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Contacts - Escalation

Internal escalation paths for support team.

Escalation Hierarchy

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A[L1 Support] --> B[L2 Senior Support]
B --> C[CIO]
C --> D[CEO]

Escalation Contacts

L2 - Senior Support

ItemDetails
WhenComplex issues, 72+ hours unresolved
MethodInternal ticket escalation
QueueL2 Support Queue

CIO

ItemDetails
WhenCompliance, large financial, sensitive
MethodEmail with [CIO Review] subject
Response2 business days (standard)
UrgentDirect contact + email

CEO

ItemDetails
When≥300K CSR, USDT, major policy
MethodVia CIO only
NoteSupport does not contact CEO directly

When to Use Each Level

L2 Senior Support

TriggerAction
Issue > 72 hours unresolvedEscalate
Technical complexityEscalate
Customer requestedConsider
Multiple contacts (3+)Escalate

CIO

TriggerAction
Legal threatImmediate
Regulatory inquiryImmediate
Media contactImmediate
Suspected fraudImmediate
Disputed amount > €5KEscalate
Termination appealEscalate
USDT withdrawalEscalate

CEO (via CIO)

TriggerAction
CSR ≥ 300,000CIO routes to CEO
USDT (any amount)CEO + CIO approval
Major policy exceptionCIO routes to CEO

Escalation Process

To L2

  1. Update ticket with full details
  2. Change status to "Escalated - L2"
  3. Add internal note
  4. L2 picks up from queue

To CIO

  1. Prepare summary document
  2. Email: [CIO Review] Brief description
  3. Include: ticket ref, summary, reason, recommendation
  4. Update ticket status

For CEO Items

  1. Complete CIO escalation
  2. CIO evaluates and prepares
  3. CIO routes to CEO if needed
  4. CIO communicates decision back

Emergency Contacts

Critical Situations Only

SituationAction
Data breachCIO immediate
Legal serviceCIO immediate
Regulatory actionCIO immediate
System downTech + CIO

Out of Hours

UrgencyAction
Can waitNext business day
Cannot waitEmergency protocol

Documentation Required

For all escalations, include:

ItemRequired
Ticket/Case IDYes
Customer IDYes
Issue summaryYes
Actions takenYes
Why escalatingYes
Amount (if financial)If applicable
Evidence/screenshotsIf applicable