Definitions:

For purposes of these Terms:

i. Promotion or Competition: the promotional action “World Trading Competition”.

ii. Round or Qualifying Round: each independent qualifying phase of the Promotion.

iii.Final Cup: the final round of the Promotion.

iv.Ticket: the invitation granting eligibility to participate in the Final Cup, as described in Clause 4.2.1.

v. Participant: any individual who enrolls in the Promotion.

vi. Enrollment or Registration: the act of signing up for the Promotion via the Client Portal within the official enrollment period for the relevant round.

vii. Client Portal: ZERO MARKETS Client Portal (https://trader.zeromarkets.com).

viii. DEMO Account or Competition Account: tthe exclusive, standardised demonstration account provided by ZERO MARKETS for the Qualifier rounds (Q1, Q2, Q3) and the Final Cup, in which balances and trades are simulated and do not use real funds. The Bonus Round does not use a DEMO Account; see “Live Competition Account” below.

ix. Live Competition Account: the MT5 USD live trading account submitted and validated by the Participant for participation in the Bonus Round, which may be either a new MT5 USD live trading account opened during the Bonus Round enrollment period or an existing MT5 USD live trading account, provided that the account has no prior trading history, is funded with real capital provided by the Participant, and is used exclusively for participation in the Bonus Round.

x. Bonus Round: the final qualifying round of the Promotion, conducted on Live Competition Accounts (not DEMO), governed by Annex 4 and the separate Bonus Round Rules document.

xi. Official Server Time: the server time displayed on all ZERO MARKETS trading platforms and on the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal. Official Server Time governs all openings, closings, deadlines and timestamps for the Competition. The server operates at UTC+03:00, except during the period from 2 November 2025 through 8 March 2026, when it operates at UTC+02:00. Any seasonal or operational time adjustments will be announced by email and by notice on the Client Portal; however, the time shown on the Client Portal always prevails.

xii. Initial Equity and Final Equity: the balances recorded pursuant to Clauses 3.1.1 and 3.1.2, respectively, for the standardised DEMO Account used in the Qualifier rounds and the Final Cup. These terms do not apply to the Bonus Round, which uses Starting Balance, Closing Balance and Total Deposits as defined in Clause 3.1.5 and Annex 4.

xiii. Standardised Initial Balance: the uniform starting balance configured by ZERO MARKETS for all DEMO Accounts in a round.

xiv. Starting Balance, Closing Balance and Total Deposits: with respect to the Bonus Round only, these terms have the meanings given in Clause 3.1.5 and Annex 4, and are used for the Bonus Round ROI% calculation.

xv. Ranking: the classification of Participants based on their Score within a round.

xvi. KYC/EV: know-your-customer and identity verification checks.

xvii. Restricted Jurisdiction: any jurisdiction in which ZERO MARKETS does not offer services or participation is restricted by law, regulation or the PROMOTER's policies.

1. Promotion

1.1. Purpose of the Competition. The promotional action “World Trading Competition”, hereinafter referred to as the “Promotion” or “Competition”, aims to bring together traders from different countries in a global tournament, promoted by ZERO MARKETS, and to foster financial education and trading literacy. The qualifying rounds Q1, Q2 and Q3 are conducted on demonstration (DEMO) accounts, with no deposit required to participate, in a simulated environment. The Bonus Round, as the final qualification stage, is conducted on Live Competition Accounts funded with real capital provided by the Participant, as detailed in Annex 4 and the Bonus Round Rules document. The Final Cup is conducted on dedicated DEMO accounts, as detailed in Annex 5. The Competition seeks to encourage the practical learning of market concepts, platform use and sound risk management, and to award the participants with the best performance, in accordance with the criteria set out in these Terms and in the separate Competition Rules documents.

1.2. Competition Period. The Promotion will run across multiple independent qualifying rounds, a Bonus Round and a Final Cup. Each round will have its own official schedule for registration, execution and publication of results, as disclosed on the hotsite and official channels.

1.3. Schedule of rounds. The full schedule, including registration dates, competition periods and publication of results for each round, will be made available on ZERO MARKETS' official channels and updated whenever necessary.

1.4. Official communication channels. All official communication regarding the Promotion will be carried out via the ZERO MARKETS website (www.zeromarkets.com/wtc/ ), the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal (https://trader.zeromarkets.com) and email.

1.5. Promotion Restrictions. The Promotion and any related communications are not intended for distribution, publication or use by any person in any jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, participation or use would be contrary to law or regulation. This Promotion is void where prohibited. Participation is available only to residents of jurisdictions where ZERO MARKETS offers services and where such participation is lawful. The PROMOTER may, in its sole discretion, restrict advertising, decline or cancel enrollment, void results, withhold prizes and/or restrict access to promotional materials if it determines that a person is located in or a resident of a Restricted Jurisdiction, or that participation or advertising would breach applicable laws, regulations or licensing conditions. Any promotional communication does not constitute an offer, recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any financial product or to open an account in any jurisdiction in which ZERO MARKETS is not authorised to provide such services. Use of anonymisation tools or methods (including VPNs) to circumvent geo-blocking, audience targeting or eligibility controls does not establish eligibility and may result in disqualification under Clause 2.6.

2. Criteria for Participation

2.1. Eligible Clients and Participants. The following shall be considered:

1. Eligible Clients – All interested individuals aged 18 (eighteen) or older, residing in jurisdictions where ZERO MARKETS offers its services, who complete registration on the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal within the period defined for each round and have their Identity Verification (EV) approved by the end of the registration period, may participate in the Promotion. Where a specific round or annex requires EV approval before enrollment or account submission, that specific requirement shall prevail.
2. Ineligible Clients – Individuals under 18 (eighteen) years of age, those who do not possess appropriate and valid documentation for verification purposes, as well as residents of jurisdictions in which ZERO MARKETS does not offer its services, may not participate in the Promotion.
3. Participating Clients – Eligible Clients who fully comply with all conditions set forth in these Terms and, during the Promotion period, observe all Competition Rules, without exception, in order to be eligible for the Prizes.

2.2. Mandatory procedures to participate in the Competition:

1. Registration on ZERO MARKETS Client Portal: The participant must have a valid registration on ZERO MARKETS Client Portal (https://trader.zeromarkets.com), with correct and complete personal information. If the participant does not yet have a registration, it must be completed prior to enrolling in the Competition;
2. Competition Enrollment: After registration, the participant must access the “Competition” tab on the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal and complete the enrollment process during the official enrollment period for each round. Each qualifying round is independent, and a new enrollment is required for each round in which the participant wishes to compete.
3. Competition Account: Upon enrollment in a Qualifier round (Q1, Q2, Q3), the participant will receive an exclusive demonstration account to be used during the respective round, with initial balance, available instruments and leverage previously defined and standardised by ZERO MARKETS, in accordance with the Competition Rules. For the Bonus Round, the participant must open a new MT5 USD Live Account or use an existing MT5 USD Live Account at ZERO MARKETS, with no prior trading history, and fund it with a minimum deposit of USD 100, in accordance with Annex 4 and the Bonus Round Rules.
4. Qualification for the Final Cup: Only participants who achieve the ranking positions provided for in at least one of the qualifying rounds (Q1, Q2, Q3 or the Bonus Round) will be eligible to receive an invitation (Ticket) to the grand final (“Final Cup”).

2.3. Participant Limit per Round. The Competition will not have a participant limit per round. Each participant may register only once per round, and only one Competition Account is permitted per individual (a DEMO Account for Qualifiers and the Final Cup; a Live Competition Account for the Bonus Round), matched to the details of their personal identification documents. Duplicate registrations, multiple accounts, or attempted fraud will result in immediate disqualification and a ban from the Competition.

2.4. Participation in multiple qualifying rounds. A participant may register for and compete in all qualifying rounds, even if they have already secured their place in the Final Cup and received prizes in previous rounds. In this case, the participant may accumulate additional prizes; however, they will receive only a single invitation (Ticket) to the Final Cup, and any additional spots earned by already-qualified participants will be automatically transferred to the next eligible ranked participant in the respective round.

2.5. Invalid Registrations Registrations submitted after the deadline, incomplete, misdirected or not meeting the requirements of these Terms will be deemed invalid. The PROMOTER is not responsible for registrations that are lost, stolen, forged, defaced, damaged or corrupted. Invalid registrations will not be accepted, and their holders will have no right to participate or to any prizes.

2.6. Disqualification and Competition Ban. Participants who, after duly enrolling, fail to comply with the Competition Rules will be disqualified from the round and may also face a ban from the Competition, depending on the severity of the infraction, to be determined solely by the PROMOTER, in its sole discretion, without any obligation to justify its decision, including but not limited to cases where they:

1. use, create, control or attempt to create or control more than one Competition Account in the same round; attempt to participate with multiple registrations; create, use or attempt to use accounts or registrations in the name of third parties (including relatives, friends, nominees or entities); submit false, forged, altered or misleading identification or documents; impersonate any person or misrepresent identity, age, residency or eligibility; buy, sell, transfer or trade accounts or registrations; or otherwise attempt to circumvent identity, residency, KYC/EV or eligibility controls;
2. manipulate results or engage in fraudulent practices, including collusion or coordinated tactics to obtain an unfair advantage;
3. provide incorrect, outdated or untruthful information in their registration, or refuse to complete additional identity or eligibility checks when reasonably requested;
4. disrespect employees, representatives or partners of the PROMOTER, or engage in offensive, defamatory, harassing or threatening conduct, or conduct that could harm the reputation of ZERO MARKETS;
5. attempt to deceive, mislead or harm other participants, including by masking identity or location (e.g., through VPN or similar methods) for the purpose of obtaining an unfair advantage;
6. engage in abusive trading or any other conduct prohibited by ZERO MARKETS’ trading account Terms and Conditions;
7. use automated tools, bots, scripts or any form of non-human intervention other than Expert Advisors expressly permitted by ZERO MARKETS within the trading platform and subject to the Competition Rules, including, without limitation, automation aimed at exploiting technical vulnerabilities, manipulating traffic or platform performance, interfering with price feeds, or otherwise gaining an unfair advantage; specifically with respect to the Bonus Round, copy trading is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification;
8. engage in unlawful activity or infringe third-party rights in connection with the Competition.

Without prejudice to the foregoing, the PROMOTER may suspend a participant, void scores or rankings, withhold or forfeit prizes, or cancel an invitation to the Final Cup while an investigation is pending or upon determination of a violation. All decisions of the PROMOTER are final and binding.

3. Selection and Publication of Winners

3.1. Evaluation and Scoring. Winners of each round will be determined by the scoring system applied to the applicable Competition Account, calculated on the round's parameters. For Qualifier rounds (Q1, Q2, Q3) and the Final Cup, the scoring formula is: Score = ROI% × Trades Factor × Days Factor × Drawdown Penalty, calculated on the standardised initial balance of the DEMO Account. For the Bonus Round, a simplified ROI-only formula applies, as detailed in Clause 3.1.5 and Annex 4. Definitions, calculation methods, parameters and illustrative examples are set out in the separate Competition Rules and Bonus Round Rules documents, which form an integral part of these Terms.

1. Record of Initial Equity. Upon completion of enrollment in a Qualifier round or the Final Cup, the system will automatically record each participant's standardised initial balance for the dedicated DEMO Account, configured with identical parameters for all participants, including available instruments and fixed leverage of 500:1. The Initial Equity record is immediate upon creation of the DEMO Account. This clause applies to the Qualifier rounds and the Final Cup only. For the Bonus Round, the applicable starting value is the Starting Balance, as defined in Clause 3.1.5 and Annex 4.
2. Record of Final Equity. At the end of each Qualifier round and the Final Cup, as per the official schedule, the system will automatically record each participant’s Final Equity, calculated on the applicable DEMO Account. For Qualifier rounds and the Final Cup, all positions will be automatically closed at the round's closing time, and the score will be determined in accordance with the formula defined in Clause 3.1 and as further detailed in the separate Competition Rules document. Official Server Time indicated on the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal shall prevail. Participants are advised to close all positions before the end of the competition. If participants do not close their positions, the platform will automatically close them, which will impact rankings.
   For the avoidance of doubt, this automatic closure rule does not apply to the Bonus Round. Open positions in the Bonus Round will be treated in accordance with Clause 3.1.5, Annex 4 and the Bonus Round Rules.
3. Activity Factors. Trading fewer than 20 closed trades and/or on fewer than 10 separate days does not disqualify the participant; it only reduces the Trades Factor and/or the Days Factor proportionally, as described in the Competition Rules document. This clause applies to Qualifier rounds and the Final Cup only.
4. Technical Validity. The PROMOTER may correct manifest input, pricing or calculation errors, rectify feed or latency anomalies, and void or re-compute scores impacted by technical faults, force majeure or platform incidents, to preserve fairness and integrity of the Competition.
5. Bonus Round Scoring. The scoring system described in Clause 3.1 applies exclusively to the Qualifier rounds (Q1, Q2, Q3) and the Final Cup. The Bonus Round uses a simplified, ROI-only scoring formula calculated on the validated Live Competition Account: Score = ROI%, where ROI% = [(Closing Balance − (Starting Balance + Total Deposits)) ÷ (Starting Balance + Total Deposits)] × 100. Starting Balance means the account balance recorded at the official start of the competition period, or, for participants validated after the competition has started, at the time the account is accepted into the competition. For participants accepted into the Bonus Round after the official start of the competition period, any funds already available in the Live Competition Account at the time of acceptance will form part of the Starting Balance. Only deposits made after acceptance into the Bonus Round will be treated as Total Deposits for the ROI% calculation. Closing Balance means the value calculated by ZERO Markets at the official end of the Bonus Round based on the trading status retrieved from the MT5 system, using the following formula: Closing Balance = Balance + Floating P & L. For the avoidance of doubt, Floating P & L includes the unrealised profit or loss of any open positions at the official end of the Bonus Round. Participants are not required to close open positions before the end of the Bonus Round. Total Deposits means the total amount of additional deposits made into the registered Live Competition Account during the competition period. Withdrawals are not permitted during the Bonus Round and may result in disqualification or removal from the ranking. Tie-breakers for the Bonus Round are: (i) higher Closing Balance; and, if still tied, (ii) earlier registration time. Unlike the Qualifier rounds, the Bonus Round does not feature a real-time leaderboard; rankings are processed by the system only after the competition period ends. The full Bonus Round scoring and ranking criteria are set out in the separate Bonus Round Rules document and in Annex 4, which form an integral part of these Terms.

3.2. Valid Trades. Only trades executed in the exclusive Competition Account provided or designated for the respective round will be considered for ranking purposes — namely, the dedicated DEMO Account for Qualifier rounds and the Final Cup, and the Live Competition Account submitted and validated for the Bonus Round. Trades in any other accounts, whether live or demonstration, will not be recognised or counted for ROI, ranking or prize calculation, without exception.

3.3. Tie-Breakers. In the event of a tie in the Score between two or more participants in a Qualifier round or the Final Cup, the tie-breaker will be (i) higher Final Equity; and, if still tied, (ii) lower Max Drawdown. If the tie persists, the PROMOTER may apply a further tie-breaker at its sole discretion, including the earlier date and time of enrollment. Tie-breakers for the Bonus Round are governed by Clause 3.1.5 and Annex 4.

3.4. Internal Audit and Verification. The PROMOTER may, at its sole discretion, conduct internal audits, data reconciliations and security checks to confirm participants' good faith and eligibility and the legitimacy of reported results, and may request reasonable additional information to complete such checks.

3.5. Final Decisions and Remedies. The PROMOTER's decisions regarding validation of results, application of rules and allocation of prizes are final and unappealable.

3.6. Publication of Results. The results of each round will be published on the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal, on the official competition hotsite and on official communication channels, in accordance with the defined schedule. Winners will be notified via the email registered on the Client Portal and may be contacted directly by the PROMOTER's team.

3.7. Data Confidentiality. In accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, public disclosure will be limited to the winners' name, country of residence and ranking position; where required by law or to protect privacy, the PROMOTER may disclose only initials, country and/or an anonymised ranking identifier. Detailed information on individual performance (score, ROI, factors and drawdown) will be available exclusively to the participant in their logged-in area of the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal. Personal data will be processed solely to administer the Competition, verify eligibility and publish results as described above, and will be retained only as necessary for these purposes and to meet legal obligations.

4. Prizes

4.1.Total prize pool. The “World Trading Competition” will award a total amount of US$ 150,000 (one hundred and fifty thousand United States dollars) in prizes, in accordance with the schedule and rules for each qualifying round, the Bonus Round and the Final Cup, as detailed in ANNEXES 1, 2, 3 and 5. The Bonus Round (Annex 4) does not distribute cash prizes; its sole reward is qualification to the Final Cup, as set out in Clause 4.2. Amounts are gross and denominated in United States dollars (USD).

4.2. Distribution of prizes by round.

Round 1 – Qualifier 1 (Q1): will award US$ 10,000 in prizes among the top 10 finishers, and grant Tickets for access to the Final Cup to places 1 through 15, as set out in the specific rules for Q1 (ANNEX 1).

Round 2 – Qualifier 1 (Q2): will award US$ 15,000 in prizes among the top 10 finishers, and grant Tickets for access to the Final Cup to places 1 through 30, as set out in the specific rules for Q2 (ANNEX 2).

Round 3 – Qualifier 1 (Q3): will award US$ 25,000 in prizes among the top 10 finishers, and grant Tickets for access to the Final Cup to places 1 through 45, as set out in the specific rules for Q3 (ANNEX 3).

Bonus Round (BR): will not distribute cash prizes. The top 10 finishers, ranked by ROI%, will each receive a Ticket for access to the Final Cup, as set out in the specific rules for the Bonus Round (ANNEX 4).

Final Cup (FC): will award US$ 100,000 in prizes among the top 15 finishers, as set out in the specific rules for the FC (ANNEX 5).

1. Condition for participating in the Final Cup. Only participants who have obtained a Ticket in one of the qualifying rounds (Q1, Q2, Q3 or the Bonus Round) will be eligible to compete in the Final Cup. Tickets are personal, non-transferable and valid exclusively for participation in the Final Cup of this Promotion. Additional places won by participants who are already qualified will be automatically transferred to the next eligible ranked participant in the respective round, also pursuant to Clause 2.4.
2. Integration of Annexes. ANNEXES 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, containing the detailed list of prizes and Tickets by placement in each round, together with the Competition Rules & Scoring System and the Bonus Round Rules referenced in Clauses 3.1 and 3.1.5, form an integral part of these Terms for all legal purposes.

4.3. Tax implications. Any tax implications on the prizes are the sole responsibility of the winners, who should seek independent financial and tax advice. Taxes, charges, bank fees and foreign exchange costs may apply, in accordance with the laws and rules applicable in each jurisdiction.

4.4. Prize payment. The prize will be paid exclusively by credit to a live account held by the winner with ZERO MARKETS, in USD, after validation of results and completion of applicable eligibility and KYC/EV checks. If the winner does not yet have a live account, the winner must open the account and complete the required checks within 30 (thirty) days from notification; the credit will be made within 10 (ten) business days after final validation and/or completion of such checks, whichever occurs last. The amount credited may be withdrawn in full to a bank account in the winner’s name, in the country of residence/origin, subject to withdrawal policies, any operational limits, processing times, third-party costs and regulatory and anti-money laundering requirements. No physical cash, cheques or vouchers will be delivered; the prize is personal and non-transferable and may not be converted into other goods, services or benefits. Failure to observe deadlines, the inability to verify eligibility, or non-compliance with regulatory requirements may result in forfeiture of the prize, in which case the PROMOTER may invite the next eligible participant in the ranking.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Bonus Round does not award cash prizes; the sole reward is a Ticket to the Final Cup, granted in accordance with Annex 4. The provisions of this Clause 4.4 regarding cash prize payment apply exclusively to the monetary prizes awarded in Q1, Q2, Q3 and the Final Cup.

1. Currency and FX conversion. Prizes will be credited in USD. If the winner’s live account is denominated in a currency other than USD, conversion will be performed by ZERO MARKETS at the prevailing platform rate at the time of credit. Any costs, FX spreads and conversion differences are the winner’s responsibility.
2. Compliance and restrictions. Payment is subject to full completion of KYC/EV, AML/CFT, sanctions screening and other applicable compliance checks. The PROMOTER may request additional documents and information, including tax forms. If the winner resides in a restricted jurisdiction, appears on sanctions lists or fails eligibility checks, the prize may be cancelled and the PROMOTER may invite the next eligible participant in the ranking.
3. Unclaimed prize. If the winner does not open a live account or does not complete the required checks within the stipulated period, after a reminder has been sent to the registered email, the prize will be deemed unclaimable and may be offered to the next eligible participant in the ranking, without any further compensation.
4. Operational timelines and third parties. Credit and withdrawal timelines may be impacted by third parties (financial institutions, payment processors) and by regulatory holds. The PROMOTER is not liable for delays arising from such factors, provided it uses reasonable efforts to complete payment.
5. Publicity. Without prejudice to Clause 3.7, the winner authorises the use of their name, country and ranking position for purposes of publicising the Promotion, in ZERO MARKETS’ official materials and channels, at no cost, and may request anonymisation where permitted by applicable law.

5. General Provisions

5.1. Image Rights Assignment. The Winner hereby agrees to assign, free of charge, the rights to use their image, voice and texts produced for the Promotion, without any cost to the PROMOTER, for the exclusive purpose of publicising this Promotion, by means of posters, films and/or spots, jingles and/or stings, as well as in any type of media and/or promotional materials, including television, radio, newspapers, posters, banners, billboards, direct mail and the Internet, for a period of 24 (twenty-four) months from the end date of the Promotion.

5.2. Eligibility. Directors, managers, employees and contractors of the PROMOTER and suppliers associated with this Promotion, as well as their immediate family members, are not eligible to participate in the Promotion.

5.3. Exclusions and Disqualification. The PROMOTER reserves the right to disqualify any and all entries from any Participant who tampers with, or benefits from the tampering of, the entry process or the Promotion. Entries must be submitted separately and each entry must individually meet and is subject to the Participation Criteria. The PROMOTER may, in its sole discretion, declare invalid any entries made by a Participant and/or prohibit a Participant from taking part in this Competition or in a round if the Participant:

1. disturbs, annoys, abuses, threatens, harasses or attempts to engage in any such conduct towards the PROMOTER, another Participant or prospective Participant, or any other person associated with this Promotion;
2. engages in conduct, in connection with this Promotion, that is misleading, fraudulent or detrimental to the goodwill or reputation of the PROMOTER;
3. submits a fraudulent entry or attempts or indicates an attempt at fraud, whether human and/or through the use of technology (entries automatically generated by robots or bots will not be accepted, except for Expert Advisors expressly permitted under the Competition Rules);
4. manipulates results or fails to meet the requirements and provisions set out in these Terms;
5. provides, in the entry, incorrect, outdated, inaccurate or untruthful information, and may also be liable for the criminal offence of ideological or documentary falsehood;
6. is a person not permitted to participate in the Promotion.

5.4. Responsibility for Data. The Participant is solely responsible for the information and registration data provided, including the accuracy and truthfulness of such information and data, and the contact details for receipt of the Prizes must be kept up to date in the Participant’s registration with the PROMOTER. The PROMOTER is exempt from any liability in the event of inaccuracy or untruthfulness of the information and data entered by the Participant.

5.5. Promoter’s Limitation of Liability. The PROMOTER shall not be liable for losses, damages or injuries arising from participation in the Competition, except where liability cannot be excluded by law. No penalty and/or liability shall be attributed to the PROMOTER and/or to the persons/companies involved in carrying out this Promotion, nor shall any obligation arise to pay for any property and/or non-material (moral) damage resulting from:

1. interruptions or suspensions of connection caused by fortuitous event or force majeure and/or actions of third parties over which it has no control, as well as registrations that are lost, delayed, incomplete, invalid, misdirected or corrupted, which will be disregarded, given the inherent characteristics of the Internet environment;
2. any problems or technical malfunction of any network or telephone lines, online computer systems, communications networks, computer equipment, software, viruses, programming faults (bugs) or third-party breaches (hackers) beyond its control, technical problems or congestion of Internet traffic or on any website, or any combination thereof, including any error, omission, alteration, tampering, deletion, theft, destruction, transmission interruption, communication failure or otherwise, any injury or damage to entries or to the Participants’ or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation in this Promotion;
3. direct or indirect losses that Participants may incur arising from participation in the Promotion, acceptance of the Prize, or from situations outside the PROMOTER’s control.

5.6. Amendment of the Competition. If necessary, the PROMOTER reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend, suspend or cancel the Competition, without any obligation to compensate Participants in relation to the Prizes offered. The PROMOTER undertakes to take all reasonable measures to minimise the impact of any issues and will promptly inform Participants of any changes to the terms and progress of the Competition, seeking to ensure transparency and clarity.

5.7. Personal Data. Participants authorise the collection, storage, processing, use and sharing, between the PROMOTER and third parties as may be necessary, of personal data strictly required for the operation and publicity of the Promotion itself and delivery of the prize, within the limits of the Consumer Defense Code and the General Data Protection Law, without any cost to the PROMOTER, and the PROMOTER is expressly prohibited from commercialising or assigning such data, even free of charge.

5.8. Use of Personal Data. The PROMOTER may use any personal information that Participants provide in connection with this Promotion for the purposes of the Promotion and in announcements, publications, media statements and other promotional materials associated with the Promotion. The PROMOTER may disclose the information for these purposes to its related bodies, corporate entities and contractors, and to its partners. Some of the PROMOTER’s related bodies, companies and contractors to whom the Participant’s personal information may be disclosed are located overseas and, as a result, the Participant’s personal information may be disclosed overseas. If Participants do not provide the requested information, they will not be able to participate in the Promotion. The PROMOTER is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If a Participant has any questions about how their personal information is managed, they should contact the PROMOTER at [email protected].

5.9. Privacy. In addition to the Privacy Notice set out in the Enrollment Conditions, if the Participant has chosen to take part in this Promotion by following the Enrollment procedures, the PROMOTER may also use the Participant’s personal information to provide information about the PROMOTER’s products and services by mail, telephone, email and/or SMS. The Participant may notify the PROMOTER at any time if they no longer wish to receive this information by contacting [email protected]. The PROMOTER may continue to provide the Participant with such information for an indefinite period if the Participant does not request deletion.

5.10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction. These Terms and the Promotion are governed by the laws applicable to the PROMOTER’s contracting entity and, where relevant, mandatory consumer protection rules of the participant’s place of residence. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive (or non-exclusive, if you prefer) jurisdiction of the competent courts of that forum.

5.11. Risk warning. Trading derivatives and international assets involves a significant risk to invested capital and is not suitable for all investors. The features of our products, including fees and charges, are described in the relevant legal documents available on our website. The legal documents should be considered before transacting with us. Please read and ensure you fully understand our Legal Documentation and Privacy Policy on our website www.zeromarkets.com.

The qualifying rounds Q1, Q2, Q3 and the Final Cup of the World Trading Competition are conducted on demonstration (DEMO) accounts only, and no participant deposit is required to take part in those rounds; trades within those Competition Accounts are simulated and do not use real funds. The Bonus Round is conducted on Live Competition Accounts funded with real capital provided by the Participant. Trades in the Bonus Round involve real capital and real risk of loss, and are subject to the standard live-account terms of ZERO MARKETS.

5.12. Integration with Company Terms. The World Trading Competition. and these Terms and Conditions form an integral part of “ZERO MARKETS’ Terms and Policies” available at https://www.zeromarkets.com.

5.13. Language; translations. This document and its annexes may be provided in languages other than English. Any translation is provided for convenience only. In the event of any inconsistency, discrepancy or ambiguity between a translated version and the English version, the English version shall prevail to the maximum extent permitted by law.

ANNEX 1 – QUALIFIER 1 (Q1)

1. Enrollment Period

• Start: 01/11/2025 at 00:00:00 (Official Server Time)
• End: 07/12/2025 at 23:59:59 (Official Server Time)
• Enrollments must be completed exclusively via the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal (http://trader.zeromarkets.com/ ).

2. Competition Period

• Start: 17/11/2025 at 00:00:00 (Official Server Time)
• End: 14/12/2025 at 23:59:59 (Official Server Time)
• Results: 17/12/2025

Only trades executed within this period will be considered for ranking purposes

3. Round Prizes

• Total prize amount: US$10.000 (top 10)
• Tickets: The top 15 places will each receive a Ticket to the Final Cup.

Distribution

ANNEX 2 – QUALIFIER 2 (Q2)

1. Enrollment Period

• Start: 18/12/2025 at 00:00:00 (Official Server Time)
• End: 01/03/2026 at 23:59:59 (Official Server Time)
• Enrollments must be completed exclusively via the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal (http://trader.zeromarkets.com/ ).

2. Competition Period

• Start: 09/02/2026 at 00:00:00 (Official Server Time)
• End: 08/03/2026 at 23:59:59 (Official Server Time)
• Results: 11/03/2026

Only trades executed within this period will be considered for ranking purposes

3. Round Prizes

• Total prize amount: US$15.000 (top 10)
• Tickets: The top 30 places will each receive a Ticket to the Final Cup.

Distribution

ANNEX 3 – QUALIFIER 3 (Q3)

1. Enrollment Period

• Start: 12/03/2026 at 00:00:00 (Official Server Time)
• End: 19/04/2026 at 23:59:59 (Official Server Time)
• Enrollments must be completed exclusively via the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal (http://trader.zeromarkets.com/ ).

2. Competition Period

• Start: 30/03/2026 at 00:00:00 (Official Server Time)
• End: 26/04/2026 at 23:59:59 (Official Server Time)
• Results: 29/04/2026

Only trades executed within this period will be considered for ranking purposes

3. Round Prizes

• Total prize amount: US$25.000 (top 10)
• Tickets: The top 45 places will each receive a Ticket to the Final Cup.

Distribution

ANNEX 4 – BONUS ROUND (BR)

1. Enrollment Period

• Start: 18/05/2026 at 00:00:00 (Official Server Time)
• End: 01/06/2026 at 23:59:59 (Official Server Time)
• Enrollments must be completed exclusively via the ZERO MARKETS Client Portal (http://trader.zeromarkets.com/ ). To enroll, the Participant must have Identity Verification (EV) approved, open a new MT5 USD Live Competition Account or select an existing MT5 USD live account with no prior trading history, deposit a minimum of USD 100, ensure the account balance is ≥ USD 100 at the time of submission, and submit the Live Competition Account number through the registration page in the Client Portal.

2. Competition Period

• Start: 25/05/2026 at 00:00:00 (Official Server Time)
• End: 08/06/2026 at 23:59:59 (Official Server Time)
• Results: 09/06/2026

Only trades executed within the Competition Period and after validation of the Live Competition Account will be considered for ranking purposes.

3. Round Prizes

• Total prize amount: The Bonus Round does not award cash prizes. The sole reward is qualification to the Final Cup through the award of Tickets to the top 10 finishers.
• Tickets: The top 10 places by ROI% will each receive a Ticket to the Final Cup, completing the 100-trader grid alongside the 90 participants qualified through Q1, Q2 and Q3.

Distribution:

ANNEX 5 – FINAL CUP (FC)

1. Enrollment Period

There will be no separate enrollment for the Final Cup. Each participant will receive a special demo account in the ZERO Markets Portal.

2. Competition Period

• Start: 15/06/2026 at 00:00:00 (Official Server Time)
• End: 12/07/2026 at 23:59:59 (Official Server Time)
• Results: 15/07/2026

Only trades executed within this period will be considered for ranking purposes

3. Prizes

• Total prize amount: US$100.000 (top 15)

Distribution