1. Data Source and Attribution
This dashboard visualizes publicly available data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Important notes about our data usage:
- We operate independently and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the CFTC
- The data used in this dashboard is sourced from CFTC's public domain information
- This is an unofficial visualization tool and has not been reviewed or approved by the CFTC
- We acknowledge the CFTC as the source of the original data used in this dashboard
2. Not Financial Advice
This dashboard is for informational purposes only. It:
- Does NOT provide financial advice
- Does NOT recommend any investment decisions
- Should NOT be interpreted as trading or investment advice
- Is NOT a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments
3. Data Accuracy Disclaimer
While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information displayed:
- The data is provided "as is" without any warranties
- We cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy of the visualization or interpretation of CFTC data
- Users should verify any critical information with the original CFTC sources
- We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions without notice
- For the most authoritative version of this data, please visit the official CFTC website at www.cftc.gov
- As this is a personal technical demonstration project, the visualization results are provided in good faith but cannot be fully verified by users
- Advertisements may be added without prior notice for site maintenance and improvement purposes
4. Limitation of Liability
By using this dashboard, you agree that:
- You use the information at your own risk
- We are not liable for any losses or damages resulting from the use of this dashboard
- We are not responsible for any investment decisions made based on the information provided
- We are not liable for any errors, delays, or interruptions in the display or delivery of the data
- No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed, or statutory, is given with respect to the contents
5. User Responsibility
Users of this dashboard should:
- Conduct their own research and due diligence
- Consult with qualified financial advisors before making investment decisions
- Understand that past performance does not guarantee future results
- Be aware that trading futures and options involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors
- Verify any critical information with official CFTC sources
6. Intellectual Property Rights
While the underlying CFTC data is in the public domain, our visualization tools, charts, and interface are protected by intellectual property rights:
- The charts, visualizations, and dashboard interface are proprietary and protected by copyright
- Users may view and use the visualizations for personal and non-commercial purposes
- Screenshot captures or reproductions of our charts require explicit attribution to this dashboard
- Systematic downloading, scraping, or replication of our visualizations is prohibited
- Commercial use, redistribution, or embedding of our charts requires prior written permission
Note: While we encourage sharing of insights gained from our dashboard, the reproduction of our specific visualizations should respect these guidelines. For permissions or questions about usage, please contact us through our public repository.
7. CFTC Data Usage
In accordance with CFTC's web policies:
- The data visualized here is from the public domain
- We provide appropriate acknowledgment to CFTC as the data source
- This visualization tool is independent of CFTC and its systems
- Users are encouraged to refer to CFTC's official website for authoritative information
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the dashboard after any modifications indicates acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact
For any questions regarding these terms, please contact us through our public contact repository: