provide trading signals, financial advice, investment recommendations, or medical services.

3. Eligibility

To participate in this research, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have the legal capacity to provide informed consent
  • Have trading experience (minimum 6 months recommended)
  • Be willing to share behavioral data for research purposes
  • Understand that this is experimental research with no guaranteed outcomes

4. Informed Consent

4.1 Voluntary Participation

Your participation in this research is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

4.2 Understanding of Research

By participating, you acknowledge that you understand:

  • The purpose of this research and how data will be used
  • The experimental nature of the system and its limitations
  • That no therapeutic or financial benefit is guaranteed
  • The potential risks and benefits of participation
  • Your right to ask questions and receive answers

4.3 Data Collection Consent

You consent to the collection of behavioral, interaction, and (optionally) physiological data as described in our Privacy Policy. You may revoke this consent by withdrawing from the research.

5. Participant Responsibilities

5.1 Accurate Information

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information about your trading experience and background
  • Use the research prototype as intended for research purposes
  • Report any technical issues or adverse experiences
  • Keep your account credentials secure

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

  • Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the system
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Use automated tools to interact with the prototype
  • Misrepresent your identity or trading background
  • Use the system for any illegal purposes

6. Research Prototype Status

6.1 Experimental Nature

TradeUpCoach is a research prototype in Phase 0 development. The system is experimental and:

  • May contain bugs, errors, or unexpected behaviors
  • Will be modified, updated, or changed without notice
  • May be discontinued at any time
  • Has not been validated for efficacy or safety

6.2 No Product Guarantees

We make no representations about whether this research will result in a commercial product, when such a product might be available, or what features it would include.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

TradeUpCoach, including all software, algorithms, research methodologies, and content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. Participants may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works.

7.2 Research Data

You retain ownership of your personal information. By participating, you grant us a license to use anonymized, aggregated data for research purposes, including publication of findings.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE RESEARCH PROTOTYPE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not guarantee that:

  • The prototype will function without interruption or errors
  • The detection algorithms will be accurate or reliable
  • The interventions will be effective for any participant
  • The research will produce any particular outcomes
  • Your trading performance will improve

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TRADEUPCOACH, ITS RESEARCHERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any trading losses or financial damages
  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Emotional distress or psychological harm
  • Damages resulting from prototype malfunction or errors

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TradeUpCoach from any claims, losses, damages, and expenses arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your trading activities and decisions
  • Your misuse of the research prototype
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

11. Withdrawal from Research

You may withdraw from this research at any time by:

  • Contacting us at research@tradeupcoach.com
  • Requesting deletion of your account and data

Upon withdrawal, your access will cease immediately. Identifiable data will be deleted within 30 days. Anonymized data already incorporated into research datasets may be retained.

12. Modifications to Research

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue the research prototype
  • Update these Terms with notice to participants
  • Change research methodologies and data collection practices
  • Limit or terminate participation for any reason

Material changes will be communicated via email. Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Resolution Process

Any disputes should first be addressed by contacting us at hello@tradeupcoach.com. We will attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation before pursuing other remedies.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and TradeUpCoach regarding research participation.

16. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms or the research program:

  • Research Team: research@tradeupcoach.com
  • General: hello@tradeupcoach.com

Important Acknowledgment

By participating in TradeUpCoach research, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Participation. You understand that this is experimental research with no guaranteed outcomes, and that TradeUpCoach is not financial, medical, or therapeutic advice.

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