Complaints & Appeal Process
Denied payouts have a paper-trail appeal — evidence quality decides, not anger.
Applies to 3 firms • Commercial & Legal • PAYOUT
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Why this rule exists
Every denial arrives with a reason code: margin gambling, cluster, prohibited pattern, or KYC mismatch. The appeal window is short, commonly 7–14 days, and requires trade logs, setup screenshots, VPS receipts, and ID in one package. Public review-site complaints without ticket numbers rarely move cases; structured tickets with timestamps do. Firms publish complaint handling via support portals and terms. On $100K disputes, calm forensic packets overturn edge cases while chargebacks and threats close the file permanently.
How traders get caught
This rule is often buried in FAQ or enforced only at payout review — not on the pricing page. Check the exact firm wording before assuming the headline covers your case.
How to stay safe
Verify the firm terms excerpt, keep evidence logs of your setup, and test edge cases in the simulator before sizing up.
The Formula
How it is calculated
Real Dollar Example
On a $100K account denied a $2,000 payout for suspected cluster, you submit same-day logs showing unique home IP, distinct entry times from the alleged cluster, and matching KYC — review reinstates $2,000 minus split within a week. A bare one-star review with no ticket leaves the $2,000 voided after the 14-day window.
Common Traps & Mistakes
Filing a chargeback while the appeal window is still open — appeal dies instantly.
Appealing with screenshots only and no platform trade logs.
Missing the 7–14 day window while venting publicly instead of ticketing.
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Rule FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: Complaints & Appeal Process
What is the Complaints & Appeal Process?
Denied payouts have a paper-trail appeal — evidence quality decides, not anger.
How is Complaints & Appeal Process calculated across prop firms?
Overturn Chance = Complete Logs + Matching IDs + No Banned Pattern
What are the most common mistakes traders make with Complaints & Appeal Process?
Filing a chargeback while the appeal window is still open — appeal dies instantly. Appealing with screenshots only and no platform trade logs. Missing the 7–14 day window while venting publicly instead of ticketing.
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