Time-limited contracts
Futures have defined specifications and expiry cycles. Pricing can differ across maturities because of interest, storage, dividends, supply and demand.
Operational details
Show contract month, last trading date, settlement method, rollover policy, margin schedule and any trading interruption.
Product distinction
If the website offers a derivative linked to a futures contract rather than an exchange-traded future, say so clearly.
Common questions
What happens when a contract expires?: The treatment depends on the product: positions may close, cash-settle or roll under published terms.
Why are later contracts priced differently?: The forward curve can reflect financing, storage, dividends, expectations and market structure.