The definitions set forth in Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021, referred to hereinabove, shall be applied to this Resolution; otherwise, the following words and expressions shall bear the meanings assigned thereto respectively, unless the context requires otherwise: 

Decree-Law: Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021, on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services.

Competent Authority: The authority that issues the Trade License. 

Termination Plan: A document that sets out the procedures related to the Licensee’s plan and preparedness to terminate the services outlined in the License, pursuant to the Decree-Law and this Resolution and the resolutions issued by the TDRA in implementation of both of which, and the requirements of the Competent Authorities.

Service Practice Statement: A statement of practices used by the Trust Service Provider and the Qualified Trust Service Provider in the management and operation of services. 

Service Policy: A specific set of rules setting out policies, procedures, technical data, roles and responsibilities related to the management and operation of Trust Services and Qualified Trust Services. 

Subscriber: A Person that enters into a contract with the Trust Service Provider or with the Qualified Trust Service Provider to benefit from Trust Services or Qualified Trust Services provided by such provider. 

Status of Qualified Service Provider: The status granted or withdrawn by the TDRA, as per the term of qualification and as listed in the UAE Trust List, which confirms that the Qualified Trust Service Provider that provides such service is qualified for providing the same.

Encryption: A process intended to protect the confidentiality of data and information by converting data from a readable and understandable format into a non-understandable format in the form of codes, characters and figures.