Principles
Article 36
1. Taking into account the nature of the pension scheme established, Member States shall ensure that every IORP registered or authorised in their territories provides to: (a) prospective members: at least the information set out in Article 41; (b) members: at least the information set out in Articles 37 to 40, 42 and 44; and (c) beneficiaries: at least the information set out in Articles 37, 43 and 44. 2. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be: (a) regularly updated; (b) written in a clear manner, using clear, succinct and comprehensible language, avoiding the use of jargon and avoiding technical terms where everyday words can be used instead; (c) not misleading, and consistency shall be ensured in the vocabulary and content; (d) presented in a way that is easy to read; (e) available in an official language of the Member State whose social and labour law relevant to the field of occupational pension schemes is applicable to the pension scheme concerned; and (f) made available to prospective members, members and beneficiaries free of charge through electronic means, including on a durable medium or by means of a website, or on paper. 3. Member States may adopt or maintain further provisions on information to be given to prospective members, members and beneficiaries.