Market Data Self-Certification for Non-Professional Subscriber
Ultra Future Funding, LLC
Effective Date: February 9, 2026
Important Notice
This document establishes your status as a Non-Professional Subscriber for purposes of receiving market data from CME Group and other exchanges. You must read and understand these qualifications before certifying your status.
1. Purpose of Self-Certification
As a subscriber to market data services provided through Ultra Future Funding, LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), you are required to certify your status as either a Professional or Non-Professional Subscriber. This classification determines the fees applicable to your market data subscription and the permitted uses of the data.
Non-Professional Subscribers are eligible for reduced market data fees. However, to qualify as a Non-Professional Subscriber, you must meet ALL of the criteria set forth in this document.
2. Definition of Non-Professional Subscriber
A "Non-Professional Subscriber" is a natural person who receives market data solely for personal, non-business use and who meets ALL of the following criteria:
Qualification Criteria
- Not Registered or Qualified: You are NOT currently registered or qualified with any securities or commodities regulatory agency or self-regulatory organization (SRO), including but not limited to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), National Futures Association (NFA), or any securities or commodities exchange.
- Not Acting in Investment Capacity: You do NOT act in any capacity that requires registration or qualification as a securities or commodities professional, including as an investment adviser, broker, dealer, futures commission merchant, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, or associated person of any of the foregoing.
- Not Employed by Financial Institution: You are NOT engaged as an "investment adviser" as defined in the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and you are NOT employed by a bank or other financial institution to perform functions related to securities or commodity futures trading.
- Not Using Data for Business: You do NOT use market data for any business purpose or on behalf of any business entity.
- Personal Trading Only: You use market data SOLELY for personal investment or trading in your own accounts and NOT for managing or advising the investments of others.
- Not Distributing Data: You do NOT distribute, republish, or provide market data to any other person or entity.
3. Professional Subscriber Classification
If you do NOT meet ALL of the Non-Professional criteria above, you are classified as a "Professional Subscriber". Professional Subscribers include, but are not limited to:
- Registered representatives, investment advisers, or associated persons of securities or futures firms;
- Employees of banks, insurance companies, or other financial institutions who use market data in connection with their employment;
- Individuals who trade on behalf of a corporation, partnership, or other business entity;
- Individuals who use market data to manage investments for others;
- Individuals who receive market data for commercial or business purposes;
- Individuals who distribute or republish market data to others.
Professional Subscribers are subject to higher market data fees and additional reporting requirements.
4. Self-Certification Requirements
4.1 Initial Certification
By accepting this agreement and certifying your status as a Non-Professional Subscriber, you represent and warrant that:
- You meet ALL of the criteria for Non-Professional Subscriber status as defined in Section 2;
- The information you provide is true, accurate, and complete;
- You understand the distinction between Professional and Non-Professional status;
- You will immediately notify the Company if your status changes.
4.2 Periodic Re-Certification
You may be required to re-certify your Non-Professional status periodically (typically annually) or upon request by the Company or any exchange. Failure to re-certify when requested may result in reclassification as a Professional Subscriber and application of Professional subscriber fees.
4.3 Change in Status
You agree to notify the Company immediately if your circumstances change such that you no longer qualify as a Non-Professional Subscriber. Upon such notification, your account will be reclassified, and Professional subscriber fees will apply prospectively.
5. Permitted Uses of Market Data
As a Non-Professional Subscriber, you may use market data ONLY for:
- Personal investment research and analysis;
- Executing trades in your own personal accounts;
- Monitoring your own positions and portfolios;
- Educational purposes related to your personal trading.
6. Prohibited Uses of Market Data
As a Non-Professional Subscriber, you may NOT:
- Use market data for any commercial or business purpose;
- Distribute, redistribute, publish, or display market data to any other person or entity;
- Use market data on behalf of any corporation, partnership, or other business entity;
- Use market data to provide advice or recommendations to others;
- Use market data in connection with any employment or professional activities;
- Store, cache, or retain market data beyond what is necessary for your immediate personal use;
- Use automated systems to collect, aggregate, or analyze market data for commercial purposes;
- Transfer or sublicense your right to receive market data to any other person or entity.
7. Fees and Charges
7.1 Non-Professional Fees
Non-Professional Subscribers are entitled to receive market data at reduced fees as established by the applicable exchanges. The specific fees depend on the data packages you subscribe to and may be subject to change by the exchanges.
7.2 Professional Fees
If you are classified as a Professional Subscriber (either initially or due to reclassification), you will be charged Professional subscriber fees, which are significantly higher than Non-Professional fees.
7.3 Fee Changes
Market data fees are established by the exchanges and may be changed by the exchanges at any time. We will notify you of any fee changes as required.
8. Consequences of Misrepresentation
Warning
Misrepresenting your status to obtain reduced market data fees is a serious violation that may result in significant consequences.
If you misrepresent your status as a Non-Professional Subscriber, you may be subject to:
- Retroactive Billing: You may be required to pay the difference between Professional and Non-Professional fees for the entire period during which you were misclassified, plus applicable interest and penalties;
- Account Termination: Your account may be immediately terminated without refund;
- Exchange Penalties: The exchanges may impose additional fines, penalties, or sanctions;
- Legal Action: The Company and/or the exchanges may pursue legal action for fraud or breach of contract;
- Reporting: Misrepresentation may be reported to applicable regulatory authorities.
9. Exchange Requirements
The Non-Professional subscriber classification is defined by the CME Group and other exchanges that provide market data through our platform. The Company is required to:
- Collect and verify subscriber self-certifications;
- Maintain records of subscriber classifications;
- Report subscriber information to exchanges upon request;
- Cooperate with exchange audits of subscriber classifications;
- Enforce exchange rules regarding market data use.
By accepting this agreement, you consent to the collection, maintenance, and reporting of your subscriber information as required by the exchanges.
10. CME Group Specific Requirements
For CME Group market data (including data from CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX), the Non-Professional subscriber classification follows CME Group Rule 577. Key requirements include:
- You must be a natural person (not a corporation, partnership, or other entity);
- You must use data solely for personal, non-commercial purposes;
- You must not be registered or qualified with any regulatory body or SRO;
- You must not use data in connection with any trade or business;
- You must complete the CME Group Non-Professional Subscriber Self-Certification annually.
11. Your Certification
By accepting this agreement, you certify that:
- You have read and understand this Market Data Self-Certification document;
- You meet ALL of the criteria for Non-Professional Subscriber status;
- You will use market data only for personal, non-commercial purposes;
- You will not distribute or share market data with any other person or entity;
- You will immediately notify the Company if your status changes;
- You understand the consequences of misrepresentation;
- All information you provide is true, accurate, and complete.
12. Questions and Support
If you have questions about your subscriber classification or need assistance determining whether you qualify as a Non-Professional Subscriber, please contact us:
Ultra Future Funding, LLC
1718 Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
United States
Email: support@ultrafuturefunding.com
Website: www.ultrafuturefunding.com
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