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IMPORTANT: Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Automated trading can amplify both gains and losses. Only trade with capital you can afford to lose.

General Trading Risks

Market Risk

Prices can move against your positions rapidly
Past performance does not guarantee future results
Markets can gap overnight or over weekends
Black swan events can cause extreme losses

Leverage Risk

Leveraged products (options, futures, crypto futures) can result in:

Losses exceeding your initial investment
Rapid liquidation in volatile markets
Margin calls requiring additional capital
Forced position closures at unfavorable prices

Liquidity Risk

Low liquidity can prevent order execution
Wide bid-ask spreads increase costs
May be unable to exit positions quickly
Slippage can be significant

Automated Trading Risks

System Risk

Automated trading introduces additional risks:

Technical Failures - Internet, broker API, or Nyria outages
Execution Delays - Network latency affecting fills
Order Errors - Incorrect orders due to misconfiguration
Missed Exits - System failures preventing position closures

Configuration Risk

Incorrect strategy or bot configuration can result in:

Unintended positions
Excessive position sizes
Wrong instruments traded
Missing exit signals

Capital Risk

Automated systems can:

Execute multiple trades rapidly
Deplete buying power quickly
Leave insufficient capital for exits
Result in margin calls

Specific Risks by Equity Type

Options

Time Decay - Options lose value as expiration approaches
Volatility Risk - IV changes affect option prices
Assignment Risk - Short options can be assigned early
Expiration Risk - Options expire worthless if OTM
Spread Risk - Legs may execute at different times

Cryptocurrency

Extreme Volatility - 20%+ moves in hours
24/7 Markets - No market close to limit losses
Liquidation Risk - Leveraged positions can be liquidated instantly
Funding Rates - Perpetual futures have funding costs
Regulatory Risk - Changing regulations affect markets

Futures

High Leverage - Small moves = large gains or losses
Margin Calls - Losses can exceed account balance
Delivery Risk - Physical delivery possible if not closed
Gap Risk - Markets can gap significantly
Rollover Risk - Contract expiration requires rolling

Short Selling

Unlimited Loss Potential - Prices can rise indefinitely
Margin Requirements - Requires margin account
Forced Buy-Ins - Broker can close position
Dividend Risk - Responsible for dividends on shorts

Nyria-Specific Considerations

No Guarantees

Nyria provides automation tools but:

Does not guarantee order execution
Cannot prevent broker failures
Does not control market conditions
Cannot guarantee strategy performance

User Responsibility

You are responsible for:

Ensuring adequate capital for all trades
Understanding strategy mechanics
Monitoring positions and account status
Maintaining broker account eligibility
Complying with all regulations
Managing risk appropriately

System Limitations

Be aware that:

Alerts may be delayed or missed
Orders may fail to execute
Positions may not close as expected
Broker API issues can prevent trading
Internet outages affect execution

Risk Management Best Practices

Position Sizing

Never risk more than 1-2% per trade
Keep position sizes small relative to account
Maintain adequate capital for exits
Account for maximum loss scenarios

Diversification

Don't concentrate in single instrument
Use multiple strategies
Spread across different equity types
Consider multiple brokers for redundancy

Monitoring

Check positions daily (minimum)
Review logs regularly
Monitor broker account status
Watch for reauth notifications
Track performance metrics

Testing

Always test with paper trading first
Validate all alert types thoroughly
Start with small position sizes
Gradually increase as confidence builds

Capital Management

Maintain 2x required capital minimum
Keep cash for credit spread exits
Account for margin requirements
Plan for worst-case scenarios

Regulatory Compliance

Your Obligations

You are responsible for:

Complying with securities regulations in your jurisdiction
Understanding tax implications of trading
Maintaining required broker account approvals
Following pattern day trader rules (if applicable)
Reporting income and capital gains

Pattern Day Trader Rule

If you have less than $25,000 in your account:

Limited to 3 day trades per 5 trading days
Nyria respects these limits but cannot prevent violations
Violations result in broker restrictions
Plan your trades accordingly

International Users

Regulations vary by country
Some brokers unavailable in certain jurisdictions
Consult local financial regulations
Understand tax obligations in your country

Disclaimer

No Financial Advice

Nyria does not provide:

Investment advice
Trading recommendations
Strategy endorsements
Performance guarantees

All strategies are created by users. Nyria is a technology platform only.

No Warranties

Nyria is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind:

No guarantee of uptime
No guarantee of execution
No guarantee of profitability
No guarantee of accuracy

Limitation of Liability

Nyria and its operators are not liable for:

Trading losses
Missed opportunities
System failures
Broker issues
Market events
User errors

Before You Start

Ask yourself:

✅ Do I understand the risks of trading this equity type?
✅ Can I afford to lose my entire position size?
✅ Have I tested thoroughly with paper trading?
✅ Do I have adequate capital for entries AND exits?
✅ Do I understand how my strategy works?
✅ Am I prepared to monitor positions regularly?

If you answered "No" to any question, take time to learn more before trading with real money.

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By using Nyria, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these risks. You agree that you are solely responsible for your trading decisions and outcomes.

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