These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern access to and use of aretetrading.org (the "Website"), operated by Arete Trading GmbH, Klippe 37, 45473 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Deutschland ("Arete Trading", "we", "us"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of terms
By using this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.
2. Nature of this website
The Website is an informational resource that publishes general content about wealth management principles and alternative trading strategies. It is intended for general educational purposes and is not a trading platform, brokerage, or client portal of any kind.
3. No financial advice
Nothing published on this Website constitutes, or should be construed as, financial, investment, legal, or tax advice, nor a recommendation, solicitation, or offer to buy or sell any security, instrument, or strategy. Content is general in nature and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, or needs. Alternative trading strategies discussed on this Website involve substantial risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past approaches described are not indicative of future outcomes. You should seek independent, licensed financial advice before making any decision related to your personal finances.
4. No paid services
Arete Trading GmbH does not sell products, subscriptions, signals, courses, or any other paid service through this Website. We do not request payment card details, account credentials, or transfers of funds through this Website, and any communication claiming to do so on our behalf should be treated as fraudulent and reported to us immediately.
5. Permitted use
You may access and read content on the Website for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes. You agree not to:
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute substantial portions of the Website's content without prior written permission.
- Use automated systems to scrape or extract content at scale.
- Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or gain unauthorised access to the Website or its underlying systems.
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable law.
6. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise indicated, the text, graphics, logo, and layout of the Website are the property of Arete Trading GmbH or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Photographic imagery used on this Website is sourced from third-party providers of freely licensed stock photography and is used for illustrative purposes only.
7. Third-party links and content
The Website may reference or link to third-party websites or resources. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Arete Trading GmbH shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Website or any content published on it, including any decisions made in reliance on such content. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable German law.
9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold Arete Trading GmbH harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your misuse of the Website or violation of these Terms.
10. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, subject to any mandatory consumer protection rules that may apply in your jurisdiction.
11. Changes to these terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be directed to Arete Trading GmbH, Klippe 37, 45473 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Deutschland, or by email to support@aretetrading.org.