Important legal information, disclosures, and policies
This page contains legal information for the Institute of Funded Trading capital allocation services. Please read all sections carefully before participating in any IFT programs. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms.
Our agreement with you as a participant in IFT programs
Last Updated: January 2025
By registering for and using the Institute of Funded Trading (IFT) services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.
IFT operates as a capital allocation institute providing trading capital to qualified individuals who meet our evaluation criteria. We are not a proprietary trading firm, investment advisor, broker, or financial institution. We provide capital allocation services through a structured 5-stage evaluation and scaling program.
To participate in IFT programs, you must:
Your deposit serves as first-loss capital protection. IFT allocates trading capital based on your chosen tier. All trading is conducted with allocated capital subject to the risk parameters outlined in your program agreement.
All traders must adhere to:
Profit splits are determined by your current stage as outlined on our Programs page. Payouts are processed automatically on the 1st of each month. IFT reserves the right to withhold payouts pending investigation of suspected rule violations.
Deposits serve as first-loss capital protection and are held in your name at the broker. Deposits are generally non-refundable. Specific refund conditions may apply and will be outlined in your program agreement.
IFT reserves the right to terminate accounts for:
IFT's liability is limited to the amount of your deposit. We are not liable for trading losses, market conditions, platform issues, or any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages.
IFT reserves the right to modify these terms with notice to users. Continued use of services after modification constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
Important information about trading risks you must understand
Trading financial instruments, including forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all traders. You should carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your experience, objectives, financial resources, and other relevant circumstances.
Any historical returns, past performance, or performance simulations shown on this website are not indicative of future results. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss in excess of your deposited funds.
Your deposit is at risk. If you breach risk parameters, your deposit may be forfeited according to the first-loss capital structure. Only deposit funds you can afford to lose.
Trading on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all traders. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite.
Financial markets can be highly volatile. Prices can move rapidly, and market gaps can occur, potentially resulting in losses greater than anticipated, including losses exceeding the drawdown limits during extreme market conditions.