Legal & Compliance
Important information about trading risks, Registration, and company policies
Official Legal Documents
View or download the official policies governing your relationship with Merit Capital Markets and your use of our trading services and website.
Available Documents
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High Risk Investment Warning
CFDs are complex financial products traded on margin. Trading CFDs carries a high degree of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You may lose all your invested capital.
Terms of Business
Terms governing the contractual relationship between Merit Capital Markets and its clients.
Scope and Objective
These Terms govern the relationship between Merit Capital Markets and its clients for the provision of trading services in CFDs on Forex, precious metals, indices and other financial instruments.
Client Obligations
- Maintain accurate and current personal information.
- Ensure sufficient margin is available for open positions.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations and account requirements.
- Protect account credentials and immediately report suspected unauthorized access.
Trading Conditions
- Maximum leverage may vary by instrument and client classification.
- Stop-out levels apply according to account conditions.
- Market execution may apply depending on the instrument and available liquidity.
- Fees may apply to dormant accounts after an extended period of inactivity.
Order Execution Policy
Information about how client orders are received, handled and executed.
Best Execution
Merit Capital Markets seeks to achieve the best possible result for client orders while considering price, costs, speed, likelihood of execution, settlement and other relevant factors.
Order Types
- Market Orders: Executed at the available market price.
- Limit Orders: Executed at a specified price or better.
- Stop Orders: Activated when the market reaches a selected level.
- Stop-Limit Orders: Combine stop activation and limit execution conditions.
Slippage and Market Conditions
During periods of high volatility, low liquidity or rapid market movement, an order may be executed at a different price from the requested price. Slippage may be positive or negative.
Privacy Policy
Information about the collection, processing and protection of personal data.
Information We Collect
- Identification and contact details supplied during registration.
- Financial, payment and transaction information.
- Account activity, trading history and communication records.
- Technical information including IP address, browser and device details.
How Information Is Used
- To create, verify and administer client accounts.
- To provide trading and customer support services.
- To process deposits, withdrawals and transactions.
- To comply with applicable legal, regulatory and anti-money-laundering obligations.
- To protect our services against fraud and unauthorized activity.
Data Security
Merit Capital Markets applies appropriate administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration or disclosure.
Website Policy
Terms governing access to and use of the Merit Capital Markets website.
Website Use
The website and its content are provided for general information and access to Merit Capital Markets services. Visitors must not use the website for unlawful, fraudulent or abusive activities.
Content and Availability
- Website information may be changed or removed without prior notice.
- Market information displayed on the website may be delayed.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free website availability.
- Access may be suspended for maintenance, security or technical reasons.
Intellectual Property
Website text, branding, graphics, interfaces and other materials are owned by or licensed to Merit Capital Markets. They may not be copied, distributed or commercially reproduced without prior authorization.
External Links
External links may be provided for convenience. Merit Capital Markets is not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Cookies Policy
Information about the cookies and similar technologies used by Merit Capital Markets and how visitors can manage their choices.
Purpose of Cookies
Cookies help improve website functionality, remember visitor preferences, enhance security, analyse website traffic and provide a better browsing experience.
Types of Cookies
- Essential cookies required for core website functionality.
- Performance and analytics cookies used to understand website use.
- Functional cookies that remember visitor preferences.
- Security cookies used to protect accounts and website services.
Managing Cookies
Visitors may control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Some website features may not function correctly when certain cookies are disabled.