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Important Service/Product Specific Terms
Your Agreement with Sprint Solutions, Inc. and its affiliates doing
business as Sprint, Sprint PCS or Nextel includes terms of your service
plan (including those outlined below) and the most recent Sprint Nextel
Terms and Conditions of Service ("Ts and Cs") - carefully read these all
terms which include, among other things, a MANDATORY ARBITRATION of
disputes provision. For business customers only, your Agreement with
Sprint Solutions, Inc. also includes (a) the Standard Terms and
Conditions for Communication Services ("Standard Terms and Conditions"),
and (b) the Wireless Services Product Annex ("Product Terms and
Conditions"), both as posted at www.sprint.com/ratesandconditions on the
date you signed your wireless service agreement. In the event of
conflicting terms or inconsistency for business customers only, your
wireless service agreement controls followed by the Product Terms and
Conditions, then the Standard Terms and Conditions. For business
customers, dispute resolution procedures are described in the Standard
Terms and Conditions.
General Terms: If you agree to maintain
service for a minimum Term, the Term begins when you accept the
Subscriber Agreement (e.g., signature, activate service, use phone,
etc.). You may terminate any line of service before its Term ends by
calling us, however you will be responsible for an EARLY TERMINATION FEE
of up to $200 ("Fee") for each line/number terminated early - except for
terminations consistent with our return policy. Payment of the Fee does
not satisfy other obligations owed to us, including Term commitments
with other lines or service/equipment charges. We reserve the right to
cancel offers early or extend offers without notice. Offers are subject
to credit approval. An account spending limit may apply - ask for
specific amount. In certain areas, a $4.99 per month account spending
limit fee will apply per line. Monthly service plan charges accrue even
if your service is turned off for exceeding your spending limit or
non-payment. Offers may not be available everywhere or combinable with
other promotions/options. Coverage is not available everywhere and
varies by service - see mapping brochures or visit www.sprint.com for
details. Rates exclude taxes, and Sprint Fees such as a USF charge, cost
recovery fees, and state/local fees that vary by area (e.g., in some
areas up to 16% but in most areas less than 3%). Sprint Fees are not
taxes or government required charges. Up to a $36 phone activation fee
applies to new activations, certain service plan changes or upgrades of
phones or devices ("phones"). A $25 reconnect fee may apply to
reestablish service on all accounts that have been disconnected for
nonpayment. A deposit, in most instances between $50 and $750 (but
sometimes up to $1000), may be required per line to establish service.
In certain areas, a $1.99 per month infrastructure fee will apply per
account. Our services will only work with our phones - not all services
are available with all phones. Monthly service charges are not refunded
or prorated if service is terminated or modified before your billing
cycle ends. All phone usage, including incoming/outgoing calls, incurs
charges unless specified otherwise. Except where specified, included
plan minutes are not good for off-network roaming calls. International
roaming rates for voice and data services are additional and will vary.
On calls that cross time periods, minutes are generally deducted or
charged based on the call start time. Unused monthly plan minutes do not
carry forward. Partial minutes of use are rounded up to the next whole
minute.
PROMOTIONS, OPTIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS
Text Messaging: Unused monthly plan
messages do not carry forward. Certain messages, including those to 3rd
parties to participate in a promotion or other program, will result in
additional charges. International messaging rates may vary.
Mobile-to-Mobile: Only available for
calls directly between Sprint PCS phones and/or most Nextel phones (not
through Voicemail, 411 or other indirect methods). Not available where a
Sprint PCS phone is roaming/off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
One Month Free Offers: If you do not
wish to continue with the service after the initial free month, you must
contact us prior to the billing end date of your second invoice to avoid
regular monthly service charges. Offer may be fulfilled via service
credit on the first or second invoice.
GPS Services: Environment may limit GPS
location information.
Total Equipment Protection: Equipment
Replacement Program is insurance underwritten by Continental Casualty
Company, a CNA company (CNA) and administered by Asurion Protection
Services, LLC, a licensed agent of CNA (Asurion Protection Services
Insurance Agency, LLC CA Lic. #OD63161). Please see the Total Equipment
Protection brochure available at any participating retail location or
visit www.sprint.com for complete terms and conditions of coverage.
Terms and conditions are subject to change. May not be available in all
states. Eligibility varies by device.
Add-a-Phone: Requires a minimum two-year
Term agreement for each phone/line of service added ("Secondary Line").
The first phone activated on the service plan ("Primary Line") and
Secondary Lines may have different Term commitment end dates. If the
Primary Line on the account is terminated prior to the expiration of the
Term of any Secondary Line, a Secondary Line must move to the Primary
Line position.
Sprint to Home: Monthly charge is
invoiced to Sprint wireless account.
SPRINT PCS SPECIFIC SERVICES
Vision/Power Vision: Services are not
available with all Sprint PCS phones. Usage is calculated on a per
kilobyte basis and is rounded up to the next whole kilobyte. Rounding
occurs at the end of each session or each clock hour and, at which time
we deduct accumulated usage from your plan, or assess overage or casual
usage charges. You are responsible for all data activity from and to
your phone, regardless of who initiates the activity. Estimates of data
usage will vary from actual use. Your invoice will not separately
identify the number of kilobytes attributable to your use of specific
sites, sessions or services used. Premium content (games, ringers, etc.)
priced separately. Services are not available for use in connection with
server devices or host computer applications, other systems that drive
continuous heavy traffic or data sessions, or as substitutes for private
lines or frame relay connections. Except with phone-as-modem plans, you
may not use a phone (including a Bluetooth phone) on a plan with
unlimited Vision/Power Vision as a modem in connection with a computer,
PDA, or similar device. We reserve the right to deny or terminate
service without notice for any misuse. Availability of downloadable or
streaming content is subject to change.
Roaming-Included Plans: Not available
with single-band phones, or to customers residing outside an area
covered by the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Sprint may terminate
service if (1) more than 800 minutes, (2) a majority of minutes or (3) a
majority of data kilobytes in a given month are used while roaming.
International calling, including in Canada and Mexico, is not included
in roaming-included plans. Roaming usage may be invoiced after 30-60
days. Vision/Power Vision services and certain calling features
(Voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting, etc.) may not be available in all
roaming areas.
Add-a-Phone: Requires a minimum two-year
Term agreement for each line added ("Secondary Line"). The first phone
activated on the service plan ("Primary Line") and Secondary Lines may
have different Term end dates. If the Primary Line on the account is
terminated prior to the expiration of the Term of any Secondary Line, a
Secondary Line will become the Primary Line.
Roadside Rescue: Must be with vehicle
and have your Sprint PCS Phone with you at the time of service. Limit 4
calls per program year (starts when service is added to your account).
Allow approximately 72 hours to provision service to your account.
Covers light passenger cars & trucks. Excludes RVs, motorcycles, boats,
trailers, limousines, taxis and commercial or heavy-duty vehicles. This
is not a reimbursement service and is not valid when operating vehicle
off-road. Services are provided by AAA, AAA clubs, CAA clubs and in
California, the National Automobile Club and Auto Partners Motor Club,
Inc. Sprint is not a motor club.
International Long Distance: For
verification purposes, you may be required to provide additional
information and activation of plan may take approximately 1 to 3 days.
NEXTEL SPECIFIC SERVICES
International Direct Connect® access:
International Direct Connect calls use the Direct Connect minutes
included in your plan. (20¢/min.) times # of participants pay-as-you-go
charge for services not included in your rate plan or option.
International Direct Connect access available in and between the US and
Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Chile and Argentina.
One Way Messaging Alerts: Alerts are 15¢
per message received by the customer.
Data Services: Data-capable phone
required for Nextel Data Service Packs, Nextel Text Messaging, Web Plan,
My Nextel Address Book, Mobile Email Enhanced and MobilePics. Pricing
for Nextel Data Services Pack is for Private IP addresses only. We
reserve the right to restrict usage if it adversely affects network
performance. If user is not subscribed to a "DATA ACCESS FOR YOUR PC"
Plan, a Data Access Pay-As-You- Go charge is incurred when using
network-aware applications such as GPS services and Java-enabled games
and services.
NextMail: Usage rates still apply during
promotional period. Recording outside the U.S. will incur International
Direct Connect charges.
General Terms and
Conditions of Service
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Basic Definitions
In this document:
(1) "we," "us," "our", "Nextel", and "Sprint" mean Sprint Solutions,
Inc. and its affiliates doing business as Sprint, Sprint PCS or Nextel
(2) "you," "your," "customer," and "user" mean an account holder or user
with us
(3) "Device" means any phone, device, accessory or other product we sell
to you or that is active on your account with us
(4) "Service" means our offers, rate plans, options, wireless services
or Devices on your account with us.
The Subscriber Agreement
The Subscriber Agreement ("Agreement") is a contract under which we
provide and you accept our Services. In addition to these Terms and
Conditions of Service ("Ts&Cs"), there are several parts to the
Agreement, including, but not limited to, the detailed plan or other
information on Services we provide or refer you to during the sales
transaction, and any confirmation materials we may provide you. It is
important that you carefully read all of the terms of the Agreement.
Services Covered By These Ts&Cs & Additional
Terms
These Ts&Cs apply to our standard wireless Services and any other
Service we offer you that references these Ts&Cs. Different terms will
apply to most business accounts. Additional terms will apply when you
use certain Services, typically those you can access online (for
example, picture/video Services, online forums, etc.). Additional terms
will also apply if you activate Services as part of a bundle with
another company's services (for example, cable services, home phone
services, etc.). The additional terms for bundled Services may either
modify or replace certain provisions in these Ts&Cs, including terms
relating to activation, invoicing/payment, and disputing charges. Also,
a different dispute resolution provision may apply to services provided
by another company (the dispute resolution provisions in this Agreement
still apply to our Services). You will be provided details on any
additional terms with your selection of any bundled Service.
Our Policies
Services are subject to our business policies, practices and procedures
("Policies"), including, but not limited to, our Privacy Policy and
Acceptable Use Policy and Visitor Agreement - both available at our
website. You agree to all of our Policies when you use our Services. Our
Policies are subject to change at anytime with or without notice.
When You Accept The Agreement
You must have the legal capacity to accept the Agreement. You accept the
Agreement when you do any of the following: (a) sign a contract with us
on paper or electronically; (b) accept Agreement through an oral or
electronic statement; (c) attempt to or in any way use the Services; (d)
pay for the Services; or (e) open any package or start any program that
says you are accepting the Agreement when doing so. If you don't want to
accept the Agreement, don't do any of these things.
Sections 1-2
Term Commitments & Early Termination Fees
Many of the Services (for example, rate plans and Device discounts) that
we offer require you to maintain certain Services with us for a minimum
term, usually 1 or 2 years ("Term Commitment"). You will be charged a
fee ("Early Termination Fee") for each line of Service that you
terminate early (i.e., prior to satisfying the Term Commitment) or for
each line of Service that we terminate early for good reason (for
example, violating the payment or other terms of the Agreement). Early
Termination Fees are a part of our rates. Your exact Term Commitment and
Early Termination Fee may vary based on the Services you select and will
be disclosed to you during the sales transaction. Carefully review any
Term Commitment and Early Termination Fee requirements prior to
selecting Services. After you have satisfied your Term Commitment, your
Services continue on a month-to-month basis without any Early
Termination Fee, unless you agree to extend your Term Commitment or
agree to a new Term Commitment - for example, by accepting a new rate
plan or upgrading your Device. As explained directly below, there are
instances when you will not be responsible for an Early Termination Fee
for terminating Services early.
When You Don't Have To Pay An Early Termination
Fee
You aren't responsible for paying an Early Termination Fee when
terminating Services: (a) provided on a month-to-month basis; (b)
consistent with our published trial period return policy; or (c) in
response to a materially adverse change we make to the Agreement as
described directly below.
Our Right To Change The Agreement & Your
Related Rights
We may change any part of the Agreement at any time, including, but not
limited to, rates, charges, how we calculate charges, or your terms of
Service. We will provide you notice of material changes, and may provide
you notice of non-material changes, in a manner consistent with this
Agreement (see "Providing Notice Under This Agreement" paragraph).
Except as provided below, if a change we make to the Agreement is
material and has a material adverse effect on you, you may terminate
each line of Service materially affected without incurring an Early
Termination Fee only if you: (a) call us within 30 days after the
effective date of the change; and (b) specifically advise us that you
wish to cancel Services because of a material change to the Agreement
that we have made. If you do not cancel Service within 30 days of the
change, an Early Termination Fee will apply if you terminate Services
before the end of any applicable Term Commitment.
Our Right To Suspend Or Terminate Services
We can, without notice, suspend or terminate any Service at any time for
any reason, including, but not limited to: (a) late payment; (b)
exceeding an Account Spending Limit ("ASL"); (c) harassing/threatening
our employees or agents; (d) providing false information; (e)
interfering with our operations; (f) using/suspicion of using Services
in any manner restricted by or inconsistent with the Agreement; (g)
breaching the Agreement, including our Policies; (h) providing false,
inaccurate, dated or unverifiable identification or credit information,
or becoming insolvent or bankrupt; (i) modifying a Device from its
manufacturer specifications; or (j) if we believe the action protects
our interests, any customer's interests or our network.
Sections 3-4
Your Ability To Change Services & When Changes
Are Effective
You typically can change Services upon request. In some instances,
changes may be conditioned on payment of an Early Termination Fee or
certain other charges, or they may require you to accept a new Term
Commitment. Changes to Services are usually effective at the start of
your next full invoicing cycle. If the changes take place sooner, your
invoice may reflect pro-rated charges for your old and new Services.
Your Right To Terminate Services
You can terminate Services at any time by calling us and requesting that
we deactivate all Services. You're responsible for all charges billed or
incurred prior to deactivation. If Services are terminated before the
end of your invoicing cycle, we won't prorate charges to the date of
termination and you won't receive a credit or refund for any unused
Services. Except as provided above, you must also pay us an Early
Termination Fee for each line of Service that you terminate early.
Credit Checks & Credit Information
We agree to provide you Services on the condition you have and maintain
satisfactory credit according to our standards and policies. You agree
to provide information we may request or complete any applications we
may provide you to facilitate our review. We rely on the credit
information you furnish, credit bureau reports or other data available
from commercial credit reference services, and other information (such
as payment history with us) to determine whether to provide or continue
to provide you Services. The Services we offer you can vary based on
your credit history. We may at any time, based on your credit history,
withdraw or change Services, or place limits or conditions on the use of
our Services. You agree to provide us updated credit information upon
request. We may provide your payment history and other account
billing/charge information to any credit reporting agency or industry
clearinghouse.
Account Spending Limits ("ASL")
An ASL is a temporary or permanent limit (typically based on credit
history, payment history, or to prevent fraud) we place on the amount of
unpaid charges you can accumulate on your account, regardless of when
payment on those charges is due. We reserve the right to determine which
charges count towards an ASL. If you have an ASL, we may suspend your
Services without prior notice if your account balance reaches the ASL,
even if your account is not past due. We may impose or increase an ASL
at any time with notice. An ASL is for our benefit only and should not
be relied on by you to manage usage.
Deposits & Returning Deposits
We may at any time require a deposit, as a guarantee of payment, for you
to establish or maintain Service ("Deposit"). By providing us a Deposit,
you grant us a security interest for all current or future amounts owed
to us. We may change the Deposit at any time with notice. You can't use
a Deposit to make or delay payments. The Deposit, the length of time we
hold the Deposit, and changes to the Deposit are determined based on
your credit history, payment history and other factors. Unless
prohibited by law, we may mix Deposits with our other funds and it won't
earn interest and we reserve the right to return the Deposit as a credit
on your invoice at anytime. If your Services are terminated for any
reason, we may keep and apply your Deposit to any outstanding charges.
We'll send any remaining portion of Deposit to your last known address
within 90 days after your final invoice - if it is returned to us, we
will forward it on to the appropriate state authorities to the extent
required by law.
Sections 5-6
Restrictions On Using Services
You can't use our Services: (a) to transmit content/messages that are,
or in any manner that is, illegal, fraudulent, threatening, abusive,
defamatory, or obscene; (b) in a way that could cause damage or
adversely affect our customers, reputation, network, property or
Services; (c) to communicate any unsolicited commercial voice, text,
SMS, or other message; (d) to infringe on the copyright of another, or
upload or transmit any "virus", "worm", or malicious code; or (e) in any
way prohibited by the terms of our Services, the Agreement or our
Policies.
Your Device, Number & E-mail Address; Caller ID
We don't manufacture any Device we might sell to you or that is
associated with our Services, and we aren't responsible for any defects,
acts or omissions of the manufacturer. The only warranties on your
Device are the limited warranties given to you by the manufacturer
directly or that we pass through. Your Device is designed exclusively
for use on our network and in other coverage areas we make available to
you. It will not accept wireless service from another carrier. Except
for any legal right you may have to port/transfer your phone number to
another carrier, you have no and cannot gain any (for example, through
publication, use, etc.) proprietary, ownership or other rights to any
phone number, identification number, e-mail address or other identifier
we assign to you, your Device or your account. We'll notify you if we
decide to change or reassign them.
Porting/Transferring Phone Numbers
We don't guarantee that number transfers to or from us will be
successful. If you authorize another carrier to transfer a number away
from us, that is considered a request by you to us to terminate all of
the Services associated with that number. You're responsible for all
charges billed or incurred prior to deactivation and for any applicable
Early Termination Fees.
Coverage; Where Your Device Will Work
Our coverage maps are available at our stores and at our website. The
specific network coverage you get will depend on the radio transmissions
your Device can pick up and Services you've chosen. Our coverage maps
provide high level estimates of our coverage areas when using Services
outdoors under optimal conditions. Coverage isn't available everywhere.
Estimating wireless coverage and signal strength is not an exact
science. There are gaps in coverage within our estimated coverage areas
that, along with other factors both within and beyond our control
(network problems, software, signal strength, your Device, structures,
buildings, weather, geography, topography, etc.), may result in dropped
and blocked connections, slower data speeds, or otherwise impact the
quality of Service. Services that rely on location information, such as
E911 and GPS navigation, depend on your Device's ability to acquire
satellite signals (typically not available indoors) and network
coverage.
Sections 7-8
Roaming
"Roaming" typically refers to coverage on another carrier's network that
we make available to you based on our agreements with other carriers.
These agreements may change from time to time and roaming coverage is
subject to change. Your ability to receive roaming coverage depends on
the radio transmissions your Device can pick up. You can pick up roaming
coverage both within and outside our network coverage areas. Your Device
will generally indicate when you're roaming. Depending on your Services,
separate charges or limits on the amount of minutes used while roaming
may apply. Certain Services may not be available or work the same when
roaming (including data Services, voicemail, call waiting, etc.).
About Data Services & Content
Our data Services and your Device may allow you to access the internet,
text, pictures, video, games, graphics, music, email, sound and other
materials ("Data Content") or send Data Content elsewhere. Some Data
Content is available from us or our vendors, while other Data Content
can be accessed from others (third party websites, games, ringers,
etc.). We make absolutely no guarantees about the Data Content you
access on your Device. Data Content may be: (1) unsuitable for
children/minors; (2) unreliable or inaccurate; or (3) offensive,
indecent or objectionable. You're solely responsible for evaluating the
Data Content accessed by you or anyone on your account. We strongly
recommend you monitor data usage by children/minors. Data Content from
third parties may also harm your Device or its software. To protect our
network, Services, or for other reasons, we may place restrictions on
accessing certain Data Content (such as certain websites, applications,
etc.), impose separate charges, limit throughput or the amount of data
you can transfer, or otherwise limit or terminate Services. If we
provide you storage for Data Content you have purchased, we may delete
the Data Content with notice or place restrictions/limits on the use of
storage areas. You may not be able to make or receive voice calls while
using data Services.
Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data
Services
In addition to the rules for using all of our other Services, unless we
identify the Service or Device you have selected as specifically
intended for that purpose (for example, wireless routers, Data Link,
etc.), you can't use our data Services: (1) with server devices or host
computer applications, or other systems that drive continuous heavy
traffic or data sessions; and (2) as a substitute or backup for private
lines or frame relay connections. We reserve the right to limit or
suspend any heavy, continuous data usage that adversely impacts our
network performance or hinders access to our network. If your Services
include unlimited web or data access, you also can't use your Device as
a modem for computers or other equipment, unless we identify the Service
or Device you have selected as specifically intended for that purpose
(for example, with "phone as modem" plans, Sprint Mobile Broadband card
plans, wireless router plans, etc.).
Activation & Miscellaneous Charges
Based on our Policies, we may charge activation, prepayment,
reactivation, program or other fees to establish or maintain Services.
Certain transactions may also be subject to a charge (for example,
convenience payment, changing phone numbers, handset upgrades, etc.).
You will be provided notice of these types of fees before we complete
the requested transaction.
Account & Service Charges; Pro-rating; Unused
Minutes
You are responsible for all charges associated with your account and the
Services on your account, no matter who uses the Services. Charges
include, but are not limited to, the monthly recurring charges, usage
charges, taxes, surcharges and fees associated with your Services. These
charges are described or referred to during the sales transaction, in
our marketing materials, and in confirmation materials we may send to
you.
Sections 9-10
How We Calculate Your Charges For Billing
Purposes
Regular Voice Calls: We round up partial minutes of use to the next full
minute. Time starts when you press "Talk" or your Device connects to the
network and stops when you press "End" or the network connection
otherwise breaks. You're charged for all calls that connect, even to
answering machines. You won't be charged for unanswered calls or if you
get a busy signal. For incoming calls answered, you're charged from the
time shortly before the Device starts ringing until you press END or the
network connection otherwise breaks. If charges vary depending on the
time of day that you place or receive calls (e.g., Nights and Weekend
plans), you're charged for the entire call based on the rate that
applies to the time period in which the call starts.
iDEN Walkie-Talkie Charges:
Charges for walkie-talkie calls are billed to the person who starts the
call and calculated by multiplying the duration of the call by the
applicable rate and number of participants. You're charged at least 6
seconds of airtime for each call you start; subsequent communications in
the same call are rounded up to and billed to the next second. Time
begins when you press any button to start a walkie-talkie call and ends
approximately 6 seconds after completion of a communication to which no
participant responds - subsequent walkie-talkie communications are
considered new calls. Depending on your plan, nationwide, international
or group walkie-talkie calls may use the local walkie-talkie minutes in
your plan and result in additional charges. Responses to call alert
transmissions are treated as new walkie-talkie transmissions even when
responding within 6 seconds of receiving the alert.
Data Usage:
Unless we specifically tell you otherwise, data usage is measured in
bytes, kilobytes and megabytes - not in minutes/time. 1024 bytes equals
1 kilobyte ("KB"), and 1024 KB equals 1 megabyte. Bytes are rounded up
to kilobytes, so you will be charged at least 1 KB for each data usage
session ("data session"). Rounding occurs at the end of each data
session, and sometimes during a data session. Depending on your data
Services, usage may be charged against an allowance or on a fixed price
per KB. If you are charged on a fixed price per KB, any fractional cents
will be rounded up to the next cent. You are charged for all data
directed to your Device's internet address, including data sessions you
did not initiate and for incomplete transfers. As long as your Device is
connected to our data network, you may incur data charges. Examples of
data you will be charged for includes the size of a requested file or
Data Content (game, ringer, etc.), web page graphics (logos, pictures,
banners, advertisement, etc.), additional data used in accessing,
transporting and routing the file on our network, data from partial or
interrupted downloads, re-sent data, and data associated with
unsuccessful attempts to reach websites or use applications. These data
charges are in addition to any charges for the Data Content itself
(game, ringer, etc.). Data used and charged to you will vary widely,
even between identical actions or data sessions. Estimates of data usage
- for example, the size of downloadable files - are not reliable
predictors of actual usage. Your bill won't separately list the number
of KB attributed to a specific action/data session.
Your Bill
Your bill provides you notice of your charges. It reflects monthly
recurring charges (usually billed one bill cycle in advance) and
usage/transaction specific charges (usually billed in the bill cycle in
which they're incurred). Some usage charges, such as those that depend
on usage information from a third party, may be billed in subsequent
bill cycles and result in higher than expected charges for that month.
Bill cycles and dates may change from time to time. Your bill may also
include other important notices (for example, changes to this Agreement,
to your Service, legal notices, etc.). Your paper bill may not include
individual call detail. Your call detail is available online. Paper
bills with call detail may be subject to an additional charge. If you
choose internet billing, you will not receive paper bills.
Your Payments; Late Fees
Payment is due in full as stated on your bill. If we do not receive
payment in full by the date specified on your bill, a late payment
charge, which may be charged at the highest rate permissible by law, may
be applied to the total unpaid balance. We may also charge you any costs
we pay to a collection agency to collect unpaid balances from you. If we
bill you for amounts on behalf of a third party, payments received are
first applied to our charges. You may be charged additional fees for
certain methods of payment. We may charge you, up to the highest amount
permitted by law, for returned checks or other payments paid by you and
denied for any reason by a financial institution. Acceptance of payments
(even if marked "paid in full") does not waive our right to collect all
amounts that you owe us. We may restrict your payment methods to
cashier's check, money order, or other similar secure form of payment at
any time for good reason.
Taxes & Government Fees
You agree to pay all federal, state and local taxes, fees and other
assessments that we're required by law to collect on the Services we
provide you and remit to the government. These charges may change from
time to time without advance notice. If you're claiming any tax
exemption, you must provide us with a valid exemption certificate. Tax
exemptions generally won't be applied retroactively.
Surcharges
You agree to pay the surcharges, fees and other charges that we assess
to recoup our government costs or costs of complying with certain
government programs ("Surcharges"). Surcharges aren't taxes or
government mandated charges; they're charges we choose to collect from
you. Surcharges are subject to change, sometimes on a monthly or
quarterly basis. Examples of Surcharges include, but are not limited to:
Universal Service Fund, E911, Federal Programs Cost Recovery, Federal
Wireless Number Pooling and Portability, and gross receipts charges. We
will make efforts to provide you notice of any changes to Surcharges in
a manner consistent with this Agreement (see "Providing Notice Under
This Agreement" paragraph). However, since most Surcharges are based on
amounts set by the government or based on government formulas, it will
not always be possible to provide advance notice of new Surcharges or
changes in the amount of existing Surcharges. Information on Surcharges
is provided during the sales transaction and is available at our
website.
Sections 11-12
Disputing Charges - You Must Still Pay
Undisputed Charges
Any dispute to a charge on your bill must be made within 60 days of the
date of the bill that initially contained the charge. Disputes can only
be made by calling or writing us as directed on your invoice or
elsewhere. You accept all charges not properly disputed within the above
time period - undisputed charges must still be paid as stated on your
bill.
Protecting Our Network & Services
We can take any action to: (1) protect our network, our rights and
interests, or the rights of others; or (2) optimize or improve the
overall use of our network and Services. Some of these actions may
interrupt or prevent legitimate communications and usage - for example,
message filtering/blocking software to prevent SPAM or viruses, limiting
throughput, limiting access to certain websites, applications or other
Data Content, etc. For additional information on what we do to protect
our customers, network, Services and equipment, see our Acceptable Use
Policy and Visitor Agreement at our website.
Your Privacy
You agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy, available at our website,
when you use our Services. This policy may change from time to time, so
review this policy with regularity and care. Among other things, the
policy includes important information on what information we collect
about you, how we use that information, and with whom we share that
information (for example, to provide you certain Services, to protect
our rights and interests, to respond to legal process, to facilitate a
merger, etc.). Also, to ensure the quality of our Services and for other
lawful purposes, we may also monitor or record calls between us (for
example, your conversations with our customer service or sales
departments). If you do not agree with the terms of our Privacy Policy,
do not purchase or use our Services.
Location Based Services
Our network generally knows the location of your Device when it is
outdoors and turned on. By using various technologies to locate your
Device, we can provide enhanced emergency 911 services, and optional
location-sensitive services provided by us or a third party.
Environmental factors (such as structures, buildings, weather,
geography, landscape, and topography) can significantly impact the
ability to access your Device's location information and use of
location-sensitive services. The terms and conditions of any
location-sensitive service that you purchase from us may provide more
information about how location information is used and disclosed. Use of
some of location-sensitive services may require network coverage. If any
Device on your account uses a location-sensitive service, you (the
accountholder) must clearly and regularly notify the actual user of your
Device that their location may be tracked or discovered. For additional
information on location-sensitive services, see our Privacy Policy at
our website.
911 Or Other Emergency Calls
Public Safety Officials advise that when making 911 or other emergency
calls, you should always be prepared to provide your location
information. Unlike traditional wireline phones, depending on a number
of factors (e.g., whether your Device is GPS enabled, where you are,
whether local emergency service providers have upgraded their equipment,
etc.), 911 operators may not know your phone number, your location or
the location of your Device. In certain circumstances, an emergency call
may be routed to a state patrol dispatcher or alternative location set
by local emergency service providers. Enhanced 911 service ("E911"),
where enabled by local emergency authorities, uses GPS technology to
provide location information. Even when available, however, E911 does
not always provide accurate location information. If your Device is
indoors or for some other reason cannot acquire a satellite signal, you
may not be located. Some Devices have a safety feature that prevents use
of the keypad after dialing 911 - you should follow voice prompts when
interacting with emergency service providers employing IVR systems to
screen calls.
If Your Device Is Lost or Stolen
Call us immediately if your Device is lost or stolen because you may be
responsible for usage charges before you notify us of the alleged loss
or theft. You agree to cooperate if we choose to investigate the matter
(provide facts, sworn statements, etc.). We may not waive any Early
Termination Fees if you choose to terminate Services as a result of loss
or theft of your Device.
Disclaimer of Warranties
WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
(TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CONCERNING YOUR
SERVICES (INCLUDING YOUR DEVICE). WE DON'T PROMISE UNINTERRUPTED OR
ERROR-FREE SERVICES AND DON'T AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO MAKE WARRANTIES ON OUR
BEHALF.
You Agree We Are Not Responsible For Certain
Problems
You agree that neither we nor our vendors, suppliers or licensors are
responsible for any damages resulting from: (a) anything done or not
done by someone else; (b) providing or failing to provide Services,
including, but not limited to, deficiencies or problems with a Device or
network coverage (for example, dropped, blocked, interrupted
calls/messages, etc.); (c) traffic or other accidents, or any
health-related claims relating to our Services; (d) Data Content or
information accessed while using our Services; (e) an interruption or
failure in accessing or attempting to access emergency services from a
Device, including through 911, Enhanced 911 or otherwise; (f)
interrupted, failed, or inaccurate location information services, (g)
information or communication that is blocked by a spam filter, or (h)
things beyond our control, including acts of God (for example,
weather-related phenomena, fire, earthquake, hurricane, etc.), riot,
strike, war, terrorism or government orders or acts.
You Agree Our Liability Is Limited - No
Consequential Damages.
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, OUR LIABILITY FOR MONETARY DAMAGES FOR ANY
CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST US IS LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN THE
PROPORTIONATE AMOUNT OF THE SERVICE CHARGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AFFECTED
PERIOD. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE WE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO PROVIDING OR FAILING TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH A DEVICE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS,
LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR COST OF REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
Sections 15-17
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
We Agree To First Contact Each Other With Any
Disputes
We each agree to first contact each other with any disputes and provide
a written description of the problem, all relevant documents/information
and the proposed resolution. You agree to contact us with disputes by
calling or writing us as instructed on your invoice. We will contact you
by letter to your billing address or on your Device.
Instead Of Suing In Court, We Each Agree To
Arbitrate Disputes
We each agree to finally settle all disputes (as defined and subject to
any specific exceptions below) only by arbitration. In arbitration,
there's no judge or jury and review is limited. However, just as a court
would, the arbitrator must honor the terms and limitations in the
Agreement and can award the same damages and relief, including any
attorney's fees authorized by law. The arbitrator's decision and award
is final and binding, with some exceptions under the Federal Arbitration
Act ("FAA"), and judgment on the award may be entered in any court with
jurisdiction. We each also agree as follows:
(1) "Disputes" are any claims or controversies against each other
related in any way to our Services or the Agreement, including, but not
limited to, coverage, Devices, privacy, or advertising, even if it
arises after Services have terminated - this includes claims you bring
against our employees, agents, affiliates or other representatives, or
that we bring against you.
(2) If either of us wants to arbitrate a dispute, we agree to send
written notice to the other providing a description of the dispute,
previous efforts to resolve the dispute, all supporting
documents/information, and the proposed resolution. Notice to you will
be sent to your billing address and notice to us will be sent to:
General Counsel; Arbitration Office; 2001 Edmund Halley Drive
VARESP0513-502; Reston, Virginia 20191. We agree to make attempts to
resolve the dispute. If we cannot resolve the dispute within forty-five
(45) days of receipt of the notice to arbitrate, then we may submit the
dispute to formal arbitration.
(3) The FAA applies to this Agreement and arbitration provision. We each
agree the FAA's provisions, not state law, govern all questions of
whether a dispute is subject to arbitration.
(4) The arbitration will be administered by the National Arbitration
Forum ("NAF") under its arbitration rules. If any NAF rule conflicts
with the terms of the Agreement, the terms of the Agreement apply. You
can obtain procedures, rules, and fee information from the NAF at
1-800-474-2371 or www.adrforum.com.
(5) Unless we each agree otherwise, the Arbitration will be conducted by
a single neutral arbitrator and will take place in the county of your
last billing address. The federal or state law that applies to the
Agreement will also apply during the arbitration.
(6) We each agree not to pursue arbitration on a classwide basis. We
each agree that any arbitration will be solely between you and us (not
brought on behalf of or together with another individual's claim). If
for any reason any court or arbitrator holds that this restriction is
unconscionable or unenforceable, then our agreement to arbitrate doesn't
apply and the dispute must be brought in court.
(7) We each are responsible for our respective costs relating to
counsel, experts, and witnesses, as well as any other costs relating to
the arbitration. However, we will cover any arbitration administrative
or filing fees above: (a) $25 if you are seeking less than $1,000 from
us; or (b) the equivalent court filing fees for a court action in the
appropriate jurisdiction if you are seeking $1,000 or more from us.
Exceptions To Our Agreement To Arbitrate
Disputes
Either of us may bring qualifying claims in small claims court. In
addition, this arbitration provision does not prevent you from filing
your dispute with any federal, state or local government agency that
can, if the law allows, seek relief against us on your behalf.
No Class Actions
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, WE EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PURSUE DISPUTES
ON A CLASSWIDE BASIS; THAT IS, TO EITHER JOIN A CLAIM WITH THE CLAIM OF
ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, OR ASSERT A CLAIM IN A REPRESENTATIVE
CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF ANYONE ELSE IN ANY LAWSUIT, ARBITRATION OR OTHER
PROCEEDING.
No Trial By Jury
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, WE EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY
IN ANY LAWSUIT, ARBITRATION OR OTHER PROCEEDING.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless from any claims
arising out of your actions, including, but not limited to, failing to
provide appropriate notices regarding location-sensitive services (see
"Location Based Services" paragraph), or violating this Agreement, any
applicable law or regulation or the rights of any third party.
Providing Notice To Each Other Under The
Agreement
Except as the Agreement specifically provides otherwise, you must
provide us notice by calling or writing us as instructed on your
invoice. We will provide you notice in your bill, correspondence to your
last known billing address, to any fax number or e-mail address you've
provided us, by calling you on your home phone or Device, by voice
message on your Device or home phone, or by text message on your Device.
Other Important Terms
Subject to federal law or unless the Agreement specifically provides
otherwise, this Agreement is governed solely by the laws of the state
encompassing the area code assigned to your Device, without regard to
the conflicts of law rules of that state. If either of us waives or
doesn't enforce a requirement under this Agreement in an instance, we
don't waive our right to later enforce that requirement. Except as the
Agreement specifically provides otherwise, if any part of the Agreement
is held invalid or unenforceable, the rest of this Agreement remains in
full force and effect. This Agreement isn't for the benefit of any 3rd
party except our corporate parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents,
and predecessors and successors in interest. You can't assign the
Agreement or any of your rights or duties under it. We can assign the
Agreement. The Agreement and the documents it incorporates make up the
entire agreement between us and replaces all prior written or spoken
agreements - you can't rely on any contradictory documents or statements
by sales or service representatives. The rights, obligations and
commitments in the Agreement that, by their nature, would logically
continue beyond the termination of Services (including, but not limited
to, those relating to billing, payment, 911, dispute resolution, no
class action, no jury trial), survive termination of Services.