TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The following terms and conditions (the "T&C´s") and the rates and charges set forth on this site hereof ("Rates") are binding terms between you (the "Subscriber") and Central Answering Service, Inc. DBA Central Communications (the "Company"). The T&C´s may not be altered without the prior written consent of the Company.Acceptance of Terms and Conditions: These T&C´s and the Rates are effective immediately and supersede any prior terms, conditions or agreement(s). Unless you notify us in writing within 30 days, your continued use of our services will constitute your acceptance of the T&C´s and to the rates, amounts and charges stated on the front of this statement/invoice. Terms and conditions may be changed, altered or deleted by Company by mailing notice of new T&C´s or its statement/invoice to Subscriber, by first class, postage paid US Mail.
Billing and Payment Terms: Payments in full are due and payable at the Company"s offices upon receipt of the statement/invoice and are considered past due and delinquent after the Due Date indicated on the front of the statement/invoice; and become subject to a late fee at the close of business on the Due Date as set forth in our "Non-Payment Policy" as set forth below. All billing statements/invoices should be carefully examined upon receipt. Any incorrect or disputed items must be specifically brought to our attention in writing within 30 days. Otherwise, the Subscriber shall be deemed to agree to the statement/invoice in all respects.
Billing Practices: All Subscriber´s statement/invoices include the upcoming basic fees and service charges ("base charges"), and will reflect the past billing period´s charges in excess of stated call-unit allotments ("overcalls"), additional minutes (time in excess of the time allowance included in the basic fee), maintenance charges, costs and expenses incurred since the last billing date at our then currently applicable rates. Payments received after the current billing date will be posted on the next statement/invoice. The Company uses a 28-day billing cycle. The Company in the normal course reviews and increases rates approximately once annually to take into account changes in costs and economic conditions.
Nonpayment Policy: If payment in full is not received at the close of business on the Due Date, the Company will levy a late charge for each month or portion thereof equal to the greater of $15.00 or 1.5% of all charges due and unpaid. In the event of non-payment, the Company further may, without limiting its other rights, immediately interrupt or terminate service without prior notice and to charge a reconnect fee of $35.00. Such interruption of service does not relieve the Subscriber of responsibility for payment in full of all accrued charges. The Subscriber shall be additionally liable for all collection fees, all attorneys´ fees and other costs and expenses incurred in the collection of monies due the Company. All returned checks result in a $25.00 fee.
Credit Ceiling and/or Security Deposit: We may establish, at our option and at any time, a credit ceiling on your account and/or require a security deposit upon 5-business-days prior written notice. In addition, the Company reserves the right to change or eliminate your credit ceiling, and/or increase or decrease your security deposit requirements at any time and in Company´s sole discretion upon written notice. If, at any time, service volume causes the unpaid balance, invoiced or uninvoiced, of your account to exceed the credit ceiling, we may draw on the security deposit, require payment of a security deposit or require a replenished or increased security deposit as a condition of continued service. Upon termination of service, requests for refund of any deposit held by Company must be made in writing.
Limitations of Liability: Company shall not be liable for any acts, errors, or omissions by it or it´s employees or agents, for, based upon, or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, services provided or which should have been provided by the Company to or on behalf of the Subscriber, except for damages directly arising from conduct which is finally adjudicated to be grossly negligent or intentionally wrongful; and in such case, Company´s entire liability to the Subscriber for any reason whatsoever shall not exceed the amount of fees and costs paid or payable by the Subscriber to the Company for the days in which the conduct giving rise to the claim took place. In no event whatsoever shall Company or it´s employees or agents be liable to the Subscriber for (a) any incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, any lost profits or revenues, even if the Company is advised of the potential therefor; (b) any punitive, exemplary, or multiplied damages; or (c) any damages arising out of any natural disasters, weather conditions, civil disturbances, work stoppages, materials or labor shortages, electrical, electronic or mechanical failures, loss or corruption of data, or problems with or the interruption of telephone service.
Indemnification: The Subscriber agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Company and it´s employees and agents harmless as against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, injuries, claims, suits, judgments, settlements, awards, costs, charges and expenses, including but not limited to any fees, costs, charges and expenses incurred by the Company for investigation, defense and resolution, for, based upon, or arising out of claims or investigations of third parties related to the Company´s services for Subscriber.
Termination Notice: Subscribers wishing to cancel service shall give Company 30 days advance written notice. Base charges are non-prorated and non-refundable. Company reserves the right to cancel service at any time upon notice to the Subscriber.