Public.com can close or suspend your account immediately and without warning for any reason, including reasons not specifically listed in the terms.
This analysis describes what Public.com's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
Because Public.com holds your investment assets, an abrupt account suspension could temporarily restrict your access to your portfolio, including stocks, crypto, and cash holdings, during a period when market conditions may be changing.
Interpretive note: The practical exercise of immediate termination authority over regulated broker-dealer accounts may be constrained by FINRA and SEC rules regardless of what the contractual terms assert, creating a gap between stated and enforceable rights.
An immediate account suspension without prior notice could prevent users from buying, selling, or withdrawing investment assets held on the platform, creating potential financial exposure during market volatility or personal financial emergencies.
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"We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.Excerpt from Public.com's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Account termination provisions for regulated broker-dealer accounts may require evaluation under FINRA rules governing customer account handling, including obligations to facilitate the transfer of assets (ACATS) upon account closure.
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Because Public.com holds your investment assets, an abrupt account suspension could temporarily restrict your access to your portfolio, including stocks, crypto, and cash holdings, during a period when market conditions may be changing.
An immediate account suspension without prior notice could prevent users from buying, selling, or withdrawing investment assets held on the platform, creating potential financial exposure during market volatility or personal financial emergencies.
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