atm/docs/phase2-prop-firm-audit.md

Phase 2 — Prop Firm TOS Audit Checklist

Before enabling auto-execution (Faza 2), complete this checklist against the prop firm's Terms of Service and challenge rules. If any item is PROHIBITED or UNCLEAR, do not proceed with automation.

Firm audited: ___________________________
Account type: ___________________________
Date reviewed: __________________________
TOS version / URL: ______________________

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1. API / EA / Automation Policy

#	Question	TOS excerpt (copy exact text)	Status
1.1	Is automated trading (bots, EAs, scripts) explicitly permitted?		☐ Permitted ☐ Prohibited ☐ Not mentioned
1.2	Is automation permitted on challenge accounts? On funded accounts?		☐ Both ☐ Challenge only ☐ Funded only ☐ Neither
1.3	Is use of external signals (signal generated outside the platform) permitted?		☐ Permitted ☐ Prohibited ☐ Not mentioned
1.4	Is browser automation / UI scripting (Playwright, Selenium, AutoHotkey) explicitly prohibited?		☐ Prohibited ☐ Not mentioned
1.5	Are there restrictions on co-location or running the bot from the same machine vs a VPS?		☐ Restricted ☐ No restriction

Notes / action items:

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2. Account-Type Restrictions

#	Question	Answer (fill in)	Status
2.1	Is this a challenge (evaluation) account?	☐ Yes ☐ No
2.2	What is the maximum position size allowed?	_____ lots
2.3	What is the maximum drawdown per day / total?	DD: _____ / _____
2.4	Is there a minimum trading days requirement (to prevent 1-trade fluke)?	_____ days
2.5	Are there restricted instruments (no CFDs, no indices, etc.)?		☐ US30 allowed ☐ US30 restricted
2.6	Are there restricted trading hours (news blackout, weekend, etc.)?

Notes:

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3. Maximum Frequency / Timing Rules

#	Question	TOS / support response	Status
3.1	Is there a minimum time between trades (e.g., 1 trade per N minutes)?		☐ Yes — value: _____ ☐ No
3.2	Is high-frequency trading (more than X trades/day) explicitly prohibited?		☐ Prohibited above _____ trades/day ☐ Not restricted
3.3	Does the firm detect / flag robotic timing patterns (identical ms-precise click times)?		☐ Confirmed detection ☐ Not mentioned
3.4	Is jitter / humanised timing sufficient mitigation, per firm support?		☐ Confirmed OK ☐ Not confirmed

Notes:

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4. Notification / Disclosure Requirements

#	Question	Answer	Status
4.1	Must you notify the firm that you are using an automated tool?		☐ Required ☐ Not required
4.2	Is there a registration or approval process for EAs / bots?		☐ Required — process: _____ ☐ Not required
4.3	Must you disclose the source of trading signals (indicator, manual analysis, signal service)?		☐ Required ☐ Not required
4.4	Are there data-sharing clauses requiring strategy disclosure?		☐ Yes ☐ No

Notes:

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5. Verification Procedure

Steps to take before enabling Faza 2:

• 5.1 Read the complete TOS, challenge rules, and FAQ. Date of reading: __________
• 5.2 Open a support ticket asking explicitly: "Is Playwright-based browser automation permitted on funded accounts?" Save the support response.
• 5.3 Confirm US30 CFD is an allowed instrument on this account type.
• 5.4 Confirm position size (0.1 lots) is within allowed limits.
• 5.5 Run the dry-run mode (atm dryrun) for at least 5 sessions and verify the simulated click sequence looks correct before going live.
• 5.6 Enable jitter: ensure atm/dryrun.py uses 100–400 ms randomised delays between actions (already in Phase 2 spec).
• 5.7 Start with a paper / demo account if available, for at least 3 sessions before live.
• 5.8 Review logs/audit.jsonl after first live auto-execution session for unexpected behaviour.

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6. Decision

Based on the above audit:

• GO — All sections clear. Faza 2 may proceed. Date: __________
• NO-GO — Section(s) ___________ prohibit or block automation. Tool remains notification-only.
• CONDITIONAL GO — Proceed after completing actions: ___________________

Sign-off: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________

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This checklist is a personal risk-management document. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Re-audit whenever the prop firm updates its TOS or you switch to a new firm.