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Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Customer," "you," or "your") and Batelco quick pay Financial Services S.A. ("Batelco quick pay," "we," "us," or "our"), a financial institution licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Argentina under license number BCRA-2024-0157.

By creating a Batelco quick pay account, accessing our digital banking platform at www.baetlco.com, utilizing our mobile applications, or engaging with any Batelco quick pay services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable regulations governing financial services in Argentina and international banking law.

If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of all Batelco quick pay services and contact customer support to close your account.

2. Eligibility Requirements

To establish and maintain a Batelco quick pay account, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Age: You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is greater.
  • Legal Capacity: You must possess full legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under the laws of your jurisdiction.
  • Identity Verification: You must provide valid government-issued identification documents as required by Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
  • Residency: You must be a legal resident of Argentina or another jurisdiction where Batelco quick pay is authorized to provide banking services.
  • Compliance: You must not be listed on any government sanctions lists or prohibited from using banking services under applicable law.

Batelco quick pay reserves the right to request additional documentation or information at any time to verify continued eligibility. Failure to provide requested information may result in account restrictions or closure.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

When registering for a Batelco quick pay account, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. You agree to promptly update your account information if any changes occur. Providing false or misleading information constitutes a material breach of these Terms and may result in immediate account termination and potential legal action.

3.2 Account Credentials

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username, password, and multi-factor authentication devices. You must not share your credentials with any third party under any circumstances. Batelco quick pay employees will never request your password or authentication codes.

3.3 Unauthorized Access

You must immediately notify Batelco quick pay at +54 11 4567-8911 or security@baetlco.com if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account or any security breach. You may be held liable for losses incurred prior to notification if you fail to promptly report suspected unauthorized activity.

3.4 Multi-Factor Authentication

Batelco quick pay requires multi-factor authentication (2FA) for all accounts. You are responsible for maintaining access to your authentication methods. If you lose access to your 2FA device, you must follow the account recovery procedures and may be required to provide additional identity verification.

4. Account Services and Transactions

4.1 Available Services

Batelco quick pay provides various digital banking services including checking and savings accounts, payment processing, fund transfers, bill payment services, investment products, and business banking solutions. Specific services available to your account depend on your account type, residency, and regulatory requirements.

4.2 Transaction Authorization

By initiating any transaction through Batelco quick pay services, you authorize us to execute that transaction according to your instructions. You acknowledge that certain transactions, particularly wire transfers and international payments, may be irreversible once processed. You agree to verify all transaction details carefully before confirmation.

4.3 Transaction Limits

Batelco quick pay imposes daily and monthly transaction limits based on account type, verification level, and regulatory requirements. These limits may be modified at Batelco quick pay's discretion for security or compliance reasons. Current limits are displayed in your account settings and may vary based on transaction type.

4.4 Processing Times

Transaction processing times vary based on transaction type, destination, and banking network availability. Domestic ACH transfers typically complete within 1-3 business days. International wire transfers may require 3-5 business days. Batelco quick pay is not responsible for delays caused by intermediary banks, correspondent banking relationships, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

5. Fees and Charges

5.1 Fee Schedule

Batelco quick pay maintains a comprehensive fee schedule available at www.baetlco.com/fees detailing all applicable charges for services, transactions, and account maintenance. Fees are subject to change with 30 days' prior notice to customers. Continued use of services after fee changes indicates acceptance of the modified fee structure.

5.2 Account Maintenance Fees

Certain account types may incur monthly maintenance fees if minimum balance requirements are not maintained. Monthly maintenance fees, if applicable, are automatically deducted from your account on the first business day of each month. Insufficient funds to cover maintenance fees may result in account closure.

5.3 Transaction Fees

Specific transactions including wire transfers, currency conversions, and certain ATM withdrawals may incur fees as specified in the fee schedule. International transactions may be subject to additional correspondent bank fees beyond Batelco quick pay's control. You authorize Batelco quick pay to deduct all applicable fees from your account balance.

6. User Responsibilities and Prohibited Activities

6.1 Lawful Use

You agree to use Batelco quick pay services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not use Batelco quick pay services to engage in, facilitate, or support any illegal activities including but not limited to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, tax evasion, or sanctions violations.

6.2 Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account suspension or termination:

  • Providing false information during registration or account updates
  • Using another person's account or allowing unauthorized account access
  • Attempting to manipulate, interfere with, or circumvent security measures
  • Conducting transactions related to illegal gambling, adult content, or controlled substances
  • Engaging in wash trading, market manipulation, or fraudulent investment schemes
  • Using automated systems or bots to access Batelco quick pay services without authorization
  • Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from Batelco quick pay platforms
  • Transmitting malware, viruses, or harmful code through Batelco quick pay systems

6.3 Account Monitoring

Batelco quick pay employs automated systems and manual review processes to monitor account activity for suspicious transactions, unusual patterns, or potential violations of these Terms. We reserve the right to investigate any suspicious activity and to cooperate with law enforcement agencies as required by law.

7. Account Suspension and Termination

7.1 Batelco quick pay's Right to Suspend or Terminate

Batelco quick pay reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your account at any time without prior notice if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent activity, posed a security risk, or if required by law or regulatory directive. During suspension, you may not access your account or conduct transactions, but you retain ownership of funds subject to regulatory holds.

7.2 Customer-Initiated Termination

You may close your Batelco quick pay account at any time by contacting customer support. Account closure requires settlement of all outstanding obligations, pending transactions, and any applicable fees. Upon closure, your remaining balance will be transferred to an external account of your designation after verification.

7.3 Post-Termination Obligations

Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall continue to apply, including sections related to disputes, intellectual property, limitations of liability, and indemnification.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, functionality, software, trademarks, service marks, and trade dress of the Batelco quick pay platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, are the exclusive property of Batelco quick pay or its licensors and are protected by Argentine and international intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use Batelco quick pay services solely for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not permit any resale, commercial use, collection, or derivative use of Batelco quick pay services or content.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, batelcoquickpay SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use Batelco quick pay services
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on Batelco quick pay services
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • System failures, interruptions, delays, or errors in data transmission

IN NO EVENT SHALL batelcoquickpay'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO batelcoquickpay SERVICES EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY YOU TO batelcoquickpay DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Batelco quick pay, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of Batelco quick pay services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

11. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Argentina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these Terms.

11.2 Arbitration

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, or validity thereof shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the Buenos Aires Commercial Arbitration Center in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Spanish in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and Batelco quick pay individually. You waive any right to participate in any class action, collective action, or representative proceeding against Batelco quick pay.

12. Modifications to Terms

Batelco quick pay reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated to customers via email and prominent notice on the Batelco quick pay platform at least 30 days before the effective date of changes. Your continued use of Batelco quick pay services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree with the modifications, you must discontinue use of Batelco quick pay services and close your account.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Batelco quick pay Financial Services S.A.
Av. Corrientes 1234, Piso 15
Buenos Aires, C1043, Argentina
Email: legal@baetlco.com
Phone: +54 11 4567-8900

By using Batelco quick pay services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service in their entirety.

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