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DC-Services UK Financial Promotions Statement

Why this website is not a financial promotion under UK law.

This statement clarifies that the website and services of Digital Claims Services Limited (trading as DC-SERVICES UK) do not constitute a financial promotion or an invitation to engage in investment activity. It is informational only and is not financial, investment, legal or tax advice.

Last reviewed: February 2026 · 20 sections

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01

Purpose of the statement

  1. 1.1DC-SERVICES UK publishes this statement so visitors understand the non-promotional nature of the website and services.
  2. 1.2A financial promotion under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) is an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity.
  3. 1.3Nothing on this website is intended as such an invitation or inducement.
  4. 1.4The statement is published to make the position explicit and easy to verify.
02

Non-promotional nature of content

  1. 2.1Website content is descriptive of documentation services and informational about regulated topics.
  2. 2.2Descriptive and informational content is distinct from a financial promotion.
  3. 2.3Where a regulated term is used, it is used as a reference, not as a recommendation.
  4. 2.4Content is reviewed to ensure it stays on the descriptive side of the line.
03

No investment invitation

  1. 3.1DC-SERVICES UK does not invite any person to invest in a financial instrument, fund or scheme.
  2. 3.2There is no offer of securities, units or any other investment on this website.
  3. 3.3References to investment activity describe documentation work around it, not participation in it.
  4. 3.4Visitors seeking investment opportunities should approach regulated firms directly.
04

No cryptoasset promotion

  1. 4.1DC-SERVICES UK does not promote cryptoassets and does not invite any person to buy, sell or hold them.
  2. 4.2Cryptoasset references on the website are descriptive of documentation work, not invitations to transact.
  3. 4.3The Financial Promotions regime for cryptoassets is acknowledged and respected.
  4. 4.4Visitors interested in cryptoassets should consult an appropriately authorised firm.
05

No regulated financial advice

  1. 5.1DC-SERVICES UK does not provide regulated financial advice within the meaning of FSMA or any subordinate regulation.
  2. 5.2Statements about regulated topics are informational and should not be relied upon as advice.
  3. 5.3Where advice is needed, it should be obtained from an FCA-authorised firm.
  4. 5.4DC-SERVICES UK can refer clients to suitable specialists where appropriate.
06

No investment recommendation

  1. 6.1DC-SERVICES UK does not make personal or general recommendations to buy, sell or hold any investment.
  2. 6.2Deliverables describe records and organise evidence; they do not state what a person should do.
  3. 6.3Material that organises investment-related records is not a recommendation about those investments.
  4. 6.4Visitors should not infer a recommendation from descriptive content.
07

No custody or trading

  1. 7.1DC-SERVICES UK does not hold client money, securities or cryptoassets.
  2. 7.2DC-SERVICES UK does not execute trades, place orders or hold trading accounts on behalf of clients.
  3. 7.3Custody and trading remain with the client's regulated providers.
  4. 7.4DC-SERVICES UK's role is documentation, not market access.
08

No brokerage or execution

  1. 8.1DC-SERVICES UK does not act as a broker, dealer or matched-principal counterparty.
  2. 8.2DC-SERVICES UK does not transmit orders to execution venues.
  3. 8.3Best-execution duties under FCA rules apply to authorised firms, not to DC-SERVICES UK.
  4. 8.4Brokerage and execution arrangements must be made with an authorised firm.
09

Informational documentation scope

  1. 9.1DC-SERVICES UK's services are limited to organising, mapping and presenting client documentation.
  2. 9.2Documentation work is administrative and informational by nature.
  3. 9.3Documentation scope is defined in the engagement letter for each client.
  4. 9.4Anything outside the documentation scope is not provided.
10

Digital asset risk context

  1. 10.1Digital assets are highly volatile and can result in total loss; risk is borne by the holder.
  2. 10.2Documentation about digital asset activity does not reduce or alter that risk.
  3. 10.3Digital asset risks are addressed in the separate Crypto Asset Risk Disclosure.
  4. 10.4Visitors should consult that disclosure before engaging in digital asset activity.
11

Client decision responsibility

  1. 11.1Decisions to invest, divest or hold any asset are the responsibility of the client.
  2. 11.2DC-SERVICES UK's documentation work does not make or imply such decisions.
  3. 11.3Clients should take regulated advice before significant financial decisions.
  4. 11.4Records prepared for a client do not constitute approval of their decisions.
12

Third-party information reliance

  1. 12.1Information about third-party platforms or services is descriptive and may change without notice.
  2. 12.2DC-SERVICES UK does not endorse third-party platforms by referencing them in documentation work.
  3. 12.3Users should verify current third-party terms directly with the relevant provider.
  4. 12.4Third-party reliance is qualified by the Third-Party Information Disclaimer.
13

No performance claims

  1. 13.1DC-SERVICES UK does not publish performance figures for investments, portfolios or strategies.
  2. 13.2Where historical figures appear in a deliverable, they are reproduced from client records.
  3. 13.3Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
  4. 13.4Performance figures in deliverables are descriptive, not predictive.
14

No returns claims

  1. 14.1DC-SERVICES UK does not promise or imply specific investment returns to any visitor or client.
  2. 14.2Documentation services are paid on a fixed-fee basis disclosed in the engagement letter.
  3. 14.3Service fees are unrelated to any investment outcome the client may experience.
  4. 14.4Returns claims attributed to DC-SERVICES UK should be ignored as inaccurate.
15

No endorsement of platforms

  1. 15.1Mention of a trading venue, exchange, custodian or broker is descriptive only.
  2. 15.2Mention is not an endorsement, recommendation or quality certification of the named provider.
  3. 15.3Selection of providers remains a matter for the client and their advisers.
  4. 15.4Endorsements, if ever published, would be clearly labelled as such.
16

No suitability assessment unless expressly applicable

  1. 16.1DC-SERVICES UK does not perform investment suitability assessments under FCA conduct rules.
  2. 16.2Where an engagement requires a documented suitability analysis, that scope must be agreed separately.
  3. 16.3Suitability assessments are the role of authorised investment advisers.
  4. 16.4Clients should not infer suitability from the existence of a deliverable.
17

Regulatory perimeter connection

  1. 17.1This statement complements the Regulatory Perimeter Statement, which sets out the scope of DC-SERVICES UK's services overall.
  2. 17.2Together the two documents define what DC-SERVICES UK does and does not provide.
  3. 17.3Where they overlap, the more specific provision prevails.
  4. 17.4Visitors should read both before drawing conclusions about regulatory status.
18

Risk warning connection

  1. 18.1This statement should be read together with the Risk Warning Statement and the Investment Risk Disclosure.
  2. 18.2Those documents explain residual risks associated with investment decisions and digital assets.
  3. 18.3DC-SERVICES UK does not take a position on those risks for any individual.
  4. 18.4Visitors should consider risks before any financial decision.
19

Independent advice recommendation

  1. 19.1Visitors and clients should obtain independent regulated advice before engaging in investment activity.
  2. 19.2Independent advice protects the user and aligns with FCA expectations of consumer behaviour.
  3. 19.3DC-SERVICES UK can refer clients to suitable specialists where appropriate.
  4. 19.4Independent advice is a separate engagement and is governed by its own terms.
20

Review and update process

  1. 20.1This statement is reviewed at least annually and whenever the financial promotions regime materially changes.
  2. 20.2Reviews are owned by the Compliance Office.
  3. 20.3Updates are version-controlled and published with a new 'Last reviewed' date.
  4. 20.4Material changes affecting active clients are notified in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about this page

Are you authorised by the FCA?
No. DC-SERVICES UK is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and does not provide regulated investment services.
Is anything on this website a financial promotion?
No. Content is descriptive of documentation services and informational about regulated topics. It is not an invitation or inducement to invest.
Can you recommend whether I should buy a cryptoasset?
No. DC-SERVICES UK does not promote or recommend cryptoassets. Consult an appropriately authorised firm for that.
Where can I find independent advice?
The FCA Register lists authorised firms. DC-SERVICES UK can also refer you to suitable specialists where appropriate.
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