Complaints Handling Procedure
  • The Complaints Handling Procedure (the “Procedure”) of Gate Technology Ltd. (“Gate” or the “Company”) provides the relevant information to eligible natural or legal persons wishing to lodge a complaint (the “Complainant”) with the Company.
  • This Procedure outlines the process to be followed to ensure complaints are handled promptly, fairly and efficiently.
  • Gate is committed to enhancing its services by analysing complaints data to improve client experience. All complaints received by the Company are promptly registered upon receipt. To submit a complaint, please follow the instructions below.
  • Gate Technology Ltd. is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (Authorization ID: GTEC-25238) pursuant to Article 28 of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act (Chapter 647 of the Laws of Malta).
  1. Provision of Information

    1. The Company shall:
        • On request or when acknowledging receipt of complaints, provide written information regarding their complaints handling process.
        • Publish details of its complaints-handling process in an easily accessible manner. In this regard, the Company has published its Procedure on its website and included information on lodging a complaint within its User Agreement.
        • Provide clear, accurate and up-to-date information about the complaints handling process including:
        1. 1. Details of how to make a complaint; and
        2. 2. The process that will be followed when handling a complaint.
        • Keep the Complainant informed about progress and outcome of their complaint.
        • Maintain a Complaints Register recording each complaint, actions taken, outcome, and closure date.
        • Provide information to, and co-operate with, the MFSA on complaints handling, including statistics and records upon request.
  2. How to place a complaint

    1. Complaints related to the services offered by Gate may be made free of charge and sent via email to complaints_eu@gate.com or by post to:
    2. Gate Technology Ltd., The Core, Triq il -Wied Ta’ L-Imsida, Msida, MSD 9021, Malta
    3. Gate Technology Ltd.,
    4. The Core,
    5. Triq il -Wied Ta’ L-Imsida,
    6. Msida, MSD 9021,
    7. Malta
    8. To reach a quick resolution of your complaint, please ensure that the complaint contains a clear deion of the facts supporting your claim and provide any document/evidence where possible. The Complainant should provide at least the following information:
      1. a) Name and address of the Complainant.
      2. b) Contact details of the Complainant (e.g. telephone number and/or email address).
      3. c) If the complaint is being handled by an external representative, include external representative name and contact details.
      4. d) A deion of the complaint and how it affected the Complainant.
      5. e) Supporting documentation for the complaint; and
      6. f) When the issue(s) occurred.
    9. Complaints can be submitted in any of the languages Gate uses for marketing its services or communicating with clients. Please refer to the complaints template (available here) to complete and submit your complaint.
  3. How we shall handle your complaint

    1. Gate shall acknowledge receipt of complaint within 2 (two) business days of receipt of complaint. The acknowledgement of receipt of a complaint shall contain the following:

      1. a) The identity and contact details, including email address and telephone number, of the person to whom, or the department to which, Complainants can address any query related to their complaint.
      2. b) The date of receipt of the complaint.
      3. c) A reference to the timeline applicable to complaint handling, including for acknowledging receipt of the complaint, requesting additional information, investigating a complaint and providing a response.
      4. d) Where an electronic complaint form is filed, a copy of the complaint filed by the client.
      5. e) Any communication shall be made in a clear and plain language that is easy to understand, in the language in which the Complainant has filed its complaint, provided that the language is one of the languages referred to in the previous section. The communication shall be made in writing by electronic means, or upon the Complainant’s request, in paper form.
    2. Gate will investigate the reason of the complaint and strive to provide a final response without delay, and in any case, by not later than thirty (30) days from the date of the submission.

    3. In the unlikely event that a final response cannot be provided within the expected time limits, a deion regarding the cause of the delay, available remedies and an indication of when the investigation will be completed shall be provided.

    4. When providing a final decision in writing in terms of the complaint which does not fully satisfy the Complainant’s request, the Complainant may refer the complaint to the Officer of the Arbiter for Financial Services established under the Arbiter for Financial Services Act (Cap. 555).

  4. The Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services

    1. If still dissatisfied with the handling of complaint, the Complainant may opt to refer the complaint in writing to The Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services, as per below:
    2. The Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services,
    3. First Floor, St. Calcedonius Square,
    4. Floriana FRN1530,
    5. Malta
    6. https://www.financialarbiter.org.mt/
    7. 80072366 / +35679219961
    8. The Company confirms that complaints to the Arbiter may be lodged free of charge.
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  • Gate Technology Ltd is a company incorporated in Malta with registration number C89337, trading under the name "Gate". Gate Technology Ltd. is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (Authorization ID: GTEC-25238) pursuant to Article 28 of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act (Chapter 647 of the Laws of Malta). Gate Technology Ltd. is authorised to provide the following services: i. Providing custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients; ii. Exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets; iii. Exchange of crypto-assets for funds; iv. Execution of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients; v. Providing transfer services of crypto-assets on behalf of clients; vi. Operation of a trading platform for crypto-assets. Please note that the availability of the products and services on the websites operated by Gate, any associated mobile applications and APIs, any related software, forums, blogs, social media pages and other relevant platforms operated or maintained by Gate (collectively the 'Sites') is subject to jurisdictional limitations. Gate may not offer certain products, features and/or services on the Sites in certain jurisdictions due to potential or actual regulatory restrictions, or if it is in Gate’s opinion (in its sole and absolute discretion) that it is not commercial or feasible to provide such products or services in certain jurisdictions. Other products or services (excluding spot trading, OTC, custody and administration of crypto-assets, and transfer services) offered on the Sites are provided by other companies and do not fall within the scope of Gate’s regulated services under the CASP authorisation stipulated above. WARNING: Trading or holding crypto-assets involves significant risks and may not be suitable for everyone. Crypto-asset markets can be highly volatile, illiquid and subject to sudden price swings. You could lose some or all of your investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Before engaging in any crypto-asset transactions, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, financial situation and risk tolerance. For more detailed information about the risks associated with trading and holding crypto-assets, please see our full Risk Disclosure Statement. Contact: support_eu@gate.com Address: The Core, Triq il -Wied Ta’ L-Imsida, Msida, MSD 9021, Malta