Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC)
Forming part of the Terms and Conditions for providing research services
- 1. Scope of Services
These terms and conditions, and consent thereon are for the research services provided by the Research Analyst (RA). The RA cannot execute/carry out any trade (purchase/sell transaction) on behalf of the client.
- 2. Fees
The fee charged by RA to the client will be subject to the maximum of the amount prescribed by SEBI/Research Analyst Administration and Supervisory Body (RAASB) from time to time (applicable only for Individual and HUF Clients).
- Current Fee Limit: Rs 1,51,000/- per annum per family of client for all research services of the RA.
- Statutory Charges: The fee limit does not include statutory charges.
- Non-Individual Clients: The fee limits do not apply to non-individual clients / accredited investors.
- 3. Advance Fees
RA may charge fees in advance if agreed by the client. Such advance shall not exceed the period stipulated by SEBI; presently it is one quarter.
- 4. Payment Modes
Fees to RA may be paid by the client through any of the specified modes like cheque, online bank transfer, UPI, etc. Cash payment is not allowed.
- 5. Conflict of Interest
The RA is required to abide by the applicable regulations/circulars/directions specified by SEBI and RAASB from time to time in relation to disclosure and mitigation of any actual or potential conflict of interest.
- 6. Prohibited Schemes
Any assured/guaranteed/fixed returns schemes or any other schemes of similar nature are prohibited by law.
- 7. No Guarantee of Returns
The RA cannot guarantee returns, profits, accuracy, or risk-free investments from the use of the RA’s research services.
- 8. Investment Risks
Any investment made based on recommendations in research reports is subject to market risks, and recommendations do not provide any assurance of returns.
- 9. SEBI Registration
The SEBI registration, Enlistment with RAASB, and NISM certification do not guarantee the performance of the RA or assure any returns to the client.
- 10. Grievance Redressal
For any grievances:
- Contact the RA using the details on its website or following contact details: [RA to provide details as per ‘Grievance Redressal / Escalation Matrix’]
- Lodge grievances through SEBI’s SCORES platform at www.scores.sebi.gov.in
- Consider Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) through the Smart ODR portal at https://smartodr.in
- 11. Client Contact Details
Clients are required to keep contact details, including email id and mobile number/s updated with the RA at all times.
- 12. Confidentiality