Terms, Conditions and Regulation - LVL Funding

1. Purpose

1.1. These rules define the terms, rights and obligations for participation in the LVL Funding prop desk, a brand of AUA Capital S.L, which provides capital for traders to trade CFD contracts through evaluation programmes, paid simulator and LVLive (live) account.

1.2. LVL Funding is a technology, education and services company, not a broker, custodian, financial institution, asset manager or financial adviser. All order execution is carried out through partner brokers and external liquidity providers, in accordance with international operating standards.

2. Eligibility

2.1. The trader must:

  • Be at least 18 years old;
  • Have full legal capacity;
  • Read, understand and accept these rules and the Terms of Use.

2.2. Participation assumes prior knowledge of:

  • Leverage risks;
  • How CFDs work;
  • Market volatility and risks;
  • Possibility of total loss of the amount paid for the evaluation.

3. Evaluation Programme

3.1. General Structure

The Evaluation Programme may consist of:

  • 1 Stage, or
  • 2 Stages,
  • as indicated on the contracted plan card.

3.2. Elements of each stage

Each stage has:

  • Defined profit target;
  • Maximum total loss (max drawdown);
  • Completion period (30 days);
  • Consistency rules (where applicable).

3.3. Term

  • 1-stage plans: up to 30 days;
  • 2-stage plans: up to 30 days per stage.

3.4. Reasons for Failure

The trader will fail in case of:

  • Breach of maximum total loss;
  • Account inactivity for 30 days;
  • Failure to reach the target within the term;
  • Improper conduct or intentional breach of rules;
  • Prohibited practices (such as latency arbitrage).

3.5. Consistency Rule

  • The trader may count a maximum of 30% of the total target per day during the test phase.
  • A minimum of 10 trading days is required before requesting approval.

3.6. Flow After Evaluation Approval

3.6.1. Review request
After meeting all requirements, the trader must:

  • Close all positions;
  • Send an email to: team@lvlfunding.trade

3.6.2. Performance review
The review will take place within up to 5 business days.

3.6.3. Paid Simulator
After approval:

  • The trader receives a Paid Simulator account;
  • With the same risk rules as the LVLive account;
  • Eligible to receive profits as per sections 3.5 and 6.

3.6.4. Simulator Duration
Duration is indefinite; migration to the LVLive (live) Account is at the discretion of LVL Funding's risk team.

3.6.5. Activation Fee (1-stage plans, LVL One only).
Before migration to the LVLive (live) Account, the trader must pay the Activation Fee. Amounts:

  • Account 5000: $19.50;
  • Account 10000: $39.50;
  • Account 25000: $68.50;
  • Account 50000: $129.50;

The paid simulator account will be released only after payment confirmation. Other plans are exempt from activation fee.

3.7. Nature of Accounts

  • Evaluation Account – For testing and qualification only; no withdrawals, payouts, remuneration or profit distribution; no financial relationship with LVL Funding. LVL One accounts are subject to activation fee as per section 3.6.5.
  • Paid Simulator – The paid simulator is the trader's first account after passing the test plans and also the LVLive plan. Migration to the LVLive Account is at the technical discretion of LVL Funding's risk team, as is the migration timeline. Simulation account with remuneration; withdrawal of profits above the Operating Margin only, subject to other withdrawal rules; no withdrawal of principal or operating margin. In the Paid Simulator, the maximum daily profit allowed equals the plan's Daily Drawdown as defined in the rules, and may not exceed 50% of average gains; the maximum monthly profit allowed equals the plan's maximum allowed loss. Any excess will be disregarded for distribution.
  • LVLive (Live) Account – Live account with desk capital; the total margin of the LVLive (Live) account is the plan's maximum drawdown plus 100% margin bonus. E.g. LVL One 5000: $700; LVL Two 5000: $1000; LVLive 5000: $500. Withdrawal of profits above the operating margin only, subject to other withdrawal rules; never withdrawal of desk principal or operating margin.

4. Operating Capital – LVLive (Live) Account

4.1. Migration depends on LVL Funding's technical, emotional and risk assessment, and it is responsible for migration or reallocation to the paid simulator, with no set timeline.

4.2. The initial nominal capital will equal the final stage target of the evaluation.

4.3. Operating Margin = nominal capital + maximum loss.

4.4. Leverage: 1:50 on all instruments (Forex, Indices, Metals, Commodities).

4.5. The trader is not liable for losses above the maximum loss, provided all rules are strictly followed.

5. Risk Rules

5.1. Maximum Total Drawdown

  • This is the absolute limit of the account.
  • If equity reaches this value, the account is closed immediately.

5.2. Daily Drawdown

Evaluation: ❌ No daily DD.

Paid Simulator and LVLive: ✔️ Daily Drawdown of 50% of the plan's maximum loss. Exceeding this limit, even without automatic account suspension, results in account closure.

5.3. Prohibited Practices

The following are prohibited, including but not limited to:

  • Latency arbitrage (delay arbitrage);
  • Use of robots/EAs without authorisation;
  • Trading that clearly exploits execution flaws, glitches or feed inconsistencies;
  • Mass copy-trading that replicates external signals in an uncontrolled manner;
  • Any deliberate attempt to circumvent desk parameters.

5.4. Risk Desk Action

LVL Funding may:

  • Close operations without prior notice;
  • Suspend accounts;
  • Request operational explanations;
  • Terminate the contractual relationship.

6. Profit Distribution

6.1. Standard split: ✔️ 90% to the trader / 10% to the desk.

6.2. Only profits above the Operating Margin may be withdrawn, subject to other withdrawal rules.

6.3. Withdrawal rules:

  • Only on the 1st business day of each month;
  • Minimum 10 calendar days since LVLive activation;
  • Minimum 10 days traded;
  • Minimum 6 profitable days in the period.

6.4. Payment within 5 business days.

6.5. Minimum withdrawal: US$100.

6.6. LVL Funding does not withhold taxes. Declaration and payment are the sole responsibility of the trader.

7. Suspension and Disqualification

The account will be suspended or closed in case of:

  • Drawdown breach;
  • Account inactivity for 30 days;
  • Breach of prohibited practices;
  • Inappropriate conduct towards staff;
  • Irresponsible or highly risky trading;
  • Lack of communication;
  • Suspected fraud, duplication or manipulation.

Proven fraud will result in immediate and permanent cancellation, with no right to refund.

8. Platforms

8.1. Available platforms: MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and BlackArrow.

8.2. MT5 → free access.

8.3. BlackArrow: 30 days free. After: US$ 15/month – One; US$ 20/month – Pro.

9. Trader Conduct

The trader must:

  • Keep login and password confidential and secure;
  • Not share credentials with third parties;
  • Trade only their own account;
  • Comply with ethical and professional rules;
  • Not attempt to manipulate the market or system. Any breach may result in immediate suspension.

10. Updates

LVL Funding may update these rules at any time. New rules take effect on the date of publication.

11. Confidentiality

  • All information shared between trader and company is confidential;
  • The trader is solely responsible for the security of their login, password and access devices;
  • The company is not responsible for unauthorised access caused by trader negligence;
  • Data may not be shared with third parties except by law.

12. Termination

Termination may occur:

  • At the trader's request, with prior notice by email;
  • At the company's request, in cases of: serious breach of rules; repeated misconduct; lack of cooperation with the risk team; trading that puts the desk at risk; suspected or confirmed fraud, prohibited arbitrage or manipulation.

Fraud or operational malice implies immediate termination, without prior notice and without refund.

13. Final Provisions

These rules are governed by the legislation of the country where LVL Funding is based. In case of doubt or conflict, an amicable solution will be sought first. If the conflict persists, it may be submitted to international arbitration. Continued use of the services implies full acceptance of these rules. These rules may be changed without prior notice.

AUA Capital S.L.
Passeig Taulat, 283, Complemento: 1º 2ª
Barcelona, Spain
Email: team@lvlfunding.trade