This Live Funded Account Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between The Edge Funder, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company ("The Edge Funder," "we," "us," or "our") and the individual participant ("Research Analyst," "Trader," or "you").
By accepting this Agreement, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by all the terms herein and confirm your role in a funded simulated or live trading environment offered by The Edge Funder.
1. DEFINITIONS
(a) Research Analyst – A non-employee participant approved to trade on a Live Funded Account for evaluation and potential reward purposes. (b) Live Funded Account – An account funded by The Edge Funder using real capital. (c) Platform – The digital systems and tools provided by The Edge Funder. (d) Services – All programs, accounts, analytics, and interfaces made available by The Edge Funder. (e) Payout – A disbursement of earned profits based on simulated or real trades in accordance with our rules and discretion.
2. ELIGIBILITY
Only individuals 18 years of age or older may participate. You must be legally capable of entering into contracts and not currently banned or suspended from any financial trading platform.
3. MAXIMUM ACCOUNT LIMIT
Research Analysts may hold no more than five (5) active Live Funded Accounts at a time. Any attempt to circumvent this rule may result in termination and forfeiture of all profits.
4. ACCOUNT STRUCTURE
Each account is funded at The Edge Funder’s discretion. Traders have no ownership rights to the capital and cannot transfer or use it for personal gain outside of approved payouts. Accounts may be suspended or reset at any time for review or risk mitigation.
5. ROLE DEFINITION
By entering into this Agreement, you are acting in the role of Research Analyst and are not an employee, partner, or agent of The Edge Funder. This designation ensures your activity is for educational and analytical purposes only.
6. TRADING RULES AND COMPLIANCE
All trading must follow The Edge Funder’s posted Trading Rules, which may be updated from time to time. Violations — including over-leveraging, unauthorized automation, or trading during restricted events — may result in the forfeiture of profits, account reset, permanent ban, or legal action.
7. AUTOMATED TRADING POLICY
Automated, algorithmic, or bot-driven trading is strictly prohibited without prior written approval. Any use of such tools without consent will result in immediate disqualification and account termination.
8. PAYOUT POLICY
Payouts must be requested via our official Payout Request Form.
Payouts are subject to verification and sole approval by The Edge Funder.
Failure to provide requested documentation within 30 days will result in forfeiture.
The maximum cumulative payout allowed across all accounts is $50,000.
9. PROFIT CAP
Funded Accounts are capped at a $50,000 total payout, regardless of account type:
$50,000 Account – $50,000 Cap
$100,000 Account – $50,000 Cap
$150,000 Account – $50,000 Cap
$10,000 Maximum per Funded Account:
Each Funded Account is eligible for up to $10,000 in total payouts. Once this threshold is reached, the account will be closed and marked as complete.
At this stage, the trader will be considered for transition to Live Account status, pending a full review by the Risk Department.
Profits earned beyond this amount are not eligible for withdrawal or transfer. At that time, trader will be moved/considered for LIVE account status.
10. ACCOUNT TERMINATION & ABANDONMENT
Accounts that remain inactive for 60 consecutive days will be marked as abandoned and may be closed without payout. We reserve the right to terminate any account, with or without notice, at our sole discretion.
11. DATA COLLECTION AND USE
By entering this Agreement, you authorize The Edge Funder to collect and use data from your account activity. This includes trade patterns, strategies, and performance analytics. We may use, share, or commercialize this data in aggregated or anonymized form for internal and partner use.
12. CONFIDENTIALITY & NON-DISPARAGEMENT
You agree not to share, leak, or reproduce any internal materials, strategies, or systems. You also agree not to publicly disparage The Edge Funder or its staff, platforms, or products on social media, chatrooms, or any digital or print medium. This clause remains in effect for two (2) years following the end of your participation.
13. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
You are not an employee of The Edge Funder. You are responsible for your own taxes, expenses, and liabilities. This relationship may not be construed as employment, partnership, or agency.
14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
We make no guarantee of earnings, performance, or trading outcomes. All services are provided “as-is” and without warranty.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Edge Funder shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential losses, including missed payouts, lost opportunities, or platform interruptions.
16. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold The Edge Funder and its partners harmless against any claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of your trading activities, rule violations, or breach of this Agreement.
17. ARBITRATION AND GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Wyoming, United States. Any disputes shall be resolved via binding arbitration through the AAA in the State of Wyoming. You waive any right to bring action in any other jurisdiction.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, along with The Edge Funder’s Trading Rules and Terms of Use, forms the complete understanding between the parties. No verbal or other written statements may override it.
BY ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT, you acknowledge and agree to the above terms and confirm your eligibility and intent to participate in The Edge Funder’s Live Funded Program in accordance with its policies.
