MESSAGE EXPRESS LONG DISTANCE
Service Agreement
For
Telecommunication Services
Thank you for using Message Express Long Distance services. In this Service Agreement (Agreement), The Company means Message Express Long Distance. The Customer is the person or company receiving the Companys services that are defined below.
By ordering, enrolling, using or paying for these services or accepting service from the Company, Customer agrees to the rates, charges, terms and conditions expressed in this Agreement. In turn, Company agrees to provide service to Customer in accordance with this Agreement. If you do not agree with any of the rates, charges, terms and conditions, discontinue use of the services and immediately cancel the services provided by contacting the Company at 269-623-3211.
Service or Services are defined as interstate interexchange telecommunications services that you have ordered, enrolled in, used, or have paid for and that the Company has provided to you. Prior to July 31, 2001, these services were provided to you by the Company based on tariffs filed with the Federal Communications Commission. Any new Customer that orders, enrolls in, uses, or pays for the services provided by the Company, after July 31, 2001, agrees to the rates, charges, terms and conditions set for in this Agreement. The Message Express Long Distance Service and Charges Guide contains the specific rates, charges, terms and conditions, and description of services provided by the Company not set forth here in this Agreement. This Agreement incorporates by reference the rates, charges, terms and conditions, and description of services provided the Company that are included in the Message Express Long Distance Service and Charges Guide. The Services and Charges Guide can be viewed at the Companys website located at http://www.barryarea.com/tollrate.htm (Company Website) or in person at the Companys main commercial office located at 123 West Orchard, Delton, Michigan 49046. Information about specific rates, charges, terms or conditions, and service provided can also be obtained by contacting the Companys main office at 269-623-3211.
- Agreement to Pay. Customer agrees to pay the Company for the Services provided to Customer at the rates and charges specified in the Service and Charges Guide, including applicable fees and taxes. Customer is responsible for the unauthorized use of the Services, and is responsible for payment for any such unauthorized use.
- Price Changes. From time to time, the Company may change its rates and charges for services. In the event of an increase in the rates and charges, the Company will advise the customer prior to implementing such change. The company will also post these changes on the company website and the Companys commercial offices. Any change of rates and charges for Services provided are effective immediately after they are posted to our website at (Company Website) or the Companys office located at 123 West Orchard, Delton, Michigan 49046.
- Billing Period. The services are provided and billed on a monthly basis. Payments are due within 30 days of invoice and are to be paid in U.S. Monies. A late fee of 1.5 % may be applied to any late payments.
- Billing Errors. Subject to applicable law, Customer must notify Company of any billing errors or other requests for credit within (6) months of when the Service is provided.
- The discontinuation of Service by the Company pursuant to this Section does not relieve the Customer of any obligations to pay the Company for charges due and owed for service(s) furnished up to the time of discontinuance.
- The remedies set forth herein shall not be exclusive and the Company shall at all times be entitled to all rights available to it under either law or equity.
- Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or as specified in writing by the party entitled to receive service, notices may be given orally or in writing to the person(s) whose names(s) and business address(es) appear on the executed service order.
- Where the Company cancels a service and the final service period is less than the monthly billing period, a credit will be issued for any amounts billed in advance, prorated at 1/30th of the monthly recurring charge for each day after the service was discontinued. This credit will be issued to the Customer or applied against the balance remaining on the Customers account.
- The Customer shall pay a cancellation charge for services that require special facilities dedicated to its use when the Customer cancels the order before service begins or prior to the expiration of the service term or if service is canceled for nonpayment or failure to make a requested deposit. The charge will be equal to the non-recoverable portion of expenditures or liabilities incurred expressly for the Customer and the sum of the monthly recurring or minimum usage amount remaining through the end of the term. The Customer is liable for any charges assessed by the interconnecting telephone company providing the service.
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential losses or damages, including loss of profits, loss of earnings, loss of business opportunities and personal injuries (including death), resulting directly or indirectly out of, or otherwise arising in connection with, the use of the Service by Customer, without limitation, any damages resulting from or arising out of Customers reliance or use of the Service, or the mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, errors, defects, delay in operation, transmission, or any failure of performance of the Service; and
- Any losses, claims, damages, expenses, liabilities or costs (including legal fees) resulting directly or indirectly out of, or otherwise arising in connection with any allegation, claim, suit or other proceeding based on a contention that the use of the Service by Customer or a third party infringes on the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, confidentiality, privacy, or other intellectual property rights or contractual rights of any third party.
- The limitations set forth in Section 8 apply to acts, omissions, and negligence of Company (and their respective officers, employees, agents, contractors or representatives) which, but for this provision, would give rise to a cause of action in contract, tort or any other legal doctrine.
- Customers sole and exclusive remedies under this Agreement are expressly set out in this Agreement. Some states do not allow the limitations or exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, so limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
a. No Third Party Rights. This Agreement does not provide any third party with a remedy, claim, or right of reimbursement.
b. Acts Beyond Our Control. Neither the Customer nor the Company will be responsible to the other for any delay, failure in performance, loss or damage due to fire, explosion, power blackout, earthquake, volcanic action, flood, the weather elements, strike, embargo, labor disputes, civil or military authority, war, acts or omissions of carriers or suppliers, acts of regulatory or governmental agencies, or other causes beyond the Companys reasonable control, except that customer must pay for any Services used.
c. Assignment. The Company can assign all or part of its rights or duties under this Agreement without notifying Customer. If Company does this, it has no further obligations to Customer. Customer may not assign this Agreement or the Services without Companys prior written consent.
d. Separability. If any part of this Agreement is found invalid, the rest of the Agreement will remain valid and enforceable.