Terms & Conditions
ARKBRIDGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective Date: 14/06/2026
1. INTRODUCTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern access to and use of the ArkBridge trading platform, website, applications, services, trading systems, and related products (collectively, the "Platform").
The Platform is owned and operated by:
OrynthBridge Technologies Ltd
Registration No. 137061
Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road
Ajeltake Island, Majuro
Marshall Islands MH96960
By creating an account, accessing the Platform, depositing funds, executing transactions, or otherwise using any service offered by ArkBridge, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, AML Policy, KYC Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Risk Disclosure Statement, and any additional policies incorporated by reference.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.
2. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of these Terms:
Account means a registered user account maintained on the Platform.
Client means any individual or legal entity that has registered for or uses the Platform.
CFD means a Contract for Difference, being a derivative financial instrument allowing exposure to movements in the price of an underlying asset without ownership of that asset.
Company, ArkBridge, we, our, or us means OrynthBridge Technologies Ltd.
Leverage means the ability to control a larger market position using a smaller amount of deposited capital.
Margin means funds required to maintain open trading positions.
Restricted Jurisdiction means any country, territory, region, or person subject to sanctions, regulatory restrictions, or prohibitions imposed by applicable laws or Company policy.
Services means all products, tools, features, and functionality offered through the Platform.
Trading Account means an account approved for trading activities on the Platform.
3. NATURE OF SERVICES
ArkBridge operates as an online CFD trading platform providing access to financial markets through Contracts for Difference and related trading instruments.
The Company provides execution-only services.
The Company does not:
provide investment advice;
provide tax advice;
provide legal advice;
manage client portfolios;
act as a fiduciary;
make personalized investment recommendations.
All trading decisions are made solely by the Client.
The Client bears full responsibility for evaluating the suitability of any transaction, investment strategy, or trading activity.
Nothing on the Platform shall be construed as financial, investment, legal, accounting, or tax advice.
4. ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTED JURISDICTIONS
To use the Platform, you must:
be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
possess full legal capacity;
provide accurate and complete information;
not be subject to sanctions or restrictions;
not reside in a Restricted Jurisdiction.
The Company does not provide services to residents, citizens, entities, or persons located in jurisdictions where the offering of CFD trading services would violate applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, sanctions programs, or governmental restrictions.
Without limitation, services may be unavailable to persons located in:
the United States;
sanctioned jurisdictions;
jurisdictions identified as high-risk by international authorities;
jurisdictions designated as restricted by the Company from time to time.
The Company reserves the right to amend the list of Restricted Jurisdictions without prior notice.
The Company may reject, suspend, restrict, or terminate any account where eligibility requirements are not satisfied.
5. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION AND VERIFICATION
Clients must provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration.
The Company reserves the right to require documentary verification at any time, including but not limited to:
government-issued identification;
proof of residence;
source of funds documentation;
source of wealth documentation;
corporate ownership documentation;
beneficial ownership information;
enhanced due diligence documentation.
The Company may delay, suspend, or refuse account activation, deposits, withdrawals, or trading activity pending satisfactory verification.
Clients must promptly notify the Company of any material changes to personal, financial, residency, ownership, or identification information.
The Company reserves the right to conduct ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews of client information.
6. ACCOUNT SECURITY
Clients are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of:
usernames;
passwords;
authentication devices;
security credentials;
API credentials, where applicable.
All actions taken through a Client's account shall be deemed authorized unless proven otherwise.
Clients must immediately notify the Company at:
upon becoming aware of:
unauthorized access;
compromised credentials;
suspicious account activity;
cybersecurity incidents.
The Company shall not be liable for losses resulting from compromised credentials caused by the Client's negligence, misconduct, or failure to maintain adequate security practices.
7. RISK DISCLOSURE
CFD trading involves substantial risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
Clients acknowledge and agree that:
7.1 Loss of Capital
Trading CFDs can result in the loss of all funds deposited into a trading account.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
7.2 Leverage Risk
Leverage amplifies both profits and losses.
Even small market movements may have a significant impact on trading positions.
7.3 Market Volatility
Prices may fluctuate rapidly due to:
economic events;
political developments;
central bank decisions;
liquidity conditions;
technological failures;
unexpected market events.
7.4 Gap Risk
Markets may move significantly between trading sessions or during periods of reduced liquidity.
Stop-loss orders may not guarantee execution at requested prices.
7.5 Execution Risk
Order execution may be affected by:
system delays;
connectivity issues;
market disruptions;
liquidity shortages;
pricing interruptions.
7.6 Technology Risk
The Company cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability of:
trading systems;
internet connectivity;
market data;
third-party infrastructure.
7.7 Regulatory Risk
Changes in laws, regulations, sanctions, taxation, or governmental policies may adversely affect trading activities.
Clients acknowledge and accept all risks associated with CFD trading before opening positions.
8. LEVERAGE, MARGIN, AND NEGATIVE BALANCE PROTECTION
8.1 Leverage Framework
The Company applies a risk-based leverage model.
Maximum leverage available on the Platform may be up to 1:400.
Access to leverage levels is determined at the sole discretion of the Company based upon factors including:
account type;
trading experience;
account equity;
trading volume;
risk profile;
compliance status.
Beginner and Basic Accounts
Basic, entry-level, or beginner accounts may be subject to lower leverage limits.
Higher leverage tiers are generally reserved for clients who satisfy predetermined trading activity, experience, account balance, or risk-assessment requirements.
The Company may increase, reduce, or revoke leverage privileges at any time.
No Client has a contractual right to a specific leverage level.
8.2 Margin Requirements
Clients must maintain sufficient margin to support open positions.
The Company may modify margin requirements without prior notice in response to:
market conditions;
volatility;
liquidity events;
concentration risks;
regulatory developments.
8.3 Margin Calls
The Company may issue margin notifications at its discretion.
The Client remains solely responsible for monitoring account equity and margin levels.
The Company is not obligated to provide advance notice before liquidating positions.
8.4 Forced Liquidation
Where account equity falls below required thresholds, the Company may:
close positions;
reduce exposure;
liquidate holdings;
restrict trading activity.
Such actions may occur automatically and without prior notice.
8.5 Negative Balance Protection
Subject to these Terms, retail clients are provided negative balance protection.
Under normal market conditions, Clients will not be liable for losses exceeding the available balance in their trading account.
Negative balance protection may not apply where losses arise from:
fraud;
market manipulation;
abuse of Platform functionality;
unauthorized trading practices;
bad-faith conduct;
violations of these Terms;
deliberate exploitation of pricing, latency, or technical errors.
The Company's determination regarding the applicability of negative balance protection shall be final and binding.
9. DEPOSITS, FUNDING, AND PAYMENT METHODS
9.1 Funding Methods
Clients may fund their trading accounts using payment methods approved by the Company from time to time, including:
Bank transfers;
Debit cards;
Credit cards;
Cryptocurrency transfers;
Approved payment service providers;
Other payment methods made available through the Platform.
Availability of funding methods may vary by jurisdiction, account type, compliance status, and operational considerations.
The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any funding method without prior notice.
9.2 Minimum Deposits
Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the minimum initial deposit shall be:
USD 500 (or equivalent in another supported currency).
The Company may waive, reduce, increase, or modify minimum deposit requirements at its sole discretion.
9.3 Ownership of Funds
Clients may only deposit funds that:
belong to them;
originate from lawful sources;
are not subject to restrictions, encumbrances, or claims.
Third-party deposits are generally prohibited unless expressly approved by the Company following enhanced compliance review.
The Company may reject, reverse, freeze, or return deposits where ownership or source of funds cannot be satisfactorily verified.
9.4 Cryptocurrency Funding
Where cryptocurrency funding is permitted:
Clients bear full responsibility for using the correct wallet address and blockchain network;
Blockchain confirmation times may vary;
Network fees are outside the Company's control;
Blockchain transactions may be irreversible;
The Company shall not be liable for losses resulting from incorrect transfer instructions provided by the Client.
The Company reserves the right to reject cryptocurrency deposits associated with sanctioned wallets, darknet markets, mixers, tumblers, ransomware activity, or other suspicious activity.
9.5 Compliance Review
All deposits are subject to:
AML review;
sanctions screening;
fraud prevention controls;
transaction monitoring;
source of funds verification.
The Company may delay crediting deposits until satisfactory review has been completed.
10. WITHDRAWALS
10.1 General Principles
Clients may request withdrawals of available funds subject to:
account verification requirements;
compliance reviews;
risk assessments;
open trading obligations;
applicable legal requirements.
The Company reserves the right to refuse or delay withdrawals where necessary to comply with regulatory, legal, security, or compliance obligations.
10.2 Verification Prior to Withdrawal
Before processing withdrawals, the Company may require:
identity verification;
proof of residence;
source of funds evidence;
source of wealth documentation;
payment method verification;
additional compliance documentation.
Failure to provide requested documentation may result in withdrawal delays, restrictions, or account suspension.
10.3 Payment Method Matching
Where reasonably practicable, withdrawals may be returned through the same payment method used for funding.
The Company may require alternative arrangements where:
payment methods are unavailable;
fraud prevention measures apply;
legal obligations require alternative processing.
10.4 Processing Times
Withdrawal processing times vary based upon:
payment method;
verification status;
banking systems;
blockchain conditions;
compliance review requirements.
Processing estimates displayed on the Platform are indicative only and do not constitute guarantees.
10.5 Withdrawal Restrictions
The Company may refuse, suspend, reverse, or delay withdrawals where:
fraud is suspected;
AML concerns arise;
sanctions concerns arise;
account ownership is disputed;
technical investigations are underway;
legal obligations require intervention.
11. FEES, SPREADS, AND CHARGES
11.1 General Pricing
The Company strives to maintain transparent pricing structures.
Applicable fees may include:
spreads;
commissions;
overnight financing charges;
conversion fees;
inactivity fees;
administrative fees;
third-party processing costs.
Current charges are published on the Platform and may be amended from time to time.
11.2 Third-Party Charges
Clients remain responsible for fees imposed by:
banks;
card issuers;
payment processors;
blockchain networks;
correspondent institutions.
Such charges are independent of the Company.
11.3 Pricing Errors
The Company reserves the right to correct manifest pricing errors, technical mistakes, misquotes, system malfunctions, or execution errors.
Transactions resulting from obvious errors may be:
adjusted;
cancelled;
reversed;
rebooked.
The Company's determination regarding pricing errors shall be final.
12. TRADING CREDIT AND PROMOTIONAL CREDITS
The Company may, from time to time, provide trading credits, promotional balances, bonuses, rebates, or other incentives.
Unless expressly stated otherwise:
such credits do not constitute cash balances;
such credits are not withdrawable;
such credits may be revoked at any time;
such credits may be adjusted where risk thresholds are exceeded.
The Company reserves the right to cancel promotional benefits where abuse, fraud, or manipulation is suspected.
13. KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC) AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML)
The Company maintains a comprehensive compliance framework designed to combat:
money laundering;
terrorist financing;
sanctions evasion;
fraud;
financial crime.
Clients agree to cooperate fully with compliance procedures.
The Company may require information regarding:
identity;
residency;
occupation;
beneficial ownership;
source of funds;
source of wealth;
intended account usage.
Compliance reviews may occur:
during onboarding;
before deposits;
before withdrawals;
during account monitoring;
at any other time deemed necessary.
Failure to cooperate may result in:
transaction delays;
account restrictions;
suspension;
closure;
reporting to relevant authorities.
The Company may disclose information to competent authorities where required by law.
14. MARKET CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
Clients shall not engage in conduct that:
violates applicable laws;
undermines market integrity;
interferes with Platform operations;
creates unfair trading advantages.
Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
Market Abuse
insider trading;
market manipulation;
coordinated trading schemes;
deceptive practices.
Fraudulent Conduct
identity fraud;
document forgery;
account sharing;
impersonation.
Sanctions Violations
circumventing sanctions controls;
using prohibited jurisdictions;
acting on behalf of sanctioned persons.
Technical Abuse
exploitation of bugs;
latency arbitrage;
quote manipulation;
abusive high-frequency practices;
system interference.
Regulatory Evasion
bypassing KYC procedures;
submitting false information;
concealing beneficial ownership.
The Company may take immediate action where prohibited activity is suspected.
Such action may include:
trade cancellation;
account suspension;
account closure;
withdrawal restrictions;
reporting to authorities;
recovery of losses.
15. AUTOMATED TRADING, ALGORITHMS, AND API USAGE
The Company may permit limited use of:
Expert Advisors (EAs);
automated trading systems;
algorithmic strategies;
API integrations.
Permission to use automated trading tools is granted solely at the Company's discretion.
The Company may restrict or prohibit automated activity that:
threatens system stability;
exploits technical weaknesses;
generates abusive order flow;
creates excessive infrastructure burdens;
circumvents risk controls.
The Company reserves the right to disable, suspend, or terminate automated access without prior notice.
Clients remain fully responsible for all activity generated through automated systems.
16. INACTIVITY AND MAINTENANCE FEES
An account shall be considered inactive where no qualifying trading activity occurs for a continuous period of two (2) calendar months.
For purposes of this section, qualifying activity means:
opening a live position; or
closing a live position.
The following shall not constitute qualifying activity:
logging into the Platform;
deposits;
withdrawals;
profile updates;
balance inquiries;
administrative actions.
Following two (2) consecutive months of inactivity, the Company may charge a monthly maintenance fee equal to:
25 units of the account's base currency.
Following six (6) consecutive months of inactivity, the monthly maintenance fee may increase to:
50 units of the account's base currency.
Maintenance fees shall:
be deducted only from available balances;
never create a negative balance solely due to inactivity;
cease immediately upon restoration of qualifying trading activity.
Previously charged inactivity fees are non-refundable.
17. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All content, software, systems, designs, trademarks, service marks, logos, graphics, trading tools, market data presentations, documentation, and proprietary technology available through the Platform are owned by or licensed to OrynthBridge Technologies Ltd.
Nothing contained within the Platform grants Clients any ownership interest in the Company's intellectual property.
Clients are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform solely for lawful personal or authorized business purposes.
Clients shall not:
copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify Platform content;
reverse engineer or decompile Platform software;
create derivative works;
remove proprietary notices;
use Company intellectual property without prior written consent.
Unauthorized use may result in immediate account termination and legal action.
18. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDS
The Client agrees that all communications between the Company and the Client may be conducted electronically.
Electronic communications may include:
emails;
platform notifications;
account messages;
mobile application notifications;
website announcements.
Electronic records shall be deemed equivalent to written documents and shall be admissible in legal proceedings to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
The Company may rely upon electronic instructions reasonably believed to originate from the Client.
The Client is responsible for maintaining accurate and current contact information.
Official support communications may be directed to:
19. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY
The Company is committed to protecting personal data and maintaining robust information security practices.
Personal data shall be processed in accordance with:
the Company's Privacy Policy;
applicable data protection laws;
internationally recognized privacy principles;
the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.
The Company may collect and process information including:
identity information;
contact information;
transactional data;
trading activity;
device information;
compliance-related information.
Processing may occur for purposes including:
account administration;
regulatory compliance;
fraud prevention;
AML monitoring;
customer support;
risk management;
service improvement.
The Company may transfer personal data internationally where necessary for operational purposes.
Appropriate safeguards shall be implemented to protect personal data during international transfers.
Clients may exercise applicable privacy rights, including rights relating to:
access;
correction;
deletion;
restriction;
portability;
objection to processing.
Certain requests may be limited where legal or regulatory obligations require retention.
The Company may retain records for periods required by law, regulatory obligations, dispute resolution requirements, anti-money laundering obligations, or legitimate business purposes.
20. MONITORING, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECORD KEEPING
The Company reserves the right to monitor, record, review, and retain:
account activity;
communications;
transaction records;
login history;
trading activity;
device information;
compliance records.
Such monitoring may be conducted for:
security purposes;
regulatory compliance;
fraud prevention;
dispute resolution;
operational integrity.
Records maintained by the Company shall constitute prima facie evidence of account activity unless proven otherwise.
21. ACCOUNT SUSPENSION, RESTRICTION, AND TERMINATION
The Company may suspend, restrict, freeze, or terminate any account at its sole discretion where:
legal obligations require such action;
compliance concerns arise;
sanctions concerns arise;
fraud is suspected;
suspicious activity is identified;
account security has been compromised;
these Terms have been violated;
risk management concerns exist.
The Company may impose restrictions without prior notice where immediate action is deemed necessary.
During a suspension or investigation, the Company may:
freeze account balances;
restrict withdrawals;
suspend trading privileges;
request additional documentation;
refuse transactions;
close positions where necessary to manage risk.
Termination of an account shall not affect obligations incurred prior to termination.
22. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, service providers, and agents shall not be liable for:
indirect losses;
incidental losses;
special damages;
consequential damages;
loss of profits;
loss of revenue;
loss of business opportunities;
loss of goodwill;
loss of anticipated savings;
loss arising from market movements.
The Company shall not be liable for losses arising from:
Client trading decisions;
market volatility;
system outages;
internet failures;
telecommunications failures;
cyber incidents;
third-party service disruptions;
liquidity provider failures;
force majeure events.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.
Where liability cannot be excluded, the Company's aggregate liability shall not exceed the total amount of fees paid by the Client to the Company during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
23. CLIENT INDEMNIFICATION
The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to:
violation of these Terms;
breach of applicable law;
misuse of the Platform;
fraudulent conduct;
regulatory violations;
tax obligations;
third-party claims resulting from the Client's actions.
This indemnification obligation shall survive account termination.
24. COMPLAINTS HANDLING
Clients who wish to submit a complaint may contact:
The complaint should include:
account details;
contact information;
description of the issue;
supporting documentation.
The Company shall make reasonable efforts to:
acknowledge complaints promptly;
investigate complaints fairly;
provide responses within a reasonable timeframe.
The Company reserves the right to request additional information before concluding an investigation.
Submission of a complaint does not suspend any obligations owed by the Client.
25. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiations.
If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, the Company may require the matter to proceed through mediation or arbitration where permitted by applicable law.
Nothing in this section prevents the Company from seeking emergency relief, injunctive relief, asset preservation orders, or other remedies necessary to protect its legitimate interests.
The Client agrees that disputes shall be resolved individually and not as part of any class action, representative action, or collective proceeding to the fullest extent permitted by law.
26. FORCE MAJEURE
The Company shall not be liable for delays, interruptions, losses, or failures resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including:
natural disasters;
acts of government;
war;
terrorism;
civil unrest;
sanctions;
labor disputes;
internet disruptions;
cyberattacks;
exchange outages;
liquidity shortages;
blockchain network failures;
utility failures;
market suspensions;
extraordinary market conditions.
The Company may suspend services during a Force Majeure event without liability.
27. TAX RESPONSIBILITIES
Clients remain solely responsible for:
determining applicable taxes;
reporting taxable events;
filing tax returns;
paying taxes arising from trading activity.
The Company does not provide tax advice.
The Company may disclose information to tax authorities where required by law or international reporting obligations.
28. AMENDMENTS
The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time.
Material changes may be communicated through:
the Platform;
email notifications;
website notices.
Continued use of the Platform following the effective date of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of the amendments.
29. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
The invalid provision shall be replaced, where possible, with a lawful provision reflecting the original commercial intent.
30. NO WAIVER
Failure by the Company to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights.
Any waiver shall only be effective if made in writing by an authorized representative of the Company.
31. ASSIGNMENT
The Company may assign, transfer, delegate, or otherwise dispose of its rights and obligations under these Terms without obtaining Client consent.
Clients may not assign or transfer their rights or obligations without the Company's prior written approval.
32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with all policies incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between the Client and the Company regarding use of the Platform.
They supersede all prior understandings, representations, communications, and agreements relating to the subject matter herein.
33. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Marshall Islands.
Subject to applicable dispute resolution provisions, the courts of the Marshall Islands shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Platform, or the Services.
34. ACCOUNT DELETION AND DATA RETENTION
Clients may request closure of their account at any time, provided:
all open positions have been closed;
outstanding obligations have been satisfied;
compliance reviews have been completed.
Account deletion requests may be submitted to:
The Company may retain records following account closure where required for:
anti-money laundering obligations;
legal compliance;
regulatory investigations;
dispute resolution;
fraud prevention;
legitimate business purposes.
Retention of information following account closure shall not constitute continued account activity.
35. FINAL DECLARATION
By registering for, accessing, or using the Platform, the Client represents and warrants that:
all information provided is accurate and complete;
the Client satisfies all eligibility requirements;
the Client is not located within a Restricted Jurisdiction;
the Client understands the risks associated with leveraged CFD trading;
the Client accepts responsibility for all trading decisions;
the Client has read and agrees to these Terms and all related policies.
The Client further acknowledges that ArkBridge provides execution-only trading services and does not provide investment advice, portfolio management, or personal financial recommendations.