Article 2
Provision of information to the holder of asset-referenced tokens and other interested parties
1. Issuers of asset-referenced tokens shall provide, on request or when acknowledging receipt of a complaint, clear, accurate and up-to-date written information about the complaints-handling procedure to the complainant. The information provided by the issuer shall include the following:
(a) |
the conditions for the admissibility of complaints as referred to in Article 5(1), point (a); |
(b) |
details of the procedure to file a complaint, including the type of information to be provided by the complainant and the identity and contact details of the person or department to which the complaint is directed; |
(c) |
the procedure that will be followed when handling a complaint including when the receipt of the complaint will be acknowledged, indicative handling timelines and the availability of a competent authority, an ombudsman or alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; |
(d) |
information that complaints are filed and handled free of charge with the issuers or, where applicable, with the third-party entities; |
(e) |
a mention of the issuer’s obligation to keep the complainant informed about the further handling of the complaint. |
2. Issuers of asset-referenced tokens shall publish an up-to-date description of the complaints-handling procedure as well as the template for filing complaints set out in the Annex, in an easily accessible manner, including via brochures, pamphlets, contractual documents or via their website.