6. What If the Rules for Published Payout Totals Change?

Even in this situation, a firm publishes a large total amount paid out over time but gives no number of people paid or time period. The answer may change if the firm explains a rule differently after you pay or your account moves to a new stage. What should stay the same? What should change based on facts, not just after seeing the result? How could the change affect the original plan? What should a trader confirm before continuing?