LinkMera
LinkMera
Legal & Compliance

Compliance Overview

Effective Date: 14th June 2026

FDSmax LinkMera (“LinkMera”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to operating in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all jurisdictions in which it operates. This page provides an overview of the regulatory frameworks, standards, and internal policies we adhere to in delivering our local services, deals, and digital boardroom platform.

1. Data Protection & Privacy

LinkMera processes personal data in accordance with the following frameworks:

  • UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018 — For users based in the United Kingdom, we process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently in line with UK GDPR principles.
  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — For users in the European Economic Area, we comply with the EU GDPR, including requirements for data minimisation, purpose limitation, and data subject rights.
  • India Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act) — For users in India, we apply the principles of the DPDP Act, including obtaining explicit consent for data processing and respecting the rights of data principals.
  • US State Privacy Laws — We respect applicable US state privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents.

For full details on how we collect, store, and process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

2. Financial Services & Payments Compliance

LinkMera provides subscription billing and operates an online intermediary platform for peer-to-peer services and business deal settlements. We work exclusively with regulated and PCI DSS-compliant payment providers:

  • Stripe — PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processor for USD, GBP, and EUR transactions.
  • Razorpay / PayU — RBI-licensed payment aggregators for INR transactions in India, compliant with RBI Payment Aggregator guidelines.

LinkMera acts solely as an online technology and e-commerce facilitation platform operating on a platform commission or fee basis. LinkMera does not hold client funds directly and does not act as a licensed escrow trustee, bank, or depository. All payment processing is conducted through regulated payment gateways and settlement channels. We do not provide banking services, escrow trustee services, investment advice, legal advice, or brokerage services. We are not registered as a bank, financial adviser, broker-dealer, or investment manager in any jurisdiction.

Our Business Deals Platform is an information and facilitation platform only. All investment and deal decisions are made independently by the parties involved. Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence and seeking independent legal and financial advice before completing any transaction.

3. Corporate Governance Compliance

LinkMera supports organisations in meeting their corporate governance obligations under various company law frameworks, including:

  • UK Companies Act 2006 — Electronic board resolutions and written resolutions supported for private limited companies (Ltd) and public limited companies (PLC).
  • Indian Companies Act 2013 — Support for board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, and AGM proceedings in compliance with MCA and SEBI requirements.
  • EU Corporate Governance Frameworks — Support for board documentation and electronic voting for EU-registered entities.

LinkMera does not act as a company secretary or legal representative. Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of LinkMera for passing resolutions or recording corporate decisions complies with their own articles of association, company rules, and applicable company law.

4. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Know Your Customer (KYC)

LinkMera is committed to preventing the use of the platform for money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes. As part of our compliance programme:

  • Users and organisations may be required to complete identity verification (KYC) before accessing certain features, including high-value deal facilitation and provider payouts.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts found to be engaged in, or suspected of, fraudulent or illegal activity.
  • We co-operate fully with law enforcement and regulatory authorities upon receipt of a valid legal request.

5. Electronic Signatures & Document Validity

Board resolutions and NDAs executed through LinkMera are supported by electronic signatures. The legal validity of electronic signatures depends on the applicable law in your jurisdiction:

  • UK — Electronic signatures are recognised under the Electronic Communications Act 2000 and UK eIDAS.
  • EU — LinkMera supports Simple Electronic Signatures (SES) as defined under EU eIDAS Regulation (910/2014).
  • India — Digital signatures and electronic signatures are recognised under the Information Technology Act 2000.
  • USA — Electronic signatures are recognised under the E-SIGN Act and UETA.

Users are responsible for ensuring that the type of electronic signature used meets the requirements of their specific legal context. We recommend consulting a legal adviser for documents that require a higher assurance level (e.g., Qualified Electronic Signatures under EU eIDAS).

6. Intellectual Property

All platform code, designs, trademarks, and branding are the intellectual property of FDSmax. LinkMera's name, logo, and product design are protected. Unauthorised reproduction, copying, or distribution of LinkMera's proprietary materials is prohibited. Users retain ownership of all content, documents, and data they create or upload on the platform.

7. Local Communities, Services & DMCA Compliance

LinkMera operates as an online marketplace and communication intermediary. Community discussions, messages, reviews, and service listings are user-generated content:

  • Non-Responsibility of LinkMera Management: LinkMera Management and FDSmax do not create, endorse, or verify user postings, claims, or deliverables and bear no liability for member-generated content.
  • Original Content Owner Liability: The original content owners/posters are exclusively and legally responsible for their own communications, service delivery, licensing, and compliance with applicable law.
  • Abuse, Violations & DMCA Takedown Reporting: To report content violations, abuse, harassment, or copyright infringement (DMCA), please email our Trust, Safety & Legal team directly at: meet@linkmera.com. Notices are reviewed promptly and actionable remedies (including content takedowns and account restrictions) are enacted in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Accessibility

We are working towards compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA to ensure our platform is accessible to users with disabilities. If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please contact us at meet@linkmera.com.

9. Reporting a Compliance Concern

If you have a compliance concern, suspect fraudulent activity on the platform, or wish to report a potential legal or regulatory violation, please contact our compliance team at:

We take all compliance concerns seriously and will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

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