DRAFT. These terms are pending legal review and may change before launch. Items in [square brackets] are to be finalised.

Terms & Conditions

Version draft-1, effective 14 Oct 2026

1. Acceptance

By registering on M-EX and by confirming these terms at the points where you create a listing or an RFQ, or pay an entry fee, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. Each confirmation is recorded with your user account, the terms version, the place where you confirmed, the related listing or RFQ, the date and time, and your IP address.

2. Role of M-EX

M-EX is an online exchange that introduces buyers and sellers of metal. [Legal to confirm: whether M-EX is a party to any sale contract between users.]

3. Fees

Fees for viewing, entry, quote submission, counter offers and successful deals are shown on the Pricing page and at the time of payment. Fees are non-refundable unless stated otherwise at the time of payment.

4. Confidentiality of identity

Contact and company details of the other party are not shared until a deal is confirmed on M-EX. You will not attempt to identify or contact another user before that point, and you will not include company names or contact details in remarks, notes or documents.

5. Non-circumvention

For [24] months from the date a counterparty is first introduced to you through M-EX, you will not enter into a sale or purchase of the same or related material with that counterparty outside M-EX, or for a quantity or terms first discussed on M-EX, without paying M-EX the success fee that would have applied on M-EX. This includes buying or selling a remaining part of a quantity after a partial deal on M-EX. [Legal to finalise the period, the remedy and any agreed compensation, with regard to Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.]

6. Listing and RFQ conduct

You are responsible for the accuracy of what you post, quote or accept. M-EX may edit or remove content that breaks portal policy and may suspend accounts that do.

7. Data and privacy

Our handling of personal data is described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to these terms

When these terms change, a new version number applies. You confirm the version in force each time you create a listing or an RFQ or pay an entry fee.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts at [city] have jurisdiction. [Legal to confirm, including any arbitration clause.]