Editorial Policy

Last updated: July 17, 2026

At ICT Traders, we aim to publish clear, accurate, useful, and responsibly presented educational content about trading, financial markets, and Inner Circle Trader concepts.

This Editorial Policy explains how we select topics, prepare articles, credit original sources, review information, correct mistakes, and separate education from financial advice.

Our goal is to help readers study trading concepts in an organized way while maintaining transparency about how our content is produced.

Our Editorial Mission

ICT Traders was created to make complex trading concepts easier to understand.

Many trading ideas are spread across long lectures, different mentorship programs, charts, videos, and community discussions. Our role is to organize these ideas into structured written resources that readers can study, review, and revisit.

We focus on educational clarity rather than hype, signals, or profit promises.

Our content is intended to help readers understand:

  • Trading terminology
  • Market structure
  • Liquidity concepts
  • Institutional price delivery
  • Premium and discount arrays
  • Fair value gaps
  • Order blocks
  • Time-based trading models
  • Higher-timeframe analysis
  • Risk management
  • Trading psychology
  • Related ICT concepts

We do not publish content with the purpose of encouraging impulsive trading or creating unrealistic expectations.

Scope of Our Content

ICT Traders publishes educational articles, tutorials, explanations, diagrams, chart examples, checklists, and related resources.

Our primary focus is the Inner Circle Trader methodology developed and taught by Michael J. Huddleston, also known as ICT.

We may also publish content about broader financial-market topics when those subjects help readers understand trading concepts, market behavior, risk, economic events, or technical analysis.

Topics may include forex, futures, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, stocks, bonds, interest rates, intermarket analysis, and proprietary trading firms.

Credit to Original Educators

ICT Traders recognizes Michael J. Huddleston as the creator and original educator behind the Inner Circle Trader methodology.

We do not claim ownership of ICT concepts, terminology, models, mentorship material, or educational frameworks created by him.

Where appropriate, our articles identify the course, mentorship month, lecture series, or educational program in which a concept was taught.

We may also credit other educators, authors, researchers, regulators, platforms, or institutions when their work materially supports an article.

Credit is included to help readers understand the origin of an idea and locate the original material when necessary.

Independent Educational Interpretation

ICT Traders is an independent educational website.

It is not owned, operated, endorsed, sponsored, or officially associated with Michael J. Huddleston or the official Inner Circle Trader brand.

Some articles may contain simplified explanations, educational interpretations, practical observations, or structured summaries.

These interpretations are intended to improve readability and learning. They should not be treated as official statements from Michael J. Huddleston or any third-party educator.

Readers are encouraged to study original educational material and verify interpretations through their own research and chart analysis.

Topic Selection

Topics are selected based on their educational value and relevance to traders studying ICT concepts and financial markets.

We may prioritize subjects that:

  • Form part of a structured learning path
  • Are commonly misunderstood
  • Connect with previously published lessons
  • Help readers move from basic to advanced concepts
  • Explain an important trading term or model
  • Address recurring questions from readers
  • Require clearer organization or practical explanation

We do not select topics solely because they are trending or likely to attract clicks.

A topic may be published when it adds meaningful value to the website’s educational library.

Research and Content Preparation

Articles may be prepared using a combination of educational materials, original teachings, market charts, official documentation, regulatory resources, technical references, and practical analysis.

Writers are expected to understand the subject before presenting it to readers.

During content preparation, we aim to:

  • Identify the original concept
  • Understand its purpose
  • Explain relevant terminology
  • Place the concept within a broader framework
  • Separate explanation from personal interpretation
  • Avoid unsupported claims
  • Present limitations where necessary
  • Verify important factual details

For topics involving regulations, financial products, platforms, or services, we aim to rely on current and reliable sources whenever possible.

Writing Standards

Our articles are written for readers who may be encountering a concept for the first time.

We aim to use:

  • Clear language
  • Logical headings
  • Short and focused paragraphs
  • Accurate terminology
  • Relevant examples
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Consistent definitions
  • Practical context

We avoid unnecessary complexity, exaggerated language, and unsupported promotional claims.

Technical terms may be used when needed, but they should be explained clearly.

Accuracy and Verification

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that published information is accurate at the time of publication.

Important claims may be checked against:

  • Original educational material
  • Official documentation
  • Regulatory guidance
  • Established financial references
  • Historical market data
  • Platform or broker specifications
  • Other reliable primary sources

However, financial markets, trading hours, regulations, platform features, and broker conditions can change.

Readers should independently verify information that may affect a trading, financial, legal, or tax decision.

ICT Traders does not guarantee that every article will remain current indefinitely.

Use of Quotes

Articles may include short quotations from educators, authors, interviews, lectures, or official sources.

Quotes are selected when they clarify or reinforce the topic being discussed.

We aim to ensure that quotations:

  • Relate directly to the subject
  • Are not presented out of context
  • Are attributed to the correct person
  • Are not altered in a way that changes their meaning
  • Are used in a limited and educational manner

Where wording is unclear, incomplete, or affected by transcription quality, we may paraphrase the idea instead of presenting it as an exact quote.

Paraphrased material should not be displayed as a direct quotation.

Charts, Diagrams, and Examples

Charts, diagrams, and visual examples are used to help readers understand trading concepts.

Unless otherwise stated, chart examples are educational illustrations rather than live trade recommendations.

A historical setup may appear clear after the event has occurred. This does not mean that the same setup would have been easy to identify or execute in real time.

Visual examples may simplify market behavior to explain one specific idea.

They should not be interpreted as proof that a strategy will produce consistent profits.

Educational Content, Not Financial Advice

All content published on ICT Traders is for general educational and informational purposes.

We do not publish personalized financial advice, trade signals, investment recommendations, account-management instructions, or guaranteed setups.

Articles may discuss possible market behavior, technical conditions, trading models, or historical examples. These discussions do not instruct the reader to enter or exit a position.

Readers remain responsible for their own research, risk management, and financial decisions.

The website’s Financial Disclaimer should be read alongside this Editorial Policy.

Risk and Performance Claims

ICT Traders does not publish claims suggesting that a method can guarantee profits, eliminate losses, or produce a fixed income.

We avoid misleading statements such as:

  • Guaranteed profit
  • No-loss strategy
  • Easy income
  • Certain market direction
  • Risk-free trading
  • Guaranteed funded-account payout
  • Guaranteed win rate

When discussing trading performance, hypothetical examples, backtesting, or historical results, we aim to include appropriate context and limitations.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Reviews and Third-Party Services

ICT Traders may discuss brokers, proprietary trading firms, charting platforms, tools, software, courses, or other third-party services.

Any review or mention should be based on available information and relevant research.

We aim to distinguish between:

  • Verified facts
  • Provider claims
  • User-reported experiences
  • Our own observations
  • Personal opinion

We do not guarantee the quality, regulatory status, reliability, security, or future availability of a third-party service.

Readers should conduct their own due diligence before registering, paying fees, depositing funds, or sharing personal information.

Affiliate Content

Some pages may contain affiliate links.

When a visitor uses an affiliate link, ICT Traders may earn a commission without increasing the visitor’s purchase price.

Affiliate relationships do not give advertisers or partners the right to control our editorial conclusions.

We aim to disclose affiliate relationships clearly where applicable.

A product or service should not receive positive coverage solely because it offers compensation.

Editorial content and commercial relationships should remain distinguishable.

Advertising Independence

ICT Traders may display third-party advertising.

Advertisers do not control the subjects we publish, the conclusions of our articles, or the educational opinions expressed on the website.

The appearance of an advertisement does not mean that ICT Traders recommends or endorses the advertiser.

Advertising content is generally selected and delivered by third-party advertising networks.

Readers should independently evaluate advertisements before purchasing a product or using a service.

Sponsored Content

If ICT Traders publishes sponsored content in the future, it should be clearly identified.

Sponsored material should not be presented as independent editorial content without disclosure.

Any sponsorship should be disclosed near the beginning of the page using clear wording such as:

Sponsored Content, Paid Partnership, or Advertisement.

Sponsorship does not guarantee a positive opinion or recommendation.

Artificial Intelligence and Editorial Tools

ICT Traders may use digital tools, including artificial intelligence, to support research organization, drafting, grammar correction, formatting, summarization, or workflow efficiency.

These tools do not replace editorial responsibility.

Content prepared with tool assistance should still be reviewed for:

  • Accuracy
  • Clarity
  • Relevance
  • Unsupported claims
  • Incorrect attribution
  • Repetition
  • Misleading language
  • Factual errors

ICT Traders remains responsible for the material published on the website.

No article should be published solely on the basis of automatically generated output without reasonable human review.

Originality and Plagiarism

ICT Traders aims to publish original written explanations.

We do not intentionally copy complete articles or present another person’s work as our own.

When using information from another source, we may:

  • Provide attribution
  • Link to the original source
  • Use a brief quotation
  • Paraphrase the information
  • Add independent explanation or analysis

Unauthorized copying of substantial material is not acceptable.

If you believe that content published on ICT Traders infringes your copyright, contact us with the relevant page URL and supporting details.

Corrections Policy

We aim to correct meaningful errors when they are identified.

Corrections may be made when an article contains:

  • A factual mistake
  • Incorrect terminology
  • A misleading explanation
  • An incorrect attribution
  • An outdated claim
  • A calculation error
  • A broken or incorrect link
  • A significant formatting problem

Minor spelling, grammar, punctuation, or style changes may be made without a correction notice.

For major changes that materially affect the meaning of an article, we may update the article and revise its publication or modification date.

Updating Existing Content

Trading education and financial-market information may change over time.

We may periodically update content to:

  • Improve clarity
  • Correct errors
  • Add new examples
  • Include missing context
  • Reflect updated rules or platform features
  • Improve article structure
  • Replace outdated links
  • Strengthen risk disclosures
  • Connect related articles

An updated article may retain its original publication date while displaying a separate modified date.

Not every article is reviewed on a fixed schedule.

Reader Feedback

We welcome constructive feedback, correction requests, and suggestions from readers.

A correction request should include:

  • The relevant article URL
  • The section containing the issue
  • A clear explanation of the concern
  • A reliable supporting source when available

We review credible submissions and make changes when appropriate.

Submitting a correction request does not guarantee that the article will be changed.

Editorial decisions remain with ICT Traders.

Conflicts of Interest

Writers and contributors should disclose any material relationship that could influence coverage.

A conflict of interest may include:

  • Affiliate compensation
  • Sponsorship
  • Free access to a product
  • Ownership of a discussed asset
  • A business relationship with a provider
  • Direct financial benefit from a recommendation

Where a material conflict exists, it should be disclosed clearly.

Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for making reasonable efforts to ensure their work is clear, original, and factually supported.

They should avoid:

  • Misleading profit claims
  • Unverified accusations
  • False quotations
  • Plagiarism
  • Hidden promotional content
  • Personal attacks
  • Confusing opinion with fact
  • Presenting education as personalized advice

Editors may revise content for accuracy, structure, readability, tone, and compliance with website standards.

Content Removal

ICT Traders may remove or restrict content when it:

  • Contains serious factual problems
  • Infringes intellectual-property rights
  • Creates a legal or security concern
  • Promotes fraud or unlawful activity
  • Is no longer useful or relevant
  • Cannot be corrected adequately
  • Violates website standards
  • Misrepresents a person or organization

Removing content does not necessarily mean that every claim within it was incorrect.

Reader Responsibility

Educational content should be used as a starting point for independent study.

Readers are responsible for:

  • Verifying important information
  • Reviewing original source material
  • Testing concepts through practice
  • Using appropriate risk management
  • Understanding local laws
  • Evaluating financial products independently
  • Seeking qualified professional advice where necessary

ICT Traders cannot evaluate the individual circumstances of every reader.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made according to educational relevance, accuracy, clarity, usefulness, and reader interest.

Advertisers, affiliate partners, service providers, and external organizations do not have the right to demand favorable coverage.

ICT Traders reserves the right to decline, revise, postpone, or remove content when it does not meet our standards.

Changes to This Editorial Policy

We may update this Editorial Policy when our publishing process, website structure, business practices, or editorial standards change.

The revised version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

Readers are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

For editorial questions, corrections, copyright concerns, or feedback, contact:

ICT Traders
Website: https://icttraders.net/
Email: [email protected]

Please include “Editorial Inquiry” in the subject line and provide the URL of the relevant article where applicable.