Bonus & Promotions Policy

1. What this policy covers

This policy explains our general approach to bonuses, promotions, incentives, and reward programmes offered to clients. It applies to any promotional offer made by Ellington Ltd, regardless of how it is communicated. Each specific promotion will also have its own terms, which will always be consistent with this policy. If there is any inconsistency, this policy takes precedence.

2. Why we offer bonuses and promotions

We believe that when done right, bonuses and promotions create genuine value for traders. A well-designed promotion can:

• give you extra trading capital to explore new strategies or markets;
• reduce your effective trading costs through cashback or rebate programmes;
• reward loyalty and consistent trading activity;
• introduce you to features or instruments you might not otherwise try; and
• make your trading experience more engaging and rewarding overall.

We offer promotions because we value our clients and want to recognise their business — not as a substitute for good service, but as an addition to it. Every promotion we run is designed with your interests in mind, not against them.

3. Types of promotions you may see

From time to time we may offer promotions including, but not limited to:

• Deposit bonuses — a percentage match on your deposit, credited as bonus trading capital, subject to fair and clearly stated terms.
• Cashback and rebates — a partial refund of trading costs (spreads or commissions) on qualifying volume, paid back into your account.
• Loyalty rewards — benefits for consistent or longer-term clients, such as reduced spreads, priority support, or exclusive tools.
• Referral programmes — a reward when you introduce someone who opens and funds a genuine account.
• Contests and leaderboards — time-limited competitions with prizes for top-performing traders.
• No-deposit or trial offers — limited-scope promotions that let you explore the platform or a specific feature without an initial deposit.

Not all promotions will be available at all times. Each offer will have its own eligibility criteria, duration, and specific terms, all of which will be provided before you opt in.

4. Our guiding principles

Every bonus or promotion we offer is built on the following commitments:

• Fair and clear terms. Each promotion will have plain-language terms that tell you exactly what you are getting, what if anything is required to qualify, and how it works. No hidden fine print.
• No predatory turnover requirements. We will never require you to trade a volume that is disproportionate to the value of the bonus before you can withdraw your own funds or any genuine profits.
• Your funds stay yours. Any bonus or promotion will never block, delay, or reduce your ability to withdraw the money you deposited. Your own capital always belongs to you.
• Voluntary and transparent. Taking part in any promotion is always optional. If you choose not to participate, your trading conditions and access to your funds remain unaffected.
• Risk-aware. Promotions are never presented in a way that downplays the risks of trading. Every offer will reference the applicable risk warnings.
• One offer per client, where stated. Where a promotion is limited to one per client or household, this will be clearly communicated to prevent duplication or abuse.

5. What we will never do

To be completely clear, no promotion we offer will ever:

• require you to trade an unrealistic volume before you can withdraw your own deposited funds;
• make a credited bonus amount "non-withdrawable" permanently or subject to impossible conditions;
• allow us to confiscate your own deposits or genuine trading profits as a penalty related to a promotion;
• give us the right to close your open positions or seize your funds as part of a promotion term;
• void legitimate, lawfully made profits simply because they were achieved with bonus funds; or
• condition your ability to withdraw on continuing to hold a promotion or refusing to cancel it.

If an offer would make it harder to get your own money out, it is not something we will offer. These boundaries are non-negotiable.

6. Specific terms for each promotion

Where a specific promotion is offered, we will publish its detailed terms before you opt in. These terms will include the offer value, eligibility requirements (such as minimum age, verified account status, and geographic availability), how the bonus or reward is calculated and credited, any time limits, the valid trading period, and how and when any bonus amount or derived profits can be withdrawn. Standard fair conditions may apply — for example, that an offer is limited to one per client or household, that it runs for a stated period, and that it cannot be combined with certain other offers. We reserve the right to modify or withdraw a future promotion for new participants, but this will never affect your right to withdraw your own funds. Any change will be communicated in advance where reasonably practicable.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our approach, in the law, or in regulatory requirements. We will show the "last updated" date above, and where a change is material we will take reasonable steps to bring it to your attention before it takes effect. Any change will remain consistent with the principles set out in this policy — your funds stay yours, and promotions will always be fair, clear, and optional.

8. Contact and related documents

If you have questions about this policy or a specific promotion, please contact us. For the full picture, please also read our other legal documents.