Non-Custodial
Declaration

TRADEPRESS, a business name registered in Australia under ABN 89 383 449 985, proprietor HAI TRUONG QUAN, hereby formally declares that it operates exclusively as a non-custodial Financial Middleware Engine.

This declaration is made publicly available to ensure that all Users, regulatory authorities, and third-party institutions can independently verify the non-custodial nature of TRADEPRESS's operations.

The non-custodial nature of TRADEPRESS is embedded in the platform's technical architecture. Specifically:

• No deposit-taking functionality — The Platform contains no mechanism for accepting deposits, processing payments, or receiving client funds.
• No custodial accounts — TRADEPRESS does not maintain any segregated, client-money, or trust accounts. No bank account operated by TRADEPRESS is designated for the receipt or holding of client funds.
• No settlement capability — The Platform cannot execute, settle, or clear financial transactions on behalf of Users. All settlement occurs at the third-party institution level.
• Data-only routing — The Platform's Canonical Contact Record contains data only. No capital, digital assets, or value tokens are transferred, stored, or routed through the Platform's infrastructure.
• No private key custody — The Platform does not generate, store, or manage private keys, wallet seeds, or any cryptographic material that could enable the control of digital assets.

Because this constraint is architectural, it cannot be overridden by configuration, policy change, or contractual agreement. Any representation by any person that TRADEPRESS can hold or manage client funds is false and unauthorised.

The capital flow lifecycle through the TRADEPRESS ecosystem operates as follows:

• Step 1 — Data Ingestion: The Platform digitises and consolidates disparate international liquidity feeds into a standardised Canonical Contact Record. This record contains data only — no capital is involved.
• Step 2 — Data Routing: The Canonical Contact Record is routed to verified, licensed third-party financial institutions. The routing is data-only and does not involve the transfer of any value.
• Step 3 — Direct Engagement: The User engages directly with the third-party institution. All capital flows — including account funding, trade execution, and withdrawals — occur directly between the User and the institution, without passing through TRADEPRESS.
• Step 4 — Zero Retention: TRADEPRESS retains zero capital exposure throughout the entire lifecycle. At no point does any client fund enter, transit through, or rest within any system controlled by TRADEPRESS.

By virtue of its non-custodial architecture, TRADEPRESS owes no fiduciary duty to any User in respect of capital, funds, or financial assets. Specifically:

• TRADEPRESS is not a trustee, custodian, or bailee of any User's property.
• TRADEPRESS does not owe a duty to preserve, protect, or grow User capital.
• TRADEPRESS is not responsible for the solvency, conduct, or regulatory compliance of any third-party institution.
• TRADEPRESS is not liable for any loss of capital incurred by a User in connection with any third-party institution.

The relationship between TRADEPRESS and its Users is one of a technology service provider, not a financial intermediary, custodian, or fiduciary.

The business name TRADEPRESS is registered in Australia under ABN 89 383 449 985, with regulatory oversight by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) pursuant to Section 33(8) of the Business Names Registration Act 2011 (Cth).

Because TRADEPRESS does not hold client funds and does not provide financial services, it is not required to hold an AFSL under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The non-custodial architecture ensures that TRADEPRESS falls outside the scope of financial services regulation in respect of custody, dealing, and advice.

Third-party institutions that receive routed data from the Platform are independently licensed and regulated in their respective jurisdictions. TRADEPRESS does not warrant, endorse, or guarantee the regulatory status of any such institution.

TRADEPRESS is committed to transparency regarding its non-custodial operations. The following verification mechanisms are available:

• Architectural audit — The Platform's source code and infrastructure can be reviewed by qualified auditors to confirm the absence of custodial functionality.
• Bank account verification — TRADEPRESS maintains no client-money, segregated, or trust accounts. This can be verified through ASIC business name records and direct enquiry.
• Third-party institution confirmation — Users can independently confirm with any third-party institution that capital flows directly between the User and the institution, without intermediary involvement by TRADEPRESS.
• Public declaration — This declaration is publicly available and forms part of the Platform's Terms of Service and Regulatory Disclaimer.

This declaration addresses the non-custodial nature of TRADEPRESS only. It does not address:

• The quality, accuracy, or fitness for purpose of the Platform's calculators, tools, or data feeds (see Terms of Service, Section 9).
• The regulatory status, solvency, or conduct of third-party institutions (see Regulatory Disclaimer).
• The collection, use, and protection of personal data (see Privacy Policy).
• The general terms governing use of the Platform (see Terms of Service).

This declaration is not a warranty, guarantee, or indemnity. It is a factual statement of the Platform's architectural design and operational reality.

This declaration is governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and the Commonwealth of Australia. Any dispute concerning the interpretation or enforcement of this declaration shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions set out in the Terms of Service.

For enquiries regarding this declaration, please contact:

• Legal & Governance: [email protected]
• Tech Integration: [email protected]
• Telephone: +61 452 091 683
• Address: 255 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville, NSW 2204, Australia