Define: Means of Communication

The meaning of “Means of Communication” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is 'Means of Communication' defined in a legal contract?

  • Means of Communication means the tools or mediums used for sending or receiving orders between a customer and a bank. These mediums can include facsimile transmission, electronic mail, a printed document, a trading platform, an online banking system, or a telephone — provided this method is separately agreed upon with the customer. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Means of Communication means the method which allows a client to submit orders, as well as review both financial and non-financial information. The services available in a system, such as PCs and mobile phones, are included in these methods. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Means of Communication means a manner through which orders are placed with a company by a client for execution of any investment. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of means of communication' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Means of Communication means tools or methods facilitating order exchange and information review between a customer and an [organization].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Establishing communication protocols within a company
  • Outlining communication methods for customer support
  • Specifying acceptable methods of communication in a professional setting

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Means of Communication means the manner of order placement for execution of an investment by a client to an [organization].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Outlining how an investor places orders for stock transactions
  • Specifying the manner of communication for investment dealings

Relevant Sectors

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Means of Communication means tools or methods facilitating order exchange and information review between a customer and an [organization].

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