This policy governs all CryptoNerd Liquidity Lab engagements. It defines the prohibited activities that CryptoNerd will never perform or facilitate, the operating model that applies to all managed liquidity operations, the client attestation requirements that must be completed before any engagement begins, and the enforcement standards that apply throughout.
This policy is non-negotiable. It applies to every engagement regardless of scope, fee, or client relationship. Requests that conflict with this policy are declined at intake.
CryptoNerd Liquidity Lab does not provide, facilitate, advise on, or participate in any of the following:
When CryptoNerd Liquidity Lab operates liquidity strategies on a client's behalf, the following operating model applies without exception:
All liquidity operations take place within client-owned exchange accounts. CryptoNerd does not open, own, or co-own exchange accounts on behalf of clients. The client's funds remain in the client's account at all times.
When managed services are engaged, the client provides CryptoNerd with a trade-only API key to their exchange account. This key must:
CryptoNerd will never request, accept, or use an API key that includes withdrawal or transfer permissions. If a client accidentally provides such a key, we will immediately notify the client and request a replacement restricted key before any work proceeds.
Before any live liquidity operation begins, CryptoNerd and the client agree in writing on a strategy document that defines:
Operations are conducted within these agreed parameters. Deviations require written amendment before taking effect.
The client retains full control of their exchange account at all times. The client can revoke API access directly from their exchange account at any time. CryptoNerd will stop operating once access is revoked or once revocation is communicated.
CryptoNerd does not have discretionary control over client funds. All strategy parameters are agreed in advance. CryptoNerd does not make unilateral capital allocation decisions beyond the agreed written parameters.
The client will notify CryptoNerd if the same trading account or API access is used by another service provider, market maker, exchange operator, or automation provider. Undisclosed concurrent access may result in suspension of the engagement pending review.
All prospective clients must complete a written compliance attestation before any engagement — including audits — begins. The attestation confirms that the client:
Engagements where the client's attestation is incomplete, conditional, or subsequently contradicted by their instructions are terminated immediately.
All engagement requests are reviewed manually before any work begins. CryptoNerd reserves the right to:
Factors that automatically trigger a decline include: requests for prohibited activities (even framed ambiguously), exchange accounts or token projects on known fraud or manipulation watchlists, and inability to confirm trade-only API access restrictions.
CryptoNerd staff and contractors will not:
Standard client-facing language for describing CryptoNerd services:
"CryptoNerd Liquidity Lab provides market-quality audits, compliance-first market-making services, and non-custodial liquidity operations. We improve spread tightness, order book depth, and trading conditions using legitimate, transparent methods. We do not provide fake volume, wash trading, price guarantees, or custody of funds."
This policy does not constitute legal advice. CryptoNerd Liquidity Lab is not a licensed broker, dealer, investment adviser, custodian, or financial institution. Services do not constitute financial advice, investment advice, or legal advice. Market-quality outcomes depend on exchange conditions, token liquidity, API availability, treasury readiness, and market conditions beyond CryptoNerd's control. Past audit scores or operational results do not guarantee future outcomes. All services are subject to availability and compliance review.