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Terms of Service

Effective date: May 1, 2026  ·  Cornerstone Alpha Investments  ·  Ontario, Canada

Important: Cornerstone Alpha is a paper trading and AI analysis platform. It does not execute real trades, manage real money, or provide registered investment advice. Nothing on this platform constitutes financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Cornerstone Alpha platform (the "Service") operated by Cornerstone Alpha Investments ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. The Service is currently available by invitation only during a private beta period.

2. Paper Trading — No Real Money

All trading activity on Cornerstone Alpha is simulated paper trading. No real securities transactions are executed, no real money is at risk, and Cornerstone Alpha does not hold, manage, or transact any funds on your behalf. Performance results shown within the platform reflect simulated paper trading and are not indicative of future real-money results.

3. Not Financial Advice

The AI analysis, trade grades, trade ideas, agent recommendations, and all other content provided by the Service are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or a solicitation of any investment decision. Cornerstone Alpha Investments is not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial institution.

You are solely responsible for any investment decisions you make based on information from this platform. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making real investment decisions.

4. Beta Service

The Service is currently in private beta. This means:

Beta access is provided free of charge. We make no guarantees about service availability or uptime during this period.

5. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You agree not to share your account with others or allow unauthorized access. Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, AI models, content, design, and trademarks, is owned by Cornerstone Alpha Investments. Your use of the Service does not grant you any ownership rights. You retain ownership of any content you create within the platform (trade journal entries, notes, etc.).

8. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CORNERSTONE ALPHA INVESTMENTS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that market data will be accurate or timely. Market data is provided by third parties and may be delayed or incorrect.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CORNERSTONE ALPHA INVESTMENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING ANY REAL MONEY TRADING DECISIONS MADE IN RELIANCE ON PLATFORM CONTENT. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED CAD $100.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cornerstone Alpha Investments and its officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms. You may also delete your account at any time by contacting us.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact

Cornerstone Alpha Investments
Ontario, Canada
[email protected]

These Terms of Service were drafted for informational purposes. We recommend having a Canadian lawyer review them before the platform exits private beta or begins charging for subscriptions.