Markers of harm
Does this account's trading rhythm show patterns that, in a person, can indicate harm?
In plain English
This account's trading rhythm shows patterns that in a person can indicate harm, such as chasing losses or trading without rest. It can equally be trading software. This flag asks for behavioural review; it does not assert harm.
What the record supports
- Escalating stake size following losses.
- Trading sustained across hours that leave no room for rest.
- Session length and the intervals between trades.
What the record does not support
- Whether there is a person there at all. These patterns are equally the signature of trading software, and a machine never sleeps either. Ruling that out comes first.
- Anything about the individual's circumstances, means, or wellbeing.
- Harm. This indicator asks for a behavioural review. It does not diagnose, and it never asserts that anyone has been harmed.
Obligation
Why it matters.
Identifying customers who may be at risk is an explicit consumer protection duty for a licensed operator, and the trading record is one of the few places the signal appears early. Reported carelessly it is worse than useless, which is why the caveat travels with every flag rather than sitting in a footnote.
We describe what was detected and which duty it engages. Whether any obligation has been breached is a judgement for the operator's compliance and legal function, not for an instrument.
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