Terms of Service

By accessing or using BlackRidge services, including our trading algorithms, website, and related tools, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our services. BlackRidge reserves the right to modify these terms at any time, with changes effective upon posting.

BlackRidge is an independent research bureau introducing private investors to quantitative traders through multiple strategy providers. We publish quantitative research. Investors access strategies through PAMM accounts at the broker. We are not a fund or broker and never hold client money.

BlackRidge is not a broker, investment adviser, or custodian. We do not receive or hold client funds. Client capital is held at the broker, and trading within the PAMM structure is carried out by the designated trading manager, not by BlackRidge.

You must be at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into binding contracts in your jurisdiction. You are responsible for ensuring that your participation complies with all applicable laws and regulations where you reside, and for meeting the broker's own onboarding requirements.

Participation is limited to clients who meet the stated minimum allocation of $25,000 and who satisfy the broker's account opening and verification requirements.

Allocations are reviewed individually. BlackRidge may decline an introduction where a strategy is not considered suitable for the client's circumstances, jurisdiction or stated risk tolerance.

Access to a strategy is arranged under a one-time payment of 6.7% of the agreed trading level, payable to the selected strategy provider. BlackRidge does not process payments through this website, does not collect card or banking details, and does not invoice clients directly.

The access payment is separate from the deposit and nonrefundable once access has been granted, even if the allocation ends at a loss.

BlackRidge charges no management fee, no performance fee and no profit share. BlackRidge receives an introduction fee directly from the selected strategy provider for introducing the client. BlackRidge does not receive broker compensation. That provider receives compensation from the broker, which may be linked to spreads or trading volume and can create an incentive to trade more. The introduction fee gives BlackRidge a financial interest in the client opening an allocation. Its exact amount and the full commercial terms are confirmed in writing before any payment or deposit. Assess these incentives separately from the one-time access payment and review the broker's trading conditions independently. These arrangements are disclosed in the Risk Disclosure and in the client documentation provided before any payment.

The counterparty receiving the payment, the full commercial terms and the identity of the strategy provider are disclosed in writing before any payment is made.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BlackRidge shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to trading losses, lost profits, data loss, or business interruption. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

All algorithms, software, content, trademarks, and materials provided by BlackRidge are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any BlackRidge materials without explicit written consent.

Your allocation can be withdrawn in accordance with the broker's PAMM terms, which govern notice periods, settlement timing and any applicable conditions. BlackRidge does not impose a lock-in period and does not charge an exit fee, but withdrawal is processed by the broker and is subject to those terms.

BlackRidge may discontinue an introduction or decline further service at its discretion, including where continued participation appears unsuitable.