Disclosures & Legal Notices

0.0 Scope & Definitions

In these Disclosures, “Stalk the Market,” “we,” “us,” or the “Platform” means the website at stalkthemarket.com and all associated properties, content, and software, including without limitation: (a) the weekly Commitments of Traders (“COT”) briefings, published as Smart Money Pulse and Liquidity Trajectory; and (b) OGEX and each of its modules, including Stalker, the Level & Parity Calculator, and any tools released in the future (together, the “OGEX Tools”). These Disclosures apply to every product above, whether free or paid.

The OGEX Tools are currently offered only as an invitation-only closed beta and are not generally available to the public; most references to OGEX on the Platform are marketing describing a product in development. Access is granted selectively to admitted participants and conveys only a limited license to use the Tools; features and availability are subject to change or discontinuation at any time.

1.0 No Financial Advice

The Platform provides content and software for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on the Platform constitutes professional financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Stalk the Market is not a registered investment adviser, not a registered broker-dealer, not a registered commodity trading advisor (“CTA”) or commodity pool operator, and not a fiduciary. Nothing on the Platform is a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold any security, futures contract, option, or other financial instrument, or to use any particular strategy.

2.0 Methodology, Modeling & Automation Disclosure

Content on the Platform is produced by automated data pipelines. Because the techniques differ by product, we describe them plainly rather than under a single label:

• COT briefings (Smart Money Pulse, Liquidity Trajectory). Positioning signals are generated by deterministic, rule-based statistical models applied to CFTC data, including standardized scores (z-scores), percentile ranks, multi-week trend measures, and regime classification. These are quantitative calculations, not the output of a predictive or generative artificial-intelligence model. Written commentary accompanying these statistics may be drafted with the assistance of automated language tools and is reviewed, and often edited, by a human before publication.
• OGEX Tools. Outputs are computed from live market data on a periodic refresh (approximately every five minutes). Option Greeks, gamma exposure, expected moves, price targets, and any “directional bias” or “confidence” indicators are values our software models locally (for example, via the Black-Scholes framework). They are estimates, not figures published, quoted, or endorsed by any exchange, clearing house, or data vendor. These estimates are descriptive: they are computed under stated, documented assumptions (pricing model, input data, and dealer-positioning sign conventions) and are reproducible and verifiable against those assumptions. They describe positioning as modeled; they are not, in themselves, forecasts.
• AI in development. Some Platform software is built using AI-assisted development tooling. This describes how the software is engineered and does not mean investment decisions are made by an autonomous AI.

Human oversight. Published briefings receive a human editorial review prior to release. Real-time OGEX Tool output is generated automatically and is not individually reviewed by a person before you see it.

Descriptive vs. predictive claims. We distinguish two kinds of claim and hold each to a different standard of proof. Descriptive outputs, the estimates described above, are published as values verified against their documented assumptions. Any predictive claim (that a given level will pin, break, or be reached, or that use of the Platform confers an advantage) is asserted only to the extent supported by pre-registered, out-of-sample evaluation, with the methodology and results of that evaluation disclosed. Where no such evaluation has been completed, the corresponding output is offered as a descriptive estimate only and no predictive value is claimed.

3.0 Data Sources & Their Limitations

• COT data is sourced from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) Commitments of Traders reports. This data is published weekly and on a lag: it reflects positions as of the report’s Tuesday “as-of” date and is generally released the following Friday. It is therefore not real-time and may not reflect current market positioning.
• OGEX data is sourced from third-party real-time and reference feeds, including the Schwab Developer API (market and options data) and FRED (economic/reference data). Real-time data may be delayed, incomplete, interrupted, revised, or inaccurate.

All third-party data is provided to us “as-is.” We do not control, and are not responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of data supplied by the CFTC, Schwab, FRED, or any other third party, or for values our software derives from that data.

4.0 Nature of Outputs: General Information, Not Signals or Personalized Advice

All Platform outputs (including positioning scores, percentile and regime labels, “crowded,” “capitulation,” or “pain level” characterizations, directional biases, confidence indicators, and any “Trade Target,” “Gamma Structure Target,” buy/fade/stop, or invalidation level) are general, impersonal, and illustrative. They are published to a general audience, are not tailored to your financial situation, objectives, or risk tolerance, and must not be construed as a signal, recommendation, solicitation, or instruction to buy, sell, or hold any instrument. The Platform does not know your circumstances and does not provide personalized or individualized investment advice.

Use of the Platform does not establish a professional-client or advisory relationship between you and Stalk the Market. Because every individual’s financial situation is unique, you are strongly encouraged to consult a licensed, qualified financial professional before making any investment decision.

5.0 Accuracy of Information

While we strive to ensure the integrity of our data, models, and analysis, all content and software is provided “as-is” and “as-available,” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We make no guarantee regarding the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or reliability of any data, calculation, model output, or conclusion presented on the Platform.

6.0 Risk Acknowledgment

Trading and investing involve significant risk, including the potential loss of your entire principal. Past and hypothetical performance is never indicative of future results. Any reference on the Platform to an “edge,” advantage, or compounding results is aspirational and illustrative only; we do not promise, and you should not expect, any particular outcome or profit. In addition:

• Options involve a high degree of risk and are not suitable for every investor. The risk of loss can be substantial and, for certain positions (including short options and same-day / 0DTE strategies), can occur rapidly and exceed your initial investment. Before trading options you should read the Options Clearing Corporation’s Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (the “Options Disclosure Document”), available from your broker or at theocc.com.
• Futures are leveraged instruments; small market moves can produce large gains or losses relative to your deposited margin, potentially exceeding it.

Any action you take based on Platform content is strictly at your own risk.

7.0 Beta / Pre-Release Software Provided “As-Is” (OGEX)

The OGEX Tools are pre-release, closed-beta software offered without warranty of uptime, availability, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose. As beta software they may be incomplete, unstable, or discontinued, and their outputs may be affected by data-feed delays or outages, modeling assumptions, or software errors. The Tools are not an automated trading system and do not execute trades. You are solely responsible for verifying any figure before relying on it. Marketing statements that a module is “live” refer to its status within the closed beta and do not mean the product is generally available.

8.0 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stalk the Market, its owner(s), and its affiliates shall not be liable for any financial losses, damages, or adverse outcomes (direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise) arising from your use of, or reliance upon, any content, data, model output, or software on the Platform.

9.0 Forward-Looking Statements

Certain content may contain forward-looking or predictive statements about markets, positioning, or price levels. These reflect model assumptions and opinions as of the date given, involve known and unknown risks, and are not guarantees. Actual results may differ materially. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.