Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") governs your use of the CFIN algorithmic trading software platform ("Software"). By using CFIN, you agree to comply with this Policy and our Software License Terms.

Scope: This Policy applies to all users, including trial users, paid subscribers, and administrators.

You may use CFIN for the following purposes:

Personal Trading

• Connect your personal MT5 trading account
• Use our licensed algorithmic trading software (Expert Advisor) on your account
• Monitor your trading performance via the dashboard
• Adjust EA settings within permitted parameters

Account Management

• Manage your license and payment settings
• Update your personal information and preferences
• Complete required verification steps (email, address, MT5 credentials)
• Apply valid referral codes or promotional codes during registration
• Contact support for legitimate inquiries

Data Access

• View your own trading data and performance metrics
• Export your personal data (subject to GDPR rights)
• Review historical trades and account statements

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

Account Abuse

• Multiple Accounts: Creating multiple accounts to bypass license limits or trial restrictions
• Account Sharing: Sharing your login credentials with third parties
• False Information: Providing false, inaccurate, or misleading information during registration
• Impersonation: Impersonating another person or entity

Technical Abuse

• Unauthorized Access: Attempting to access accounts, systems, or data you don't have permission to access
• Reverse Engineering: Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to extract source code from our EA or platform
• Scraping: Automated scraping, crawling, or harvesting of data from the platform
• API Abuse: Excessive API requests, rate limit circumvention, or denial-of-service attacks
• Security Vulnerabilities: Exploiting security vulnerabilities for any purpose (report them to security@cfin.be instead)
• Malware: Uploading or distributing malware, viruses, or malicious code

Intellectual Property Violations

• Redistribution: Redistributing, reselling, or sublicensing access to the CFIN software or our EA
• Copying: Copying, reproducing, or modifying our proprietary trading software or algorithms
• Trademark Abuse: Using CFIN's name, logo, or branding without authorization

Financial Misconduct

• Money Laundering: Using CFIN to launder money or facilitate illegal financial transactions
• Fraud: Engaging in fraudulent chargebacks, payment disputes, or refund abuse
• Market Manipulation: Attempting to manipulate markets or engage in illegal trading practices

Referral & Promo Code Abuse

• Self-Referrals: Creating multiple accounts to refer yourself or generate referral rewards
• Fake Referrals: Creating fake or fraudulent accounts to accumulate referral discounts
• Code Sharing for Profit: Selling, trading, or commercially distributing referral or promo codes
• Code Manipulation: Attempting to guess, generate, or brute-force valid promo codes
• Multiple Code Stacking: Attempting to use multiple promo codes on a single license when not permitted
• Misrepresentation: Falsely claiming eligibility for broker referral discounts

Illegal Activities

• Illegal Use: Using CFIN for any illegal purpose or in violation of local, state, national, or international law
• Sanctions Violations: Using CFIN from countries subject to international sanctions
• Underage Use: Using CFIN if you are under 21 years of age

Harmful Conduct

• Harassment: Harassing, threatening, or abusing CFIN staff or other users
• Spam: Sending unsolicited commercial messages or spam
• False Reports: Making false or malicious reports to support

Copy Trading & Signal Redistribution (Trade Secret Violation)

• Signal Redistribution: Sharing, publishing, selling, or distributing CFIN's trading signals, entries, exits, or parameters to any third party, whether for free or for compensation
• Copy Trading Platforms: Connecting your CFIN software-enabled account to any copy trading, social trading, trade copier, or signal mirroring platform
• Managed Accounts: Using the CFIN software's trades as the basis for a managed account, PAMM, MAM, or any multi-account arrangement
• Multi-Account Mirroring: Operating multiple broker accounts that replicate CFIN's trade activity beyond your single authorised license
• Signal Selling: Recording, scraping, or reverse-engineering CFIN's trade patterns for the purpose of resale, commercial redistribution, or personal replication
• Strategy Disclosure: Disclosing specific trade parameters, timing patterns, or strategy details to any unauthorised person
• Automated Extraction: Using automated tools, API scrapers, or trade copier software to extract signal data from your CFIN software-enabled account

See Section 8.6 of the Disclaimer & Terms for full details on consequences, liquidated damages, and legal remedies.

CFIN reserves the right to enforce this Policy at our sole discretion. Violations may result in:

Warning

For minor or first-time violations, we may issue a written warning via email.

Temporary Suspension

Your account may be temporarily suspended (7-30 days) for:

• Repeated minor violations
• Moderate violations that don't warrant permanent termination
• Pending investigation of alleged violations

During suspension: Trading will be paused, but you will retain access to view your data.

Permanent Termination

Your account will be immediately and permanently terminated for:

• Severe violations (fraud, hacking, malware distribution)
• Repeated violations after prior warnings
• Illegal activities
• Financial misconduct
• Any copy trading or signal redistribution violation (zero tolerance)

Upon termination:

• All access to CFIN will be revoked
• EA will be automatically disabled on your MT5 account
• No refunds will be provided (except as required by law)
• Legal action may be pursued if applicable

Legal Action

For serious violations involving illegal activity, fraud, or significant harm, we may:

• Report you to law enforcement authorities
• Pursue civil or criminal legal action
• Cooperate with investigations by regulatory agencies
• Seek injunctive relief (court orders) to stop ongoing violations
• Claim liquidated damages as specified in the Terms of Service
• Recover all legal costs and attorney fees

Copy Trading Specific Consequences

If you become aware of violations of this Policy, please report them to us:

Security Issues

Email: security@cfin.be
For: Hacking attempts, vulnerabilities, unauthorized access

Abuse Reports

Email: abuse@cfin.be
For: Account abuse, spam, harassment

Fraud & Financial Misconduct

Email: legal@cfin.be
For: Fraud, money laundering, payment abuse

What to Include in Your Report

• Your name and contact information
• Description of the violation
• Evidence (screenshots, logs, links, etc.)
• Date and time of the incident
• Account ID or email of the alleged violator (if known)

Confidentiality: All reports are handled confidentially. We will not disclose your identity to the alleged violator without your consent (except as required by law).

CFIN reserves the right to update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time.

Notification of Changes

• Minor Changes: Updated "Last Updated" date, no notification required
• Material Changes: Email notification 14 days before effective date

Your Acceptance

Continued use of CFIN after policy changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you must cancel your license before the effective date.