Hidden Conditions & Conflict Detection
The “easy-to-miss” engine: buried FAQ rules that only appear at funded payout review.
Applies to 2 firms • Risk Management • Evaluation + Funded
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Why this rule exists
Pricing page says “News Trading Allowed”. FAQ says “2-min buffer on funded”. Marketing vs Terms conflict. Our engine flags visibility (0=prominent → 4=terms-only) × impact (0–100). Score ≥140 = Easy-to-Miss. 5 high-risk on Goat alone.
How traders get caught
Risk floors are enforced tick by tick against live equity including spread and swaps. Server-time resets and intraday peaks shrink usable room far below what the headline percent suggests.
How to stay safe
Check the Source Inspector for the exact FAQ excerpt, test your equity distance in the simulator, and keep a 20% buffer above the nearest floor.
The Formula
How it is calculated
Real Dollar Example
Goat Instant $5K: Pricing shows “4% daily”, FAQ hides “$50 max daily (1%)” — $50 loss on $5K = breach vs expected $200 room.
Common Traps & Mistakes
Trusting homepage pricing as complete rules.
Not opening Source Inspector to see the hidden FAQ excerpt.
Firms using this rule
Rule FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: Hidden Conditions & Conflict Detection
What is the Hidden Conditions & Conflict Detection?
The “easy-to-miss” engine: buried FAQ rules that only appear at funded payout review.
How is Hidden Conditions & Conflict Detection calculated across prop firms?
Easy-to-Miss Risk = Visibility (0–4) × Impact (0–100) → ≥140 = Flag
What are the most common mistakes traders make with Hidden Conditions & Conflict Detection?
Trusting homepage pricing as complete rules. Not opening Source Inspector to see the hidden FAQ excerpt.
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