Trade safely · 3 min read
Fun is the point. Here's how we keep it that way.
Six principles for responsible trading
Before you trade
Prediction markets are designed to reflect views about future events, but trading always involves risk. Before trading, make sure you understand the market, the rules, the potential loss, and whether trading is appropriate for your circumstances.
Safety principles
Trade only what you understand
Read the market title, rules, settlement source, fees, and risk disclosures before placing an order.
Do not trade on inside information
Do not use confidential information, private employment information, team information, campaign information, unreleased reporting, or any other non-public information to trade.
Avoid conflicts of interest
You should not trade in markets where you can influence the outcome or where your role gives you special access. Examples include:
- a player trading on a market involving their team;
- a coach or staff member trading on team-related events;
- a political candidate trading on their own election;
- a public official trading on a policy decision they influence;
- an employee trading before confidential company news is public;
- a journalist trading before publishing relevant information.
Do not trade for someone else
Do not place trades on behalf of a restricted person, family member, colleague, or anyone trying to avoid controls.
Know when to stop
Set limits. Take breaks. Do not chase losses. Do not trade when stressed, intoxicated, pressured, or trying to recover money quickly.
Use available tools
Where available, use deposit limits, trading limits, time-outs, cooling-off periods, or account restrictions.
Compliance
Predictor may monitor activity, review unusual patterns, restrict accounts, cancel activity where permitted by rules, or report suspicious conduct to relevant partners, exchanges, regulators, or integrity providers.