Appendix A: Glossary of Terms

This appendix defines key terms used throughout these Terms and Conditions:

• LEI (Legal Entity Identifier):
  A 20-character, alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a Legal Entity in global financial systems, in accordance with ISO 17442.

• LE-RD (Legal Entity Reference Data):
  The core information related to an entity such as legal name, address, incorporation details, and relationship information.

• GLEIF:
  Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation, a not-for-profit organization overseeing the Global LEI System.

• LOU (Local Operating Unit):
  An accredited entity authorized by GLEIF to issue and manage LEIs.

• Authorized Representative:
  Any person authorized to act on behalf of a Legal Entity, including Directors, Employees, or PoA holders.

• Client Agent:
  A third party (e.g., consultant or intermediary) assisting multiple Legal Entities in managing LEI requests.

• Corporate Representative:
  A full-time employee or officer designated to manage LEIs on behalf of multiple companies within a corporate group, supported by authorization letters.

• Power of Attorney (PoA):
  A legal document that grants one individual or entity the authority to act on behalf of another.

• Lapsed:
  An LEI status where the Legal Entity has not completed re-validation by its renewal date.

• Retired:
  An LEI that is no longer valid due to the Legal Entity’s merger, dissolution, or transformation.

• Annulled:
  An LEI cancelled due to a significant error, including duplicate issuance or fraudulent application.

• Reinstatement:
  The process of restoring an LEI to active status after suspension or lapse.

• Subscription Renewal:
  An automated renewal process enabled via payment gateway auto-debit.

• Multi-Year Contract:
  A pre-paid arrangement allowing LEI validity over multiple years, subject to annual validation.