Policy on the Usage of TOR and Proxy Servers

Reasons for Restriction

To maintain a secure trading environment, ETF actively monitors IP addresses to ensure transparency and accountability. The use of IP-masking tools disrupts this process by concealing the origin of user access. Such concealment poses risks, including unauthorized access and potential security breaches, thereby compromising the secure environment ETF strives to offer.

Allowed Technologies

We have heard your feedback and understand that many traders rely on VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) or a VPS (Virtual Private Servers) for privacy, security, or other legitimate purposes. Effective April 22nd we have decided to allow the use of VPN or VPS when trading ETF accounts.

Prohibited Technologies

The following are explicitly prohibited:

• TOR Network: TOR anonymizes browsing by routing traffic through multiple servers, making it impossible to trace the origin.
• Proxy Servers and IP Masking Tools: Any service that reroutes or disguises IP information is not allowed.

Enforcement and Consequences

ETF monitors user IP activity using tools like IPQualityScore to detect and prevent the use of such services. Violating this policy is considered a serious breach of ETF’s terms and may result in:

• Account Suspension or Termination: Immediate action to disable user access.
• Permanent Ban: Users found repeatedly violating the policy may face a permanent ban.

Compliance

ETF appreciates user cooperation in following this policy to uphold a secure and transparent trading environment. For questions regarding acceptable IP usage, please reach out to ETF support.