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This clause establishes Robinhood's operational authority to implement trading restrictions unilaterally based on market or internal operational conditions. The provision operates without a requirement for advance customer notification.
The updated terms establish new fiduciary verification and personal liability provisions for trust and custodial accounts. Trustees are now required to complete Robinhood's identity verification and onboarding before accessing trust accounts, notify Robinhood promptly of any material changes to the trust (amendments, revocation, trustee changes), and provide the correct taxpayer identification number for the trust. The revised language states that trustees are personally liable for obligations, debts, or negative equity arising from instructions given outside the scope of their authority under the trust instrument or applicable law. Robinhood reserves the right to freeze trust accounts or request updated documentation at any time, and will rely on instructions from any onboarded trustee without requiring consent from co-trustees or verifying compliance with the trust instrument. You should consult a tax advisor regarding the appropriate taxpayer identification number for your trust and review your fiduciary authority under the applicable trust instrument before executing trades.
View change record →Users operate under terms that authorize the platform to restrict their ability to execute trades in specific securities at Robinhood's sole discretion during volatile market conditions or when Robinhood determines operational necessity exists. Customers are not entitled to advance notice of such restrictions under this provision.
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"Robinhood reserves the right to restrict or limit trading in any security at its sole discretion, including during periods of market volatility or operational necessity, without prior notice to customers.Excerpt from Robinhood's Customer Agreement (PDF)
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This clause establishes Robinhood's operational authority to implement trading restrictions unilaterally based on market or internal operational conditions. The provision operates without a requirement for advance customer notification.
Users operate under terms that authorize the platform to restrict their ability to execute trades in specific securities at Robinhood's sole discretion during volatile market conditions or when Robinhood determines operational necessity exists. Customers are not entitled to advance notice of such restrictions under this provision.
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