1. GLOSSARY 1.1. The following terms when used in this Agreement or any document referred to herein shall have the following meaning:
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Acceptable Language – the English language.
1.1.2.
Acceptable Use Policy – the acceptable use policy available on the Website, which governs acceptable practices for using the Services.
1.1.3.
Business Day – any day determined by Payler on which it provides Services to Customers. Payler may designate different Business Days for specific Services, provided such days are communicated to the Customer.
1.1.4.
Confidential Information – all information (however recorded or preserved) disclosed by or exchanged between the Parties in connection with the Services. This includes, but is not limited to, the existence and terms of this Agreement, information about a Party’s business operations, and any analysis derived from such information. Confidential Information excludes information that becomes public through no fault of the Receiving Party, is disclosed with prior written consent, or is required to be disclosed under law or regulation.
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Customer – any natural person or legal entity using the Services (also referred to as "you" or "your").
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Customer Money – funds transferred to the Account, held within it, and used for Transactions performed through the System. Payler ensures such funds are safeguarded in accordance with the EMR 2011, by maintaining segregated accounts with authorized credit institutions or by investing in low-risk assets.
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Data Protection Laws – ((i) the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) (GDPR), as applicable during the term of this Agreement; (ii) the UK Data Protection Act 2018; (iii) the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR); and (iv) any related guidance issued by the UK Information Commissioner or relevant EU authorities, as amended or updated from time to time.
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Fee – any fee payable by the Customer to Payler, including, but not limited to, the Transaction Price. Fees are detailed on the Website or may be individually agreed between the Customer and Payler. In compliance with FCA requirements for transparency, all Fees are communicated to the Customer prior to executing any Transaction.
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Force Majeure – any event or circumstance beyond Payler's reasonable control, including but not limited to, failures in third-party services, strikes, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, government actions, or disruptions to telecommunications networks. For avoidance of doubt, regulatory or legislative changes that materially impact the Services may also qualify as Force Majeure.
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Identification – the process of verifying the identity of the Customer or related persons, conducted in accordance with Payler’s established procedures and in compliance with applicable anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
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Identity Authentication Measures – methods used to validate the Customer’s identity, such as electronic or handwritten signatures, passwords, codes, personal identification numbers, or any other agreed measures. These measures ensure secure access to the Account and the authorization of Transactions.
1.1.12.
Party (or Parties) – Payler and/or the Customer, collectively or individually as the context requires.
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Password – any code created by the Customer in the System or provided by Payler for accessing the Account or authorizing Transactions. The Customer is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of Passwords and related security measures.
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Personal Data – information relating to an identifiable natural person, including, but not limited to, personal identification numbers, physical, physiological, economic, or social characteristics. Personal Data is processed in accordance with Data Protection Laws and Payler’s Privacy Policy.
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Politically Exposed Person (PEP) – an individual entrusted with prominent public functions, such as heads of state, senior government officials, or high-ranking political party members. Payler may conduct enhanced due diligence on PEPs in compliance with AML requirements.
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Privacy Policy – the Payler privacy policy, published on the Website, outlining how Personal Data is collected, processed, and safeguarded.
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Statement of Account – a document provided by Payler summarizing Transactions performed within the Account during a specified period. This document complies with FCA rules on transparency and record-keeping.
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System – the platform owned or licensed by Payler, enabling the provision of Services, including Transaction execution and account management.
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Transaction – any financial operation involving the movement of Customer Money to or from the Account, including currency exchanges. Transactions are subject to approval by Payler, which may refuse execution in cases of non-compliance with applicable regulations.
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Transaction Order – an electronic instruction issued by the Customer to Payler to execute a Transaction. The order must comply with Payler’s policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
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Transaction Price – the total amount paid by the Customer for a Transaction, denominated in any currency. This includes all applicable Fees, disclosed to the Customer prior to execution.
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User – a natural person authorized by the Customer to use the Services on the Customer's behalf.
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User Account – an account assigned to a User within the System, used for accessing and managing the Customer’s Account.
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Website – the official Payler website located at
https://payler.com/.
1.2. A reference to any statute, statutory provision or regulation will be construed as a reference to the same as it may be amended, modified or re-enacted from time to time.
1.3. Headings are included for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
1.4. The singular includes the plural and vice versa.