The specific situation of intermediary service fee stipulated in the civil code

Legal analysis: After accepting the services of the broker, the client shall pay remuneration to the broker if he uses the trading opportunities or media services provided by the broker to bypass the broker and enter into a contract directly. That is, if the client bypasses the broker to reach a transaction after accepting the services of the broker and making use of the opportunities, resources or services provided by the broker, it shall also pay the service fee to the broker.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 961 An intermediary contract is a contract in which the intermediary reports to the client the opportunity to conclude a contract or provides media services for concluding a contract, and the client pays the remuneration.

Article 962 The broker shall truthfully report to the client the matters related to the conclusion of the contract.

If the broker intentionally conceals important facts related to the conclusion of the contract or provides false information, which harms the interests of the client, he shall not ask for payment of remuneration and shall be liable for compensation.