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Compliance

Regulatory & Risk Disclosures

RelayDesk is automation software, not a broker, RIA, or custodian. Review your responsibilities and the risks of algorithmic options trading before using the platform.

What RelayDesk Is

RelayDesk connects TradingView alerts to your broker's API to automate execution. We are a technology company providing a Software-as-a-Service platform.

  • Not A broker-dealer or financial institution
  • Not A registered investment advisor (RIA)
  • Not A custodian of customer funds or securities
  • Not A provider of investment advice or trading signals

What This Means for You

Eligibility

  • • You must be 18+ years old
  • • RelayDesk currently supports U.S.-based traders

You are responsible for:

  • • All trading decisions and strategy development
  • • Monitoring automated positions and adjusting risk
  • • Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws
  • • Tax reporting and record keeping

Risk disclosures

Options & automation are risky

Read and understand every scenario before activating a live bot.

Options & Trading Risk

  • • Options can lose 100% of their value and 0DTE contracts carry extreme decay risk.
  • • Rapid price swings can lead to significant losses in seconds.
  • • Leverage amplifies both gains and losses. Past performance never guarantees future results.

Automation-Specific Risk

  • • System failures, webhook delays, or broker outages may prevent orders from executing as expected.
  • • Misconfigured bots can submit unexpected or duplicate orders, requiring manual intervention.
  • • Progressive stop-loss adjustments may fail or lag during extreme volatility or rapid price swings.
  • • RelayDesk depends on third parties (TradingView, your broker, Better Stack) — incidents at any layer can disrupt automation.

System Dependencies & Limitations

  • • RelayDesk operates within your broker's API rate limits and capabilities. Not all order types or features may be supported.
  • • Execution depends on TradingView (or your signal source) delivering webhooks successfully and on time.
  • • Network issues, trading halts, or exchange-level events can prevent automation from functioning as expected.
  • • You must always know how to log into your broker directly to monitor or close positions manually if needed.

No Guarantees

  • • RelayDesk does not promise profitability, uptime, or specific execution speeds. Performance may vary based on market conditions and third-party services.
  • • Compatibility with future broker API changes is not guaranteed. Brokers may modify or deprecate features at any time.
  • • Service availability is best-effort. Your broker account remains accessible even if RelayDesk is offline, and you can always manage positions directly.

Your Broker Relationship

All orders execute through your connected broker. RelayDesk is separate from your broker and never touches your cash or securities. Your broker maintains custody of your funds and positions under their regulatory oversight.

  • • Your accounts and funds are held at your broker, not RelayDesk
  • • Your broker's terms and conditions govern your brokerage relationship
  • • RelayDesk only submits trading instructions via secure OAuth connection
  • • You retain direct access to your broker account regardless of RelayDesk availability

Responsibilities

What every trader must do

Compliance

  • • Ensure you are legally allowed to trade options
  • • Obtain and maintain proper broker approvals
  • • Follow pattern day trader (PDT) rules where applicable
  • • Report trading activity for taxes

Account Security

  • • Do not share RelayDesk account access with others
  • • Monitor for unauthorized usage or unexpected trades
  • • Contact support immediately if something seems off

Risk Management

  • • Trade with capital you can afford to lose
  • • Set appropriate position limits
  • • Use stops and risk controls
  • • Monitor bots frequently

Testing & Validation

  • • Paper trade extensively
  • • Verify TradingView webhook delivery
  • • Start with minimal size before scaling
  • • Understand how strategies behave in different markets

OAuth & Data

  • • RelayDesk connects via OAuth — we never see or store your login credentials
  • • You authorize access directly with your broker during the OAuth flow
  • • Revoke RelayDesk's access anytime from your broker's settings or dashboard

Service Availability

  • • Monitor your positions regularly, even when automated
  • • Know how to access your broker directly during outages or issues
  • • Keep broker credentials secure and accessible for manual intervention
  • • Have a backup plan to manage positions if RelayDesk or third-party services are unavailable

Before you trade, confirm that you understand:

  • Options trading and 0DTE strategies can result in rapid, total losses.
  • Automation can fail, plan for manual intervention and monitor positions.
  • You remain 100% responsible for trading decisions, strategies, and configuration.
  • Third-party dependencies (TradingView, brokers, Better Stack) may experience outages.
  • Extensive paper trading and staged rollout are required before trading live size.
  • You can always reach your broker directly to manage positions.
  • RelayDesk does not guarantee profits, uptime, or future availability of the service.

Questions?

We're happy to talk compliance

If you or your legal team need clarification on our regulatory stance, let us know and we'll hop on a call.

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