Legal document
Client Agreement
Last updated: 22 July 2026
1. Parties
This Client Agreement is entered into between Mercato Brokers Ltd (the "Firm") and the client whose application for an account has been accepted by the Firm (the "Client").
2. Services
The Firm will provide execution-only trading services in the financial instruments offered from time to time, subject to this Agreement, the Terms & Conditions, the Order Execution Policy, the Risk Disclosure and all applicable regulation.
3. Client Categorisation
The Client will be treated as a retail client unless the Firm notifies the Client in writing that the Client has been categorised as a professional client or eligible counterparty. Categorisation affects the level of regulatory protection the Client receives, and the Client may request re-categorisation subject to satisfying the applicable criteria.
4. Authorisations
The Client authorises the Firm to execute instructions transmitted through the Client's account, including via APIs, mobile apps, WebTrader and expert advisors, and to debit any spreads, commissions, fees, charges and negative balances (subject to any negative-balance protection expressly offered).
5. Representations
The Client represents that all information provided to the Firm is true, complete and accurate; that the Client is trading on the Client's own behalf and with the Client's own funds; that the Client understands the risks of leveraged trading; and that trading is not prohibited under any law applicable to the Client.
6. Communications
The Firm will communicate with the Client primarily in English via email and through the client portal. Notices are deemed received when delivered to the address on file. The Client must keep contact details up to date.
7. Recording
The Firm may record telephone calls, chat messages and other electronic communications for compliance, dispute-resolution and training purposes. Recordings are retained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
8. Amendments
The Firm may amend this Agreement to reflect regulatory, market or business changes on at least fifteen (15) calendar days' written notice, unless a shorter period is required by law or regulation.
9. Termination
This Agreement continues until terminated by either party in accordance with the Terms & Conditions. Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that have accrued prior to termination.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of Mauritius and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Mauritius.
Risk Warning. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage of up to 1:1000 can work against you as well as for you. You could sustain a loss of some or all of your invested capital and should not invest money you cannot afford to lose.
Jurisdictional Restrictions. Mercato Brokers does not offer services to residents of jurisdictions where such offering would be contrary to local law or regulation, including but not limited to the United States, Canada, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba and any sanctioned territories.
Mercato Brokers Ltd is regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius as an SEC-2.1B Investment Dealer. Registered office: 18 Bank Street, Ebene, Mauritius. Contact: info@mercatobrokers.com.