Terms & Conditions

1. DEFINITIONS

• "Platform" refers to the MCX Trends website, mobile application, and all associated services and content.
• "Content" refers to all data, text, charts, AI analysis, educational material, price information, signals, and other material on the Platform.
• "User" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Platform.
• "MCX" refers to the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited, a SEBI-regulated exchange. MCX Trends is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by MCX.
• "SEBI" refers to the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the statutory regulator for commodity derivatives markets in India.
• "Quant AI" refers to the algorithmic technical analysis engine integrated into the Platform. It is an automated data processing tool, not a licensed financial advisor.
• "AI Analysis" refers to all signals, narratives, predictions, confidence scores, and pattern detections generated by the Quant AI engine.

2. ELIGIBILITY

• You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Platform.
• You represent and warrant that you have full legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
• You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Platform complies with all laws applicable in your jurisdiction.
• If accessing on behalf of a company, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. NATURE OF THE PLATFORM — CRITICAL DISCLAIMER

3.1 Informational and Educational Purpose Only

MCX Trends is a financial data visualisation and educational analytics platform. All content, price feeds, AI signals, technical analysis, charts, heatmaps, sentiment meters, and educational articles are strictly for informational and educational purposes only.

3.2 Not Investment Advice

NOTHING on this Platform shall be construed as investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other form of advice. We are not a SEBI-registered investment advisor, portfolio manager, research analyst, or stockbroker. We hold no registration, licence, or approval from SEBI, RBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, or any other financial regulatory authority in India or elsewhere.

3.3 AI Analysis Disclaimer

The Quant AI engine generates automated technical analysis based on historical price data and mathematical indicators (RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, EMA crossovers). AI Analysis outputs — including signals (BUY/SELL/HOLD), confidence scores, breakout predictions, support/resistance levels, and narrative summaries — are generated by automated algorithms and do NOT constitute financial advice or trading recommendations.

• AI Analysis may be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or incorrect.
• Past technical patterns are not predictive of future price movements.
• Confidence scores reflect algorithmic indicator agreement only — they are not a guarantee of outcome.
• We expressly disclaim all liability for any losses arising from reliance on AI Analysis outputs.

3.4 Market Data Accuracy

Price data is sourced from third-party providers on a delayed or near-real-time basis. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability. Do not rely on Platform data for time-sensitive trading execution decisions.

4. SEBI REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NOTICE

MCX Trends operates in recognition of the regulatory framework established by SEBI for commodity derivatives markets in India. Users are advised:

• Commodity futures trading in India is regulated by SEBI under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 and SEBI (Commodity Derivatives) Regulations.
• All commodity derivatives trading must be conducted through SEBI-registered brokers on SEBI-recognised exchanges such as MCX, NCDEX, or BSE.
• MCX Trends is not a trading platform. We do not facilitate or execute trades, accept funds, or maintain trading accounts.
• SEBI's Investor Charter for commodity derivatives is available at sebi.gov.in and mcxindia.com. We encourage all users to read it.
• To trade commodity derivatives, you must open an account with a SEBI-registered commodity broker and comply with all KYC and regulatory requirements.
• Key trading risks include: price volatility, leverage risk, liquidity risk, basis risk, and delivery risk for physically settled contracts.
• Users who believe they have been defrauded by any commodity market participant should file a complaint on SEBI's SCORES portal at scores.sebi.gov.in.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

All intellectual property in the Platform — including its design, source code, algorithms, Quant AI engine, heatmap visualisations, brand name "MCX Trends", logo, and original content — is owned by Ritik Techs and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or sell any Platform content without our prior written consent.

5.2 Third-Party Trademarks

"MCX", "Multi Commodity Exchange", "SEBI", "COMEX", "NYMEX", "LME", and other names referenced on the Platform belong to their respective owners. MCX Trends is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of these organisations. Their names are used solely for descriptive and informational purposes.

5.3 Limited User Licence

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Platform for your personal, non-commercial, informational purposes only, subject to these Terms.

6. PROHIBITED USES

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Platform, its servers, databases, or connected systems.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Platform or the Quant AI engine.
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data using automated tools, bots, or scripts without our prior written consent.
• Use the Platform to spread false financial information, manipulate markets, or engage in pump-and-dump schemes.
• Reproduce or redistribute Platform content (including AI analysis and price data) for commercial purposes without authorisation.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's infrastructure, servers, or networks.
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or any harmful software.

7. ADVERTISING

The Platform displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content. We do not endorse any advertised products or services. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of any advertisement.

Financial service providers or brokers may advertise via Google's network. Such advertisements do not constitute a recommendation or partnership. Always independently verify the SEBI registration of any financial service provider before engaging them.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

8.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

8.2 Limitation of Damages

8.3 Trading Losses

8.4 Maximum Liability Cap

To the extent any liability is found, our total aggregate liability for all claims shall not exceed INR 500 (Indian Rupees Five Hundred Only).

9. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MCX Trends, Ritik Techs, and their respective directors, officers, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any law or third-party rights; or (d) any trading or investment decisions you make based on Platform content.

10. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India.

10.2 Jurisdiction

Subject to the arbitration clause below, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India for resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms.

10.3 Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, it shall be referred to binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 of India. The seat of arbitration shall be India and proceedings shall be in English.

11. PLATFORM AVAILABILITY AND MODIFICATIONS

• We do not guarantee 100% Platform availability and reserve the right to suspend, modify, or discontinue the Platform at any time with or without notice.
• We may modify, update, or remove any content at any time, including price data, AI models, and educational content.
• We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by downtime or service interruptions.

12. FORCE MAJEURE

We shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance arising from causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, pandemics, government actions, internet outages, cyberattacks, exchange halts, or market disruptions.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MCX Trends and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. AMENDMENTS

We may amend these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified by updating the Effective Date and displaying a notice on the Platform. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. CONTACT AND GRIEVANCE OFFICER

We acknowledge communications within 48 hours and endeavour to resolve concerns within 30 days.