Disclosures

What Scout is

Scout is a software tool for self-directed options traders. It helps operators execute technical income strategies with discipline by enforcing rails — earnings checks, open-interest verification, methodology adherence flags, and similar guardrails — across positions the operator manages at their broker.

Scout's discipline rails are based on common technical income methodology widely taught in public options trading education. Scout does not invent methodology; it enforces what experienced operators already know.

What Scout is not

Scout is not an investment adviser. Scout does not provide personalized investment advice, does not recommend specific trades, and does not guarantee any outcome. Scout does not place trades on your behalf — all trade execution happens at your broker.

Scout is not a substitute for licensed financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. If you need that, work with a qualified professional.

Scout does not predict markets. The product is built on the principle that prediction is hard and discipline is what compounds — Scout's job is to keep operators consistent with their own methodology, not to forecast outcomes.

Limitations

Scout's outputs depend on data that can be wrong, stale, or incomplete. Broker syncs may lag. Market data may be delayed. AI responses may contain errors. Earnings dates, open interest values, and other facts Scout surfaces should be verified before they drive real trading decisions.

Methodology rails are general principles, not personalized advice. A rule that's right for most operators in most situations may not be right for you in your specific situation.

The AI models Scout uses can make mistakes — including factual errors, misunderstood context, or off-target responses. Treat Scout's outputs as one input among several, not as authoritative truth.

Your responsibility

You are responsible for every trading decision you make. You are responsible for verifying data before acting on it. You are responsible for understanding the risks of options trading, which can include significant losses up to and beyond the capital you commit. You are responsible for your own due diligence, your own risk management, and your own outcomes.

By using Scout, you accept these responsibilities.

Risk of options trading

Options involve substantial risk and are not suitable for all investors. Options trading can result in the loss of your entire investment and, in some cases, more than your initial investment. Before trading options, you should understand the risks involved and consider whether options are appropriate for your situation. The Options Clearing Corporation publishes Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, which is recommended reading for anyone considering options trading.

Data sources

Scout integrates with brokerages and market data providers to access your account state and market information. Data accuracy depends on those upstream providers. Scout does not independently verify data from upstream sources.

Changes to this page

These disclosures may be updated as Scout's features evolve. When material changes occur, you will be asked to acknowledge the updated version on next login.

Questions

Reach out to hello@optionsscout.com with questions about Scout's classification, disclosures, or limitations.