What does the ‘Most Important Terms and Conditions’ page in the account opening form contain?
As per the NSE circular, effective April 1, 2024, new clients must sign the Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC) as part of the account opening process. Existing clients must be informed about MITC by June 1, 2024.
Below is a summary of the key MITC guidelines for Firstock clients:
- Account Security: Keep your account safe and do not share login credentials or allow unauthorized access.
- Funds & Collateral: Clients must provide funds or securities as collateral to trade or invest.
- Trading Restrictions: Firstock may apply trading restrictions based on its risk management policies.
- Settlement Cycle: Purchased securities are settled in the demat account by T+1 day. In case of insufficient funds for purchase, securities may be pledged under the Client Unpaid Securities Pledgee Account (CUSPA).
- Fund Allocation: Firstock keeps client funds separate for each segment with the Clearing Corporation (CC). Any unused funds are returned to the client’s primary bank account quarterly.
- Contract Notes: A contract note is sent to the client within 24 hours of a trade execution.
- Demat Debit and Pledge Instruction (DDPI): Clients can provide DDPI to Firstock, allowing seamless share selling without requiring CDSL T-PIN & OTP authentication.
- Updated Contact Details: Clients must ensure their contact and financial details remain updated.
- Grievance Redressal: Clients can report complaints by creating a ticket. Complaints can also be escalated to SEBI via SMART ODR.
- Beware of Fraudulent Schemes: Investment schemes promising guaranteed returns are illegal and are not protected by SEBI or stock exchanges.
By adhering to these guidelines, clients can ensure a safe and compliant trading experience with Firstock.