Last updated: 2025-12-10
This page summarizes the key legal, risk, and policy information for BagholderBrief.com (“BagholderBrief”, “we”, “us”, or “the Site”). Please read it carefully before using the Site, acting on any information, or interacting with any of our content, tools, or recommendations.
1. Eligibility & Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By accessing or using BagholderBrief, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you may not use this Site.
2. Trading & Investment Disclaimer
2.1 Educational Purpose Only
The information provided on BagholderBrief.com is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as:
- Financial advice
- Investment advice or recommendations
- An offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security, derivative, or financial product
- Personalized trading or investment guidance
All content reflects the views and opinions of the authors as of the time of writing. Content is not tailored to your personal financial situation, objectives, or risk tolerance.
2.2 Not a Registered Advisor
BagholderBrief is not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial planner. We do not provide individual investment recommendations or manage money for others. You are solely responsible for your own trading and investment decisions.
2.3 Market Risk & Past Performance
Trading and investing in financial markets involve substantial risk, including the possible loss of principal. You should never invest money you cannot afford to lose.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any performance figures, backtests, examples, or case studies shown on this Site are provided for illustration only and do not guarantee future outcomes.
2.4 Data, Charts & Accuracy
While we strive to use reliable data sources and accurate calculations, we cannot guarantee that any data, charts, signals, or market breadth indicators presented on this Site are error-free, complete, or up-to-date. You should always cross-check information independently.
2.5 No Liability
By using this Site, you agree that BagholderBrief, its owners, authors, and contributors will not be liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from your use of, or reliance on, any information provided here.
3. Affiliate & Compensation Disclosure
BagholderBrief may contain affiliate links to third-party tools, platforms, brokers, and services. If you click on an affiliate link and sign up or make a purchase, we may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships help support the Site and the creation of free content. However, we only reference products and services we believe are genuinely useful to traders and investors. You should always perform your own research and due diligence before choosing any third-party service.
Nothing in our affiliate content changes the educational-only nature of the Site. Any decisions you make regarding third-party services are your own responsibility.
4. Terms of Use
4.1 Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using BagholderBrief.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the Site.
4.2 Personal Responsibility
You acknowledge that any trading or investing decision you make is based on your own judgment and research. You agree not to hold BagholderBrief responsible for outcomes related to your financial decisions.
4.3 Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, charts, and images, is the property of BagholderBrief or its content providers and is protected by applicable copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without prior written permission, except for limited personal and non-commercial use with proper attribution.
4.4 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site. This includes attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems.
4.5 Changes to the Site & Terms
We may update, modify, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms of Use periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
5. Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your data responsibly.
5.1 Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
- Any information you voluntarily submit through contact forms
Information collected automatically:
- Basic usage data: pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, and browser type
- Technical information: IP address, device type, and operating system
- Cookie and tracking data (see Section 6)
5.2 How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- To analyze traffic and content performance
- To send periodic emails or newsletters (if you opt in)
- To respond to inquiries or support requests
- To display relevant advertising
5.3 Third-Party Services
We use third-party services including but not limited to:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email service providers (e.g., Beehiiv, ConvertKit)
- Advertising networks
- Affiliate programs
These services may collect and process data under their own privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for how third parties handle your data.
5.4 Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with third-party service providers who assist in operating the Site, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
5.5 Data Security
We take reasonable measures to secure the Site and protect your data, but no system is completely secure. You use the Site and transmit information at your own risk.
5.6 Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 9.
5.7 Your Rights Under GDPR (European Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 9.
5.8 Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
BagholderBrief uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Support advertising and affiliate tracking
- Improve Site functionality
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site
- Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track affiliate referrals
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the Site.
By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described here.
7. External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or tools. These are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.
Accessing any third-party website is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use and any disputes arising from your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of Washington for the resolution of any disputes.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Legal & Policies page, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to reach us for any reason:
X: @bagholderbrief
By using BagholderBrief.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Legal & Policies page.