Terms of Service (for RA managers)

We have recently made changes to the model clauses of Terms of Service, as per the recent guidelines. The model clauses can be viewed here.

As before, you can add additional clauses as required from Publisher Platform -> Profile -> Compliance -> Terms of Service. Any clauses added from the platform will be appended to the model clauses.

Please note that the following needs to be mandatorily added in custom clauses as per the applicable guidelines:

  • Disclosure of the extent of use of AI tools in providing research services, if applicable

  • License type - individual or corporate




User Agreements (for IA managers)

We have recently made changes to the model clauses of user agreements, as per the recent guidelines. The model clauses can be viewed here.

As before, you can add additional clauses as required from Publisher Platform -> Profile -> Compliance -> Agreement. Any clauses added from the platform will be appended to the model clauses.

Please note that the following needs to be mandatorily added in custom clauses as per the applicable guidelines:

  • Disclosure of the extent of use of AI tools in providing research services, if applicable

  • License type - individual or corporate

  • If part-time IA manager, then details of other business activity or employment

  • Place of arbitration

  • Indemnity clauses

  • If individual IA - Details of Obliger

    • The clauses must set out the full name, PAN and contact details of the Obligor. The clauses must disclose the steps to be taken by the Obligor in the event of the above eventuality in order to ensure protection of interest of the clients and redressal of clients’ claims, including but not limited to

      • (a) giving notice to all clients of the occurrence of the eventuality and confirmation of having taken charge over by the Obligor

      • (b) settlement of account with the client (fees payable and/or fees refundable),

      • (c) completion of transition of any outstanding business to another duly registered investment adviser,

      • (d) redressal of any outstanding or new disputes / claims of clients.