Terms of Service

Last updated: January 11, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Investors Lab ("the Platform", "we", "our", or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Platform.

2. Description of Service

Investors Lab is a virtual investment platform that allows users to practice investing with simulated money and real market data. All investments made on the Platform use virtual currency only and have no real monetary value.

Key points about our service:

  • No real money is ever invested through our Platform
  • Virtual currency cannot be withdrawn or converted to real money
  • Market data is provided for educational purposes only
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Not create multiple accounts

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or security breach.

4. Educational Purpose Disclaimer

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

Investors Lab is an educational platform. We do not provide investment advice, financial planning services, or recommendations to buy or sell securities. All content on the Platform is for informational purposes only.

You acknowledge that:

  • We are not a registered investment advisor
  • No content constitutes professional financial advice
  • You should consult a licensed financial advisor before making real investment decisions
  • Virtual performance does not guarantee real-world success
  • Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Platform for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect user data without permission
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Use automated systems to access the Platform without permission

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform, including text, graphics, logos, software, and data, is owned by or licensed to Investors Lab and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute Platform content without permission
  • Reverse engineer or decompile our software
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use our trademarks without written consent

7. Data and Market Information

Market data provided on the Platform is sourced from third-party providers and is provided "as is" for educational purposes. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of market data.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INVESTOR LAB SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is less.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms. Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Platform ceases immediately
  • We may delete your account and data
  • Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@investors-lab.com

Mail: Investors Lab, 123 Investment Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

By using Investors Lab, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

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