Terms & Conditions Governing Web Based Brokerage Transaction on ICICIdirect.com

This document contains important information regarding the terms and conditions which apply to your account with ICICI Securities Limited (herein after referred to as ISEC), a member of National Stock Exchange of India and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, ICICI Bank Ltd (hereinafter referred to as IBANK or Bank), a Banking Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 & ICICI Bank Ltd a Depository Participant (hereinafter referred to as IDemat), the Bank and Depository Participant (Collectively referred to as ICICI). Your access to and use of your account and ICICI services are subject to your compliance with all the terms and conditions set forth herein.

TERMS & CONDITIONS GOVERNING ICICI Securities LIMITED

1. The transactions of ICICI Securities shall be executed in accordance with the applicable laws, byelaws, rules and regulations governing the specific Investment Product. ICICI Securities may from time to time impose and vary limits on the orders which the Client/s may place, including exposure limits, turnover limits, limits as to numbers etc. The Client/s agree that ICICI Securities shall not be responsible for any variation or reduction that may be deemed necessary by ICICI Securities based on its risk perception and other relevant factors.  

 

2. ICICI Securities shall cause to be displayed the Terms and Conditions governing the purchase, sale or any other transaction in each of these Investment Products as and when they are introduced. Provided that ICICI Securities shall be entitled to modify/alter the said Terms and Conditions and such a change shall be displayed on icicidirect.com so as intimate the modification/alteration to the Client/s. The continued use of the Website by the Client/s shall be deemed to be an acceptance by the Client/s of the modified/altered Terms and Conditions.

 

3. ICICI Securities has satisfied itself and shall continue to satisfy itself about the genuineness and financial soundness of the Client/s and investment objectives relevant to the services. Provided that the Client/s shall ensure that any material change which may have an impact on the Client/s' capacity to transact through ICICI Securities shall be intimated to it within reasonable time in writing.

 

4. In the event of an order being annulled by the Exchange(s), ICICI Securities shall have the right to cancel any/all relative order(s) placed by the Client/s. ICICI Securities shall take all reasonable steps to make the Client/s aware of the nature of ICICI Securities's liability for business that it conducts, including any limitations on that liability and its capacity as the Client/s' agent.

 

5.ORDER EXECUTION

Though orders are usually routed through the marketplace within seconds, certain orders, at ICICI Securities's sole discretion, may be subject to manual review and entry, which may cause delays in the processing of their orders. Client/s also understand that with respect to market order, Client/s will receive the price at which their order was actually executed in the marketplace, which may be different from the price at which the security is traded when their order is entered into our system.

 

6.PURCHASE OF SECURITIES
To process orders to purchase securities, it is necessary that their accounts contain buying power before the execution of order. Any order inadvertently accepted and executed without sufficient buying power will be subject to cancellation or liquidation at ICICI Securities's discretion. However, Client/s are responsible for all of their orders, including any orders, which exceed available limit in their account. If limits are not available in the account and an order is processed, Client/s should credit the required fund in their Bank Account with ICICI BANK via wire or personal cheque, cashier's cheque or money order or account transfer or any other mode, promptly to assure that such payment will be received and processed on or prior to settlement date or intimated date, whichever is earlier. If payment is not received by settlement date or intimated date, whichever is earlier, their position may be squared off, without prior notification. In the event their account is liquidated, Client/s will be liable for any resulting losses and all associated costs incurred by ICICI Securities.
7.SALES OF SECURITIES - IN CASH PRODUCT

To process orders to sell securities, it is necessary that their accounts contain sufficient Free Securities Balance in the Security Demat Account with ICICI prior to the acceptance of a sell order or the physical shares in the custody of ICICI Securities. Proceeds of the sale cannot be paid to Client/s until securities have been delivered to the Exchange/clearing house & pay out is received from the Exchange/Clearing House. The proceeds of all sales will be credited to their account directly on settlement date. If the securities are not received on or before settlement date or securities received are not in deliverable state or due to any other reason whatsoever, Client/s are not able to deliver securities, the securities will be Auctioned or closed out as per the rules of the concerned Exchange. Consequently, Client/s will be responsible for any resulting losses and all associated costs including penalty levied by the Exchange.

8. CONFIRMATIONS, STATEMENTS, NOTICES AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS:

We shall send the Client/s electronically the Contract Note/Trade Confirmation of the trades executed on their behalf on the trade date. Client/s understand that it is their responsibility to review, upon first receipt, whether delivered to Client/s by mail, by e-mail, or other electronic means, all confirmations, statements, notices and other communications, including but not limited to, margin, maintenance calls, and prospectuses. All information contained therein shall be binding upon Client/s, if Client/s do not object, either in writing or via electronic mail, within Twenty Four hours after any such document is sent to Client/s. In all cases, ICICI Securities reserves the right to determine the validity of their objection to the transaction. Notices and other communications may also be provided to Client/s verbally. Client/s agrees that ICICI Securities fulfils its legal obligation to deliver to Client/s any such document if sent via electronic delivery. Documents sent by electronic delivery will contain all the information as it appears in the printed hardcopy version as prepared and distributed by the originator, with the possible exception of graphic insertions such as photographs or logotypes. Electronic delivery may be in the form of an email, an electronic mail attachment, or in the form of an available download from the web site. Client/s represent that Client/s will download the relevant document promptly after receiving notice of its availability. Should Client/s experience any difficulty opening a document electronically delivered by ICICI Securities, Client/s will promptly advise ICICI Securities in order to allow us to make the required delivery by other means. Failure to advise ICICI Securities of such difficulty within Forty eight hours after delivery shall serve as an affirmation that Client/s were able to receive and open said document.

9. SALES OF SECURITIES AND PURCHASE OF SECURITIES - In Margin Product

Short Sales Before executing any sell order Client/s should have funds in their Bank account with ICICI BANK equal to or greater than margin money. Any order accepted without free stock balance in the account would be deemed a short sale. Short Sales can be settled by squaring off the trade within same trade cycle. Client/s agree and understand that if Client/s does not square off the position by the stipulated time before the close of market hours on the last day of the trading cycle, ICICI Securities has all the rights to square off the position on the same day or on any later date. Any such purchases may be made at any time at ICICI Securities's discretion on any exchange or other market where such business is usually transacted, or at public auction, or ICICI Securities may be the purchaser for ICICI Securities's own account. Client/s are responsible for any losses or expenses incurred by us as a result of their failure to make such delivery/Square off the trade. As and when SEBI and its Regulatory bodies come up with new circulars, notifications or guidelines with respect to operations, trading and other related matters we will be modifying our terms and conditions to meet the requirements. Long Buys Before executing any buy order Client/s should either have funds in their Bank account with ICICI BANK equal to or greater than margin money. Any long buys can be settled by squaring off the trade within same trade cycle. Client/s agree and understand that if Client/s do not square off the position by the stipulated time before the close of market hours on the last day of the trading cycle, we have all rights to square off the position on the same day or on any later date. Any such sales may be made at any time at ICICI Securities SERVICES's discretion on any exchange or other market where such business is usually transacted, or private sale, or ICICI Securities may be the seller for ICICI Securities's own account. Client/s are responsible for any losses or expenses incurred by us as a result of their failure to make payment/Square off the trade.

10.CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL COLLATERAL AND LIQUIDATION

If it is considered necessary for its own protection, ICICI Securities may require the Client/s to immediately deposit cash or collateral into their account prior to any applicable settlement date in order to assure due performance of their open contractual commitments. If Client/s do not provide the additional cash or collateral, Client/s hereby understand and acknowledge that ICICI Securities has the right to sell any or all securities and other property in their account, buy any or all securities and other property which may be short in their account, cancel any or all open orders and/or close any or all outstanding contracts. In addition, Client/s understand and agree that ICICI Securities may exercise any or all of the above rights without demand for additional cash or collateral, or notice of sale or purchase, or other notice or advertisement. Any such sales or purchases may be made at any time at ICICI Securities'S discretion on any exchange or other market where such business is usually transacted, or at public auction or private sale, or ICICI Securities may be the purchaser/seller for its own account. It is understood that giving of any prior demand or call or prior notice of the time and place of such sale or purchase shall not be considered as a waiver of ICICI Securities'S legal right to sell or buy without any such demand, call or notice.

11.AUTO SQUARE OFF

Client/s agree that ICICI Securities would have the discretion to square off the position of Client/s in following circumstances: In case of Margin Trades, if the open position is neither squared off nor converted to Delivery by Client/s within the stipulated time. In case of Margin Trades, where Mark to Market Loss on the open position has reached the stipulated % of the margins placed with us and the Client/s have not taken any steps either to replenish the margin or reduce the Mark to Market Loss In all other cases where the margin or security placed by the Client/s falls short of the requirement or where the limits given to the Client/s have been breached or where the Client/s have defaulted on their existing obligation Client/s agree that although the auto square off trigger point is pre-defined, subsequent to which ICICI Securities could exercise its discretion to carry out the off within a reasonable period of time, the actual execution could happen at a price different from the trigger point and the Client/s agree to bear the loss based on actual executed price. ICICI Securities shall also have the right to cancel any or all open orders and/or close any or all outstanding contracts. Client/s understand that in case the Auto Square off does not take place due to certain reasons like price band, etc. then ICICI Securities shall exercise the option of CTD (Convert to Delivery). If CTD also fails due to non-availability/shortage of Demat shares, then for the open sale position, the Client/s will have to face auction or close out as per the rules of the concerned Exchange. Consequently, Client/s will be responsible for any resulting losses and all associated costs including penalty levied by the Exchange. If CTD also fails due to insufficient funds/no funds, then for the open buy position, the shares will not be delivered to the Client/s and ICICI Securities will liquidate the shares anytime and the Client/s will be liable for any resulting losses and all associated costs incurred by ICICI Securities

12.TERMINATION OF SERVICE

The facility may be withdrawn anytime by us provided the Client/s are given reasonable notice under the circumstances. If the service is withdrawn for a reason other than the breach of the terms and conditions by the Client/s, our liability shall be restricted to the return of the annual charges, if any, recovered from the Client/s for the period in question. The closure of all accounts of the Client/s will automatically terminate the icicidirect.com service. ICICI Securities may suspend or terminate trading facilities without prior notice if the Client/s have breached these terms and conditions or we learn of the death, bankruptcy or lack of legal capacity of the Client/s.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF WEB BANKING SERVICE
DEFINITIONS

Web Banking is ICICI BANK'S Internet Banking Service, which provides access to account information, products and other services as advised by ICICI BANK from time to time to its Client/s through the Internet. The words Web Banking and Web Banking Service are used interchangeably in this document. Web Banking Account refers to the Client/s' Savings account so designated by ICICI BANK to be eligible account(s) for operations through the use of Web Banking. One of these accounts will be designated as primary account. All other accounts (if any) of the Client/s will be called Secondary Account(s). The Client/s should be the first holders and sole signatories. An account in the name of a minor or an account, in which a minor is a joint account holder, is not eligible to be a Web Banking Account. Personal Information refers to the information about the Client/s obtained in connection with the WEB Banking Service. Terms refer to Terms and Conditions for use of Web Banking as specified in this document. In this document, all references to the Client/s being referred in masculine gender will also include the feminine gender.

1. ICICI BANK shall endeavor to provide the Client/s through Web Banking, services such as balance enquiry for their account, transaction details, statement of account, cheque-book request, request for transfer of funds between accounts of the same Client/s and such other facilities as the ICICI BANK may decide to provide from time to time. These facilities shall be offered in a phased manner at the discretion of the ICICI BANK. ICICI BANK may also make additions/deletions to the services offered through Web Banking at its sole discretion. The availability/non-availability of a particular service shall be intimated to the Client/s though e-mails and/or on the webpage of the ICICI BANK or may be displayed on the Website.

2. ICICI BANK shall take reasonable care to ensure security of and prevent unauthorised access to the Web Banking Service, using technology, reasonably available to it.

3. ICICI BANK shall allot the Client/s a Client/s'-Identification and a secret password or require the usage of digital signature while opening his account. The Client/s will be required to change the password assigned by ICICI BANK on accessing Web Banking for the first time. ICICI BANK will not be liable in any case wherein the Client/s have not changed their password after it has first been issued to them. As a safety measure the Client/s shall change the password as frequently thereafter as possible.
4. The Client/s shall at all times comply with such directions/instructions as may be issued by ICICI BANK, including but not limited to the maintenance of a minimum balance in the account, payment of service charges, etc. ICICI BANK may, in its sole discretion, levy penal charges for non-maintenance of the minimum balance as stipulated from time to time. Any change in the fees shall be notified on ICICI BANK'S website 15 days prior to the changes taking effect. The Client/s authorise ICICI BANK to recover all charges related to Web Banking as determined by the it from time to time by debiting the Client/s' accounts.
5. All transactions to be executed through the Client/s' accounts shall be subject to the availability of sufficient funds and ICICI BANK shall not be liable for any omission to make all or any of the payment or for late payment due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of ICICI BANK.
6. The Client/s are responsible for the accuracy of information supplied to ICICI BANK through the use of Web Banking or through any other means such as electronic mail or written communication. ICICI BANK accepts no liability for the consequences arising out of erroneous information supplied by the Client/s. If the Client/s suspect that there is an error in the information supplied to ICICI BANK by them or notice an error in the information supplied to them though Web Banking then they shall intimate ICICI BANK as soon as possible and ICICI BANK shall endeavor to correct the same, wherever possible, on a 'best efforts' basis.
7. The Client/s shall be liable for any loss caused to ICICI BANK due to any unauthorised transactions in the Web Banking account if they have breached any of the terms of usage of Web Banking or contributed or caused the loss in any manner. Provided that nothing contained herein shall be construed in such a manner so as to hold the Client/s liable for any unauthorised transactions occurring through the use of Web Banking that is attributable, after a due enquiry, to the fraudulent or negligent conduct of employees of ICICI BANK.
8. ICICI BANK shall under no circumstances be held liable by the Client/s in case of Web Banking access not being available in the desired manner for reasons including but not limited to natural calamity, floods, fire and other natural disasters, legal restraints, faults in the telecommunication network or Internet or network failure, software or hardware error or any other reason beyond its control. Under no circumstances shall ICICI BANK be liable for any damages whatsoever whether such damages are direct, indirect, incidental, consequential and irrespective of whether any claim is based on the loss of revenue, investment, production, goodwill, profit, interruption of business or any other loss of any character or nature whatsoever and whether sustained by the Client/s or any other person.
9. The Client/s agree that the ICICI Bank or its representatives/contractors may hold and process their Personal Information on computer or otherwise in connection with Web Banking services as well as for statistical analysis and credit scoring. The Client/s also agree that ICICI Bank may disclose, in strict confidence, to other institutions, such Personal Information as may be reasonably necessary for reasons inclusive of, but not limited to, the following: For participation in any telecommunication or electronic clearing network; In compliance with a legal directive; For credit rating by recognised credit scoring agencies; and/or For fraud prevention purposes.
10. ICICI Bank shall have the right of set-off, irrespective of any other lien or charge, present as well as future on the deposits held in the Client/s' Primary account(s), whether in single name or joint name(s), to the extent of all outstanding dues, whatsoever, arising as a result of the Web Banking Service extended to and/or used by the Client/s.
11. The Client/s acknowledge that the software underlying the Web Banking Service as well as other Internet related software which are required for accessing Web Banking are the legal property of the respective vendors and the Client/s shall not attempt to modify, translate, disassemble, decompile or reverse engineer the software underlying the service. The permission given by ICICI BANK to access Web Banking shall not convey any proprietary or ownership rights in the above software.
12. An order inadvertently processed, in spite of insufficient balances in the Client/s' bank account or the account maintained with ICICI CUSTODIAL shall at ICICI Securities's sole discretion be subject to cancellation or liquidation. However, the Client/s shall be responsible for all their orders, including any orders, which exceed the available limits in their account. The Client/s shall credit the required fund to their bank accounts with ICICI BANK promptly to ensure that the payment shall be received and processed on or prior to the settlement date or a date intimated by ICICI Securities, whichever is earlier. If the payment is not received as aforesaid, then ICICI Securities SERVICES may square off the same without any prior intimation to the Client/s. In the event of liquidation of the account, the Client/s shall be liable for any resulting losses and all associated costs incurred by ICICI Securities SERVICES. An order cancelled by the Exchange without giving any reason for the same shall entitle ICICI Securities to cancel the relative contract(s) with the Client/s.

13. APPLICABILITY OF TERMS

These Terms form the contract between the Client/s and the ICICI BANK. By applying for Web Banking and accessing the service the Client/s acknowledge and accept these Terms. These Terms will be in addition to and not in derogation of the terms and conditions relating to any account of the customer.

14. WEB BANKING ACCESS

In addition to Client/s'-Id and Password ICICI BANK may, at its discretion, advise the Client/s to adopt such other means of authentication including but not limited to digital certification and/or smart cards. The Client/s shall not attempt or permit others to attempt accessing the account information stored in the computers of ICICI BANK through any means other than the Web Banking Service.
15. JOINT ACCOUNTS
The Web Banking Service will be available in case of joint accounts only if the mode of operation is indicated as 'either or survivor' or anyone or survivor'. For these joint accounts one Web Banking Client/s-Id will be issued to the first holder. The other joint account holder(s) shall expressly agree with this arrangement and give their consent on the application form for use of Web Banking. In case any of the joint account holder(s) give "stop payment" instructions in respect of operations through the use of (or in writing), on any of the Web Banking accounts held jointly by them, the Web Banking Service will be discontinued for the Client/s.
16. MINIMUM BALANCE AND CHARGES
ICICI BANK may withdraw the Web Banking facility, if at any time the amount of deposit falls short of the required minimum as aforesaid and/or if the service charges remain unpaid, without giving any further notice to the Client/s and/or without incurring any liability or responsibility whatsoever by reason of such withdrawal.
17. FUNDS TRANSFER
The Client/s shall not use or attempt to use Web Banking for funds transfer - as and when the facility is made available - without sufficient funds in the relative Web Banking account or without a pre-existing arrangement with ICICI Bank for the grant of an overdraft. ICICI Bank will endeavor to effect such funds transfer transactions received through Web Banking provided there are sufficient funds available in the Client/s' account. ICICI Bank shall not be liable for any omission to make all or any of the payment or for late payment due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of ICICI Bank.
18. AUTHORITY TO ICICI BANK
Banking transactions in the Client/s' Web Banking account(s) are permitted through Web Banking only after authentication of the Client/s-Id and password of the Client/s. The Client/s (alongwith the joint account holder, if any) grant express authority to ICICI Bank for carrying out the banking transactions performed by them through Web Banking. ICICI BANK shall have no obligation to verify the authenticity of any transaction received from the Client/s through Web Banking or purporting to have been sent by the Client/s via Web Banking other than by means of verification of the Client/s-Id and the password. The display or printed output that is produced by the Client/s at the time of operation of Web Banking is a record of the operation of the Internet access and shall not be construed as ICICI Bank's record of the relative transactions. ICICI Bank's own records of transactions maintained through computer systems or otherwise shall be accepted as conclusive and binding for all purposes unless any discrepancy is pointed out within a week from the date of sending the periodical statement to the Client/s or the updation of the passbook.
19. LIABILITY OF THE CLIENT/S AND ICICI BANK
The Client/s shall not be liable for any unauthorised transactions occurring through the use of Web Banking that can be attributed to the fraudulent or negligent conduct of the employees or agents of ICICI BANK. If the Client/s have complied with the terms and advises ICICI BANK in writing under acknowledgement immediately after they suspect that their Client/s'-Id or password is known to another person and/or notices an unauthorised transaction in his Web Banking account, they shall not be liable for losses arising out of the unauthorised transactions occurring in the Web Banking accounts after the receipt of such advice by ICICI Bank. The Client/s shall be liable for some or all loss from unauthorised transactions in the Web Banking accounts if they have breached the terms or contributed or caused the loss by negligent actions such as the following: Keeping a written or electronic record of Web Banking password Disclosing or failing to take all reasonable steps to prevent disclosure of the Web Banking Client/s-Id or password to anyone including ICICI Bank staff and/or failing to advise ICICI Bank of such disclosure within reasonable time. Not advising ICICI Bank in a reasonable time about unauthorised access to or erroneous transactions in the Web Banking accounts. ICICI Bank shall not be liable for any unauthorised transactions occurring through the use of Web Banking that can be attributed to the fraudulent or negligent conduct of the Client/s.
20.NON-TRANSFERABILITY
The grant of facility of Web Banking to a Client/s is not transferable under any circumstances and shall be used only by the Client/s.
21.PURCHASE OF SECURITIES
Client/s agree & authorise ICICI Bank to block the required amount in the designated Bank account against their desired limits and settlement obligations. If their order gets executed either fully or partially then the amount equal to their obligation would be transferred to ICICI Securities Account on Settlement date. Client/s agree that Client/s will not be allowed to withdraw, issue a cheque or otherwise use the blocked funds in their account. ICICI BANK reserves all its right to dishonour their instruction/cheque issued against the blocked amount. Client/s also understand & agree that Blocking of funds against their order will be given first priority to their other instruction or cheques, if any.
22.JOINT ACCOUNTS
If Client/s maintain a joint bank account, each joint holder irrevocably appoints the other as attorney-in-fact to take all action on his or her behalf and to represent him or her in all matters with respect to this agreement. Client/s agree to indemnify ICICI Securities & ICICI BANK and we shall be fully protected in acting upon the instructions of either of Client/s. Each of Client/s shall be jointly and severally liable for any amounts due to ICICI Securities pursuant to this agreement, whether incurred individually or by both of Client/s. In the event of the death of any of the joint owners, the surviving joint owner(s) shall immediately give ICICI BANK & ICICI Securities proper written notice thereof. ICICI Securities & ICICI BANK may, before or after receiving such notice, take such proceedings, require such documents, retain such portion of and restrict transactions in the account as they deem advisable, in their sole discretion, to protect themselves against any tax liability, penalty or loss under any present or future laws or otherwise.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE ISSUE AND USE OF ATM CARDS
1. MEANING OF CERTAIN TERMS
The term "Bank" refers to "ICICI Bank Ltd". "ATM" refers to the Automated Teller Machines installed by the bank. "Card Holder" refers to a Client/s who have been issued an ICICI Bank ATM Card .
2. ICICI BANK ATM CARD ISSUANCE
An account holder may be issued an ICICI Bank ATM Card by the Bank at its discretion if he has satisfactorily conducted savings and/or current account and/or any other type of account so designated by the bank to be eligible account(s) for operations through the use of ICICI Bank ATM Card. The account holder shall give his preference of such account(s) held by him in writing in the relationship form for issue of ICICI Bank ATM Card. A minor's account or an account in which a minor as a joint account holder is not eligible for issue of ICICI Bank ATM Card. There may be more than one such account in which case one account shall be designated as " Primary Account" and the others as " Secondary Account 1" and Secondary Account 2" at the option of the cardholder.
3. ICICI BANK ATM CARD
ICICI Bank ATM Card shall be issued to an approved account holder in respect of his account to enable him to operate the ATM.
4. ATM FACILITIES
The facilities offered under ATM facility shall be withdrawal of cash by the cardholder from his account up to a stipulated amount limit only during a cycle of 24 hours deposit of cash and cheques in the account, balance enquiry of his account(s), cash/cheque deposits, requisition for an account statement, request for change of PIN number, Cheque-book issue request, request for transfer of amount from the primary account to the secondary account(s) or vice-versa and such other facilities as the bank may decide to provide, from time to time.
5.MINIMUM BALANCE IN PRIMARY ACCOUNT
The cardholder shall maintain, at all times, such minimum balance in his account, as the Bank may decide from time to time and the Bank may at its discretion levy such penal or service charges as per the Bank's rules from time to time, or withdraw the ATM facility, if at any time the amount of deposit falls short of the required minimum as aforesaid, without giving any further notice to the cardholder(s) and/or without incurring any liability or responsibility whatsoever by reason of such withdrawal.
6. FEES
All fees related to the ATM facility as determined by the bank from time to time may be recovered by debiting the cardholder's primary account. In case of insufficient balance in the aforesaid account, any of the secondary accounts as may have sufficient balance , may be debited.
7. BANK'S LIEN
The bank shall have the right of set-off and lien, irrespective of any other lien or charge, present as well as future, on the deposits held in the cardholder's primary account and/or, secondary account(s) or in any other account, whether in single name or joint name(s), to the extent of all outstanding dues, whatsoever, arising as a result of the ICICI Bank ATM card services extended to and/or used by the cardholder.
8. MULTIPLE CARDS
In case of joint account(s) either or survivor/anyone or survivor where more than one person has been issued ICICI Bank ATM Card, all the card-holders put together, shall withdraw only upto the permissible limit allowed to single card account(s) within the cycle time of 24 hours.
9.NON TRANSFERABILITY
ICICI Bank ATM Card is not transferable under any circumstance and shall be used only by the cardholder.
10.PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Each cardholder will be issued a sealed envelope containing a four digit number called "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) to gain access to the ATM services. This number can be changed to any other convenient four digit number by the cardholder at the ATM. The PIN shall under no circumstances be revealed to any third party. The cardholder shall be solely responsible for the consequences arising out of the disclosure of his PIN and/or unauthorised use of ICICI Bank ATM Card and shall be liable for any increased liability which he may incur on account of unauthorised use of the pin and ICICI Bank ATM Card. If the cardholder forgets the PIN, he/she should make an application in writing for a fresh PIN. The selection of a new Personal Identification Number and/or the replacement of ICICI Bank ATM Card shall not be construed as the commencement of a new contract.
11. FUNDS IN THE ACCOUNTS
The cardholder should not use or attempt to use ICICI Bank ATM Card without sufficient funds in the account he wants to operate through the card.
12. LOSS / THEFT OF CARDS
The cardholder shall be responsible for the safe custody of ICICI Bank ATM Card. In case of loss or theft of the ICICI Bank ATM Card, the cardholder shall advise any of our branches, preferably the ATM Card issuing branch as promptly as possible in writing, of the loss of ICICI Bank ATM Card, howsoever occurring. The cardholder shall however be responsible and liable for all transactions effected by the Client/s of the card until it is confiscated/cancelled. Another ICICI Bank ATM Card will be issued to the cardholder in lieu of lost/stolen ICICI Bank ATM Card, upon request in writing and payment of issue fee.
13. AUTHORITY TO DEBIT THE ATM LINKED ACCOUNT
The cardholder alongwith the joint account holder(s), if any, shall authorise the bank to debit the account(s) with the amount of withdrawals, or transfers effected by the use of ICICI Bank ATM Card, as per the Bank's records. The Bank's record for transactions processed by the ATM machine shall be binding on all the joint account holders, jointly and severally.
14. DEPOSITS
The amount of cash/cheque deposits shall be verified by two members of the Bank's staff, one of who will be an officer. The amount verified by the Bank shall be deemed to be the correct amount deposited by the cardholder. The statement issued by the ATM at the time of deposit only represents what the cardholder purports to have deposited and will not be binding on the bank. If there are soiled, mutilated notes in such deposits, the acceptance of such deposits shall be subject to final acceptance and reimbursement by RBI as per the note refund rules. Cheques will be accepted for collection only and the proceeds will not be available until they have been cleared. Deposits of foreign currency cash/cheques/spoiled and mutilated notes or any other deposits that are unacceptable, shall be returned, at the cardholders cost, risk and responsibility.
15. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL TRANSACTIONS THROUGH THE ATMS
Operations through the ATM facility on the cardholders account(s) can only be through the use of ICICI Bank ATM Card on the machine. The cardholder shall in all circumstances, accept full responsibility for all transactions processed by the use of his ICICI Bank ATM Card, whether or not processed with the cardholder's knowledge or authority, express or implied. The printed output that is produced at the time of operation of the ATM is a record of the operation of the ATM and shall be construed as the Bank's records. The Bank's records of transactions shall be accepted as conclusive and binding for all purposes.
16. CLOSURE OF ACCOUNT(S)
If the cardholder desires to close his account(s) or withdraw any ICICI Bank ATM Card linked deposit, or even otherwise decides to terminate the use of the ICICI Bank ATM Card facility, he shall give a written notice of atleast two days and surrender ATM Card to the Bank. The cardholder shall also pay dues, if any, payable to the Bank in connection with the ATM facility.
17. CHANGE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The bank has the absolute discretion to withdraw the ICICI Bank ATM Card, the services thereby provided, or amend or supplement any of the above terms and conditions at any time without prior notice to the cardholder.
18.HONOURING THE CARD
The Bank shall in no circumstances be held liable to the cardholder if ICICI Bank ATM Card is not honoured in the desired manner for whatsoever reason, or if the ATM is destroyed or not functioning due to power failure, temporary insufficiency of cash in the ATM or any other reason. The Bank will not be liable for any consequential or indirect loss or damage arising therefrom.
19.OWNERSHIP OF ICICI BANK ATM CARD
ICICI Bank ATM Card shall be the property of the Bank and will be surrendered to the Bank on request or in the event of the cardholder no longer requiring the service. The Bank reserves the right to disclose, in strict confidence, to other institutions, such information concerning the cardholder's account as may be necessary or appropriate in connection with its participation in any ATM or electronic fund transfer network.
B. TERMS & CONDITIONS GOVERNING DEPOSITORY TRANSACTIONS
1. The Client/s shall have the right to create a pledge of the securities held in a dematerialised form with IDEMAT only in accordance with the procedure and subject to the restrictions laid down under the bye laws and business rules of the Depository. Provided that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to permit the Client/s to pledge or otherwise use any security that has been blocked by the Client/s or by their power of attorney holders at any time, and DEMAT shall be deemed to have reserved all rights to dishonour any such instruction by the Client/s.
2.The Client/s shall cause to be submitted, all necessary documents including the status of the securities, that may be necessary for the legal transfer of securities, which require regulatory permissions for their transfer to ICICI Securities SERVICES and IDEMAT. The transfer of these securities shall be subject to a clear legal title and such other delays as may be occasioned due to the processing of such securities. All costs associated with the compliance or failure to comply with the necessary regulatory requirements shall be sole responsibility of the Client/s.
3.IDEMAT shall at no time be under an obligation to notify the Client/s of any upcoming expiration or redemption date or to take any action in relation to certain securities including but not limited to options, warrants, stock purchase rights, convertible securities, bonds and securities subject to a tender or exchange offer, which grant the holder thereof valuable rights that may expire unless the holder thereof takes a particular action. The Client/s shall be deemed to be aware of the rights, obligations and terms of all the securities in their account. Provided that nothing in the foregoing shall be deemed to absolve IDEMAT from any statutory requirements, legal requirements and/or applicable rules of regulatory authorities.
4.IDEMAT shall not be liable to the Client/s for any loss caused to the Client/s due to any reorganization in the securities which the Client/s hold, including, but not limited to, stock splits and reverse stock splits. IDEMAT shall also be under no obligation to notify the Client/s of any such reorganization IDEMAT will also not be responsible for the title, validity or genuineness of any securities, which have been dematerialised and notified subsequently by the registrar of any defects in its title/validity, which has resulted in a reduction of the dematerialised holdings in their account.
5. CONTROL" OR "RESTRICTED" SECURITIES:
Even if the necessary documents are furnished in a timely manner, there may be delays with the processing of such securities. ICICI Securities, at its sole discretion, may require that such securities not be sold/bought or transferred until they clear legal transfer. Client/s are responsible for all costs associated with compliance or failure to comply with all the regulatory requirements.
6. CLIENT/S' RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING CERTAIN SECURITIES
Certain securities may grant the holder thereof valuable rights that may expire unless the holder takes action. These securities include, but are not limited to, options, warrants, stock purchase rights, convertible securities, bonds and securities subject to a tender or exchange offer. Client/s are responsible for knowing the rights and terms of all securities in their account. If, due to a reorganisation or bookkeeping or data entry error, Client/s sell more shares of a security than Client/s own, then IDEMAT will not be responsible for any losses Client/s may incur.
D. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS/REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
1. ICICI Securities SERVICES shall credit the proceeds of the sale/redemption etc. of any of the Investment Products only after ICICI Securities has received the same. The proceeds of all sales will be credited to the Client/s' account directly on the settlement date.
2. If the securities are not received on or before settlement date or securities received are not in deliverable state or due to any other reason whatsoever, Client/s are not able to deliver securities, the securities will be auctioned or closed out as per the rules of the concerned Exchange. Consequently, Client/s will be responsible for any resulting losses and all associated costs including penalty levied by the Exchange.
3. The Client/s also acknowledge that the employees of ICICI Securities ICICI BANK and/or IDEMAT are not authorized to give out any advice and the Client/s shall at all times be responsible and liable for their own actions/inactions. The Client/s may be able to access investment research reports through the Internet from the web-site, including computerised on-line services. The availability of such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any of the Investment Products. Any investment decisions will be based solely on the Client/s' own evaluation of financial circumstances and investment objectives. Any real-time quotes provided are only for the Client/s' individual use and the Client/s shall not furnish such data to any other person or entity.
4. The Client/s agree to indemnify and hold ICICI Securities, ICICI BANK and IDEMAT harmless against any loss that may be suffered by it, its customers or a third party or any claim or action that may be initiated by a third party which is in any way the result of improper use of the Web Banking, digital signatures, user ID and password by the Client/s.
5. The Client/s hereby agree to indemnify ICICISecurities, ICICI BANK and IDEMAT for any loss, liability, costs or damages that may be incurred by all or any of them due to a breach of any of their obligations under the Clients Agreement.
6.The Client/s affirm and shall continue to affirm every time an order is placed though ICICI Securities or an application preferred, as the case may be, that all information provided and the statements made in the Account Opening Form are true and are not misleading (whether by reason of an omission to state a particular fact or otherwise as at the time of completing the Account Opening Form or any time thereafter). The Client/s agree that ICICI Securities, ICICI BANK and IDEMAT have agreed to provide to the Client/s services at icicidirect.com based on the representations contained therein and in this Agreement.
7. The Client/s have the required legal capacity to enter into this Agreement and are capable of performing their obligations and undertakings hereunder.
8. The Client/s shall at all times be liable to pay ICICI Securities the brokerage, commission, service tax and other taxes and transaction expenses as applicable/notified by ICICI Securities on the Website from time to time. The Client/s agree that any request for cancellation/modification of an order or an application shall be subject to the order or application not having been acted upon or already being executed or it being outside the control of ICICI Securities to make any cancellation or modification to such order or application. An order or application shall be deemed to have been executed or cancelled only after the Client/s have received a statement from ICICI Securities intimating them of the status of their order.
9.The Client/s hereby agree that ICICI Securities or the Exchanges shall not be liable for the non-execution of any order caused due to any suspension, interruption, non-availability or malfunctioning of the online trading service or the Exchange system or service for any reasons whatsoever.
10. The Client/s agree that ICICI Securities, ICICI BANK and IDEMAT may enforce any of the rights, duties and obligations arising under this Agreement or any related document including the power of attorney either jointly or independently and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed in a manner so as to restrict the right of ICICI Securities, ICICI BANK and IDEMAT to initiate any action jointly.
11. The Client/s agree & authorise IDEMAT to block any security sold from the designated security account against their order or the order of their power of attorney holders' order to sell securities. If their order gets executed either fully or partially then the securities sold would be transferred to the ICICI Securities SERVICES Account on designated date & the balance securities, if any, would be unblocked on the trade date.
12. The Client/s agree to and undertake to deposit with ICICI Securities such cash, securities or other acceptable securities as may be required as a margin, in addition to the permanent margin, which may be higher than the margin as prescribed by the Exchange.
13. The Client/s shall choose a password that shall be at least 6 characters long and shall at all times keep the Client/s'-Identification and password confidential. Further, at such time and within such period as ICICI Securities may require, the Client/s shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, digital signatures, which would aid and assist the Parties and the Client/s to authenticate all or any electronic transactions made at icicidirect.com. The Client/s shall be responsible for keeping the Client/s'-Id and password and/or digital signature confidential and secure and shall be solely responsible for all orders and transaction that are entered and executed using the password and/or digital signature whether or not such person was authorised to do so. In the event of an apprehension of unauthorized access, the Client/s shall immediately cause the password and/or digital signature to be changed. The Client/s shall at no time allow any unauthorized person access to their account and shall ensure that they log off every time they are not using the service. The Client/s shall forthwith intimate ICICI Securities of any unauthorized usage of the same with full details of the date, the manner, the transactions executed after the unauthorized use.
14. The Client/s acknowledge that they are fully aware of the risks involved in online trading activities, including the risk involved due to unauthorized access or any technical difficulties.
15. The Client/s shall at all times continue to be responsible for any transaction ordered on their accounts prior to the cancellation of the services. If the service is withdrawn for a reason other than the breach of the terms and conditions by the Client/s, the liability of ICICI Securities, ICICI BANK and IDEMAT shall be restricted to the return of the annual charges, if any, recovered from the Client/s for the period in question. The closure of the accounts of the Client/s shall automatically terminate the web based brokerage service facilitated by icicidirect.com. ICICI Securities, ICICI BANK and IDEMAT may suspend or terminate trading facilities without prior notice if the Client/s have breached these terms and conditions or it learns of the death, bankruptcy or lack of legal capacity of the Client/s.
16. No forbearance, relaxation, failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.
17. ICICI Securities, ICICI BANK and IDEMAT may in their sole discretion close the accounts of the Client/s in the event of death or insolvency of the Client/s.
 

18. ICICI Securities may send the order/trade confirmation slip/online intimation of successful/unsuccessful applications through e-mail to the Client/s at their request, within such period as prescribed or reasonably possible/practicable for ICICI Securities to so to do from the time of execution of order/trade on the National Exchange for Automated Trading (NEAT)/ BSE on-line Trading (BOLT) system or such other third party as the case may be for effecting purchase/sale or preferring an application for an investment product, as the case may be, or by means of electronic record, duly authenticated by ICICI Securities's digital signature,. The Client/s agree that the information sent by ICICI Securities by e-mail is deemed to be a valid delivery of such information by ICICI Securities.


 

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