PLEASE READ THESE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. They govern the relationship between
you and VIVASM Prepaid Wireless (Locus
Telecommunications, Inc.) and explain our respective legal rights
concerning all aspects of our relationship, including without limitation:
• Rates
and charges
• Availability
of the service and features
• Replenishment
and expiration of balances
• Privacy
and confidentiality
• Your
rights related to Customer Proprietary Network Information
• Modifications
to the agreement
• Limitations
of liability and warranty
• Resolution
of past or future disputes by mandatory binding arbitration instead
of court trials and class actions.
IF YOU USE THE SERVICE OR THE WIRELESS DEVICE,
YOU CONSENT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DO NOT USE THE
SERVICE OR PHONE AND NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY TO CANCEL SERVICE.
I. SERVICE
a. Availability/Interruption. Service is normally
available to your Device when it is within the operating range
of our system, and may be available outside of that area in other
participating carrier service areas. Service is subject to transmission
limitation or interruption caused by weather, terrain, obstructions
such as trees or buildings, and other conditions. Service may be
limited in some areas where coverage is not available or may be
temporarily limited or interrupted due to system capacity limitations
and system repairs or modifications or to combat potential fraud.
Digital PCS features require a compatible digital multi-network
phone, are only available in the Digital PCS features area, and
may require local telephone company support and message sender
access to computer and modem. Not all features or Service offerings
are available.
b. Use of Service/Device/Number. Reproduction, retransmission,
dissemination or resale of Service is prohibited without prior
written contractual arrangements with us and any required regulatory
approvals. You are responsible for the purchase and maintenance
of any additional hardware, software and/or Internet access
from your PC required to use the Service. You consent to receiving
advertising, alerts and other broadcast messages from us or
our authorized agents. You have no ownership rights to the
Number, any IP address, any e-mail address or any other identifier
provisioned by us, our agents or the manufacturer of your Device
to be used with the Service, and you agree we may change any
such Number, IP address, e-mail address or any other identifier
at any time with or without prior notice to you. By using Service,
you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of any applicable
software license.
Use of Premium SMS and Mobile Content.
c. Use of Premium SMS and Mobile Content. Locus Telecommunications,
VIVASM Prepaid Wireless and its underlying carrier,
may provide you with access to a mobile content delivery service (each, a "Service"),
together with a third-party content provider. This access will allow you
to download to your compatible mobile phone various third-party mobile entertainment
content, such as ringtones, wallpapers, games, graphics, data, news, etc.
(collectively, the "Content") via the Internet, SMS, MMS, WAP,
BREW and other means of mobile content delivery through the use of Premium
SMS messaging or other mobile technologies. A surcharge of 50¢ will be assessed
for Premium SMS messaging. This surcharge is in addition to and independent
from any charges assessed by the third-party content provider. This surcharge,
plus all other charges assessed by the mobile content provider, will be incurred
when you consent to download the third party content provider’s Content.
By using these Content services you warrant and represent that (i) you have
read and understood this Agreement and agree to be bound by its terms and
conditions; (ii) you are at least 21 years of age; (iii) you are the owner
of the Device whose phone number you are using, or if you do not own the
Device you have explicit permission from the owner of the Device to use the
Device and to enter the phone number for such Device; and (iv) you are a
resident of the U.S. Please note, given the aforementioned herein, that the
downloading of mobile Content and use of Premium SMS messaging is up to the
discretion of the owner of the phone and whomever the owner gives permission
to utilize these services. You agree to hold Locus Telecommunications, VIVASM Prepaid
Wireless and its underlying carrier harmless for any and all Content that
is downloaded to your phone. If you do not agree (or cannot comply) with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Locus Telecommunications / VIVASM Prepaid
Wireless Privacy Policy and any applicable Rules, you are not authorized
to access or use any services or products, register for or use any Service
provided by Locus Telecommunications, VIVASM Prepaid
Wireless and its underlying carrier, and your sole remedy is to immediately
stop accessing and using any service or product provided by Locus Telecommunications,
VIVASM Prepaid Wireless, and its underlying carrier.
d. Unauthorized Usage. You agree not to use the Device
or Service for any unlawful, unauthorized or abusive purpose
or in any way that damages our property or others' property,
or interferes with, harms or disrupts our system or other operators'
systems or other users. You will comply with all laws while using
the Service and you will not transmit any communication or data
that would violate any laws, court order, or regulation, or would
likely be offensive to the recipient. You are responsible for
all content you transmit using the Service. You may not install
any amplifiers, enhancers, repeaters or other devices that modify,
disrupt or interfere in any way with the radio frequency licensed
to us to provide Service. If your Device, user name or password
is stolen or Service is fraudulently used, you must immediately
notify us and provide us with such documentation and information
as we may request (including affidavits and police reports).
Until you notify us, you will remain responsible for all charges.
We have the right to interrupt or restrict Service to your Number,
without notice to you, if we suspect fraudulent, illegal, or
abusive activity. You agree to cooperate with us in any fraud
investigation and to use any fraud prevention measures we prescribe.
Failure to provide reasonable cooperation may result in your
liability for all fraudulent usage.
e. Release of Information. You consent to our release
of information about you when we believe release is appropriate
to comply with the law (e.g. a lawful subpoena, E911 information);
to enforce or apply our customer agreements; to initiate, render,
bill and collect for Services; to protect our rights or property;
to protect users of those Services and other carriers from fraudulent,
abusive, or unlawful use of, or subscription to, such Services;
or if we reasonably believe that an emergency involving immediate
danger of death or serious physical injury to any person requires
disclosure of communications or justifies disclosure of records
without delay. You are deemed to have reviewed and consented
to our Privacy Policy posted on our website at www.VIVA-Wireless.com.
f. Your Rights to End This Agreement. You may terminate
your Service at any time by notifying us of your intention to
terminate Service. There is no penalty or termination fee; however,
it may take up to 30 days to process the termination request
and the balance remaining in your account is forfeited upon termination
of Service. Your Service will resume and the termination request
will be cancelled if you use your Service prior to our processing
your termination notification.
g. Number Portability. You may be able to take your
current wireless phone number to another service provider. This
is called "porting" and will also terminate our service
to you for that number. If you request your new service provider
to port a number from us, and we receive your request from that
new service provider, we'll treat the request as notice from
you to terminate our service for that number upon successful
completion of porting. After the porting is completed, you won't
be able to use our service for that number even if you have unused
airtime on that account, and you won't be entitled to a refund
for any unused airtime. If you're porting a phone number to us
from another company, we may not be able to provide some services,
such as 911 location services, immediately.
II. CHARGES/PAYMENTS/DEFAULT
a. Generally. You are responsible for paying all
charges, including but not limited to: airtime, access, features,
voice mail access, voice mail delivery, data usage, text messages,
downloadable, alerts, roaming, long distance, directory and operator
assistance charges, the price of Devices and accessories, charges
for other goods and services and shipping/handling fees. You will
be billed at domestic airtime or roaming rates for 800, 866, 877,
888, and other "toll free" calls. Applicable international
wireless long distance charges, if applicable, will be charged
for calls placed from your wireless phone. For all incoming Service,
the length of the call will be measured during the time that you
are connected to our system, which is approximately from the time
you press "Send" or other key to answer a call until
approximately the time you press "End" or other keys
to terminate the call. For all outgoing Service, the length of
the call will be measured from when you are released by the automated
balance notification system until approximately the time you press "END" or
other key to terminate the call. Airtime usage on each call is
deducted in full minute increments, with partial minutes of use
rounded up to the next full minute. For calls placed in the United
States, you will not be charged for busy or unconnected calls if
you press "End" or "No" within a reasonable
time. Call waiting, 3-way calling, call forwarding, voicemail will
incur applicable airtime or roaming and wireless long distance
charges.
b. Account Balance. All charges incurred will be deducted
automatically from your account. Any amounts loaded into your
account are not transferable or refundable. You should take
reasonable efforts to safeguard your Phone and replenishment
airtime cards. No refunds or other compensations will be given
for returned, expired, lost, damaged, or stolen cards. Airtime
expiration varies by card denomination. If additional amounts
are placed into your account before the current account balance
expires, the existing balance will be carried over to the new
expiration date. If new amounts are not added to your account
prior to the expiration date any remaining amounts will be
forfeited. If your account balance remains zero for 30 days
you may lose your Number. In some instances you may be able
to complete a call when the billing functionality is interrupted.
When this occurs you will not receive correct balance information.
All calls, however, will be deducted from your account and
the balance updated when the billing functionality is operable.
You are responsible for all data usage sent through our network
and associated with the Device, regardless of whether the Device
actually receives the information. In some cases our network
will re-send certain packets to ensure complete delivery. In
these cases you will be responsible for paying for the re-sent
packets.
c. Use of Service/Rates. Your Service rates and other
charges and conditions for each Number or Phone are described
in the Rate Card or at our website at www.VIVA-Wireless.com.
You can place domestic and international calls from the U.S.
to certain designated international locations. Weekday and night & weekend
rates may vary. Night & weekend hours are 9:00 p.m. – 6:59
a.m. Monday - Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Per-minute
rates include roaming in all VIVASM Prepaid
Wireless network cities and domestic long distance charges. Off
network roaming calls and direct dialed international calls will
incur additional per minute charges on top of the standard airtime
rates. For off-network roaming and direct dial international
rates, please see store, contact service provider or visit www.VIVA-Wireless.com for
more details. All rate change notices will be provided either
through dealer, rate card or www.VIVA-Wireless.com.
The prepaid per minute rates are based on the card value purchased.
International rates vary and are subject to change. Call Customer
Care (at the number listed on our website or in your replenishment
card packaging) or visit www.VIVA-Wireless.com for
international rates and available countries. You cannot use the
Service to place calls to 500, 700, 855, 900 or 976 numbers;
or to place operator-assisted calls such as third-party-billed,
and collect calls. Rates for calls to directory assistance are
$1.25 per call plus airtime or roaming charges. You will be billed
at domestic rates for 800, 888, 877, and 866 number calls. You
are responsible for all taxes and surcharges associated with
your use of the Service. Other than calls to 911, you can only
make and receive calls when your account has a positive balance.
Special dialing patterns may be required when making roaming
calls. There may be surcharge for incoming calls made from pay
phones. Prepaid wireless service is not available for purchase
in all areas. Voicemail setup, deposits and retrievals are billed
at a regular airtime rates and will deplete balance. If a caller
reaches or leaves a message on your Voicemail, it will deplete
your minutes even if your Voicemail box has not been activated.
A Domestic text message will be charged at 10¢ to receive or
send. International text messages will be charged at 20¢ to send
and 10¢ to receive. Please note that a 2-way text capable phone
is required to send and receive text messages.
d. Default/Termination. If you breach any representation
to us or fail to perform any of the promises you made in the
Agreement, you will be in default and we may, without notice
to you, suspend Service and/or terminate this Agreement, in addition
to all other remedies available to us.
e. Account Information. Any person able to provide your
Number and personal identification number is authorized by you
to make changes to your account. You consent to disclosure of
any information about you to any person as permitted by law if
any Device programmed with your Number calls an emergency service
number such as 911 or, if we reasonably believe that an emergency
involving immediate danger of death or serious physical injury
to any person requires disclosure of communications or justifies
disclosure of records without delay
f. CPNI Consent. Under federal law, you have a right,
and we have a duty, to protect the confidentiality of information
about the amount, type, and destination of your wireless service
usage (CPNI). You consent to us sharing your CPNI with Locus
Telecommunications, Inc., its affiliates and its contractors,
to develop or bring to your attention any products and services.
This consent survives the termination of your Service and is
valid until you remove it. To remove this consent at any time,
notify us in writing at Locus Telecommunications, Inc. Att: CPNI,
P.O. Box 376 Fort Lee, NJ 07024, providing your name, home address,
home telephone including area code, and personal identification
number. Removing consent will not affect your current Service.
III. CHANGES TO THIS
AGREEMENT
We may amend the terms of this Agreement, including rate changes,
upon advance notice to you either through dealer, replenishment package
or www.VIVA-Wireless.com.
IV. LIMITATIONS
The parties intend that the limitations on liability, warranty and
damage awards provided for in this Agreement will apply to the
fullest extent allowed by law. Some jurisdictions do not allow
the exclusion of certain warranties or the waiver, limitation or
exclusion of liability for punitive, incidental or consequential
damages, or for intentional or willful conduct in some circumstances.
To the extent that any of these limitations are not permitted by
applicable law, they will not apply to you.
a. Limitation of Liability. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ACTS
OR OMISSIONS OF ANOTHER SERVICE PROVIDER OR ANY THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS
OF SERVICES RELATED TO USE OF THE DEVICE OR SERVICE, FOR INFORMATION
PROVIDED THROUGH YOUR DEVICE, LACK OF PRIVACY OR SECURITY EXPERIENCED
WHEN USING THE DEVICE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE OR MODIFICATION, OR
OTHER CAUSES BEYOND OUR REASONABLE CONTROL, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY REPRESENTATIONS THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE ERROR-FREE,
UNINTERRUPTED, OR FREE FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS (INCLUDING THIRD
PARTY HACKERS OR DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS). WE ARE NOT LIABLE
FOR SERVICE OUTAGES NOR FOR SERVICE LIMITATIONS OR INTERRUPTIONS,
AS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 1.C ABOVE. OUR LIABILITY AND THE LIABILITY
OF ANY UNDERLYING CARRIER FOR ANY FAILURE OR MISTAKE SHALL IN
NO EVENT EXCEED OUR SERVICE CHARGES DURING THE AFFECTED PERIOD.
WE AND ANY UNDERLYING CARRIER ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH AS LOST PROFITS. YOU AND
WE BOTH WAIVE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY CLAIMS
TO RECOVER INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. WE
AND ANY UNDERLYING CARRIER ARE NOT LIABLE FOR (i) ECONOMIC LOSS
OR INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY ARISING FROM USE OF THE SERVICE,
THE DEVICE OR ANY EQUIPMENT USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVICE
UNLESS CAUSED BY OUR SOLE AND GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OR (ii) THE INSTALLATION
OR REPAIR OF THE DEVICE BY ANY PARTIES WHO ARE NOT OUR EMPLOYEES.
THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
b. Indemnification. YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY,
AND HOLD US, OUR AFFILIATES AND AGENTS AND ANY OTHER SERVICE
PROVIDER, HARMLESS FROM CLAIMS OR DAMAGES RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT
OR YOUR PROMISES OR STATEMENTS MADE IN IT AND USE OF THE DEVICE
OR SERVICE UNLESS DUE TO OUR SOLE AND GROSS NEGLIGENCE. YOU ALSO
AGREE TO PAY OUR REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' AND EXPERT WITNESS FEES
AND COSTS INCURRED IN ENFORCING THIS AGREEMENT THROUGH APPEAL
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH 5, BELOW. USE OF YOUR DEVICE
WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR IN ANOTHER DISTRACTED OR NEGLIGENT
MANNER MAY BE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW IN SOME AREAS.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFORM TO ALL SUCH LAWS OR REGULATIONS
AND YOU SHALL INDEMNIFY US FROM CLAIMS ARISING FROM ANY SUCH
UNLAWFUL OR NEGLIGENT USE. THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION
OF THIS AGREEMENT.
c. No Warranties. WE MAKE NO EXPRESS WARRANTY REGARDING
THE SERVICE OR THE DEVICE OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY THIRD
PARTIES, AND DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE DO
NOT AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO MAKE ANY WARRANTY ON OUR BEHALF AND YOU
SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH STATEMENT. WE ARE NOT THE MANUFACTURER
OF THE DEVICE AND ANY STATEMENT REGARDING IT SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED
AS A WARRANTY. THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
V. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS RIGHTS THAT YOU MAY
OTHERWISE HAVE. IT PROVIDES FOR RESOLUTION OF MOST DISPUTES THROUGH
ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF COURT TRIALS AND CLASS ACTIONS. ARBITRATION
IS FINAL AND BINDING AND SUBJECT TO ONLY VERY LIMITED REVIEW BY A
COURT. THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
a. Binding Arbitration. This provision is intended to
be interpreted broadly to encompass all disputes or claims arising
out of our relationship. Any dispute or claim, including those
against any of our subsidiary, parent or affiliate companies,
arising out of or relating to this Agreement, our Privacy Policy
or the Service or any equipment used in connection with the Service
(whether based in contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation
or any other legal theory) will be resolved by binding arbitration
except that (1) you may take claims to small claims court if
they qualify for hearing by such a court, or (2) you or we may
choose to pursue claims in court if the claims relate solely
to the collection of any debts you owe to us.
b. Arbitration Procedures. You must first present any
claim or dispute to us by contacting Customer Care to allow us
an opportunity to resolve the dispute. You may request arbitration
if your claim or dispute has not been resolved within 90 days.
The arbitration of any dispute or claim shall be conducted in
accordance with the American Arbitration Association ("AAA")
under the Wireless Industry Arbitration Rules ("WIA Rules"),
as modified by this Agreement. The WIA Rules and information
about arbitration and fees are available upon request from the
AAA online at www.adr.org. You and we agree that this Agreement
evidences a transaction in interstate commerce and this arbitration
provision will be interpreted and enforced in accordance with
the Federal Arbitration Act and federal arbitration law. Unless
you and we agree otherwise, any arbitration will take place in
the county seat for the county in which your billing address
is located. At either party's election, the arbitration shall
be held telephonically. An arbitrator may award any relief or
damages (including injunctive or declaratory relief) that a court
could award, except an arbitrator may not award relief in excess
of or contrary to what this Agreement provides and may not order
relief on a consolidated, class wide or representative basis.
In any arbitration applying the WIA Rules applicable to large/complex
cases, the Arbitrators must also apply the Federal Rules of Evidence,
and the losing party may have the award reviewed in accordance
with the review procedures set forth in the WIA Rules. Judgment
on any arbitration award may be entered in any court having proper
jurisdiction. If any portion of this arbitration clause is determined
by a court to be inapplicable or invalid, then the remainder
shall still be given full force and effect.
c. Costs of Arbitration. For claims of less than $1,000,
you will be obligated to pay $25 and we will pay all other administrative
costs and fees. For claims over $1,000 but under $75,000, you
will be obligated to pay your share of the arbitration fees,
but no more than the equivalent court filing fee for a court
action filed in the jurisdiction where your billing address is
located. For arbitrations in excess of $75,000, all administrative
fees and expenses of arbitration will be divided equally between
you and us. In all arbitrations, each party will bear the expense
of its own counsel, experts, witnesses and preparation and presentation
of evidence at the arbitration.
d. Waiver of Class Actions. By this Agreement, both
you and we are waiving certain rights to litigate disputes in
court. You and we both agree that any arbitration will be conducted
on an individual basis and not on a consolidated, class wide
or representative basis. If for any reason this arbitration clause
is deemed inapplicable or invalid, or to the extent this arbitration
clause allows for litigation of disputes in court, you and we
both waive, to the fullest extent allowed by law, any right to
pursue any claims on a class or consolidated basis or in a representative
capacity.
e. Limitations Period. Any arbitration or legal action
with respect to any and all claims or causes of action related
to or arising out of this Agreement must be brought within two
years after the cause of action arises, or within the applicable
statutory period of time, whichever is shorter. This limitations
period does not apply to any given cause of action when the statutory
limitations period for that cause of action cannot be waived,
restricted or otherwise limited by you.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Privacy. We are not liable for any lack of
privacy which may be experienced with regard to the Service. You
authorize our monitoring and recording of calls to us concerning
your account or the Service and consent to our use of automatic
dialing equipment to contact you. We have the right to intercept
and disclose any transmission over our facilities in order to protect
our rights or property.
b. Assignment. We may assign all or part of this Agreement
without such assignment being considered a change to the Agreement,
and without notice to you. We are then released from all liability.
You may not assign this Agreement without our prior written
consent.
c. Notices. We may send you notices by mail or electronic
means, in our sole discretion. Notices to you shall be effective
1) 3 days following the date deposited in the U.S. Mail or delivered
to a nationally recognized courier or delivery service, postage
prepaid and addressed to your address as kept in our files and/or
2) immediately upon our transmission using an electronic means
such as e-mail or text messaging service. You are responsible
for notifying us of any changes in your mailing or e-mail address.
Written notice to us shall be effective when directed to our
Customer Care Department (at the mailing address listed on our
website) and received by us. Your notice must contain specific
information adequate to identify you and your Service. Oral and
electronic notices shall be deemed effective on the date reflected
in our records.
d. Entire Agreement. These Terms and Conditions, together
with the Sales Information, represent the entire agreement between
you and us, which may only be amended as described in this Agreement.
This Agreement supersedes any inconsistent or additional representations
made to you by any of our representatives, agents or dealers.
If any part of this Agreement is found invalid, the balance of
the Agreement remains enforceable. If, at any time, we do not
enforce any right or remedy available under this Agreement, that
failure is not a waiver of our right to enforce the right or
remedy at a later time. Copied, microfiched, scanned or other
duplicate or electronic images of this Agreement are admissible
for all purposes.
e. Governing Laws. This Agreement is subject to applicable
federal laws, federal or state tariffs, if any, and the laws
of the state associated with the Number. Where our Service terms
and conditions are regulated by a state agency or the FCC, the
regulations are available for your inspection; if there is any
inconsistency between this Agreement and those regulations, this
Agreement shall be deemed amended as necessary to conform to
such regulations.
f. Capacity. You represent that you are legally competent
to enter into this Agreement, and that you are not aware of any
disability that would prevent you from entering into this Agreement.
g. You shall acquire no proprietary interest in the
Number assigned by VIVASM Prepaid Wireless
for its use, except for any rights federal law grants.
h. The supplier of Services to VIVASM Prepaid
Wireless shall have no liability whatsoever for the losses, claims
or damages for any cause whatsoever, including but not limited
to any failure or disruption of Services provided hereunder,
regardless of the form of action, whether in contract or in tort
or otherwise, You shall not be deemed a third-party beneficiary
of any contract between VIVASM Prepaid
Wireless and the underlying carrier. |