Program Agreement
These Penny Inc Card Program Terms and Conditions (these “Term ”) represent an agreement between each Business Account Owner and Bank that governs the Penny Inc Card Program (each term as defined below).
Business Account Owner shall be responsible for notifying the Business Administrator and Authorized Users of their authority and obligations under these Terms and for ensuring that the Business Administrator and each Authorized User complies with these Terms.
1. Definitions
“Access Information” means collectively a PIN, online username, password, challenge questions, and any other security information used to access a Business Account or Card Account.
“Authorized User” means any designated person authorized by the Business Administrator to use the Card on Business Account Owner’s behalf.
“Bank” means MVB Bank, member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).
“Business Account” means the records we maintain to account for the value for the funds available for associating with Cards issued at Business Account Owner’s or any Business Administrator’s request and the Card Accounts for such Cards.
“Business Account Owner” means the entity that has qualified for and established a Business Account and one or more Card Account(s) (see Section 5.2 - Qualifying For and Establishing Business Account and Card Accounts)“Business Administrator” means any designated person authorized by the Business Account Owner to administer the Business Account and associated Card Account(s) and/or act on Business Account Owner’s behalf in connection with these Terms, including without limitation designating Authorized Users and funding Card Accounts.
“Card” means the Penny Inc branded Penny Inc Prepaid Card issued by Bank through which any Authorized Users can obtain Funds from the Card Account. Each reference to “Card” also shall include
“Cards” provided to Authorized Users.“Card Account” means a sub-account of the Business Account and the records maintained by Bank for each Card associated with the Business Account that is requested by the Business Account Owner or any Business Administrator.
“Penny Inc”, a Nevada corporation that services the Program and hosts the Website, as part of its business of assisting Business Account Owner in managing corporate expenses, and its successors, affiliates or assignees.
“Penny Inc Agreement” means the separate agreement between the Business Account Owner and Penny Inc pursuant to which the Business Account Owner receives Penny Inc expense management services.““Penny Inc Card Program” or
“Program” means the program through which the Bank issues one or more Cards for use by Authorized Users on behalf of the Business Account Owner to assist the Business Account Owner in managing corporate expenses.
“We,” “us,” and “our” mean Bank and its successors, affiliates, and assignees.
“Principal Owner” means (1) each individual, if any, who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, owns 25 percent or more of the equity interests of the legal entity and (2) one individual with significant responsibility for managing the legal entity listed above, such as an executive officer or senior manager (e.g., Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Managing Member, General Partner, President, Vice President, Treasurer); or any other individual who regularly performs similar functions.
2. ACTIVATING THE CARD AN AUTHORIZED USER CANNOT USE A CARD TO PERFORM TRANSACTIONS UNTIL THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR, OR AUTHORIZED USER HAS ACTIVATED THE CARD AND SELECTED A PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (“I”) PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS. BY ACTIVATING A CARD OR PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM IN ANY WAY, THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR OR AUTHORIZED USER REPRESENTS THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS AND THEY AGREE TOBE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THESE TERMS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY. PLEASE VISIT WWW.THEPENNYINC.COM (THE “ EBSIT”) TO VIEW, PRINT, AND SAVE THESE TERMS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY.
3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A CARD COUNT TO HELP THE GOVERNMENT FIGHT THE FUNDING OF TERRORISM AND MONEY LAUNDERING ACTIVITIES, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES ALL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO OBTAIN, VERIFY, AND RECORD INFORMATION THAT IDENTIFIES EACH PERSON WHO OPENS AN ACCOUNT AND EACH AUTHORIZED USER. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT OWNER AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS: WHEN BUSINESS ACCOUNT OWNER OPENS A BUSINESS ACCOUNT, WE WILL ASKFOR THE NAME, ADDRESS AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS OF THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT OWNER AND THE NAMES, ADDRESSES, DATES OF BIRTH, AND OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING EACH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR, AUTHORIZED USER AND PRINCIPAL OWNER THAT WILL ALLOW US TO IDENTIFY THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT OWNER AND ITS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR AND PRINCIPAL OWNERS, AND EACH AUTHORIZED USER. WE MAY ALSO ASK TO SEE A COPY OF EACH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR'S, PRINCIPAL OWNERS’ AND AUTHORIZED USER’S DRIVER’S LICENSES OR OTHER IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS.
4. CONSENT TO USE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND COMMUNICATIONS
4.1. Business Account Owner Consent. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Business Account Owner consents to use electronic signatures and to electronically receive all records, notices, statements, communications, and other items for all services provided to Business Account Owner and Authorized Users under these Terms and in connection with Business Account Owner’s relationship with us (collectively, “Communication ”) that we may otherwise be required to send or provide Business Account Owner in paper form (e.g., by mail). By accepting and agreeing to these Terms electronically, Business Account Owner represents that: (1) Business Account Owner has read and understands this consent to use electronic signatures and to receive Communications electronically; (2) Business Account Owner satisfies the minimum hardware and software requirements specified below; and (3) Business Account Owner’s consent will remain in effect until Business Account Owner withdraws their consent as specified below.
4.2. Business Account Owner’s Right to Withdraw Business Account Owner’s Consent. Business Account Owner’s consent to receive Communications electronically will remain in effect until Business Account Owner withdraws it. Business Account Owner may withdraw their consent to receive further Communications electronically at any time by contacting us at (415)231-3766. If Business Account Owner withdraws their consent to receive Communications electronically, we will close the Business Account and all associated Card Accounts and return the remaining Business Account and Card Account balances as set forth in this Agreement (in which case Authorized Users will no longer be able to use a Card or participate in the Program, except as expressly provided in this Agreement) or charge Business Account Owner a fee for paper copies of Communications. Any withdrawal of Business Account Owner’s consent to receive Communications electronically will be effectiveonly after we have a reasonable period of time to process Business Account Owner’s withdrawal. Please note that Business Account Owner’s withdrawal of consent to receive Communications electronically will not apply to Communications electronically provided by us to Business Account Owner before the withdrawal of Business Account Owner’s consent becomes effective.
4.3. Business Account Owner Must Keep Contact Information Current With Us. In order to ensure that we are able to provide Communications to Business Account Owner electronically, Business Account Owner must notify us of any change in their email address by updating Business Account Owner’s profile on the Website or by calling (415) 871 0896.
4.4. Copies of Communication. Business Account Owner should print and save or electronically store a copy of all Communications that we send to Business Account Owner electronically. We reserve the right to assess a fee for any such paper copy.
4.5. Hardware and Software Requirement. In order to access and retain Communications provided to Business Account Owner electronically, Business Account Owner must maintain a valid email address and a Current Version of a commercially available internet browser and a Current Version of a program that accurately reads and displays PDF files. “Current Version” means a version of the software that is currently being supported by its publisher.
4.6. Change. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to communicate with Business Account Owner in paper form. In addition, we reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to discontinue the provision of electronic Communications or to terminate or change the terms and conditions on which we provide electronic Communications. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we will notify Business Account Owner of any such termination or change by updating this Agreement on the Website or delivering notice of such termination or change electronically.
5. CARD ACCOUNT TERMS
5.1 Business Administrators. By designating any individual as a “Business Administrator,” Business Account Owner acknowledges and agrees that the actions or omissions of any Business Administrator shall be taken on Business Account Owner’s behalf and Business Account Owner shall be fully responsible and liable for such actions or omissions as if they were the actions or omissions of Business Account Owner. Business Administrator’s obligations in these Terms shall be deemed to be obligations of Business Account Owner.
5.2 Qualifying for and Establishing Business Account and Card Accounts.
5.2.1 Eligibility In order to establish and maintain a Business Account and one or more Card Accounts, a Business Account Owner must:(i.) Have previously entered into a Penny Inc agreement, which agreement must remain in effect and not be terminated or expired;(ii.) Designate, via the Penny Inc Website, a Business Administrator, who may also be a Principal Owner, to act on Business Account Owner’s behalf in connection with these Terms and authorize the Business Administrator to fund an Authorized User’s Card Account and otherwise administer the Business Account and associated Card Accounts;(iii.) Agree to these Terms, as may be amended from time to time as set forth on the Penny Inc Website in accordance with applicable law;(iv.) Accept the Ban privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms, and;(v.) Provide us with the information requested to verify the identity of the Business Account Owner and its Business Administrator and Authorized Users.
5.2.2 Business Account Owner’s Representation and Warranties By opening a Business Account, requesting, activating or using a Card or by retaining, using or authorizing the use of the Card, Business Account Owner represents and warrants to us that:(i.) Business Account Owner has received a copy of these Terms and agrees to be bound by and to comply with them and understands that they are subject to change in accordance with applicable law;(ii.) Business Account Owner is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state in the United States of its formation;(iii.) Business Account Owner is duly qualified and in good standing to do business in all jurisdictions where Business Account Owner conducts its business;(iv.) Business Account Owner has all necessary organizational power and authority to establish the Business Account and each Card Account, enter into these Terms, and to perform all of the obligations to be performed by it under these Terms;(v.) the personal and business information that Business Account Owner provides to us in connection with the Business Account is true, correct and complete;(vii.) the Authorized User accepting and agreeing to these Terms for Business Account Owner has the requisite corporate authority to accept and agree to the Terms on the Business Account Owner’s behalf; andThe Business Administrator designated by Business Account Owner is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and is at least 18 years of age (or older if residing in a state where the majority age is older);Business Account Owner authorized the Business Administrator to authorize each Authorized User to accept and use the Card;Business Account Owner has provided Business Administrator and each Authorized User with a copy of these Terms and Business Administrator and each Authorized User agrees to be bound by and to comply with them; and(viii.) the Card will only be used for business purposes and not be used for personal, family or household purposes.
5.3 Program Description. The Business Account is an account made available to the Business Account Owner to facilitate the issuance and use of Cards by Authorized Users for commercial business purposes. Each Card Account is a notional sub-account of the Business Account that will enable the Business Account Owner to track the balance of funds allocated to the Card linked to such Card Account. The Card allows Authorized Users to access funds allocated to the Card by the Business Administrator. Neither the Business Account nor a Card Account constitutes a checking or savings account. The Card is not a gift card, nor is it intended to be used for gifting purposes. The Card is not a credit card. Business Account Owner will not receive any interest on the funds in the Business Account or any Card Account. The Card will remain the property of the Bank and must be surrendered upon demand. The Card cannot be redeemed for cash. The Card is nontransferable and may be canceled or revoked at any time without prior notice except as required by law. The Bank may, in its sole discretion, limit the number of Cards that may be issued on behalf of the Business Account Owner. The Business Administrator shall have full power and agrees to administer the Business Account and each Card Account only as described in this Agreement and as duly authorized by the Business Account Owner. The Business Administrator will be authorized to limit or restrict the activity on all Cards with or without the consent of any Authorized User. The Business Administrator will also be authorized to make changes to the Card Account with or without the consent of any Authorized User. The Business Account Owner is the owner of all funds in the Business Account and allocated to any Card Account at all times and each Authorized User agrees that the Card shall only be used as authorized by the Business Account Owner. Business Account Owner acknowledges and agrees that the value available in the Business Account and any Card Account is limited to the funds that have been added to the Business Account or allocated to any Card Account pursuant to these Terms. The funds in the Business Account and associated with any Card Accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDI ”) for up to the maximum amount as published by the FDIC.
5.4 Funding of the Business Account. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, Business Administrator may only add funds to the Business Account as described in this Section 5.4. Business Administrator may not add funds to the Business Account by sending personal checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders to the Bank. The Bank will return all checks and money orders unless the Business Account has a negative balance, in which case the Bank may, in its sole discretion, apply the proceeds of the check or money order towards the negative balance of the Business Account.a. Bank Account Transfer. Business Administrator may authorize us to electronically debit Business Account Owner’s designated deposit account at Business Account Owner’s designated U.S. depository financial institution (“ank Account”) via the Automated Clearinghouse Network (“C”) for a specified amount on a one-time or recurring basis and add such amount to the Business Account. Business Administrator may provide such authorization and Business Account Owner’s Bank Account information via the Website and the App. Amounts debited from the Bank Account will be added to the Business Account and available for allocation to the Card Accounts generally within three business days of when we receive the authorization and all required consents and information.
5.5 Establishing Card Account Settings. Only funds in the Business Account may be allocated to a Card Account and accessed utilizing a Card. A Business Administrator may set certain limits (“Settings”) for each Card and the allocated Card Account through the Website. Authorized Users will not be permitted to establish or modify the Settings. For example, a Business Administrator may establish Settings that limit the amount of funds that may be allocated to a Card Account or the amount of transactions that may be performed with a Card in a day or month. A Business Administrator may change the Settings from time to time via the Website without an Authorized User’s consent. New Settings and changes to existing Settings will be effective only after we have a reasonable period of time to process the new settings or changes.
5.6 Cancellation and Suspension. In addition to and without limiting our rights under this Agreement, the Business Administrator may suspend or cancel a Card Account at any time by changing the Settings on the Website (See Section 5.5 above). Upon the suspension or cancellation of a Card Account, the Authorized User may no longer be able to use the Card Account or the associated Card.
5.7 Transaction Requirement. Transactions approved and processed with the Card may only be used to purchase goods and services for business purposes only and not for personal, family or household purposes.
5.8 Authorized User Eligibility and Consents. Prior to distributing a Card to an Authorized User, Business Account Owner shall be responsible for ensuring that each Authorized User (i) is a United States citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age (or older if residing in a state where the majority age is older); (ii) agrees to the Bank’s Privacy Policy; (iii) agrees to the terms of this Agreement; and (iv) provides or agrees that a Business Administrator may provide all requested information, such as the Authorized User’s name, email address, social security number, and such other information as we may request from time to time (collectively, “Use Information”). Authorized User represents and warrants that all information, including User Information, provided to us or to Business Account Owner (to provide to us) from time to time is truthful, accurate, current, and complete. Authorized User agrees to promptly notify us in writing of changes to any User Information. If we approve Authorized Users’ registration for a Card Account, we will mail the Card to the Authorized User at the Business Account Owner’s principal address. Business Administrator notifies us to revoke such permission, we will close the Card Account and Authorized User may no longer use the Card.
5.9 Revocation of Business Administrator Privilege. Business Account Owner must notify us at email support@thepennyinc.com to revoke permission for any Business Administrator to administer the Business Account and Card Account(s). Any revocation of such permission will be effective only after we have a reasonable period of time to process Business Account Owner’s withdrawal.
5.10 Revocation of Authorized User Privileges. A Business Administrator must modify the Settings via the Penny Inc Website or App, or notify us at email support@thepennyinc.com to revoke permission for an Authorized User to use the Card. Any revocation of such permission will be effective only after we have a reasonable period of time to process Business Account Owner’s withdrawal.
5.11 Activating A Card. Authorized User must activate their Card before it can be used. Authorized User may activate a Card on the App or by calling (415)231-3766. In order to activate a Card, the Authorized User will need to provide certain User Information so we can verify the Authorized User’s identity and then select a PIN.
5.12 Fee. All fees will be deducted from the Business Account. The fee schedule located at the end of this Agreement lists the fees applicable to the Program. In some cases, the actual fee charged may be lower than the fee stated in the fee schedule. If you believe a fee was charged in error, contact Customer Service.
5.13 Card and PIN Security. When selecting a PIN, Authorized Users should not use numbers or words that appear in their wallets (e.g., Authorized Users’ date of birth, address, or social security number). Authorized Users must memorize their PINS and not share them with anyone. Do not write the PIN on a Card or keep it in the same location as the Card. Authorized Users should treat the Card with the same care as cash. Always protect the Card and keep it in a safe place. Do not send a Card or PIN number in an email or text message. Make sure Card and Access Information is secured with encryption when used to perform transactions over the Internet or wireless networks.
5.14 Lost or Stolen Card, Compromised PIN or Unauthorized Access to Business Account. The Card is a commercial card and does not provide consumer protections for lost or stolen Cards or unauthorized transactions. Treat the Card like cash. Until a Business Administrator or Authorized User reports a Card as lost or stolen or reports an unauthorized transaction on a Business Account or Card Account, Business Account Owner is fully responsible for all transactions, even if the Card is lost, stolen or used for unauthorized transactions. Contact Customer Service IMMEDIATELY if a Business Administrator or Authorized User believes: (a) a Card has been lost or stolen, (b) someone has gained unauthorized access to any Access Information, or (c) someone has transferred or may transfer funds from the Business Account or a Card Account without a Business Administrator’s or Authorized User’s permission. Reporting a lost/stolen Card or unauthorized transactions through www.thepennyinc.com/support or by logging into the Website to deactivate the card is the best way to minimize possible losses. Unless we have authorized a transaction after a Business Account or Card Account is blocked (see Section 5.30 – Our Liability to Business Account Owner), Business Account Owner and Authorized User are responsible for all unauthorized transactions initiated and fees incurred from the unauthorized use of a Card. Failure to promptly notify us could result in the Business Account Owner losing ALL of the money in the Business Account and the associated Card Accounts.
5.15 Using A Card. Cards may not be used for ATM cash withdrawals and may not be used for Business payroll payments. Authorized User may use a Card to make purchases at any merchant that accepts MasterCard debit cards or debit cards of other networks in which the Bank participates, subject to the available Card Account balance, the transaction limits and transaction restrictions outlined below, and the other terms and condition of this Agreement. If Authorized User uses a Card number without presenting the Card (such as for a mail order, telephone, or Internet purchase), the legal effect will be the same as if Authorized User used the Card itself. Each time Authorized User uses a Card, Business Account Owner and Authorized User authorizes us to reduce the value available in the Card Account by the amount of the transaction and any applicable fees. Authorized User is not allowed to exceed the amount of the available funds in the Business Account or allocated to his or her Card Account, whichever is less, through an individual transaction or a series of transactions. Nevertheless, if a transaction exceeds the amount of available funds in the Business Account or allocated to an Authorized User’s Card Account, Business Account Owner will be fully liable to us for the full amount of the transaction and any applicable fees. We may refuse to process a transaction, or temporarily “freeze” a Card Account and attempt to contact a Business Administrator if we notice transactions that are unusual or appear suspicious, or use of the Card that are not consistent with its intended use.
5.16 Merchant Holds on Available Fund. When Authorized User uses a Card or Card number to initiate a transaction at certain merchant locations, such as hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and rental car companies, where the final purchase amount is unknown at the time of authorization, a hold may be placed on the available funds in the Card Account for an amount equal to or in excess of the final transaction amount. The funds subject to the hold will not be available to Business Account Owner or Authorized User for any other purpose until the merchant sends us the final transaction amount. Once we receive the final transaction amount, it may take up to seven days for the hold to be removed. During that period, Business Account Owner and Authorized User will not have access to the funds subject to the hold. Please be advised that Authorized User may experience difficulties using a Card at unattended vending machines, kiosks, and gas station pumps. If a Card is declined at a “pay at the pump” gas station even though Authorized User has sufficient funds available, Authorized User should pay for the purchase inside with the cashier.
5.17 Transaction Limits. The maximum amount that can be spent using the Card Account is limited to lower of: (a) the limits set by a Business Administrator and (b) limits set forth by the Bank. The Bank’s limits are: (1) maximum amount that can be spent using a Card Account is $5,000 per day. In order to protect the Card Account, we may temporarily impose limits on the dollar amount, number, and type of transactions performed using a Card and the Card Account. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve the right to: (a) change the transaction limits; (b) limit, block, or place a hold on certain types of transfers or transactions: and (c) limit, suspend, or block transfers from particular persons, entities, or Card Accounts.
5.18 Transaction Restriction. Authorized User may not use a Card for online gambling or illegal transactions. A Business Administrator may restrict transactions (a) based on Merchant Category Code, (b) purchases originating outside of the United States, or (c) purchases made to sellers outside of the United States. We may refuse to process any transaction we believe violates the terms of this Agreement.
5.19 Responsibility for Authorized Transactions. Business Account Owner is responsible for all transactions initiated and fees incurred by use of a Card and Card Account. If a Business Administrator or an Authorized User permit another person to have access to a Card or Card number, we will treat this as if the Business Administrator has authorized such person to use the Card, and Business Account Owner will be liable for all transactions and fees incurred by such person, even if they exceed the authorization granted. Business Account Owner will further be responsible for any transactions made and any fees incurred by the Authorized User even if the Authorized User exceeds the scope of the authority granted to such Authorized User by Business Account Owner. Transactions will be considered unauthorized only after a Business Administrator notifies us that the person is no longer authorized to use the Card.
5.20 Card Account Balance. It is important to know the amount of available funds in the Card Account before performing a transaction with a Card. If there are not sufficient funds in the Card Account to cover the transaction amount, the transaction will be declined. If Authorized User does not have sufficient funds in the Card Account, Authorized User can request that the merchant charge a part of the purchase to the Card and pay the remaining amount with cash or another card. These are called “split transactions.” Some merchants do not allow cardholders to conduct split transactions. Business Account Owner and Authorized User acknowledges and agrees that the funds available to perform transactions are limited to the available funds that have been added to the Card Account that are not subject to a hold. Authorized User is not authorized to use any funds added to the Card Account in error. Any transaction that could create a negative balance for the Business Account or a Card Account is not permitted, but may occur in limited circumstances. Adjustments may be made to the Card Account to reverse an error, reflect a merchant adjustment, or resolve a dispute regarding a transaction posted to the Card Account. These processing and adjustment entries could cause the Business Account or Card Account to have a negative balance. If a Business Account or Card Account has a negative balance, Business Account Owner and Authorized User agrees: (a) that the balance of Business Account can be adjusted to reflect that amount; (b) that we may automatically apply any amounts available in the Business Account to the Business Account to satisfy the negative balance and (c) to pay us on demand by a personal check, money order, or other payment method authorized by us for the amount of the negative balance. If no future funds are added to the Card Account, we may send Business Account Owner a notice explaining the reason for the adjustment and requesting payment by a personal check, money order, or other payment method to satisfy the negative balance. Payments should be mailed to us at the address provided below or the address stated in the applicable notice.
5.21 Transaction History. A Business Administrator may obtain information about the available funds in the Business Account or a Card Account and the history of the Card Account transactions on the Penny Inc Website or the App or by calling Customer Service.
5.22 Account Alert. If a Business Administrator and Authorized User provide email addresses to us, we will send the Business Administrator and Authorized User important notices via email about the Card Account. In addition, if a Business Administrator and Authorized User provide mobile phone number or other text message addresses to us, the Business Administrator and Authorized User expressly consent to receive text messages relating to the Card Account at that number or address. The Business Administrator and Authorized User may change the frequency of notifications at any time by updating their notification setting on the website. Third-party data and message fees may apply.
5.23 Verified Mobile Device. In order for the Business Administrator to use Program services with a mobile device, the Business Administrator must provide a valid mobile device number or text message address on the Penny Inc Website and verify such number or text message address as instructed by us. To verify that mobile device number or text message address, we may send a code via text message to the mobile device number or text message address provided, and require the code to be entered as instructed by us. If the Business Administrator’s mobile device number or text message address changes, the Business Administrator must promptly provide and verify the new mobile device number or text message address.
5.24 Transactions in Foreign Currency. If you make a purchase using a Card in a currency other than in U.S. dollars, the amount deducted from the available funds in the Card Account will be converted by MasterCard into U.S. dollars. The applicable exchange rate will be selected by MasterCard from the range of rates available in wholesale currency markets for the applicable central processing date, which may vary from the rate MasterCard itself receives or the government-mandated rate. The exchange rate used on the central processing date may be different than the rate that was in effect on the date you performed the transaction. For each foreign currency transaction, the Bank may assess a foreign currency conversion fee and will retain this amount as compensation for its services. Please refer to the fee schedule below for the current foreign currency transaction fee.
5.25 Receipt. Authorized User should get a receipt for each Card transaction. Authorized User agrees to retain, verify, and reconcile Card transactions and receipts.
5.26 Refunds and Dispute. Authorized User will not receive cash refunds for Card transactions. If a merchant gives Authorized User a credit for merchandise returns or adjustments, the merchant may do so by processing a credit adjustment, which we will credit to the available funds in the Card Account. We are not responsible for the delivery, quality, safety, legality, or any other aspects of goods or services that Authorized User purchases with a Card. All such disputes must be addressed and handled directly with the merchant from whom those goods or services were purchased.
5.27 Privacy Policy. Business Account Owner’s, Business Administrator’s and Authorized Users’ privacy is very important to us. We may disclose information to third parties about Business Account Owner, and any Business Administrator, and Authorized User, Card and Card Account, and transactions related thereto: (a) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by a Business Administrator or Authorized User; (b) with Business Account Owner’s, Business Administrator’s, or relevant Authorized User’s consent; (c) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, or other liability; (d) to comply with government agency or court orders; (e) as permitted and required by applicable law; and (f) as otherwise provided in Bank’s Privacy Policy. Business Account Owner, Business Administrator, and Authorized Users understand that by participating in the Program, Business Account Owner, Business Administrator, and Authorized Users consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of Business Account Owner, Business Administrator, and Authorized Users’ information as set forth in these Terms and Bank’s Privacy Policy available on the Penny Inc Website.
5.28 Replacement Card. The expiration date of a Card is identified on the front of the Card. If there is a positive balance of funds in the Card Account upon expiration of a Card and the Card Account is in good standing, we may issue Authorized User a new Card. We may also issue Authorized User a new Card when the Card expires even if there are no funds in the Card Account. If Authorized User needs to replace a Card for any reason, please contact a Business Administrator, who should contact Customer Service. The Business Administrator will need to provide certain User Information so we can verify their identity. There is a fee for replacement cards. Please see the fee schedule below.
5.29 Additional Cards. here is no fee for the first 4 Cards requested by the Business Administrator. Any additional cards requested by the Business Administrator, a fee will be applied. Please see the fee schedule below.
5.30 Our Liability to Business Account Owner. If we do not complete an electronic fund transfer to or from a Card Account on time or in the correct amount according to these Terms, we may be liable to Business Account Owner for the losses or damages. However, there are some exceptions. We will not be liable if: (a) through no fault of ours, Authorized User does not have enough available funds in the Card Account to perform the transaction; (b) circumstances beyond our reasonable control (such as fire, flood, water damage, power failure, strike, labor dispute, computer breakdown, telephone line disruption, or natural disaster) prevent or delay the transfer despite reasonable precautions taken by us; (c) the system, or point-of-sale terminal was not working properly and a Business Administrator or Authorized User knew about the problem when Authorized User initiated the transaction; (d) the funds in the Card Account are subject to legal process or are otherwise not available for transactions; (e) the merchant refuses to accept a Card; (f) if access to a Card has been blocked after a Business Administrator or Authorized User reported a Card lost or stolen; (g) if we have reason to believe the transaction is unauthorized; or (h) the transaction cannot be completed because a Card is damaged.
5.31 Errors or Questions About the Business Account. mail Penny Inc at support@thepennyinc.com as soon as a Business Administrator can if the Business Administrator thinks an error has occurred involving the Business Account. We must hear from a Business Administrator no later than 60 days after the date the error occurred. When a Business Administrator sends notification of an error involving the Business Account, the Business Administrator will need to tell us: (a) the Business Administrator’s name and Business Account number; (b) why the Business Administrator believes there is an error and the dollar amount involved; and (c) approximately when the error took place. We will review the information submitted in a commercially reasonable manner, but given that the Penny Inc Card Program implements a commercial product, Business Account Owner is not entitled to and we are not obligated to follow the requirements or obligations of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E promulgated thereunder, which only apply to consumer accounts. If a Business Administrator needs more information about our error resolution process, contact Customer Service.
5.32 Errors or Questions About the Card Account Transaction. mail enny Inc at support@thepennyinc.com as soon as a Business Administrator or Authorized User can if the Business Administrator or Authorized thinks an error has occurred involving the Card Account. We must hear from a Business Administrator or Authorized User no later than 60 days after the date the error occurred. When a Business Administrator or Authorized User sends notification of an error involving the Card Account, the Business Administrator or Authorized User will need to tell us: (a) the Business Administrator’s or Authorized User’s name and Card number; (b) why the Business Administrator or Authorized User believes there is an error and the dollar amount involved; and (c) approximately when the error took place. We will review the information submitted in a commercially reasonable manner, but given that the Penny Inc Card Program implements a commercial product, Business Account Owner is not entitled to and we are not obligated to follow the requirements or obligations of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E promulgated thereunder, which only apply to consumer transfers. If a Business Administrator or Authorized User needs more information about our error resolution process, contact Customer Service at (415)231-3766.
5.33 Assignment. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may assign these Terms without obtaining Business Account Owner, Business Administrator, or Authorized Users’ consent. None of Business Account Owner, Business Administrator, nor any Authorized User may assign or transfer a Card, Card Account, or these Terms without our prior written consent.
5.34 Severability and Waive. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be deemed to be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable and the rest of this Agreement will not be affected. We do not waive our rights by delaying or failing to exercise them at any time.
5.35 Amendment. We may add to, delete, or amend this Agreement at any time in our sole discretion without providing notice to Business Account Owner, a Business Administrator or Authorized User subject to applicable law. We reserve the right, subject to applicable law, to deliver to Business Account Owner any notice of changes to existing terms or the addition of new terms by posting an updated version of this Agreement on the Penny Inc Website or delivering notice of changes to Business Account Owner electronically.
5.36 Entire Term. These Terms constitutes the entire and sole agreement between Business Account Owner, Authorized Users and us with respect to the Program and supersedes all prior understandings, arrangements, or agreements, whether written or oral, regarding the Program.
5.37 Cancellation and Suspension. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may cancel or suspend a Business Account, Card, Card Account, or this Agreement immediately, for any reason, and, except when required by applicable law, without notice to Business Account Owner, a Business Administrator or Authorized User. Business Account Owner may cancel a Card, Card Account, or this Agreement at any time by notifying Customer Service as provided below. Cancellation or suspension of this Agreement will not affect any of our rights or Business Account Owner’s, or any Business Administrator’s or Authorized User’s obligations arising under this Agreement prior to such cancellation or suspension. In the event that a Card Account is cancelled, closed, or terminated for any reason, a Business Administrator may request the unused balance to be returned to the Business Account or to Business Account Owner via a check to the mailing address we have in our records.
5.38 Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, consistent with the Federal Arbitration Act, without giving effect to any principles that provide for the application of the law of another jurisdiction.
5.39 Indemnification. At our request, Business Account Owner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our parents, subsidiaries, and other affiliated companies, and our and their employees, contractors, officers, and directors against any and all claims, suits, damages, costs, lawsuits, fines, penalties, liabilities, and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) that arise from Business Account Owner’s or its Business Administrator’s or Authorized Users’ violation of these Terms, applicable law, or any third-party rights or Business Account Owner’s or its Business Administrator’s Authorized Users’ fraud or willful misconduct. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by Business Account Owner, in which event Business Account Owner will cooperate in asserting any available defenses.
5.40 No Warranty of Availability or Uninterrupted Use. From time to time, services related to the Program may be inoperative. When this happens, Business Administrators may be unable to access the Penny Inc Website and Authorized Users may be unable to use the Card or obtain information about the Card. Please notify us if a Business Administrator or Authorized User has any problems using the Card or the Penny Inc Website. Business Account Owner, Business Administrator and Authorized Users agree that we will not be responsible for temporary interruptions in service due to maintenance, website changes, or failures, nor shall we be liable for extended interruptions due to failures beyond our control, including but not limited to the failure of interconnecting and operating systems, computer viruses, forces of nature, labor disputes and armed conflicts.
5.41 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. We shall have no liability to you if we are unable to complete a transaction for any reason beyond our control. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or as otherwise required by applicable law, we, our affiliates, and the parties with whom we contract in order to offer the Cards, the Card Accounts, and related services are neither responsible nor liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating in any way to the Cards, the Card Accounts, any products or services purchased using Card Accounts, or this Agreement (as well as any related or prior agreement that Business Account Owner or Authorized Users may have had with us).
5.42 Notification of Change. If Business Account Owner’s U.S. mail or postal address, or email address or telephone number changes, Business Account Owner must notify us immediately. In addition, Business Account Owner agrees to notify us immediately if the Business Administrator’s or any Authorized User’s status with Business Account Owner has changed. Failure to do so may result in information regarding the Card, Business Account or Card Account being delivered to the wrong person or your transactions being declined. In such event, we shall not be responsible for any resulting misuse of funds available in the Business Account or Card Account. Business Account Owner must notify us immediately in the event of the insolvency, receivership, conservatorship, bankruptcy or reorganization of Business Account Owner or change in principal owners. Business Account Owner’s Card(s), Business Account and Card Account may be terminated by us in the event a change of control, reorganization, restructuring, conversion, consolidation, division or merger of Business Account Owner.
5.43 DISPUTE RESOLUTION BY BINDING ARBITRATION. For any and all controversies, disputes, demands, claims, or causes of action between Business Account Owner (which includes for purposes of this provision any Business Administrator or Authorized User) and us (including the interpretation and scope of this Section 5.43 and the arbitrability of the controversy, dispute, demand, claim, or cause of action) relating to the Cards, the Business Account, Card Accounts, or these Terms (as well as any related or prior agreement that Business account Owner may have had with us), Business Account Owner and we agree to resolve any such controversy, dispute, demand, claim, or cause of action exclusively through binding and confidential arbitration and the terms of this Section 5.43. The arbitration will take place in the federal judicial district located in New York, New York. As used in this Section, “w” and “u” mean Bank and its subsidiaries, affiliates, predecessors, successors, and assigns and all of its and their respective employees, officers, directors, agents, and representatives. In addition, “w” and “u” include Penny Inc, and any third party providing any product, service, or benefit in connection with the Cards, the Card Accounts, or these Terms (as well as any related or prior agreement that Business Account Owner may have had with us) if such third party is named as a co-party with us in any controversy, dispute, demand, claim, or cause of action subject to this Section.Arbitration will be subject to the Federal Arbitration Act and not any state arbitration law. The arbitration will be conducted before one commercial arbitrator from the American Arbitration Association (“AA ”) with substantial experience in resolving commercial contract disputes. As modified by these Terms, and unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing, the arbitration will be governed by the AAA’s Commercial Arbitration Rules and, if the arbitrator deems them applicable, the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (collectively, the “ules and Procedure”). Notwithstanding this agreement to arbitrate, either party may seek emergency equitable relief in federal court if it has jurisdiction or, if it does not, in a state court located in the federal judicial district of Business Account Owner’s principal place of business residence in order to maintain the status quo pending arbitration, and each party hereby agrees to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the courts located within the federal judicial district of Business Account Owner’s principal place of business for such purpose. A request for interim measures will not be deemed a waiver of the obligation to arbitrate.Business Account Owner agrees to the following in connection with any arbitration: (a) no class or similar group arbitration will be permitted; (b) the arbitration will be confidential, and neither Business Account Owner nor we may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration, except as may be required by law or for purposes of enforcement of the arbitration award; (c) subject to Section 5.41 (Limitation of Liability), the arbitrator may award any individual relief or individual remedies that are expressly permitted by applicable law; and (d) each party will pay its own attorneys’ fees and expenses, unless there is a statutory provision that requires the prevailing party to be paid its fees and litigation expenses and the arbitrator awards such attorneys’ fees and expenses to the prevailing party, and, in such instance, the fees and costs awarded will be determined by the applicable law.
Business Account Owner understands and agrees that, by agreeing to these Terms:
YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR RIGHT TO HAVE A TRIAL BY JURY;
YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR RIGHT TO HAVE A COURT RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE BETWEEN US; and
YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR RIGHT TO SERVE AS A REPRESENTATIVE, AS A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL, OR IN ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY, OR TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER OF A CLASS OF CLAIMANTS, IN ANY ARBITRATION OR LAWSUIT INVOLVING ANY DISPUTE BETWEEN US
This Section will survive termination of the Card Account or these Terms as well as any voluntary payment of any debt in full by Business Account Owner or bankruptcy by Business Account Owner, or any bankruptcy by us. With the exception of subparts (a) and (b) of this Section (prohibiting arbitration on a class or collective basis), if any part of this arbitration provision is deemed to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, or otherwise conflicts with the Rules and Procedures, then the balance of this arbitration provision will remain in effect and will be construed in accordance with its terms as if the invalid, unenforceable, illegal or conflicting part was not contained herein.
5.44 Fee Schedule. The following fee schedule lists the fees applicable to the Program. In some cases, the actual fee charged may be lower than the fee stated in the fee schedule.
Foreign currency transactions are 3% of total transaction amount.
5.45 ACH Funds Load by Dwolla. In order to use the payment functionality of Penny Inc's application, you must open a "Dwolla Platform" account provided by Dwolla, Inc. and you must accept the Dwolla Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Any funds held in the Dwolla account are held by Dwolla's financial institution partners as set out in the Dwolla Terms of Service. You authorize Penny Inc to collect and share with Dwolla your personal information including full name, date of birth, social security number, physical address, email address and financial information, and you are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of that data. You understand that you will access and manage your Dwolla account through Penny Inc'c application, and Dwolla account notifications will be sent by Penny Inc, not Dwolla. Penny will provide customer support for your Dwolla account activity, and can be reached at www.thepennyinc.com, support@thepennyinc.com and/or 415 871 0896.
6. IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Information for Customer Service. A Business Administrator and Authorized Users may contact us online at https://thepennyinc.com/, by phone 24 hours a day/7 days a week at 415 871 0896, or by writing us at support@thepennyinc.com
