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THANK YOU FOR USING
IT&E SERVICES. In this Agreement, “you” and “your” means
the customer of IT&E Overseas, Inc., hereinafter referred
to as IT&E. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Consumer Services Agreement and applicable prices, charges,
service descriptions and other terms and conditions set forth
in IT&E Service Guides, available on IT&E’s website
at http://www.ite.net (together, the “Agreement”),
IT&E will provide interstate and international telecommunications
services to you. This Agreement governs state-to-state and
international long distance services provided to you by IT&E
(“Services”), and does not apply to local services,
calls made by dialing 1010-6483 number, Internet Service or
PCS non-long distance Service. All Services are provided subject
to the availability of necessary and suitable facilities. BY
SELECTING IT&E AS YOUR PRIMARY CARRIER, SUBSCRIBING TO
AN IT&E CALLING CARD, ENROLLING IN, USING OR PAYING FOR
IT&E SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO THE PRICES, CHARGES, TERMS
AND CONDITIONS IN THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE PRICES TERMS
AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN APPLICABLE IT&E SERVICE GUIDES
PROVIDED ON IT&E’S WEBSITE AND INCORPORATED HEREIN.
From time to time, IT&E may change those prices, terms
or conditions or discontinue one or more Services. By continuing
to use the Services, you agree to such modifications. In the
event of a conflict, prices, terms or conditions of service
contained in your Contract, if any, or applicable terms on
IT&E’s website shall control over the terms of this
Agreement. If these arrangements are not acceptable to you,
do not use the Services and immediately notify IT &E
at 646-8886 (in Guam) or 234-8521 (in Saipan).
1. CHARGES FOR SERVICES . You agree to pay
IT&E for the
Services IT&E provides at the prices set forth on IT&E
Service Guides. IT&E may, at its sole discretion, change
such prices at any time; provided, that no price increase will
be effective less than fifteen (15) days after it is posted
on IT&E’s website except where the increase is/are
required to cover IT&E’s cost associated with changes
in government programs (such as Universal Service Fund). IT&E
will invoice you for Services one (1) month in arrears for
usage. Invoices are due and payable upon receipt. Any invoices
not paid within the month the Invoice was issued will be deemed
past due and assessed a finance charge in the amount of one
and one-half percent (1.5%) of the outstanding balance per
month or such lesser maximum charge as permitted by applicable
law. You agree to pay IT&E any and all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees) associated with
the collection of any amounts due. IT&E reserves the
rights: (a) to charge you a service fee in the event your
check, bank
draft or electronic funds transfer is returned for insufficient
funds, and (b) to charge you a fee to reactivate Service
where Service was interrupted due to your actions or failure
to make
required payment. You may terminate Service at any time but
shall remain liable for charges incurred before termination
and any other early termination fees that may have been agreed
upon.
2. CREDIT CHECK/DEPOSIT. IT&E reserves the right to verify
your credit as a condition of provisioning Service. IT&E
reserves the right to collect a deposit from you or place
a credit limit on your account. Any such deposit shall be
returned
upon termination of Service and satisfaction of all outstanding
invoices or after one (1) year if you have not been delinquent
on any payment due during that time.
3. EQUIPMENT. To the extent IT&E locates equipment on your
premises, you will be liable for any loss of, or damage to,
any IT&E facilities as a result of theft, injury or any
other cause whatsoever unless such damage or loss is due to
IT&E’s sole negligence. You understand and agree
(subject to applicable Federal and local laws, rules and regulations)
that equipment provided by IT&E in conjunction with the
provision of Service remains the property of IT&E. You
agree to obtain any rights IT&E reasonably requires to
gain access to any such equipment. You agree to construct,
maintain, and operate any equipment you provide which is used
in conjunction with the Services in a manner, which does not
interfere or harm IT&E’s facilities.
4. UNLAWFUL USAGE. You agree not to use
the Services or allow the Services to be used for any illegal
activities. You are
responsible for all use and misuse, with or without your
knowledge or consent, of the Services. You understand and
agree that
the use of IT&E’s Services without payment, as
well as any attempt to avoid payment for Services by fraudulent
means is prohibited.
5. FORCE MAJEURE. You agree that IT&E
shall not be liable for any delay or failure of performance
or equipment due to
causes beyond its control, including but not limited to:
acts of God, fire, flood, explosion, typhoon or other catastrophes;
any law, order, regulation, action or request of a Federal
or local governmental authority or of any civil or military
authority; national emergencies; unavailability of rights-of-way
or materials; or strikes, lock-outs or other labor difficulties.
6. SERVICE DISCONNECTION. IT&E reserves the right to disconnect
Service immediately without incurring liability in the following
instances: (i) for non-payment of any sum due IT&E for
more than thirty (30) days after the issuance of a valid invoice;
(ii) for violations of this Agreement or applicable law; (iii) where required by reason of any order of a court, public service
commission or federal regulatory body; (iv) when necessitated
by conditions beyond IT&E’s reasonable control; (v) where reasonably necessary to prevent harm or interference
to IT&E’s network; (vi) temporarily for routine
maintenance.; or (vii) for excessive/high usage.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. You agree that
your exclusive remedy and IT&E’s sole liability for any interruption or
failure of any Service furnished pursuant to this Agreement
shall be limited to IT&E’s issuing service credits
to you, the amount of which shall in no event exceed the actual
charges you incurred for the interrupted Service. IT&E’s
policy concerning such service credits shall be posted on IT&E’s
website. IT&E shall not be liable for any Service interruption
caused by or any act or omission of any other carrier furnishing
any portion of the Services or any entity furnishing to IT&E
or to IT&E’s customer’s facilities or equipment
used for or with the Services IT&E offers. IT&E’s
LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU
TO IT&E UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IT&E SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY
FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA OR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY SERVICES
PROVIDED HEREIN OR ANY INTERRUPTION, FAILURE OF ANY SUCH SERVICE,
EVEN IF IT&E HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. IT&E MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AND NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO
ANY SERVICE, FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT. IT&E assumes no responsibility for the availability
or performance of any cable or satellite systems or related
facilities under the control of third parties or for other
facilities under the control of other entities, even if IT&E
has acted as your agent in arranging for such facilities or
services. Such facilities are provided subject to such degree
of protection or non pre-emptibility as may be provided by
the other entities. IT&E shall not be liable for damages
or adjustment, refund or cancellation of charges unless you
have notified IT&E in writing of any interruption in Service
or dispute concerning charges, including the basis of any claim
for damages within thirty (30) calendar days after the invoice
is rendered or a debit is effected by IT&E for the call
giving rise to such dispute or claim.
8. INDEMNIFICATION. You agree that IT&E is not responsible
for any third-party claims against IT&E that arise out
of your use of the Service. You agree to indemnify and hold
IT&E harmless against: (i) any claim for loss or injuries
not directly attributable to the Services; (ii) claims for
libel, slander, infringement of copyright or unauthorized use
of any trademark, trade name or service mark arising out of
the material, date, information or other content transmitted
over IT&E’s facilities; (iii) claims for patent infringement
arising from combining or connecting IT&E’s facilities
with your apparatus, systems, or equipment; and (iv) all other
claims arising out of your acts or omissions in any Service
provided by IT &E.
9. GENERAL TERMS. (a)
Taxes. In addition to the prices set
forth in the Sales Order Form and/or Letter of Agency, if
any, and to the extent allowed by law, you agree to pay any
and
all applicable Federal or local taxes, or franchise, license
or regulatory fees that might be assessed by the FCC from
time to time. (b) Waiver. No
waiver of any breach of this Agreement will be deemed a waiver
of any future breach. (c)
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with local law where the Services
are provided without regard
to the conflicts of Law principles thereof. (d)
Assignment/ No Third Party Rights. You agree
that IT&E may assign this
Agreement without notifying you. You may not assign this
Agreement, or any interest herein or part hereof, by operation
of law
or otherwise, without the express written consent of IT&E.
This Agreement does not provide any third-party with any
remedy, right or claim. (e)
Separability. If any provisions of this
Agreement are declared to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable
as a matter of law, the same shall not invalidate this Agreement,
which shall be construed as if not containing such provisions,
and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed
and enforced as if a commercially reasonable provision has
been substituted in place thereof. (f)
Billing Errors. The
liability of IT&E for errors in billing that result in
overpayment by you shall be limited to credit equal to the
dollar amount erroneously billed or, in the event that payment
has been made and service has been discontinued, to a refund
of the amount erroneously billed. (g)
Survival. The provisions
of this Agreement, which may by their nature survive the
termination or expiration of this Agreement including without
limitation,
Sections 6, 7 and 8, shall survive. (h)
Telephone Carrier Designations. Where applicable,
your selection of IT&E Telephone Service
will apply to the telephone number(s) listed on the Letter
of Agency and any associated numbers. (i)
Calling Card Number, PIN or Authorization Code. Where
applicable, Calling Card usage through the use of an authorization
code or Card Number + PIN
is an integral part of providing long-distance network services
to you. It is your responsibility to ensure that only persons
authorized to access IT&E Services have knowledge of
the exclusive numbers. You shall not disseminate the same
to any
outside party, and shall limit access to such information
to the fewest number possible, consistent with proper utilization
of IT&E Services. Any use other than expressly provided
herein shall be classified unauthorized use. Your only recourse
in the event of unauthorized use of the Calling Card(s) shall
be to give immediate written notice of such abuses to IT&E
and to request deactivation of the same. Upon receipt of
such notice, IT&E will deactivate the Calling Card(s)
subject to unauthorized use and will provide a new exclusive
Calling
Card(s) within 48 hours of receipt of the written notice.
You shall be responsible for payment of all charges for services
accessed via exclusive numbers. IT&E reserves the right
to charge you a $25 fee for each change of Calling Card (j)
Miscellaneous. You agree to the following
additional terms: (i) You understand that unauthorized use
of the Services is
illegal and may be punishable by law. (ii) You agree that
IT&E
is not responsible for poor quality of service caused by
equipment not owned or installed by IT&E. (iii) You understand
and agree that installation of Services may be done by an
independent
Contractor and that, due to adverse weather or technical
complications, the installation may have to be rescheduled.
IT&E is not
liable if the installation date has to be changed; (iv) IT&E
Services may be used to access other services, including
pay-per-call services, which may be appropriate only for
adults. You agree
not to permit persons under the age of 18 to access such
services and that IT&E will not be responsible for any
minor accessing inappropriate adult materials; (v) You understand
that IT&E
may, in compliance with applicable law and at the direction
of law enforcement personnel, permit law enforcement personnel
to monitor the content of information passing through its
Services or stored on its systems, regardless of origin;
however, IT&E
is not otherwise responsible for and shall not monitor such
information. Access to other networks through use of the
Services must comply with the rules appropriate for that
network; (vi) You agree that the use of any information, programs or data
obtained from use of the Service is at your own risk. IT&E
specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or
quality of information obtained from or through the use of
the Services; (vii) Transmission of any material in violation
of any law, including intellectual property law, is prohibited;
(viii) You are responsible for canceling promotional offers
at the end of the term or the monthly prevailing price will
take effect; (ix) You must call IT&E customer service
at 646-8886 (in Guam) or 234-8521 (in Saipan) to cancel any
and
all Services.
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