Terms of Use

Last updated: August 16, 2021

The following terms and conditions (the "Terms") govern all use of the stoximize.com website (the "Site"), including all subdomains, operated by Stoximize Ltd. or its affiliates, and any products and services available at the Site (collectively with the Site, the "Service").

In these Terms, "you" or "your" means the person accepting these Terms and the company (if any) on whose behalf he/she is acting, and "we," "us," "our," "Stoximize," or the "Company" means Stoximize Ltd. and its affiliates. The Terms describe your rights and responsibilities and form a legally binding agreement between Stoximize and you with respect to your use of the Service. By using or accessing any part of the Service, you agree that you are at least eighteen (18) years old and have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to all of these terms and conditions, you must not use or access the Service. If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of a company, you represent that you have the authority to bind that company to the terms of these Terms. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify or replace any of the terms or conditions of these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes and you are responsible for reviewing those terms. Some products or services that become available on the Service may be subject to additional or different terms and conditions, and if those additional terms and conditions conflict with these Terms, those additional terms and conditions will control.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES AND OBLIGATIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS OF THE TERMS OF USE AND THE ABOVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, YOU ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SERVICE.

I. Registration Data and Account Security

As a condition to using some parts of the Service, you may be required to register an account with Stoximize, select a password and username and provide other information about your identity, your company or your investments ("Registration Data"). You agree to (a) provide accurate, current and complete Registration Data; (b) maintain the security of your password and username; (c) maintain and promptly update the Registration Data, and any other information you provide to the Company, to keep it accurate, current and complete; and (d) be fully responsible for all use of your account and for any actions that take place using your account. Except as expressly provided in these Terms, you may only maintain one active account with the Service.

You agree and understand that you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Registration Data. By providing us with your email address, you agree to receive all required notices electronically, including through the Service (such as by displaying links to notices generally on the Site) or to your email address. It is your responsibility to update or change that email address, as appropriate. If you become aware of any unauthorized use of your Registration Data or Account Information for the Service, you agree to notify us immediately at the email address – info@stoximize.com.

II. Access to the Service

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Stoximize grants you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive license to access and use the Service and the Content for your own personal internal use. This license does not include any collection, aggregation, copying, duplication, scraping, display or derivative use of the Service nor any use of data mining, crawlers, robots, spiders, or similar data gathering and extraction tools for any purpose unless expressly permitted by Stoximize in writing. A limited exception is provided to general purpose internet search engines and non-commercial public archives that use such tools to gather information for the sole purpose of displaying hyperlinks to the Service. In order to collect, aggregate, copy, duplicate, scrape, display or make derivative use of the Service or any Content made available via the Service for other purposes (including commercial purposes) not stated herein, you must first obtain a written license from Stoximize.

III. Site Content

You understand that all postings, messages, text, images, video or other materials ("Content") posted or published on, uploaded to, transmitted through, or linked from, the Service (hereinafter, "post", "posted" or "published"), whether by Stoximize, users of the Service ("Users") or Analysts (as defined below), are the sole responsibility of the person or entity from whom such Content originated.

You agree that by using the Service, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent, inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise objectionable. Stoximize, its affiliates and partners are not responsible for the conduct, whether online or offline, of any User or Creator. You agree that you bear all risks associated with, the use or posting of any Content, that you may not rely on said Content, and that under no circumstances will Stoximize, its affiliates, or partners be liable in any way for any Content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content posted or otherwise made available via the Service. You may not republish, post, transmit or distribute the Content to online bulletin and message boards, blogs, chat rooms, intranets or anywhere else without our consent.

The Services are also a community platform for Users or third parties to publish their own investment analyses ("Analyses"). The authors of the Analyses ("Analysts") may hold long or short positions in or derivatives of companies named in the Analyses and are free to buy or sell those positions at will. Analyses available on the Stoximize platform contain the Analysts' own opinions (and not those of the Company), and none of the information contained therein constitutes a recommendation that any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person. You further understand that the Analysts will not advise you personally concerning the nature, potential, value or suitability of any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction, investment strategy or other matter.

IV. User Content Posted on the Service

You are solely responsible for the Content that you post on or through the Service, or otherwise transmit to or share with other Users (collectively, the "User Content"). You shall not (and shall not permit any third party to) create, upload, download, post, submit or otherwise distribute or facilitate distribution of any User Content on or through the Service, that:

  • You did not create or have permission to post;
  • Infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, moral right, right of publicity, right of privacy, or other right of any other person or entity or violates these Terms or any law or contractual duty; you know is false, misleading, untruthful or inaccurate;
  • Defames, libels, ridicules, mocks, disparages, threatens, harass, intimidates or abuses anyone;
  • Attempts to impersonate any other party;
  • Harvests or otherwise collects information about users without their consent;
  • Uses tools which anonymize your internet protocol address (e.g. anonymous proxy) to access the Service;
  • Constitutes unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, junk or bulk email or pyramid schemes;
  • Includes anyone's identification documents or sensitive financial information; or

You acknowledge that Stoximize does not pre-screen, endorse or approve User Content, but that Stoximize shall have the right (but not the obligation) in its sole discretion to refuse, delete or remove any User Content that is available via the Service, including in connection with violations of the letter or spirit of the Terms or for any other reason. You are solely responsible at your sole cost and expense for creating backup copies and replacing any User Content you post or store on the Service or otherwise provide to the Company.

V. Restrictions on Content and Use of Service

In addition, you agree not to use the Service to:

  • In any unlawful manner or in any other manner that could damage, disable, overburden or impair the Service;
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent yourself, your age or your affiliation with any person or entity;
  • Post or otherwise make publicly available on the Service any private information of any third party, including, without limitation, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and credit card numbers;
  • Post or otherwise make available any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment;
  • Post or otherwise make available content that would constitute, encourage or provide instructions for a criminal offense, violate the rights of any party, or that would otherwise create liability or violate any local, state, national or international law;
  • Violate any applicable law or regulation while accessing and using the Service, including, without limitation, the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the national or other securities exchanges (especially and including the rule against making false or misleading statements to manipulate the price of any security);
  • Interfere with the working of our Services, or impose an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure;
  • Forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any information transmitted by you; or
  • Post or otherwise make available any information that you do not have a right to make available under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements).

VI. House Rules

Stoximize has a set of House Rules that further govern the conduct of all Users. Click here to view the Stoximize House Rules. Please read the House Rules carefully before using the Service. The House Rules are incorporated herein by reference.

VII. Privacy

VIII. Disclaimers

STOXIMIZE IS NOT A TAX ADVISOR, BROKER, FINANCIAL ADVISOR OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR. THE SERVICE IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE TAX, LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVICE, AND NOTHING ON THE SERVICE SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS AN OFFER TO SELL, A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY, OR A RECOMMENDATION FOR ANY SECURITY. THE SERVICE AND THE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND OUR SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SITE'S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE SITE AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (1) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT AND MATERIALS, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE, (3) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (4) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SITE, (5) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (6) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT AND MATERIALS OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SITE. WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SITE, ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE, OR ANY WEBSITE OR MOBILE APPLICATION FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.

Click here to view the full list of Stoximize Disclaimers. Please read the Disclaimers carefully before using the Service. The Disclaimers are incorporated herein by reference.

IX. Limitation on Liability

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN AND TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO THE COMPANY FOR THE SERVICE IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SIX (6) MONTHS. IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PERSON FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOST DATA OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, OR ANY OF THE CONTENT OR OTHER MATERIALS ON, ACCESSED THROUGH OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE SERVICE, EVEN IF THE COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS IS AWARE OR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IF NO FEES ARE PAID TO THE COMPANY FOR THE SERVICE, YOU SHALL BE LIMITED TO INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ONLY, UNLESS OTHERWISE PERMITTED BY LAW, AND SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FROM THE COMPANY, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION.

Disclaimer

Last updated: August 16, 2021

I. Securities Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: STOXIMIZE IS NOT A TAX ADVISOR, BROKER, FINANCIAL ADVISOR OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR. THE SERVICE IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE TAX, LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVICE, AND NOTHING ON THE SERVICE SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS AN OFFER TO SELL, A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY, OR A RECOMMENDATION FOR ANY SECURITY. Stoximize has no access to non-public information about publicly traded companies, and the Service is not a place for the giving or receiving of financial advice, advice concerning investment decisions or tax or legal advice. Trading in securities can result in immediate and substantial losses of the capital invested. You should only invest risk capital, and not capital required for other purposes. You alone are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, security or strategy, or any other product or service, is appropriate or suitable for you based on your investment objectives and personal and financial situation. You should also consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

Stoximize shall have no liability for investment or other decisions based upon any Content and/or decisions based upon a contrarian view of any Content. Any opinions, chats, messages, news, research, analyses, prices, or other information ("Content") are to be used for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only and the Service does not provide investment advice for any individual. In no way should the Content be construed to be personal investment advice, nor should you rely solely on the Content for your investment strategy. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment based on your own personal circumstances. You should take independent financial advice from a professional in connection with, or independently research and verify, any information that you find on our Service, whether for the purpose of making an investment decision or otherwise. We advise that you contact your personal broker or financial advisor before making any investment based on the Content received from the Site. By using our Service, you agree that you alone bear responsibility for your own investment research, analysis and decisions. Opinions, market data, ratings or any other Content is subject to change at any time without notice. Stoximize, its affiliets, and partners specifically disclaims any and all liability or loss arising directly or indirectly out of any action taken in reliance on Content, including, without limitation, market value or other loss on the sale or purchase of any company, property, product, service, security, instrument, or any other matter.

You understand that an investment in any security is subject to a number of risks, and that discussions of any security published on the Service will not contain a list or description of relevant risk factors. In addition, please note that some of the stocks about which Content is published on the Service have a low market capitalization and/or insufficient public float. Such stocks are subject to more risk than stocks of larger companies, including greater volatility, lower liquidity and less publicly available information.

II. Content Disclaimer

The Company is not responsible or liable in any manner for any Content posted on the Service, whether posted or caused by Users, by Stoximize, by third parties or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Service. Although we provide rules for User conduct and postings, we do not control and are not responsible for what Users post, transmit or share on the Service and are not responsible for any inaccurate, offensive, inappropriate, obscene, unlawful or otherwise objectionable Content you may encounter on the Service. The Company is not responsible for the conduct, whether online or offline, of any User.

You understand that all postings, messages, text, images, opinions, chats, news, research, analyses, prices, or other information or materials ("Content") posted or published on, uploaded to, transmitted through, or linked from (hereinafter, "post" or “posted”), the Service are the sole responsibility of the person from whom such Content originated. You understand that Stoximize does not control, and is not responsible for, Content made available through the Service, and that by using the Service, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent, inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise objectionable. Furthermore, the Site and Content available through the Service may contain links to other websites which are completely independent of Stoximize. Stoximize makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or authenticity of the information contained in any such site. Your linking to any other websites is at your own risk. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any Content, that you may not rely on said Content, and that under no circumstances will Stoximize be liable in any way for any Content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content posted or otherwise made available via the Service. You acknowledge that Stoximize does not pre-screen or approve Content, but that Stoximize shall have the right (but not the obligation) in its sole discretion to refuse, delete or remove any Content that is available via the Service, in connection with violations of the letter or spirit of the Terms of Use or for any other reason.

Much of the Content on this Site is generated by Users ("User Content") and, as such, impossible to monitor effectively. Excluding the Stoximize Content and Stoximize Data, all of the information on our Site about businesses, companies, investment strategies, investments and investment opportunities is provided by our Users and other third parties. The Service acts as a mere conduit for the User Content published on this Site, and we do not select, monitor, edit, modify, review, evaluate or otherwise oversee the User Content or the publication of the User Content on our Site.

The Company reserves the right to change any and all Content, software and other items used or contained in the Service at any time without notice. Reference to any products, services, processes or other information, by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, supplier or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Company.

III. Other Disclaimers

Stoximize is not a registered broker-dealer and does not endorse or recommend the services of any brokerage company. The brokerage company you select (and not Stoximize) is solely responsible for its services to you. STOXIMIZE, ITS AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR COSTS OF ANY TYPE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES OF ANY BROKERAGE COMPANY.

THE SERVICE AND THE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE". THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE COMPANY CANNOT GUARANTEE AND DOES NOT PROMISE ANY SPECIFIC RESULTS FROM USE OF THE SERVICE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT SOFTWARE, CONTENT OR MATERIALS ON THE SERVICE OR ELSEWHERE ARE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT THE SERVICE OR ANY OF THE SERVERS USED TO OPERATE THE SERVICE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION IN THE USE AND DOWNLOADING OF ANY CONTENT OR MATERIALS AND USE INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED SOFTWARE TO DETECT AND DISINFECT VIRUSES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU DOWNLOAD OR OTHERWISE OBTAIN CONTENT, DATA OR OTHER MATERIAL FROM OR THROUGH THE SERVICE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR USE THEREOF AND ANY DAMAGES TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR COMPUTER SYSTEM, LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER HARM OF ANY KIND THAT MAY RESULT.

THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SITE, ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE, OR ANY WEBSITE OR MOBILE APPLICATION FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL STOXIMIZE, ITS AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY OR TO ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY KIND OF FINANCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS, ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGE OR ANY OTHER LOSS OR INJURY, RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM USE OF THE SERVICES, CAUSED IN WHOLE OR PART BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR CONTINGENCIES BEYOND ITS CONTROL IN PROCURING, COMPILING, INTERPRETING, REPORTING OR DELIVERING THE SERVICES AND ANY CONTENT ON THEREON.

IN NO EVENT SHALL STOXIMIZE, ITS AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY OR ANY ONE ELSE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN BY YOU IN RELIANCE ON SUCH CONTENT ON THE SERVICES OR THE SERVICES THEMSELVES.

The Service may be temporarily unavailable from time to time for maintenance or other reasons. The Company assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, User Content. The Company is not responsible for any technical malfunction or other problems of any telephone network or service, computer systems, servers or providers, computer or mobile phone equipment, or software on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any site or with respect to the Service or combination thereof, including injury or damage to User's or to any other person's computer, mobile phone, or other hardware or software, related to or resulting from using or downloading Content in connection with the Web and/or in connection with the Service. Under no circumstances will the Company be responsible for any loss or damage, including any loss or damage to any User Content or personal injury or death, resulting from anyone's use of the Service or any posted on or through the Service or transmitted to or by Users, or any interactions between Users, whether online or offline.

IV. Investment Warnings

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you understand the following important investment warnings.

  • The value of shares and investments and the income derived from them can go down as well as up;
  • Investors may not get back the amount they invested – losing one's shirt is a real risk;
  • PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

We do not recommend making hurried trading decisions. Do not invest with borrowed money – only invest with money that you can afford to lose.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 24, 2021

In brief: We are Stoximize Ltd. ("Stoximize," "we" or "us"). We respect your privacy and work hard to protect the confidentiality of information that you give us. We will share your personal data with third parties only in the event that it's needed for the provision of services and data you have requested (explained in detail in this Privacy Policy).

House Rules

Last updated: August 24, 2021

Welcome to Stoximize, the number one community where traders, investors, finance novice, hobbyists, enthusiasts or professionals from all over the world can connect and share opinions, knowledge, ideas, etc. Managing a community requires some thoughtful rules and regulations to ensure it remains pleasant for us all. These laws apply to everyone, including you, and are here to encourage friendly and respectful behavior, facilitate healthy discussion and debate and – most importantly – protect our users from harm.

If you've signed up, then you've already agreed to abide by these rules. Don't ignore them. Instead, help us to create a collaborative environment where everyone feels welcome. Let's build, not break things, people.

The Rules

  1. Keep it simple and understandable. When publishing content (e.g., comments, questions, answers, analyses, feedback, etc.), make sure to write it in such a way so that everyone can get the gist of your published content. Try to keep the content as intelligible as possible such that finance novice can follow your reasoning. Do not excessively use specialized financial jargon to impress; when using specific terms, try to explain them. Keep your audience as wide as possible. If you can't keep it simple and understandable, then you probably shouldn’t be posting it.
  2. All content should be ad-free. Do not treat Stoximize content like your own personal advertising board. All content has to be free from promotion. Here, 'content' includes all types of publications. For the sake of being absolutely 100% crystal clear, this ban covers: all advertisements, logos, links or references to any website, social media, messaging or email contacts, company names, wallet addresses, giveaways, prize contests or any other kind of announcement or solicitation.
  3. Publish in English. On the publicly available parts of the Site, write all your content in English; at the moment of writing these House Rules, only English is supported. The only exception to this rule is for non-publicly shared watchlists or portfolios.
  4. Don't plagiarize. Please only create and share content that's unique to you and you alone. Don't copy or use someone else's content without asking for permission and crediting them. Make sure you've got the legal rights to reuse content. Plagiarism can lead to temporary or permanent suspension of your account.
  5. Be nice. Please treat others how you'd like to be treated yourself. Be respectful, kind, tolerant and constructive, even when you disagree. There's no room for negativity, swearing, trolling, and conflict here: it's a waste of time and the hallmark of an idiot.
  6. Don't be an asshole. We have a zero tolerance policy for contentious political discourse, defamatory, threatening or discriminatory remarks, hate speech or personal attacks. Our users are our top priority and we won't let anyone bully or belittle them.
  7. Post thoughtfully. Never share harmful, misleading, unrelated or inappropriate content. Avoid text, emoji or chart walls, ALL CAPS, layering of posts or repeatedly sharing similar content.
  8. Don't create duplicate accounts. Or fake accounts or spam accounts. Use only one account to avoid us suspending you.
  9. Don't try to game the ranking and reputation system. Our reputation system is important for determining the value of an author's contribution to the community. Any form of reputation manipulation, including but not limited to like-for-like, rate-for-rate and follow-for-follow schemes, indiscriminate liking, rating and commenting, or the use of multiple accounts in order to artificially boost one's reputation isn't allowed.
  10. Report misuse. If you spot content that's clearly violating any of our House Rules, please use the reporting function to signal it to the moderators. Don't engage in a discussion – let the moderators take care of it. To make the life of our moderators a little bit easier, any content that has been reported a certain number of times will be blocked automatically. If this happens to you and you think it was unfair, reach out to us – info@stoximize.com.
  11. Accept (occasional) exceptions. Infrequently we ourselves will allow or highlight examples that may bend or break one of the above rules. We do this entirely at our own discretion, usually because we believe doing so will add greater value to the community as a whole. This is NOT, we repeat, NOT an invitation for you to copy the infringement yourself – breaking our rules is the quickest way to receive a ban. Just trust us: accept the odd exception and don't try it at home.

These rules apply to every corner of our Site. Other – more specific – rules or guidelines may apply to the use of different features on our Site (e.g., when asking a question or posting an analysis). Remember it's your responsibility to understand them BEFORE you use these features.

Finally, this text is not exhaustive and we reserve the right to take any measures we deem necessary against user actions not listed in these House Rules. As you would imagine, this is to maintain the proper function and friendly, professional nature of Stoximize. Remember, using community resources and publishing content isn't some divine-given right: it's a privilege granted to members who respect our values and abide by our rules.

Best Practices

Last updated: August 24, 2021