Class Action Waiver. You and we both agree, to the fullest extent allowed by law, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at law.
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Sources: Cardmember Agreement, Cardmember Agreement, Cardmember Agreement
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agreeEXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE IN THIS SECTION 7.11, to the fullest extent allowed by law, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS ANY ARBITRATION OR COURT ACTION HEREUNDER SHALL PROCEED SOLELY ON AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES INDIVIDUAL BASIS WITHOUT THE RIGHT FOR ANY CLAIMS TO GO TO COURT BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED ON A CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION BASIS OR ON A BASIS INVOLVING CLAIMS BROUGHT IN A PURPORTED REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF OTHERS OR ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY OR THE PUBLIC. CLASS AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURTCOLLECTIVE ACTIONS UNDER THIS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISION ARE PROHIBITED, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (WHETHER IN COURT OR ARBITRATION, AND THE ARBITRATOR OR COURT, AS APPLICABLE, SHALL HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO PROCEED ON SUCH BASIS. NO DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT IN ARBITRATION): COURT OR ARBITRATION BY EXECUTIVE ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING TO EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT MAY BE JOINED WITH A DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, CLAIM OR ACTION OF ANOTHER EXECUTIVE OR OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, ANY SUCH JOINT CLAIMS BEING WAIVED BY EXECUTIVE HEREUNDER, EXCEPT THAT THE COMPANY MAY BRING CLAIMS IN ARBITRATION OR COURT TO ENFORCE THIS AGREEMENT AND RELATED TORT, STATUTORY AND OTHER CLAIMS AGAINST EXECUTIVE AND OTHERS WHO ARE ACTING IN CONCERT OR PARTICIPATION WITH EXECUTIVE, AND IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING EXECUTIVE MAY JOIN ANY CLAIMS OF SUCH OTHER PARTIES (BUT NO OTHERS). ANY DISPUTES REGARDING THE VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS SECTION 7.11 AND THE WAIVER HEREIN SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE DULY-APPOINTED ARBITRATOR, AND NOT BY A COURT OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE BODY. IN ANY CASE IN WHICH (1) BRING A CLAIM THE DISPUTE IS FILED AS A CLASS CLASS, COLLECTIVE, REPRESENTATIVE OR JOINT ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR AND (2) PARTICIPATE THE ARBITRATOR FINDS ALL OR PART OF THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, THE CLASS, COLLECTIVE, REPRESENTATIVE OR JOINT ACTION TO THAT EXTENT MUST BE LITIGATED IN A CLAIM COURT WITH JURISDICTION AND VENUE AS A PROVIDED IN SECTION 7.10, AND NOT IN ARBITRATION, BUT THE PORTION OF THE CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provisionACTION WAIVER THAT IS ENFORCEABLE SHALL BE ENFORCED IN ARBITRATION, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawAND CLAIMS FALLING THEREUNDER SHALL BE ADJUDICATED IN ARBITRATION.
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Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (PDS Biotechnology Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (PDS Biotechnology Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (PDS Biotechnology Corp)
Class Action Waiver. You Any Claim permissible herein must be brought in the party’s individual capacity, and we both agreenot as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, to the fullest extent allowed by lawcollective, to all of the following representative, multiple plaintiff, or similar proceeding (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provisionAction”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all Each of the following: ° You may choose parties expressly waives any ability to have maintain any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have Class Action in any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not availableforum. The Administrator arbitrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they not have authority to entertain combine or determine aggregate similar claims or conduct any Claim brought in Class Action nor make an award to any entity or person not a party to the arbitration. Any claim that all or part of this Class ProceedingAction Waiver is unenforceable, that decision unconscionable, void, or voidable may be appealed to determined only by a court of competent jurisdictionjurisdiction and not by an arbitrator. IfTHE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE HAD A RIGHT TO LITIGATE THROUGH A COURT, despite this AgreementTO HAVE A JUDGE OR JURY DECIDE THEIR CASE INDIVDUALLY OR TO BE PARTY TO A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, Class Proceedings are allowedHOWEVER, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court THEY UNDERSTAND AND CHOOSE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY THROUGH ARBITRATION. Warranties: CLEANSKY ENERGY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. Limitation of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration Liability: Customer will be consolidated with deemed to be in exclusive control (and responsible for any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1damages or injury caused thereby) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneyselectric power after receipt at the delivery point or points. CLEANSKY ENERGY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, expertsINCIDENTAL, witnessesSPECIAL, documentsPUNITIVE, and other expensesEXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR OTHER BUSINESS INTERRUPTION DAMAGES), no matter who prevailsWHETHER BY STATUTE, IN CONTRACT OR TORT, EVEN IF THE RESULT OF NEGLIGENCE (WHETHER SOLE, JOINT, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE). • If ALL OTHER LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES ONLY, AND SUCH DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES WILL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. CUSTOMER HEREBY WAIVES ALL OTHER REMEDIES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY. THERE ARE NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES TO THIS AGREEMENT. To the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at law.extent any
Appears in 7 contracts
Sources: Terms of Service, Energy Service Agreement, Terms of Service
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agreeYOU AND BNEA HEREBY AGREE: (i) THAT EACH CLAIM IS PERSONAL TO YOU AND BNEA, to the fullest extent allowed by lawAND SHALL ONLY BE CONDUCTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION (OR AN INDIVIDUAL COURT PROCEEDING, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against usWITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS EXCLUDED FROM THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY PURSUANT TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT SUBPART 14.a.iii) AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A OTHER FORM OF REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITYACTION; (ii) EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO FILE OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM CLASS ACTION OR SEEK RELIEF ON A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE BASIS; AND (iii) THE ARBITRATOR (OR COURT, WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS EXCLUDED FROM THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO SUBPART 14.a.iii) MAY ONLY CONDUCT AN INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION (OR COURT ACTION, WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS EXCLUDED FROM THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO SUBPART 14.a.iii), MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE INDIVIDUAL’S CLAIMS, AND MAY NOT PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING RELATING TO SUCH CLAIMS. UNLESS YOU SUBMIT A PROPER OPT OUT NOTICE (AS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION 14.c), YOU AND BNEA AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawMEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
Appears in 7 contracts
Sources: End User License Agreement, End User License Agreement, End User License Agreement
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agreeEXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE IN THIS SECTION 10(C), to the fullest extent allowed by law, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS ANY ARBITRATION OR COURT ACTION HEREUNDER SHALL PROCEED SOLELY ON AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES INDIVIDUAL BASIS WITHOUT THE RIGHT FOR ANY CLAIMS TO GO TO COURT BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED ON A CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION BASIS OR ON A BASIS INVOLVING CLAIMS BROUGHT IN A PURPORTED REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF OTHERS OR ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY OR THE PUBLIC. CLASS AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURTCOLLECTIVE ACTIONS UNDER THIS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISION ARE PROHIBITED, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (WHETHER IN COURT OR ARBITRATION, AND THE ARBITRATOR OR COURT, AS APPLICABLE, SHALL HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO PROCEED ON SUCH BASIS. NO DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT IN COURT OR ARBITRATION BY EMPLOYEE ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING TO EMPLOYEE’S EMPLOYMENT OR AFFILIATION WITH THE COMPANY AFFILIATED GROUP MAY BE JOINED WITH A DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, CLAIM OR ACTION OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OR OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, ANY SUCH JOINT CLAIMS BEING WAIVED BY EMPLOYEE HEREUNDER, EXCEPT THAT THE COMPANY (OR ANY MEMBER(S) OF THE COMPANY AFFILIATED GROUP) MAY BRING CLAIMS IN ARBITRATION OR COURT TO ENFORCE THIS AGREEMENT AND RELATED TORT, STATUTORY AND OTHER CLAIMS AGAINST EMPLOYEE AND OTHERS WHO ARE ACTING IN CONCERT OR PARTICIPATION WITH EMPLOYEE, AND IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING EMPLOYEE MAY JOIN ANY CLAIMS OF SUCH OTHER PARTIES (BUT NO OTHERS). ANY ISSUE CONCERNING THE ENFORCEABILITY OR VALIDITY OF THIS SECTION 10(C) AND THE WAIVER HEREIN SHALL BE DECIDED BY A COURT WITH JURISDICTION AND VENUE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 10(B). IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, IF THERE IS A DETERMINATION BY SUCH COURT THAT THIS SECTION 10(C) IS UNENFORCEABLE, THEN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, REPRESENTATIVE OR JOINT ACTION BY THE PARTIES SHALL ONLY BE BROUGHT IN A COURT WITH JURISDICTION AND VENUE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 10(B), AND NOT IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at law.
Appears in 6 contracts
Sources: Employment Agreement (ONESPAWORLD HOLDINGS LTD), Employment and Severance Agreement (ONESPAWORLD HOLDINGS LTD), Employment and Severance Agreement (ONESPAWORLD HOLDINGS LTD)
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agree, to the fullest extent allowed by law, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, ,the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, ,cross-claim, ,or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at law. Benefits and Rewards. Your account may have additional rewards or benefits we or a third party provide. If it does, they will be explained in separate documents which include rewards terms and conditions or benefits guides. Any benefits or rewards are subject to change or termination without notice. If there is a rewards membership fee, it will be listed in your separate rewards terms document and added to your account as a purchase. Third parties may provide or own the benefits or rewards on your account and we are not responsible for their actions.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Cardmember Agreement, Cardmember Agreement, Cardmember Agreement
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agree, to the fullest extent allowed by law, to all of the following (the “"Class Action Waiver”"): ° o Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° o We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° o You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° o If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,, we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° o If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • ● WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “"CLAIM” " BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ● ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • ● YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • ● Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° o You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° o We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° o We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° o Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° o If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • ● If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° o Litigate that Claim in court; ° o Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° o Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • ● Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • ● Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • ● The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • ● For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° o Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° o The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° o The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • ● For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° o Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° o The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° o The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • ● Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • ● You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • ● You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • ● The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • ● Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° o As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° o A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • ● An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • ● If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • ● If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • ● If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • ● The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° o The repayment of your account; ° o Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “"Changes to your account terms section”"); ° o Our assignment of your account; ° o Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° o The closing of your account; and ° o The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • ● This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. ● The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° o Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° o Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° o Honor claims of privilege recognized at law.. OTHER TERMS Benefits and Rewards Your account may have additional rewards or benefits we or a third party provide. If it does, they will be explained in separate documents which include rewards terms and conditions or benefits guides. Any benefits or rewards are subject to change or termination without notice. If there is a rewards membership fee, it will be listed in your separate rewards terms and conditions and added to your account as a purchase transaction. Third parties may provide or own the benefits or rewards on your account and we are not responsible for their actions. Assignment You may not transfer your account or your rights or obligations under this Agreement. We may transfer all or part of your account balance and account along with our rights and obligations under this Agreement to another person or entity. Governing Law The interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement and your account will be governed in accordance with federal law and, to the extent state law applies, Nebraska law, regardless of conflict of law principles. Notices Any notice we mail to you (including on or with a statement) will be considered given when we put in the U.S. mail addressed to the address we have for you. Any notice we send to you in electronic form is considered given when we send it to you at the most recent electronic address we have for you. Waiver If we do not exercise or we delay exercising any right under this Agreement, we can still exercise those rights later. Actions We may take or not take certain actions that benefit you at times and which are not required by this Agreement or law. If we do, such actions (a) can be stopped at any time; and (b) will not add to our obligations to you under this Agreement and will not constitute a course of conduct. Entire Agreement This Agreement replaces any prior communications between you and us. Severability If any term of this Agreement is found to violate any applicable law, that term will be deemed changed to comply with such law. Any invalid or unenforceable term of this Agreement will not affect whether any other term is valid or enforceable. We want to outline your billing rights if you have an item you want to dispute on any statement or if you are dissatisfied with any purchases made with your account:
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Cardmember Agreement, Cardmember Agreement
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agreeTO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, to the fullest extent allowed by lawYOU AGREE THAT YOU WILL NOT BRING, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against usJOIN, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that classOR PARTICIPATE IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING AS TO ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE OR CONTROVERSY YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST US, OUR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SERVICERS, AGENTS AND ASSIGNS. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”)YOU AGREE TO THE ENTRY OF INJUNCTIVE RELIEF TO STOP SUCH A LAWSUIT OR TO REMOVE YOU AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE SUIT. • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS MATERIAL AND ESSENTIAL TO THE ARBITRATION OF ANY CLAIMS AND IS NON-SEVERABLE FROM THE ARBITRATION PROVISION. IF THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS VOIDED, FOUND UNENFORCEABLE, OR LIMITED WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM FOR WHICH YOU SEEK CLASS-WIDE RELIEF, THEN THE PARTIES’ ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY (EXCEPT FOR THIS SENTENCE) SHALL BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • NULL AND VOID WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONSRESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY SUBJECT TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO APPEAL THE LIMITATION OR INVALIDATION OF THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER. HOWEVER, THE ARBITRATION PROVISION SHALL REMAIN VALID WITH RESPECT TO COURT ALL OTHER CLAIMS. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A CLASS ACTION BE ARBITRATED. THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF ANY OF YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES TO HAVE PURSUE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURTINDIVIDUALLY, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY AND NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION ACTION, IN BINDING ARBITRATION, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM OTHERWISE, AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawPROVIDED ABOVE.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Deposit Account Agreement, Deposit Account Agreement
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agree, to the fullest extent allowed by law, to all of the following (the “"Class Action Waiver”"): ° o Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° o We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° o You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° o If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,, we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° o If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • ● WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “"CLAIM” " BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ● ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • ● YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • ● Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° o You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° o We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° o We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° o Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° o If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • ● If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° o Litigate that Claim in court; ° o Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° o Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • ● Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • ● Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • ● The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • ● For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° o Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° o The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° o The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • ● For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° o Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° o The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° o The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • ● Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • ● You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • ● You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • ● The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • ● Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° o As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° o A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • ● An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • ● If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • ● If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • ● If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • ● The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° o The repayment of your account; ° o Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “"Changes to your account terms section”"); ° o Our assignment of your account; ° o Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° o The closing of your account; and ° o The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • ● This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. ● The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° o Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° o Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims OTHER TERMS Benefits and Rewards Your account may have additional rewards or benefits we or a third party provide. If it does, they will be explained in separate documents which include rewards terms and conditions or benefits guides. Any benefits or rewards are subject to change or termination without notice. If there is a rewards membership fee, it will be listed in your separate rewards terms and conditions and added to your account as a purchase transaction. Third parties may provide or own the benefits or rewards on your account and we are not responsible for their actions. Assignment You may not transfer your account or your rights or obligations under this Agreement. We may transfer all or part of privilege recognized your account balance and account along with our rights and obligations under this Agreement to another person or entity. Governing Law The interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement and your account will be governed in accordance with federal law and, to the extent state law applies, Nebraska law, regardless of conflict of law principles. Notices Any notice we mail to you (including on or with a statement) will be considered given when we put in the U.S. mail addressed to the address we have for you. Any notice we send to you in electronic form is considered given when we send it to you at the most recent electronic address we have for you. Waiver If we do not exercise or we delay exercising any right under this Agreement, we can still exercise those rights later. Actions We may take or not take certain actions that benefit you at times and which are not required by this Agreement or law.. If we do, such actions (a) can be stopped at any time; and (b) will not add to our obligations to you under this Agreement and will not constitute a course of conduct. Entire Agreement This Agreement replaces any prior communications between you and us. Severability If any term of this Agreement is found to violate any applicable law, that term will be deemed changed to comply with such law. Any invalid or unenforceable term of this Agreement will not affect whether any other term is valid or enforceable. We want to outline your billing rights if you have an item you want to dispute on any statement or if you are dissatisfied with any purchases made with your account:
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Sources: Cardmember Agreement, Cardmember Agreement
Class Action Waiver. You Any Claim permissible herein must be brought in the party’s individual capacity, and we both agreenot as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, to the fullest extent allowed by lawcollective, to all of the following representative, multiple plaintiff, or similar proceeding (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provisionAction”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all Each of the following: ° You may choose parties expressly waives any ability to have maintain any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have Class Action in any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not availableforum. The Administrator arbitrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they not have authority to entertain combine or determine aggregate similar claims or conduct any Claim brought in Class Action nor make an award to any entity or person not a party to the arbitration. Any claim that all or part of this Class ProceedingAction Waiver is unenforceable, that decision unconscionable, void, or voidable may be appealed to determined only by a court of competent jurisdictionjurisdiction and not by an arbitrator. IfTHE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE HAD A RIGHT TO LITIGATE THROUGH A COURT, despite this AgreementTO HAVE A JUDGE OR JURY DECIDE THEIR CASE INDIVDUALLY OR TO BE PARTY TO A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, Class Proceedings are allowedHOWEVER, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court THEY UNDERSTAND AND CHOOSE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY THROUGH ARBITRATION. Warranties: CLEANSKY ENERGY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. Limitation of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration Liability: Customer will be consolidated with deemed to be in exclusive control (and responsible for any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1damages or injury caused thereby) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneyselectric power after receipt at the delivery point or points. CLEANSKY ENERGY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, expertsINCIDENTAL, witnessesSPECIAL, documentsPUNITIVE, and other expensesEXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR OTHER BUSINESS INTERRUPTION DAMAGES), no matter who prevailsWHETHER BY STATUTE, IN CONTRACT OR TORT, EVEN IF THE RESULT OF NEGLIGENCE (WHETHER SOLE, JOINT, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE). • If ALL OTHER LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES ONLY, AND SUCH DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES WILL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. CUSTOMER HEREBY WAIVES ALL OTHER REMEDIES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY. THERE ARE NO THIRD‐PARTY BENEFICIARIES TO THIS AGREEMENT. To the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at law.extent any
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Sources: Terms of Service, Service Agreement
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agreeEXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE IN THIS SECTION 11(C), to the fullest extent allowed by law, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS ANY ARBITRATION OR COURT ACTION HEREUNDER SHALL PROCEED SOLELY ON AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES INDIVIDUAL BASIS WITHOUT THE RIGHT FOR ANY CLAIMS TO GO TO COURT BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED ON A CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION BASIS OR ON A BASIS INVOLVING CLAIMS BROUGHT IN A PURPORTED REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF OTHERS OR ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY OR THE PUBLIC. CLASS AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURTCOLLECTIVE ACTIONS UNDER THIS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISION ARE PROHIBITED, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (WHETHER IN COURT OR ARBITRATION, AND THE ARBITRATOR OR COURT, AS APPLICABLE, SHALL HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO PROCEED ON SUCH BASIS. NO DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT IN COURT OR ARBITRATION BY EMPLOYEE ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING TO EMPLOYEE’S EMPLOYMENT OR AFFILIATION WITH THE COMPANY AFFILIATED GROUP MAY BE JOINED WITH A DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, CLAIM OR ACTION OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OR OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, ANY SUCH JOINT CLAIMS BEING WAIVED BY EMPLOYEE HEREUNDER, EXCEPT THAT THE COMPANY (OR ANY MEMBER(S) OF THE COMPANY AFFILIATED GROUP) MAY BRING CLAIMS IN ARBITRATION OR COURT TO ENFORCE THIS AGREEMENT AND RELATED TORT, STATUTORY AND OTHER CLAIMS AGAINST EMPLOYEE AND OTHERS WHO ARE ACTING IN CONCERT OR PARTICIPATION WITH EMPLOYEE, AND IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING EMPLOYEE MAY JOIN ANY CLAIMS OF SUCH OTHER PARTIES (BUT NO OTHERS). ANY ISSUE CONCERNING THE ENFORCEABILITY OR VALIDITY OF THIS SECTION 11(C) AND THE WAIVER HEREIN SHALL BE DECIDED BY A COURT WITH JURISDICTION AND VENUE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 11(B). IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, IF THERE IS A DETERMINATION BY SUCH COURT THAT THIS SECTION 11(C) IS UNENFORCEABLE, THEN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, REPRESENTATIVE OR JOINT ACTION BY THE PARTIES SHALL ONLY BE BROUGHT IN A COURT WITH JURISDICTION AND VENUE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 11(B), AND NOT IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at law.
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Class Action Waiver. You Any arbitration under these Terms and we Conditions will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrationsandclass/representative/collective actionsarenotpermitted. THEPARTIESAGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, COLLECTIVE AND/ OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both agreeyou and SHINE Systems agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. SHINE SYSTEMS LLC AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME. SHINE SYSTEMS LLC AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. SHINE SYSTEMS LLC AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SHINE SYSTEMS LLC AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SHINE SYSTEMS LLC OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE. SHINE Systems reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the fullest Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent allowed permitted by law, this agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Virginia in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Site. Use of the Site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms, including, without limitation, this section. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and SHINE Systems as a result of this agreement or use of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member Site. SHINE Systems' performance of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator agreement is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of SHINE Systems' right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court Site or information provided to or gathered by SHINE Systems with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as respect to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedingssuch use. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceedingpart of this agreement isdetermined tobeinvalidorunenforceable pursuanttoapplicablelawincluding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. Ifbutnotlimitedto, despite this Agreementthewarranty disclaimersandliability limitationsset forth above, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration thentheinvalidor unenforceable provision will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense intent of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this original provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest remainder of this provision will remain the agreement shall continue in effect. HoweverUnlessotherwisespecifiedherein, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid thisagreementconstitutestheentireagreementbetweentheuser and SHINE Systems with respect to any Class Proceedingthe Site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the entire provision shall be null user and voidSHINE Systems with respect to the Site. • The terms A printed version of this arbitration provision shall survive all agreement and of any notice given in electronicformshallbeadmissibleinjudicial or administrativeproceedingsbaseduponorrelating to this agreement to the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes same extent and subject to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; same conditions as other business documents and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made records originally generated andmaintained in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerceprinted form. It shall is theexpress wish to the parties that this agreement and all related documents be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawwritten in English.
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Class Action Waiver. You and we both agreeTo the extent either declaratory or injunctive relief is sought in the arbitration, such relief can be awarded only to the fullest extent allowed necessary to provide the relief warranted by law, a party's individual claim. YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. YOU AND WE AGREE TO WAIVE ANY ABILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY CLASS ACTION IN ANY FORUM. The arbitrator shall not have authority to combine or aggregate similar claims or conduct any class action or make any award to any person or entity not a party to the arbitration. Any claim that all of the following (the “part of this Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will Wavier is unenforceable, unconscionable, void or voidable may be determined only by a court of competent jurisdiction and not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that classby an arbitrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE THEY WOULD HAVE HAD A RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND LITIGATE THROUGH A COURT, TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY JUDGE OR JURY DECIDE THEIR CASE AND BE A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY PARTY TO A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, HOWEVER, THEY UNDERSTAND AND INSTEAD CHOOSE TO HAVE IN COURTANY CLAIMS DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN THROUGH ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, Unless you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filedotherwise, the party that filed it arbitrator may choose to have not consolidate the dispute of another person with your or our dispute and may not preside over any counterclaim, cross-claim, form of a representative or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputesclass proceeding. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this specific provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision Arbitration Agreement is found to be not enforceableunenforceable, that portion will be severed then the entirety of the Arbitration Agreement and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms If SECURSPACE changes this "Arbitration Agreement" section after the date you last accepted these Terms of Use (or accepted any subsequent changes hereto), you may reject any such change by sending us written notice (including by email) within 30 days of the date such change became effective, as indicated in the "Last Updated" date above or in the date of our Communication to you notifying you of such change. By rejecting any change, you are agreeing that you will arbitrate any claim or dispute between you and SECURSPACE in accordance with the provisions of this arbitration provision shall survive all "Arbitration Agreement" section as of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes date you last accepted these Terms (or accepted any subsequent changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”these Terms); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at law.
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Class Action Waiver. You Any arbitration under these Terms and we Conditions will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrationsandclass/representative/collectiveactionsarenotpermitted. THEPARTIESAGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, COLLECTIVE AND/ OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both agreeyou and Valmis agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. JYTYLA CORP DBA VALMIS PROPERTY RENEWAL SERVICES AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME. JYTYLA CORP DBA VALMIS PROPERTY RENEWAL SERVICES AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. JYTYLA CORP DBA VALMIS PROPERTY RENEWAL SERVICES AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON- INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL JYTYLA CORP DBA VALMIS PROPERTY RENEWAL SERVICES AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF JYTYLA CORP DBA VALMIS PROPERTY RENEWAL SERVICES OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE. Valmis reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the fullest Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent allowed permitted by law, this agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota and you hereby consent to theexclusivejurisdiction andvenueofcourtsin Minnesota in all disputesarisingoutoforrelating to the use of the Site. Use of the Site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms, including, without limitation, this section. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and Valmis as a result of this agreement or use of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member Site. Valmis's performance of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator agreement is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award existing lawsand legal process, and nothing containedin this agreement is in derogation of Valmis'sright to complywith governmental, court andlaw enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Arbitrator may Site or information provided to or gathered by Valmis with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim invalid or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration unenforceable pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and either liability limitationssetforthabove, thentheinvalidorunenforceableprovisionwillbedeemedsuperseded byavalid, enforceableprovisionthat most closelymatchestheintentofthe originalprovisionand the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense remainder of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain agreement shall continue in effect. HoweverUnlessotherwisespecifiedherein, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid thisagreementconstitutestheentireagreementbetweentheuser and Valmis with respect to the Site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and Valmis with respect to the Site. A printed version of this agreement and of any Class Proceeding, the entire provision notice given in electronic form shall be null admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of subject to the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; same conditions as other business documents and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made records originally generated and maintained in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerceprinted form. It shall is the express wish to the parties that this agreement and all related documents be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawwritten in English.
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Class Action Waiver. You Any arbitration under these Terms will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and we class/representative/collective actions are not permitted. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH’S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, COLLECTIVE AND/OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS IN THE FORM OF A PROVAE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both agreeparties agree otherwise, the arbiter may not consolidate more than one person’s claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. EASY BOXER AND/ OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME. EASY BOXER AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. EASY BOXER AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON- INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL EASY BOXER AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF EASY BOXER OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE. Easy Boxer reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the fullest Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent allowed permitted by law, this agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Minnesota in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Site. Use of the Site is not authorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms, including, without limitation, this section. You agree that no joint venture, partnership employment, or agency relationship exists between you and Easy Boxer as a result of this agreement or use of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member Site. Easy Boxer’s performance of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator agreement is subject to judicial review only as existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of Easy Boxer’s right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests o requirements relating to your use of the Site or information provided to or gathered by Easy Boxer with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award most closely matches the intent of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by original provision and the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense remade of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain agreement shall continue in effect. HoweverUnless otherwise specified herein, if this agreement constitutes the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid entire agreement between the user and Easy Boxer with respect to any Class Proceedingthe Site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the entire provision shall be null user and voidEasy Boxer with respect to the Site. • The terms A printed version of this arbitration provision shall survive all agreement and of any notice given in electronic form seal be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. It is the express wish of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; parties that this agreement and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made all related documents be written in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawEnglish.
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Class Action Waiver. You Any Claim permissible herein must be brought in the party’s individual capacity, and we both agreenot as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, to the fullest extent allowed by lawcollective, to all of the following representative, multiple plaintiffs, or similar proceeding (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provisionAction”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all Each of the following: ° You may choose parties expressly waives any ability to have maintain any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have Class Action in any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not availableforum. The Administrator arbitrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they not have authority to entertain combine or determine aggregate similar claims or conduct any Claim brought in Class Action nor make an award to any entity or person not a party to the arbitration. Any claim that all or part of this Class ProceedingAction Waiver is unenforceable, that decision unconscionable, void, or voidable may be appealed to determined only by a court of competent jurisdictionjurisdiction and not by an arbitrator. IfTHE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE HAD A RIGHT TO LITIGATE THROUGH A COURT, despite this AgreementTO HAVE A JUDGE OR JURY DECIDE THEIR CASE INDIVDUALLY OR TO BE PARTY TO A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, Class Proceedings are allowedHOWEVER, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court THEY UNDERSTAND AND CHOOSE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY THROUGH ARBITRATION. Warranties: CLEANSKY ENERGY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. Limitation of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration Liability: Customer will be consolidated with deemed to be in exclusive control (and responsible for any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1damages or injury caused thereby) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneyselectric power after receipt at the delivery point or points. CLEANSKY ENERGY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, expertsINCIDENTAL, witnessesSPECIAL, documentsPUNITIVE, and other expensesEXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR OTHER BUSINESS INTERRUPTION DAMAGES), no matter who prevailsWHETHER BY STATUTE, IN CONTRACT OR TORT, EVEN IF THE RESULT OF NEGLIGENCE (WHETHER SOLE, JOINT, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE). • If ALL OTHER LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES ONLY, AND SUCH DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES WILL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. CUSTOMER HEREBY WAIVES ALL OTHER REMEDIES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY. THERE ARE NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES TO THIS AGREEMENT. To the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at law.extent any
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Class Action Waiver. You Any arbitration under these Terms and we both agreeConditions will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrationsandclass/representative/collectiveactionsarenotpermitted. THEPARTIESAGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, to the fullest extent allowed by lawAND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURTCOLLECTIVE AND/ OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS DISCOVERY IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both you and The Insured Pet agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR APPEAL RIGHTSAVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. THE INSURED PET AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME. THE INSURED PET AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. THE INSURED PET AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE INSURED PET AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE INSURED PET OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOWWITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawDISCONTINUE USING THE SITE.
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Class Action Waiver. You Any Claim permissible herein must be brought in the party’s individual capacity, and we both agreenot as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, to the fullest extent allowed by lawcollective, to all of the following representative, multiple plaintiff, or similar proceeding (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provisionAction”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all Each of the following: ° You may choose parties expressly waives any ability to have maintain any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have Class Action in any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not availableforum. The Administrator arbitrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they not have authority to entertain combine or determine aggregate similar claims or conduct any Claim brought in Class Action nor make an award to any entity or person not a party to the arbitration. Any claim that all or part of this Class ProceedingAction Waiver is unenforceable, that decision unconscionable, void, or voidable may be appealed to determined only by a court of competent jurisdictionjurisdiction and not by an arbitrator. IfTHE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE HAD A RIGHT TO LITIGATE THROUGH A COURT, despite this AgreementTO HAVE A JUDGE OR JURY DECIDE THEIR CASE INDIVDUALLY OR TO BE PARTY TO A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, Class Proceedings are allowedHOWEVER, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court THEY UNDERSTAND AND CHOOSE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY THROUGH ARBITRATION. Warranties: CLEANSKY ENERGY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. Limitation of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration Liability: Customer will be consolidated with deemed to be in exclusive control (and responsible for any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1damages or injury caused thereby) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees electric power after receipt at the delivery point or points. CLEANSKY ENERGY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR OTHER BUSINESS INTERRUPTION DAMAGES), WHETHER BY STATUTE, IN CONTRACT OR TORT, EVEN IF THE RESULT OF NEGLIGENCE (WHETHER SOLE, JOINT, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE). ALL OTHER LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES ONLY, AND SUCH DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES WILL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. CUSTOMER HEREBY WAIVES ALL OTHER REMEDIES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY. THERE ARE NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES TO THIS AGREEMENT. To the extent any Renewable Energy Average PJM System Mix updates: CleanSky Energy’s Fuel Mix and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at law.Air Emissions:
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Sources: Terms of Service
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agreeSELLER WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS AGAINST COMPASS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, to the fullest extent allowed by lawEXCEPT WHERE SUCH WAIVER IS PROHIBITED BY LAW OR DEEMED BY A COURT OF LAW TO BE AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY. TO THE EXTENT SELLER IS PERMITTED BY LAW TO PROCEED WITH A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION AGAINST COMPASS, to all of the following THE PARTIES AGREE THAT: (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class ProceedingsI) THE PREVAILING PARTY SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER ATTORNEYS’ FEES OR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PURSUING THE CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION (NOT WITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION IN THIS AGREEMENT); ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against usAND (II) THE PARTY WHO INITIATES OR PARTICIPATES AS A MEMBER OF THE CLASS WILL NOT SUBMIT A CLAIM OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN ANY RECOVERY SECURED THROUGH THE CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. ANY CLAIM THAT ALL OR PART OF THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS UNENFORCEABLE, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH UNCONSCIONABLE, VOID, OR VOIDABLE MAY BE ENFORCED DETERMINED ONLY BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND NOT BY AN ARBITRATOR. THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE THEY WOULD HAVE HAD A RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND LITIGATE THROUGH A COURT, TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY JUDGE OR JURY DECIDE THEIR CASE, AND TO BE PARTY TO A JURY. OTHER CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION; HOWEVER, THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE FOREGOING THESE RIGHTS YOU MAY AND ELECTING TO HAVE IN COURTANY DISPUTE DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN THROUGH ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOWYou acknowledge and agree that you are waiving any ability to join or consolidate your claim(s) in arbitration with the claim(s) of any other person and to bring any claim(s) on a class basis, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provisiona representative capacity, you and we agree to all on behalf of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claimgeneral public, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any on behalf of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawperson.
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Sources: Compass Marketplace Agreement
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agree, to the fullest extent allowed by law, to all of the following (the “"Class Action Waiver”"): ° o Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° o We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° o You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° o If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,, we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° o If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • ● WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “"CLAIM” " BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ● ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • ● YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • ● Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° o You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° o We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° o We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° o Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° o If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • ● If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° o Litigate that Claim in court; ° o Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° o Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • ● Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • ● Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • ● The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • ● For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° o Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° o The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° o The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • ● For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° o Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° o The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° o The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • ● Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • ● You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • ● You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • ● The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • ● Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° o As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° o A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • ● An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • ● If you file f ile a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • ● If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • ● If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • ● The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° o The repayment of your account; ° o Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “"Changes to your account terms section”"); ° o Our assignment of your account; ° o Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° o The closing of your account; and ° o The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • ● This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. ● The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° o Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° o Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° o Honor claims of privilege recognized at law.. OTHER TERMS Benefits and Rewards Your account may have additional rewards or benefits we or a third party provide. If it does, they will be explained in separate documents which include rewards terms and conditions or benefits guides. Any benefits or rewards are subject to change or termination without notice. If there is a rewards membership fee, it will be listed in your separate rewards terms and conditions and added to your account as a purchase transaction. Third parties may provide or own the benefits or rewards on your account and we are not responsible for their actions. Assignment You may not transfer your account or your rights or obligations under this Agreement. We may transfer all or part of your account balance and account along with our rights and obligations under this Agreement to another person or entity. Governing Law The interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement and your account will be governed in accordance with federal law and, to the extent state law applies, Nebraska law, regardless of conflict of law principles. Notices Any notice we mail to you (including on or with a statement) will be considered given when we put in the U.S. mail addressed to the address we have for you. Any notice we send to you in electronic form is considered given when we send it to you at the most recent electronic address we have for you. Waiver If we do not exercise or we delay exercising any right under this Agreement, we can still exercise those rights later. Actions We may take or not take certain actions that benefit you at times and which are not required by this Agreement or law. If we do, such actions (a) can be stopped at any time; and (b) will not add to our obligations to you under this Agreement and will not constitute a course of conduct. Entire Agreement This Agreement replaces any prior communications between you and us. Severability If any term of this Agreement is found to violate any applicable law, that term will be deemed changed to comply with such law. Any invalid or unenforceable term of this Agreement will not affect whether any other term is valid or enforceable. We want to outline your billing rights if you have an item you want to dispute on any statement or if you are dissatisfied with any purchases made with your account:
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Sources: Cardmember Agreement
Class Action Waiver. You CEDAR, each Merchant, and we both agreeeach Guarantor agree that they may bring claims against each other relating to this Agreement only in their individual capacities, to the fullest extent allowed by law, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will and not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a plaintiff or class action member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against usin any purported class or representative proceedings. 42. Arbitration. C▇▇▇▇ HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST THAT ANY DISPUTE, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM BETWEEN CEDAR AND MERCHANT, ANY GUARANTOR OR ANY OWNER, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN OR OTHERWISE (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CLAIMS FOR FRAUD, MISREPRESENTATION, INTENTIONAL TORT, NEGLIGENT TORT OR UNDER ANY LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL STATUTE OR RULE), BE SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BEFORE EITHER (I) THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS COMMERCIAL RULES, OR (II) MEDIATION AND CIVIL ARBITRATION INC. D/B/A RAPIDRULING (W▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE ENFORCED GOVERNED BY THE PARTIESFEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLYARBITRATION SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE LOCATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REGARDLESS OF THE LOCATION OF THE PARTIES OR ARBITRATOR. • TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE ARBITRATOR RULES, THE ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS SHALL PROCEED VIRTUALLY OR REMOTELY AND SHALL NOT REQUIRE THE PARTIES TO APPEAR IN-PERSON. ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING ARBITRATRABILITY OF ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE DECIDED BY THE ARBITRATOR. CEDAR MAY DEMAND THAT SUCH DISPUTE BE SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION EITHER BY (I) SENDING A WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO ARBITRATE TO ALL OTHER PARTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONSTHE NOTICE PROVISION IN PARAGRAPH 33 OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR (II) SENDING A WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO ARBITRATE TO THE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR MERCHANT, ANY GUARANTOR OR ANY OWNER WHO HAS BROUGHT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BEFORE ANY COURT OR TRIBUNAL AGAINST CEDAR. INITIALLY, THE PARTIES WILL SPLIT THE ARBITRATION FILING FEE, ADMINISTRATION FEE AND ARBITRATOR FEE. IF C▇▇▇▇ PREVAILS IN ARBITRATION, THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD TO CEDAR ITS ATTORNEYS’ FEES (IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 39 OF THIS AGREEMENT) AND SHARE OF THE ARBITRATION FILING FEE, ADMINISTRATION FEE AND ARBITRATOR FEE. MERCHANT, ANY GUARANTOR AND ANY OWNER MAY OPT OUT OF THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY BY SENDING CEDAR A NOTICE THAT HE, SHE OR IT DOES NOT WANT THIS PROVISION TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATIONAPPLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 33 WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at law43.
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Sources: Standard Merchant Cash Advance Agreement (Ameriguard Security Services, Inc.)
Class Action Waiver. You Any arbitration under these Terms and we Conditions will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class/representative/collective actions are not permitted. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, COLLECTIVE AND/ OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both agreeyou and VOVSS agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. VISION OF VETERANS SUPPORT SERVICES AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME. VISION OF VETERANS SUPPORT SERVICES AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. VISION OF VETERANS SUPPORT SERVICES AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON- INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VISION OF VETERANS SUPPORT SERVICES AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF VISION OF VETERANS SUPPORT SERVICES OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE. VOVSS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the fullest Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent allowed permitted by law, this agreement is governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in South Carolina in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Site. Use of the Site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms, including, without limitation, this section. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and VOVSS as a result of this agreement or use of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member Site. ▇▇▇▇▇'s performance of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator agreement is subject to judicial review only as existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of VOVSS's right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Site or information provided to or gathered by VOVSS with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award intent of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by original provision and the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense remainder of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain agreement shall continue in effect. HoweverUnless otherwise specified herein, if this agreement constitutes the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid entire agreement between the user and VOVSS with respect to the Site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and VOVSS with respect to the Site. A printed version of this agreement and of any Class Proceeding, the entire provision notice given in electronic form shall be null admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of subject to the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; same conditions as other business documents and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made records originally generated and maintained in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerceprinted form. It shall is the express wish to the parties that this agreement and all related documents be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawwritten in English.
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Class Action Waiver. You Any arbitration under these Terms and we Conditions will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class/ representative/collective actions are not permitted. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, COLLECTIVE AND/ OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both agreeyou and Mobile app agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. Liability Disclaimer THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. MOBILE APP AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME. Â MOBILE APP AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. MOBILE APP AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MOBILE APP AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF MOBILE APP OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE. Termination/Access Restriction Mobile app reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the fullest Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent allowed permitted by law, this agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Tennessee in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Site. Use of the Site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms, including, without limitation, this section. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and Mobile app as a result of this agreement or use of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member Site. Mobile app's performance of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator agreement is subject to judicial review only as existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of Mobile app's right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Site or information provided to or gathered by Mobile app with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award intent of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by original provision and the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense remainder of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain agreement shall continue in effect. HoweverUnless otherwise specified herein, if this agreement constitutes the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid entire agreement between the user and Mobile app with respect to the Site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and Mobile app with respect to the Site. A printed version of this agreement and of any Class Proceeding, the entire provision notice given in electronic form shall be null admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of subject to the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; same conditions as other business documents and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made records originally generated and maintained in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerceprinted form. It shall is the express wish to the parties that this agreement and all related documents be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawwritten in English.
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Class Action Waiver. You Any arbitration under these Terms will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and we class/representative/collective actions are not permitted. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, COLLECTIVE AND/ OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both agreeyou and Marlite agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. MARLITE, INC. AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME. MARLITE, INC. AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. MARLITE, INC. AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MARLITE, INC. AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF MARLITE, INC. OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE. Marlite reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the fullest Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent allowed permitted by law, the Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. Use of the Site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms, including, without limitation, this section. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and Marlite as a result of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring Terms or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all use of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitrationSite. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator Marlite's performance is subject to judicial review only as existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in the Terms is in derogation of Marlite's right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Site or information provided to or gathered by Marlite with respect to such use. If any part of the Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award intent of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by original provision and the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense remainder of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain Terms shall continue in effect. HoweverUnless otherwise specified herein, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid Terms constitutes the entire agreement between the user and Marlite with respect to the Site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and Marlite with respect to the Site. A printed version of the Terms and of any Class Proceeding, the entire provision notice given in electronic form shall be null admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to the Terms to the same extent and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of subject to the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; same conditions as other business documents and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made records originally generated and maintained in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerceprinted form. It shall is the express wish to the parties that the Terms and all related documents be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawwritten in English.
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Class Action Waiver. You Any arbitration under these Terms and we both agreeConditions will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class/representative/collective actions are not permitted. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, to the fullest extent allowed by lawAND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURTCOLLECTIVE AND/ OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS DISCOVERY IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both you and Emisha Innovations agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR APPEAL RIGHTSAVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ GREENWOODS HOLDING AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ GREENWOODS HOLDING AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ GREENWOODS HOLDING AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON- INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ▇▇▇▇▇▇ GREENWOODS HOLDING AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ▇▇▇▇▇▇ GREENWOODS HOLDING OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOWWITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawDISCONTINUE USING THE SITE.
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Class Action Waiver. You Any arbitration under these Terms will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and we class/representative/collective actions are not permitted. EACH PARTY AGREEs THAT IT MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, COLLECTIVE AND/OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both agreeyou and Per Scholas agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY MADE TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. PER SCHOLAS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE SITE AT ANY TIME. PER SCHOLAS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. PER SCHOLAS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON- INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PER SCHOLAS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF PER SCHOLAS OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE. Per Scholas reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the fullest Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent allowed permitted by law, these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in New York in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Site. Use of the Site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms, including, without limitation, this section. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and Per Scholas as a result of this agreement or use of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member Site. Per Scholas's performance of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator these Terms is subject to judicial review only as existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in these Terms is in derogation of Per Scholas's right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Site or information provided to or gathered by Per Scholas with respect to such use. If any part of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award intent of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this original provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest remainder of this provision will remain these Terms shall continue in effect. HoweverUnless otherwise specified herein, if these Terms constitute the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid entire agreement between the user and Per Scholas with respect to the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and Per Scholas with respect to the Site. A printed version of these Terms and of any Class Proceeding, the entire provision notice given in electronic form shall be null admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms to the same extent and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of subject to the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; same conditions as other business documents and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made records originally generated and maintained in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawprinted form.
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Class Action Waiver. You and we both agree, to the fullest extent allowed by law, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE EXECUTIVE AGREES THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (ASSERT CLASS ACTION OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION CLAIMS AGAINST THE COMPANY IN COURT ARBITRATION OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING OTHERWISE, NOR WILL HE JOIN OR SERVE AS A CLAIM AS MEMBER OF A CLASS ACTION OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, AND HE AGREES THAT HE WILL ONLY SUBMIT HIS OWN, INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS IN ARBITRATION AND WILL NOT SEEK TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF ANY OTHER PERSON. ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF. THE EXECUTIVE UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT PROHIBIT HIM FROM PURSUING AN ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIM WITH A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE BODY OR GOVERNING AGENCY THAT IS AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE OR ADMINISTER LAWS RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING, THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, OR THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD. THIS AGREEMENT DOES, HOWEVER, PRECLUDE HIM FROM PURSUING COURT ACTION REGARDING ANY SUCH CLAIM, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY LAW. WAIVER OF RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL. THE EXECUTIVE UNDERSTANDS THAT, BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, BOTH PARTIES ARE GIVING UP ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO A JURY TRIAL ON ALL CLAIMS THEY MAY HAVE AGAINST EACH OTHER, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. REQUIRED NOTICE OF ALL CLAIMS. THE COMPANY AND THE EXECUTIVE AGREE THAT IF A DISPUTE ARISES, THE PARTY WHO WANTS TO ARBITRATE THE DISPUTE MUST GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY CLAIM TO THE OTHER PARTY. WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE COMPANY OR ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE COMPANY’S CORPORATE OFFICE. THE EXECUTIVE WILL BE GIVEN NOTICE AT THE LAST ADDRESS RECORDED IN HIS PERSONNEL FILE (2) PARTICIPATE IN UNLESS HE SENDS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE COMPANY NOTIFYING THEM OF THE NEED TO USE A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”DIFFERENT ADDRESS). THE WRITTEN NOTICE MUST DESCRIBE THE NATURE OF ALL CLAIMS ASSERTED AND MUST DETAIL THE FACTS UPON WHICH THE CLAIMS ARE BASED. THE NOTICE MUST BE SENT TO THE OTHER PARTY(IES) BY FEDERAL EXPRESS (continuedOR ANOTHER SIMILAR OVERNIGHT MAIL SERVICE PROVIDER) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an AdministratorOR BY CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawRETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.
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Sources: Executive Compensation, Proprietary Information, and Inventions Agreement (EdenLedger, Inc.)
Class Action Waiver. You Any arbitration under these Terms will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and we both agreeclass/representative/collective actions are not permitted. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, to the fullest extent allowed by lawAND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against us, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURTCOLLECTIVE AND/ OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS DISCOVERY IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both you and Vertical Entertainment, LLC agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND CONTENT INCLUDED IN OR APPEAL RIGHTSAVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. VERTICAL ENTERTAINMENT, LLC AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE AT ANY TIME. VERTICAL ENTERTAINMENT, LLC AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, CONTENT AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, CONTENT AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. VERTICAL ENTERTAINMENT, LLC AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, CONTENT AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VERTICAL ENTERTAINMENT, LLC AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF VERTICAL ENTERTAINMENT, LLC OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOWWITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY; OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM AS A CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawDISCONTINUE USING THE SITE.
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Sources: User Agreement
Class Action Waiver. You and we both agreeYOU AND BNEA HEREBY AGREE: (i) THAT EACH CLAIM IS PERSONAL TO YOU AND BNEA, to the fullest extent allowed by lawAND SHALL ONLY BE CONDUCTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION (OR AN INDIVIDUAL COURT PROCEEDING, to all of the following (the “Class Action Waiver”): ° Claims will not under any circumstances be pursued in Class Proceedings; ° We waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against you; ° You waive the right to bring or to participate in Class Proceedings against us; ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against you,we may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class; and ° If some other person initiates a Class Proceeding against usWITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS EXCLUDED FROM THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, you may not and will not join that proceeding or participate as a member of that class. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). • THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. • WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ALLOWS EITHER PARTY PURSUANT TO REQUIRE THAT ANY “CLAIM” BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION. • ARBITRATION REPLACES THE RIGHT TO GO TO COURT SUBPART 12.a.iii) AND TO HAVE A CLAIM DETERMINED BY A JURY. OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE IN COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR APPEAL RIGHTS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR MAY BE MORE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW, THOSE OTHER RIGHTS ARE WAIVED. • YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THESE TWO THINGS (IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION): (1) BRING A CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION OR IN A OTHER FORM OF REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITYACTION; (ii) EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO FILE OR (2) PARTICIPATE IN A CLAIM CLASS ACTION OR SEEK RELIEF ON A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE BASIS; AND (iii) THE ARBITRATOR (OR COURT, WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS EXCLUDED FROM THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO SUBPART 12.a.iii) MAY ONLY CONDUCT AN INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION (OR COURT ACTION, WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS EXCLUDED FROM THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO SUBPART 12.a.iii), MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE INDIVIDUAL’S CLAIMS, AND MAY NOT PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING RELATING TO SUCH CLAIMS. UNLESS YOU SUBMIT A PROPER OPT OUT NOTICE (AS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION 12.c), YOU AND BNEA AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER. • Except as otherwise provided in this provision, you and we agree to all of the following: ° You may choose to have any Claim we bring against you be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us be resolved through binding arbitration; ° We may choose to have any Claim you bring against us and any of Our Related Parties be resolved through binding arbitration; ° Our Related Parties may choose to have any Claim you bring only against them and not us be resolved through binding arbitration; and ° If a court action is filed, the party that filed it may choose to have any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim brought in that action be resolved through binding arbitration. • If a party chooses to have a Claim be resolved by arbitration, neither you or we will have the right to do any of the following: ° Litigate that Claim in court; ° Have a jury trial on that Claim; or ° Engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided in the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • Ordinary Claims are not subject to this provision. Ordinary Claims may be resolved through court action. • Arbitrations shall be conducted through an Administrator unless one is not available. The Administrator shall be a national arbitration organization with significant experience in financial and consumer disputes. If multiple exist, the Administrator will be the one you and we mutually agree upon. If none exist, the arbitration shall be conducted through an Arbitrator without an Administrator. Arbitration Provision (this “provision”). (continued) • The Arbitrator must be impartial and neutral. The Arbitrator must also be either a lawyer with at least ten years of experience or a retired judge. • For arbitrations with an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the Rules; ° The Administrator will provide a listing of possible persons to hear and decide the arbitration; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon from that listing will be the Arbitrator. • For arbitrations without an Administrator, all of the below will apply: ° Arbitrations shall be conducted according to the AAA Rules; ° The Arbitrator shall take the place of AAA in the AAA Rules; and ° The person(s) you and we mutually agree upon will be the Arbitrator. • Arbitrations will be filed in accord with the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. • You or we may choose to have an arbitration hearing. Any hearing will take place in the federal judicial district where you live when the arbitration is filed. You and we may also agree upon a different location. • You and we may be represented by counsel in any arbitration. • The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages. • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding. Any final decision of the Arbitrator is subject to judicial review only as set forth by the Federal Arbitration Act. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision. Judgment upon an award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. • Any dispute as to whether a claim or dispute is a Claim shall be resolved solely by the Arbitrator except: ° As noted below for Class Proceedings; and ° A court will decide whether a Claim is an Ordinary Claim. • An arbitration pursuant to this provision may decide only your Claims, our Claims, or Claims of Our Related Parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or determine Class Proceedings. If the Arbitrator decides they have authority to entertain or determine any Claim brought in a Class Proceeding, that decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. If, despite this Agreement, Class Proceedings are allowed, those proceedings shall be conducted only in a court of competent jurisdiction. The claims of other persons who may (or may not) have similar claims may not be consolidated with any Claim. No arbitration will be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding without the consent of all parties. The only Claims that may be joined under this provision are (1) those brought by us and Our Related Parties against you and Your Related Parties; or (2) those brought by you and Your Related Parties against us and Our Related Parties. • If you file a good faith individual arbitration under this provision, we will reimburse you the initial filing fee up to $350. All other fees will be divided in keeping with applicable law and either the Rules or AAA Rules, as applicable. We will also reimburse other fees if the Arbitrator determines there is good reason or we determine there is good cause to do so. Each party will bear the expense of the fees and costs of their own attorneys, experts, witnesses, documents, and other expenses, no matter who prevails. • If the Rules or AAA Rules are inconsistent with this provision, this provision will prevail. • If any portion of this provision is found to be not enforceable, that portion will be severed and the rest of this provision will remain in effect. However, if the Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid with respect to any Class Proceeding, the entire provision shall be null and void. • The terms of this arbitration provision shall survive all of the below events: ° The repayment of your account; ° Changes to your account or Agreement (see the “Changes to your account terms section”); ° Our assignment of your account; ° Issuance of replacement accounts or cards; ° The closing of your account; and ° The bankruptcy or similar action by you or us. • This provision is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce. It shall be governed by and enforceable under the FAA. The Arbitrator shall do all the following: ° Apply applicable substantive law consistent with the FAA, National Bank Act and agency regulations; ° Apply applicable statutes of limitations; and ° Honor claims of privilege recognized at lawMEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
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Sources: Terms of Service