Application for E-Trade Associate of the
Diamond Dealers Club Inc.
For use of DDC Online Trading Platform

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Check one Category: (See descriptions below) Please fax completed form to 212-869-5164
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Applicant First Name  Init.  Last Name
Home Address
City 
State 
Zip 
Phone 
Cell 
Social Security Number

If Not US Citizen, Country of Citizenship

If Not US Citizen, Immigration Status and Alien Reg. #
Company Name (Full Legal Name)

State of Incorporation and Date of Incorporation

Company Address
City 
State 
Zip 
Phone 
Fax 
Email 
(The email address will be your Username)

Address for Mail and Notices.

Federal Tax I.D. Number

You Do Business as a:
 

 

How long have you been in the diamond, precious stones or jewelry business?

Were you ever a member of DDC or other diamond club  

If yes, club name, dates of membership and reasons of termination
Do you or your company carry business insurance?  
If yes, name of insured parties
If yes, name of insurance company
Bank Information
Bank Name 
Contact 
City 
State 
Phone 
 
 
Application for E-Trade Asscosiate of the
Diamond Dealers Club Inc.
For use of DDC Online Trading Platform

Industry Reference 1 Information
Co. Name 
Contact 
City 
State 
Phone 
 
 
Industry Reference 2 Information
Co. Name 
Contact 
City 
State 
Phone 
 
 
If you answer Yes, below, please explain
Are you a party to any pending arbitration or lawsuit?
Have you any unpaid judgments or arbitration awards pending against you or any corporation in which you were involved?
Were you ever refused admission as a member to any bourse?
Have you ever filed a bankruptcy petition or has one been filed against you or any corporation in which you were involved?  
In the last ten years have you ever been convicted of a crime?
Application for E-Trade Asscosiate of the
Diamond Dealers Club Inc.
For use of DDC Online Trading Platform

In consideration of my admission as an e-Trade Associate of the Diamond Dealers Club, Inc. ("DDC") the undersigned applicant hereby agrees as follows:
  1. To be personally responsible for all transactions (he/she conducts personally and by the corporation or partnership or LLC in which he/she is associated) with other members and e-Trade Associates of the DDC.
  2. To be bound and abide by the charter, by-laws, arbitration by-laws and rules and regulations of the DDC as they now exist, and as they, or any of them, may be hereafter amended or otherwise changed.
  3. To arbitrate all claims with other members of the DDC and with other e-Trade Associates arising out of the diamond, precious stone, and jewelry business in accordance with the procedures set forth in the DDC arbitration by-laws.
The signing of this application by the e-Trade Associates of the DDC shall constitute the e-Trade Associate's agreement and the agreement of the e-Trade Associate's corporation and or partnership and LLC in writing under article 75 of the C.P.L.R. to arbitrate all claims with other DDC members and with e-Trade Associates arising out of the diamond, precious stone, and jewelry business pursuant to the arbitration by-laws of the DDC in the arbitration tribunals of the Diamond Dealers Club, Inc.
The applicant represents and warrants that all of the above answers to questions and accompanying documents are true and accurate. Applicant acknowledges that misstatements or omissions of information may lead to termination of e-Trade Associate status. Applicant will inform DDC in writing of any change in address, business affiliation, bank and insurance. The applicant understands that he/she is not applying for membership in the DDC. Any violation of the rules of use of the DDC platform shall result in the violator's immediate suspension from the platform.
Note: to be given consideration by the admissions committee, completed application must be accompanied by annual fee for one year, and applicant's photograph. The DDC has the right to request credit checks on all applicants.
Applicant's signature and date:
X_________________________________________________________  
  
Categories of E-Trade Associates
"Retail Store e-Traders" are storeowners who operate and maintain a retail store. Any person using the password for the retail store shall be deemed to have the authority to purchase for the ownership of the store. Retail Store e-Traders can search the DDC database of inventories, post buy requests, post diamonds or jewelry that they have for sale on a bulletin board, use all other areas outside of DDC Trading Platform. They will have to abide by the rules and regulations of the DDC and arbitrate with the DDC members and other e-Traders concerning any claim arising out of the website and on-line trading platform.
"Bourse e-Traders" are current World Federation of Diamond Bourses members who will have access that will allow them to post their inventory on the Trading Platform, place their buy requests in the "View Buy" area, and post goods for sale on the "View Diamond Sales" area. Bourse e-Traders may also view requests to buy posted by Full Members.
"Industry e-Traders" are wholesalers, brokers, and/or manufacturers with an office in operation in the United States for at least 2 years. These e-Trade Associates of the DDC will have full access to all areas of the Trading Platform. Industry e-Traders must abide by the rules and regulations of the DDC and must arbitrate with the DDC with other DDC members and e-Traders concerning any claims arising out of the website and on-line trading platform.