TESTING STANDARD

Testing methodology and
disclosure requirements.

Simulated results, forward tests, beta observations, and live performance are different evidence categories and will be identified separately.

01IDEA

Logic Draft

Rules exist, but behavior is not yet understood.

02SIMULATION

Historical Test

Useful for identifying failure modes—not proving future profitability.

03FORWARD TEST

Live Feed / Demo

Tests timing, spread, execution, and changing market conditions.

04PRIVATE BETA

External Pressure Test

Experienced users expose installation, usability, and execution problems.

05PRODUCTION

Commercial Release

Licensing, delivery, support, documentation, and risk disclosures are ready.

REQUIRED TEST INFORMATION

Every published result requires supporting context.

MARKET + PERIODInstrument, date range, timeframe, session.
EXECUTION ASSUMPTIONSSpread, commission, slippage, data quality.
RISKPosition sizing, drawdown, loss limits, margin.
SAMPLENumber of trades and market regimes represented.
LIMITATIONSWhat the test cannot prove.
VERSIONExact build and settings used.
PUBLICATION STANDARD

Performance information will be versioned and documented.

Published testing will identify the product version, methodology, date range, settings, execution assumptions, sample size, and limitations. Results that do not meet this standard will remain labeled as research.

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