R-31-08 05/12/2008RESOLUTION Kr 3 V '0b
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT OF WATER BILLS, FINES,
COMMUTER PARKING PERMITS, AND VEHICLE STICKERS BY CREDIT AND DEBIT
CARDS, AND THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH MB FINANCIAL BANK
WHEREAS, the Local Government Acceptance of Credit Cards Act (50 ILCS 345/1) provides
authority for a unit of local government to accept payment of funds by credit and debit cards; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont desires to offer its residents the ability to pay for products
and services by credit and debit card: and
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont has determined that MB Financial Bank can best provide the
banking services required to implement this program; and
WHEREAS, the contract attached hereto as Exhibit A outlines the terms and conditions of the
services to be provided by MB Financial;
WHEREAS, the Treasurer of the Village of Lemont has determined the acceptable financial
transaction devices are: Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, and Debit Cards;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees as follows:
Section 1: That the Village Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the Contract attached
hereto as Exhibit A with MB Financial for credit and debit card services;
Section 2: The Village of Lemont authorizes the acceptance of Credit and Debit Cards for
payment of water bills, fines, commuter parking permits, and vehicle stickers.
Section 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication in the manner provided by law.
Section 4: The Village Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and cause the same
to be published in pamphlet form.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DU PAGE, ILLINOIS ON
THIS 12 day of ¥Iet�.l , 2008.
I AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT
Debby Blatzer
Peter Coules
Clifford Miklos
Brian Reaves
Ronald Stapleton
Jeanette Virgilio
Attest:
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MERCHANT PROCESSING AGREEMENT
This Merchant Processing Agreement ( "Agreement') is made and entered
into between MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. ( "Bank "), and
Village of Lemont
( °Merchant').
Bank's business includes the purchase of Credit and Debit Card ('Cards')
transactions from Merchant and providing processing services related to
Card transactions to Merchants.
Merchant desires to accept payments for goods and services by honoring
all valid Cards bearing the symbols of Visa U.S.A., Inc., Visa International
and MasterCard International, Inc. ('Associations') or other Cards, pre
approved, by Bank.
In consideration of the representations and promises contained in this
Agreement, both Bank and Merchant agree, as follows:
1. AGREEMENT
1.1 This Agreement includes all associated documents including,
but not limited to, the Merchant Application, Fee Schedule, Processing
Agreement, and Association Payment Card Industry Guidelines, which
are incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement by reference
and will comprise the entire agreement between Bank and Merchant.
1.2 Bank provides processing services related to Card
transactions by contracting with third party processors that facilitate
transaction processing and authorization.
1.3 Bank will be Merchants' sole provider of Card processing
services throughout this Agreement.
1.4 Merchant will present to Bank only valid transactions between
Merchant and bona fide Cardholder. Merchant cannot present
transactions that it knows or should have known to be fraudulent or not
authorized by the Cardholder, or authorized by a Cardholder that is in
collusion with Merchant or Merchant employees. Merchant will be held
responsible for the acts of its employees.
1.5 Merchant understands that a violation of any provision(s) of
this Agreement will result in termination of this Agreement by Bank, the
reporting of Merchant and Principal information to MasterCard's Member
Alert to Control High -Risk System (MATCH), and the imposition on
Merchant of all fees associated with the violation.
1.6 Merchant agrees to all fees, discounts and other provisions of
the Agreement, as amended from time to time. Merchant expressly
authorizes Bank to debit Account on a daily, monthly or as applicable
basis for the fees. The specific dollar amount of each fee is given in the
Fee Schedule on the Merchant Application. Merchant understands that
Bank may adjust the Agreement periodically upon thirty (30) days written
notification to Merchant. Notification includes phone calls, monthly
statement message, direct mail, or fax.
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Exhibit A
2. MERCHANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
2.1 Honor All Cards: Merchant shall honor, without
discrimination, all valid Cards when properly presented to Merchant by
the person whose name is embossed upon the face of the Card or an
authorized user of the Card as payment for goods and services rendered
to Cardholder by Merchant.
Merchants that accept Cards may choose to accept Debit Cards only,
Credit Cards only, or both Debit and Credit Cards and other Cards.
Merchant may choose to halt accepting Debit Cards or other Cards by
providing thirty (30) days advance written notice to Bank.
Merchant shall not require a Cardholder, as a condition for honoring a
Card, to sign a statement that waives the Cardholder's right to dispute the
transaction with a Card Issuer.
2.2 Compliance with Rules and Regulations: Merchant agrees
to complete all transactions according to the Association Operating
Regulations, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS),
and Bylaws and Rules (collectively 'Rules and Regulations'), presently in
effect and as periodically amended. The Rules and Regulations are
incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement as if they
were set forth in full herein, The Rules and Regulations may be viewed
at www.mastercard.com or www.visa.com or by appointment, at the
Bank's premises or other location agreed upon by Bank and Merchant.
Merchant also agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local
laws ('Laws'), and Rules and Regulations, as amended from time to time.
2.3 Interchange: Merchant is responsible for periodic review of
Association websites, www.mastercard.com or www.visa.com,
respectively, to obtain then current Interchange rates, as may be
amended by the Associations from time to time. Interchange rates/fees
are a component of the Merchant discount rate. Interchange fees are
established by the Association(s).
Merchant acknowledges that Bank does not , in any way determine
Interchange rates or define the qualifications for the respective
Interchange rates or receive any portion of the proceeds from
Interchange rates.
2.4 Cardholder Identification: Merchant cannot refuse to
complete a Card transaction solely due to Cardholder refusal to provide
additional identification information, except if the Cardholder has not
complied with the conditions for presentment of a Card or as instructed by
authorization center. Merchant may require additional identification from
Cardholder if the information is required to complete the transaction, such
as for shipping purposes. The additional information Merchant may
request is: (i) Cardholder numeric address, (ii) Cardholder zip code, (iii)
and Cardholder phone number.
2.5 Card Authorization: Merchant may complete the transaction
only after the transaction has received credit approval, either by a
computerized function or a direct telephone call to a designated
telephone number to approve transactions (°Authorization'). Upon receipt
of Authorization, Merchant may complete only the transaction authorized.
Any completed transaction, which is not propedy authorized or is
declined, is made with full recourse and may be retumed to Merchant.
Merchant understands that, for all transactions, an Authorization
confirms: (i) validation of valid Card number, (ii) validation of expiration
date, (iii) current status of Card, (iv) and available credit. An
Authorization is not a guarantee of acceptance or payment and may be
subject to Chargeback. Merchant further understands that an
Authorization does not waive any provision of this Agreement or
otherwise validate a fraudulent transaction.
2.6 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Merchant agrees to fully comply with the provisions of PCI DSS, including
the following requirements:
(a) Build and Maintain a Secure Network (i) Install and maintain a
working firewall configuration to protect data; (ii) Do not use vendor
supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters.
(b) Protect Cardholder Data (i) protect stored data; (ii) Do not store Card
Verification Value 2 (CVV2) or full -track magnetic -stripe data; (iii) encrypt
transmission of cardholder data and sensitive information across public
networks.
(c) Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program (i) use and
regularly update anti-virus software; (ii) develop and maintain secure
systems and applications.
(d) Implement Strong Access Control Measures (i) restrict access
according to "need to know° basis; (ii) assign unique ID to each person
with computer access; (iii) restrict physical access to Cardholder data.
(e) Regularly Monitor and Test Networks (i) Track and monitor all
access to network resources and Cardholder data (ii) regularly test
security systems and processes.
(1) Maintain an Information Security Policy: maintain a policy that
addresses information security.
(g) Complete Self Assessment Questionnaire (provided by a certified
vendor.)
(h) Quarterly Network Scan (provided by a certified vendor.)
Merchant agrees that any fees or fines associated with non - compliance of
PCI DSS by Merchant will be assessed to Merchant by Bank. Merchant
is subject to fines up to $500,000 per incident, from the Associations for
any compromise and non - compliance of PCI DSS at the time of the
compromise.
2.7 Disclosure of Card, Cardholder, or Transaction Data:
(a) Merchant shall not sell, purchase, provide, exchange or in any
manner disclose Card, Cardholder, or transaction information to any third
party other than Bank, Associations, or in response to a government
request. This prohibition applies to Card imprints, transaction receipts,
carbon copies, mailing lists, tapes, or other media obtained as a result of
a Card transaction. Merchant shall maintain any material including, but
not limited to, systems and media (physical or electronic) containing
Card, Cardholder, or transaction information ( "Data') in a secure manner
and must destroy such Data, after the applicable retention period, in a
manner that renders the Data unreadable. Disposal of Data in a secure
manner is as follows: (i) hire or designate a records retention manager to
supervise the disposal of Data; (ii) shred Data recorded on paper, (iii)
erase all Data when disposing of computers, diskettes, magnetic tapes,
hard drives, or any other electronic media that contains Data; (iv)
effectively destroy the hardware and promptly dispose of outdated Data
information.
(b) Merchant shall not request or use Card, Cardholder, or
transaction information for any purpose that it knows or should have
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known to be fraudulent or in a violation of Bank and Association
standards, or any purpose that the Cardholder did not authorize.
(c) In the event a Merchant business becomes or is declared
bankrupt or insolvent, is the subject of any proceedings relating to its
liquidation, insolvency or for the appointment of a receiver or similar
officer, or enters into an agreement for the readjustment of all of its
obligations, the sale or disclosure of databases containing Card,
Cardholder, or transaction information, to third parties, as an asset of the
Merchant is prohibited. With respect to an insolvent Merchant, all
Cardholder transaction information must be returned to Bank or proof of
Data destruction must be provided, acceptable to Bank in its sole
discretion.
(d) Merchant must notify Bank of a suspected loss or actual loss
or theft of Card, Cardholder, or transaction information within 24 hours of
Merchant discovery. Failure to notify Bank of a suspected loss or actual
loss or theft of Card, Cardholder, or transaction information will result in a
fine from the Association of $100,000.00 per incident and additional fines,
termination of this Agreement and reporting as disclosed in section 1.5 of
this Agreement.
(e) Merchant and their approved Data Storage Entity ('DSE')
must keep all systems and media containing Card, Cardholder, or
transaction information (whether physical or electronic) in a secure
manner so as to prevent access by, or disclosure to any unauthorized
third party. Merchant and DSE must destroy all media not necessary to
retain, in a manner that will render the Data unreadable. Only Card,
Cardholder, and transaction Data may be stored, and then only to the
extent permitted by Bank and Associations.
(t) Merchant shall not ask a Cardholder to record Card
information on the exterior of any order form or other similar device
designed to be mailed.
(g) Merchant must prominently and unequivocally inform
Cardholder of the identity of the Merchant at all points during interaction
with Cardholder.
(h) Merchant must inform Bank promptly of the identity of any
DSE that engages, or proposes to engage, in the processing, storage, or
both of the Associations' data for the Merchant, whether directly or
indirectly, regardless of the manner or duration of such activities. Failure
to notify Bank of a DSE agreement will result in a fine of $100,000.00 per
incident, additional fines by Bank, termination of this Agreement, and
reporting as disclosed in section 1.5 of this Agreement.
2.8 Transaction Storage and Retrieval: Merchant is responsible
for the storage of all Receipts, as defined in Section 2.12, and credit slips
and agrees to retain copies of all Receipts and credit slips submitted to
Bank for a period of two (2) years from the date of submission. Should a
transaction come under dispute or otherwise be submitted to Bank for
credit, Bank may request relevant transaction documentation from
Merchant and Merchant agrees to furnish the requested documentation
within len (10) calendar days after receipt of the request. Failure to timely
produce the requested transaction documentation may result in the
transaction being returned / Charged back to Merchant.
Upon receipt of authorization request response, Merchant and DSE are
prohibited from storing in any system, in any manner, for any period of
time, discretionary Card related data, CVC /CVV 2 data, PIN data,
Magnetic Strip data, Address Verification Service (AVS) Data, or any
other prohibited Data. Bank and Associations permit storage of only the
Card number, expiration date, and Cardholder name in a secure
environment to which access is limited, and then only to the extent that
this Data is required for bona fide purposes and only for the length of time
that the Data is required for such purpose.
2.9 Charges to Cardholders: Merchant cannot require
Cardholder to pay a surcharge, convenience fee, any of the Merchant
discount, or any simultaneous finance charge in connection with a Card
transaction. Merchant is permitted to charge a fee if the fee is imposed
on all like transactions regardless of the form of payment used.
2.10 Minimum f Maximum Transaction Amount: Merchant
cannot require, or post signs indicating a minimum or maximum
transaction amount to accept a valid Card transaction.
2.11 Prohibited Transactions: Merchant shall not submit for
payment to Bank any transaction (i) that represents the refinancing or
transfer of an existing Cardholder obligation that is deemed to be
uncollectible; (ii) that arises from the dishonor of a Cardholder's personal
check; (iii) that arises from the acceptance of Card at terminals that
dispense scrip; or that arises from (iv) selling of lottery tickets; (v) intemet
gambling; (vi) child pornography; (vii) Adult content; (viii) weapons; (viiii)
transaction that was previously charged back to the Merchant; (x) cash
advance; or (xi) a transaction with a blank authorization amount.
2.12 Sales Transaction Receipt:: When a Card is presented as
payment, Merchant must prepare an electronically /computer generated
sales receipt or an imprinted sales receipt ('Receipt'), in accordance with
the Associations' PCI DDS Guidelines and Rules and Regulations which
include, but are not limited to the following:
(a) All goods and services purchased in a single transaction
shall be included in the total amount of the sales draft. Specifically,
Merchants may not use two (2) or more Receipts for a single transaction
to avoid Authorization limits.
(b) The Receipt shall contain information, as follows:
(i) Cardholder's name, if applicable (ii) truncated Card number (iii)
expiration date; (iv) Merchant name and address; (v) the total sale price
(including applicable federal, stale and local taxes) (vi) transaction date
(vii) Authorization number; and (viii) signature of the Cardholder. A valid
Cardholder signature is defined as an actual signature on back of Card.
If a Card has a signature of See ID or something other than the
embossed name on front of Card, the Card is invalid. The Card cannot
be processed.
(c) When a Card is present, the Merchant shall deliver a
completed copy of the Receipt to the Cardholder.
2.13 Mall, Telephone, Pre - authorized, and Electronic
Commerce (Card Absent Transactions):
(a) Card- Absent Transactions are transactions completed where
the Cardholder and Card are not present. A Mail Order, Telephone
Order, or Electronic Merchant shall have a (I) permanent establishment
through which transactions are completed, (ii) a valid business license for
the business, (iii) a local address for correspondence and judicial process
(post office box or mail forwarding address shall not meet this
requirement), and the (iv) Merchant shall pay taxes relating to the sales
activity. Merchant cannot bill Cardholder for goods prior to actual
shipment of such goods. Merchant shall not accept Card Absent
Transactions without the express prior written authorization of Bank.
Card - Absent Transactions accepted without Bank's prior written
authorization are in breach of this Agreement and cause for immediate
termination.
(b) For any preauthorized transactions, Merchant must obtain (i)
written request from the Cardholder for such goods and/or services, (ii)
authorization for payment through the use of a Card, (iii) the frequency of
the preauthorized charge, (iv) the duration of time such preauthorization
charge can be made. Merchant shall not complete any preauthorized
transaction: (I) after receiving a cancellation notice from the Cardholder or
Bank; (ii) after a request for Authorization has been denied.
(c) For E- Commerce ( "EC °) transactions, Merchant's website
must be secured by 128 bit encryption at all times when Cardholder
information is obtained. Merchant agrees to prominently post on
Merchant's web site: (t) its Cardholder data privacy policy, (ii) method of
transaction security used on Merchant's Web site; (iii) a complete
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description of products offered; (iv) Merchant's return /refund policy; (v) a
method for Cardholder to accept Merchant's return/refund policy; (vi) a
direct telephone number and physical address including country for
customer service inquiries; (vii) transaction currency (U.S. dollars, unless
permission is otherwise received from Bank); (viii) any applicable export
or legal restrictions; and (viiii) Merchant's delivery policy. Merchant may
not refuse to complete an EC Card transaction solely because the
Cardholder does not possess a digital certificate.
2.14 Future Delivery Transactions:
(a) Future delivery transactions are transactions that require
payment (full payment, deposit, or partial) for goods or services to be
delivered or performed at a later time. Merchant shall not accept a Card
payment representing a deposit or partial payment for goods or services
to be delivered or performed in the future, except with the express prior
written authorization of Bank. The acceptance of a Card for payment or
partial payment of future delivery transactions without Bank's prior written
authorization shall be a breach of this Agreement and cause for
immediate termination. If Merchant has obtained prior written
authorization to accept Cards for payment of future delivery transactions,
then Merchant shall complete such Card transactions in accordance with
the terms set forth in this Agreement and the Rules and Regulations.
(b) For transactions involving delayed delivery of merchandise or
services, the Merchant shall prepare a Receipt upon receiving a deposit
and a second Receipt upon receiving the balance. Merchant shall note
upon the Receipt the words °deposit° or "balance" as appropriate.
Merchant further agrees that it will not forward to Bank the Receipt
marked 'balance" until the goods have been delivered and accepted by
Cardholder or the services have been fully performed by Merchant to
Cardholder's satisfaction. Merchant represents and warrants that
Merchant shall not depend upon the proceeds of a sale of goods or
services for future delivery to acquire or otherwise provide such goods or
services.
2.15 Display of Service Marks: Merchant shall prominently
display the Associations service marks and promotional materials
supplied by Bank to inform Cardholders that Cards will be honored at the
Merchant's place of business. Use of service marks is subject to the
direction of Bank. Merchant shall not use any service marks associated
with Associations in any way that implies to the Cardholder that
Associations endorses any of the goods and services sold by Merchant.
Merchant's rights to use or display the Associations service marks will
cease upon the termination of this Agreement or when Bank notifies
Merchant to cease use and display of the service marks, whichever
occurs first.
2.16 Return Merchandise and Adjustments:
(a) Merchant's policy for the exchange or return of goods sold and
the adjustment for services rendered ('Credit ") shall be disclosed properly
to the Cardholder at the time authorization is given to Merchant by
Cardholder.
Proper disclosure is deemed to have been given only if Merchant's refund
policy is printed legibly on all copies of the Receipt, in letters Y. inch high
and in close proximity to the Cardholder signature line, or on an invoice
presented to the Cardholder at the time of the transaction, stating 'NO
REFUND' or °EXCHANGE ONLY' or "IN STORE CREDIT ONLY °, as
applicable, or using equivalent language. Merchant understands that
proper disclosure does not guarantee avoidance of Chargeback. If proper
disclosure is given before a Card transaction is processed, Merchant may
(i) refuse to accept goods in return or exchange and refuse to issue a
refund to Cardholder, or (ii) accept returned goods in exchange for
Merchant's promise to deliver goods of equal or greater value from
Merchant at no additional cost to Cardholder.
(b) If Merchant does not make the applicable disclosures, a refund
or Credit, evidenced by a credit slip, must be given to the Cardholder.
Merchant shall deliver a completed copy of the credit slip to the
Cardholder. Merchant shall not issue cash or check refunds where goods
and services were originally paid for through a Card transaction.
Merchant understands that issuing Credit other than the original form of
payment to Merchant is a direct violation of this Agreement.
2.17 Scrip- dispensing Terminals: Merchant shall not purchase or
accept terminals that dispense scrip.
2.18 Card Recovery: If a Merchant has reason to believe a
presented Card is either lost, stolen, fraudulent or counterfeit, Merchant
shall retain the Card by peaceful means only, and notify appropriate
persons at Bank pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
2.19 USA Patriot Act: In accordance with Section 326 of the USA
Patriot Act, Merchant acknowledges that Bank requires Merchant to
provide documentation which verifies the identity of Merchant, prior to
providing any Card processing services to Merchant. Merchant agrees to
provide Bank with any identifying documentation requested.
2.20 Change In Business: Merchant shall provide Bank thirty (30)
calendar day's prior written notice of its intent to:
(a) Change the basic nature of its business, including selling any
merchandise or services not related to its current business;
(b) Initiate mail order, telephone order, e- commerce sales or future
delivery sales;
(c) Transfer or sell any substantial part of its total assets, or liquidate;
(d) Change ownership or transfer control of its business; andlor
(e) Enter into any joint venture or business arrangement where any
interest in Merchant's business is transferred to a party or entity not
currently a part of this Agreement.
Should any of the changes listed as items 2.19 (a) through (e) occur,
Bank may, in its sole discretion, either renegotiate the Fee schedule and
terms of this Agreement or provide notice of immediate termination of this
Agreement.
2.21 Card Discrimination: Merchant must not engage in any
acceptance practice that discriminates against or discourages the use of
one Association card in favor of any other Association card.
3. MERCHANT ACCOUNTS
3.1 Required Merchant Account:
(a) Merchant is required to maintain a depository account with Bank or
other financial institution during the term of this Agreement ('Settlement
Account'). All credits for transactions purchased by Bank and debits for
fees, charges, Chargebacks and discount pursuant to this Agreement
shall be made to and from the Settlement Account. Merchant is solely
liable for all fees and costs associated with the Settlement Account and
for any charges the Settlement Account may incur due to debits initiated
by Bank. Merchant may not close or change the Settlement Account
without prior written notice to Bank.
(b) On a monthly basis, the Bank will debit the Settlement Account for
the discount and other fees as defined in the Fee Schedule. Merchant
agrees to maintain, at all times, sufficient funds in the Settlement Account
to pay for all debits made to the Settlement Account pursuant to this
Agreement. If monthly fees are returned to Bank due to Merchant error
with Settlement Account, (i) going forward fees will be deducted on a
daily basis until Settlement Account issues have been rectified at the sole
discretion of Bank (ii) Merchant agrees to directly pay to Bank any such
fees assessed under the terms of this Agreement, within two (2) calendar
days of Bank's written request.
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3.2 Reserve Account: In addition to the Settlement Account
required by section 3.1 of this Agreement, Bank may, at its option, require
the establishment of an additional interest bearing account, in such
amount as shall be determined by Bank in its sole discretion, to secure
the performance of Merchant's obligations under this Agreement
( "Reserve Account "). The reserve amount is calculated by Card Annual
Sales Volume multiplied by 2.5 %. The Reserve Account must be
maintained at Bank. The Reserve Account may be funded through any or
all of the following:
(a) Direct payment by Merchant: At the written request of Bank,
Merchant will deposit funds into the Reserve Account in the amount
requested by Bank within two (2) calendar days of the request.
Failure of Merchant to fund the Reserve Account within two (2)
calendar days of Bank's request will result in immediate termination
of this Agreement by Bank;
(b) The proceeds of transactions purchased by Bank; and / or
(c) The debit of funds by Bank from Settlement Account or other
account(s) owned by Merchant or Merchant's guarantor with Bank
or other financial institution ( "Transfer Account(s)').
Settlement Account, Reserve Account and Transfer Account(s) are
hereafter collectively referred to as ( "Accounts "). Merchant acknowledges
that it has an obligation pursuant to this Agreement to maintain at all
times a balance in the Accounts sufficient to protect Bank against losses
resulting from Merchant's transactions.
Funds in the Reserve Account shall remain in the Reserve Account for
270 calendar days following termination of this Agreement or the date of
Merchants last Chargeback or transaction, whichever is later, provided
however, that Merchant shall remain liable for all liabilities occurring
beyond such 270 day period.
3.3 Security Interest: Merchant grants Bank a security interest in
and a lien on (i) Receipts submitted to and processed by Bank, (ii)
Merchant's rights to receive any credits or payments pursuant to this
Agreement and (iii) in the Accounts. Merchant authorizes Bank to make
such transfers ! debits ! credits to the Accounts as permitted by this
Agreement. Merchant shall execute any documents and obtain
documents from the financial institution where the Accounts may be
maintained as requested by Bank to maintain and evidence its security
interest in the Accounts. Bank shall maintain a security interest in the
Accounts throughout the term of this Agreement and for the period of time
after termination of this Agreement or Accounts, that Bank may be held
responsible for returns or Chargebacks, under the Rules and
Regulations, for purchased transactions. The security interest shall
secure all of Merchant's obligations under this Agreement, including all
amounts due and owing Bank pursuant to this Agreement and
Chargebacks. Merchant represents and warrants that no other person or
entity has a security interest in the Accounts. Merchant shall obtain from
Bank written consent prior to granting a security interest of any kind in the
Accounts to a third party.
3.4 Recoupment & Set Off: Bank has and shall have the right of
recoupment and setoff against the Accounts. Bank may deduct, offset,
recoup and withhold any uncollected amounts owed to Bank from
amounts Bank may owe Merchant pursuant to this Agreement.
4. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF BANK
4.1 Acceptance of Transactions: Bank will accept all Receipts
deposited by Merchant that comply with the terms of this Agreement and
the applicable Rules and Regulations. The submission of Receipts to
Bank through processing services provided by Bank serves as an
endorsement from Merchant to Bank of the validity of the Receipts
representing transactions. Bank will initiate debits, credits and
adjustments to Accounts based upon transactions processed. All debits,
credits and adjustments made are subject to final audit by Bank. Bank
will make adjustments for any discrepancies discovered. Merchant
acknowledges that all credits to Merchant are provisional and subject to
Chargebacks and other adjustments authorized by this Agreement and
the Rules and Regulations. Final credit will be granted at a time and
upon additional terms as Bank may require.
4.2 Right to Payments: Bank has the sole right to receive
payments on Receipts submitted to Bank by Merchant unless refused by
Bank or returned to Merchant, pursuant to section 5 of this Agreement.
Merchant will not accept payments with respect to any Receipts
submitted to Bank and hereby assigns to Bank all of its right, title and
interest in and to all Receipts submitted to Bank. In the event Merchant
receives a payment due to Bank, Merchant shall promptly remit such
payment to Bank.
4.3 Restriction of Funds: Merchant acknowledges that Bank will
monitor Merchant's transaction activity. Merchant agrees that Bank may
restrict funds deposited in Accounts or postpone credit to Accounts for
transactions which Bank, in its sole discretion, believes are fraudulent or
suspicious. Bank will make good faith efforts to notify Merchant as soon
as unusual or suspicious transactions are detected. Bank shall have no
liability for any losses, either direct or indirect, which may result from a
restriction of funds held in the Accounts or delay in credit to the Accounts.
Any funds restricted or delayed will not earn interest and will be released
at such time that questionable, suspicious or fraudulent transactions have
been resolved to the Bank's satisfaction.
4.4 Inspection of Books and Records: Bank may request and
Merchant agrees to furnish, upon seven (7) calendar days written notice,
such financial statements and information concerning Merchant or its
officers, shareholders, managing agent, partners and/or guarantors as
Bank may, from time to time, request. During Merchant's normal business
hours, Bank or its duly authorized representatives may examine the
books and records of Merchant, including records of all transactions
previously purchased by Bank or presented for purchase by Merchant.
4.5 Disclosure of Merchant Information: Merchant
acknowledges that Bank is required to report to Associations via the
MATCH file: (1) the Merchant's business information; and (ii) Merchant's
Principals and guarantors information, including name, address, and
social security number. Merchant acknowledges that Bank may be
requested to report stated information about Merchant and Merchant's
Principals and guarantors in the event of a financial loss, fraud, or
investigation of Merchant activity to Card Issuers and/or their agents.
Merchant waives any claim it may have against Bank for disclosures
made by Bank in accordance with this Agreement. Furthermore,
Merchant shall hold harmless Bank for any claims, losses or liabilities that
Merchant may incur as a result of such disclosure.
5. REVOCATION OF TRANSACTION ACCEPTANCE
5.1 Chargebacks: Merchant agrees that Bank may refuse to
accept a transaction for any reason permitted under the Chargeback
Rules. Bank may also revoke its prior acceptance of a transaction
resulting from a Chargeback. If Merchant is not able to remedy the
Chargeback or provide transaction documentation as required in Section
2.11 of this Agreement, Bank is authorized to debit the disputed amount
previously paid to Merchant from Accounts. If Accounts do not contain
sufficient funds to satisfy the debits resulting from Chargebacks,
Merchant shall pay directly to Bank any uncollected portion of the debit
within two (2) calendar days of Bank's written request. If a Chargeback is
received for $1,000 or greater, the Accounts may be charged for the full
amount of the chargeback until the chargeback is remedied by Merchant
and accepted by Bank.
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5.2 Dispute of Chargeback: If Merchant desires to dispute a
Chargeback, Merchant must do so within ten (10) calendar days from the
date of the Chargeback. Bank will not investigate, reverse or make any
adjustment on Merchant's behalf if a Chargeback dispute is not received
within stated time period. To initiate a Chargeback dispute, Merchant
must obtain the date of the debit being disputed and the Cardholder's
name and contact Bank, as provided in section 12 of this Agreement.
Supporting transaction documentation must be provided as required by
Section 2.10 of this Agreement.
5.3 Resolution of Chargeback: Merchant is liable to Bank for
repayment of all valid Chargebacks for a period of 160 days after the
transaction date, or the date when services, paid for by a card
transaction, are completed. Bank will comply with the Rules and
Regulations with respect to processing any Chargebacks that result from
Cardholder disputes. However, all disputes that are not resolved through
established Rules and Regulations must be resolved between Merchant
and the Cardholder directly. Merchant will indemnify and reimburse Bank
for any and all liabilities, losses, claims, damages, costs and expenses,
including attorney's fees, which Bank may incur due to a Cardholder
dispute or claim that is pursued through proceedings not governed by the
Rules and Regulations.
5.4 Excessive Chargebacks: Merchant agrees that if Bank
receives, for two consecutive calendar months, Chargeback's relating to
Card transactions processed by Bank on behalf of Merchant, in excess of
one percent (1 %), such Chargeback's will be deemed to be excessive
under this Agreement. Excessive Chargeback's will be a breach of this
Agreement and cause for immediate termination. The Chargeback
percentage is calculated by number of Chargeback's received in that
calendar month, divided by the number of sales transactions received by
Merchant in the preceding month. In addition, Bank may take such
actions as it deems reasonable, including, but not limited to the creation
of a Reserve Account pursuant to Section 3.2, or such other actions as
may be authorized by the Rules and Regulations.
6. EQUIPMENT LEASE, RENTAL, AND PURCHASE
6.1 Equipment Lease: Merchant may lease from Bank
authorization terminals, receipt printers and imprinters ('Equipment ") to
be used to process transactions pursuant to this Agreement ( "Equipment
Lease'). In the event Merchant elects to lease Equipment from Bank,
Merchant agrees, for the term of the Equipment Lease, as follows:
(a) To pay Bank the monthly lease fees as specified on page 9 Section
2 of this Agreement.
(b) To protect Equipment from loss, theft, and/or damage;
(c) That Merchant will not sell, pledge, loan or in any way allow a
security interest or any legal encumbrance to attach to the
Equipment; and
(d) To allow Bank and its designated representatives reasonable
access to Merchant's premises for the inspection, repair, removal,
modification, installation and relocation of Equipment, as necessary.
If Merchant terminates Agreement prior to the completion of the Lease
term, Merchant is responsible for all remaining Lease payments.
Merchant will be responsible for any damage to the Equipment subject to
this Equipment Lease after delivery to Merchant, reasonable wear and
tear excepted. Once Lease Agreement is completed, Merchant owns
Equipment.
6.2 Equipment Rental:
(a) Merchant may rent Equipment from Bank to be used to process
transactions pursuant to this Agreement. In the event Merchant elects to
rent Equipment from Bank, Merchant agrees as follows: (i) To pay Bank
the monthly rental fees as specified on page 9 Section 2 of this
Agreement; (ii) To protect Equipment from loss, theft, and/or damage; (iii)
That Merchant will not sell, pledge, loan or in any way allow a security
interest or any legal encumbrance to attach to the Equipment; and (iv)To
allow Bank and its designated representatives reasonable access to
Merchant's premises for the inspection, repair, removal, modification,
installation and relocation of Equipment, as necessary.
Merchant will be responsible for any damage to the Equipment after
delivery to Merchant, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
(b) The Equipment Rental shall expire upon termination of this Agreement
or thirty (30) calendar days after either party to this Agreement gives
notice of its intent to terminate the Equipment Rental, whichever occurs
first. Once Equipment Rental or this Agreement is terminated, Merchant
will return all Equipment to Bank or shall permit Bank to enter Merchant's
premises to take possession of and remove the Equipment.
6.3 Purchase of Equipment: Merchant shall have the right to
purchase Equipment at a price to be determined by Bank. Equipment,
when purchased by Merchant, will become the property of the Merchant.
Payment for Equipment and applicable shipping charges will be made to
Bank by direct debit to Settlement Account.
6.4 Third Party Software I Hardware ( "Solutions "): Merchant
may elect to use Solutions and supplies provided by third parties not
party to this Agreement. Bank makes no warranty whatsoever
concerning any Solutions or supplies provided by others who are not a
party to this Agreement. The third party will act as Merchant agent for the
delivery of transactions to Bank via third party's Solutions. Merchant
accepts responsibility for service contracts for third party software
Solutions. Merchant assumes full responsibility and liability for third
party's failure to comply with Rules and Regulations and for losses
incurred by Merchant resulting from error or malfunction of third party
Solutions.
6.5 Existing Solutions: Existing Solutions owned by Merchant
prior to Agreement that become inoperative or non compliant with PCI
DSS is the responsibility of the Merchant. In the case of non compliant
Solutions, Merchant will be required to upgrade to a Solution compliant
with PCI DSS and Association Best Practice Guide,
7. DEFINITIONS
Account Number - An Issuer assigned number that identifies a
Cardholder's account.
Acquirer - Merchant Bank that acquires transaction information from
Merchant.
Address Verification Service (AVS) - Service through which Merchant
may verify a Cardholder's billing address prior to completing a manually
entered transaction.
Address Verification Service Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for each
AVS attempt.
Adjustment - Transaction submitted through Interchange to correct an
out -of- balance batch situation identified during Settlement or terminal
balancing process.
Authorization - Inquiry on every communication attempt from your point
of sale device.
Assessment - Fee established and charged by Associations to settle
bankcard transactions.
Authorization Fee - Fixed fee assigned by Bank for all authorization
attempts.
Bankcard - Association Card issued by a bank or other financial
institution.
Bankcard Authorization Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for each
bankcard electronic authorization requests.
Bankcard Transaction Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for each
bankcard ticket captured.
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Batch - Merchant daily total transactions, including sales and credits.
Card Issuer - Financial Institution that issues Cards.
Card - Absent Environment - Environment where a transaction is
completed when the Cardholder and Card, are not present.
Card - Present Environment - Environment where a transaction is
completed when the Cardholder and Card are present while the Merchant
is not always present (e.g. Card Activated Terminal).
Card Verification Value 2 - Unique check value generated using a
secure cryptographic process. Value is processed at the time of the
transaction to validate Cardholder Identification.
Cardholder - Individual to whom a Card is issued to or who is authorized
to use Card.
Cardholder Information Security Program - Program developed by
Association that defines the standard of due care and enforcement for
protecting sensitive Cardholder information.
Chargeback - Transaction returned to Acquirer from Issuer.
Chargeback Period - Period in which Merchant must supply Bank
supporting documentation for chargeback.
Chargeback Arbitration - Process where Association determines
financial liability between Issuer and Acquiring Bank for Interchange
transactions that are presented and charged back.
Chargeback Arbitration Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for Chargeback
Arbitration.
Chargeback Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for Chargeback.
Compliance - Process where Association resolves dispute between
Issuer and Acquirer Bank arising from violations of Associations Rules
and Regulations.
Compliance Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for Compliance dispute.
Credit Transaction - Merchant's refund or price adjustment credited to a
Cardholder account.
Decline Transaction - Authorization response indicating that the
Transaction is declined and the Card is not be honored.
Electronic Commerce Merchant - Merchant that conducts the sale of
goods or services electronically over the intemet.
Electronic Commerce Transaction - Transaction conducted over the
internet. Transaction may be entered by Cardholder or Merchant on
Cardholder's behalf.
Electronic Imprint - Reading and printing or capturing Card Magnetic
Stripe information at a Terminal or Chip reading device.
Electronic Transaction Receipt - Transaction receipt where the
terminal generated the required data that is printed on the Transaction
receipt.
Discount Rate - The percentage rate established by Bank used to
determine Bankcard processing fees.
Fee Class - Association interchange program in which the Merchant is
enrolled. Fee class categories are Retail Card Present or
Mail/Telephone/Internet Order (Card Not Present).
Inactivity Account Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for each account with
no transaction volume in a thirty (30) day period.
Interchange - Fees established and charged by Associations for Issuing
Banks to settle Bankcard transactions and obtain payment from Acquirer.
Interchange Plus Pricing - Bankcard transactions are charged
Interchange and Assessment rates as established by Association for the
fee class in which the Merchant is enrolled. Bank assesses Bankcard
transactions an additional percentage.
Monthly Minimum Fee - Minimum processing charge per month.
Monthly Account Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for Account
maintenance,
Monthly Equipment Lease Fees - Fee charged to Merchant for lease of
hardware solutions.
Offline Debit Transaction - Association Card transaction captured
electronically without Cardholder entering a Personal Identification
Number.
Online Debit Transaction - Transaction captured electronically utilizing
a Personal Identification Number entered by Cardholder into a hardware
solution.
Principal - Owners /Partners /Officers as listed on page 1 section 2 of this
Agreement.
Online Debit Transaction Fee - Fee charged for each transaction
captured via Electronic Pin Pad Terminal.
Non•Bankcard Transaction Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for each
captured ticket on non Association Cards.
Non - Bankcard Authorization Fee - Fee charged to Merchant each
electronic authorization request on non Association Card.
Qualified Discount Rate - Process that transaction data is captured
electronically at Merchant address that corresponds with the fee class
Merchant is enrolled.
Returned ACH Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for each returned ACH.
Scrip Transaction - Transaction conducted with POS terminal requiring
a PIN that produces vouchers for redemption of cash at a Merchant
location.
Supply Shipping Fee - Fee charged to a Merchant for shipment of
supplies. Fee is not assessed when Merchant requests branch pick up.
Statement Reprint Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for each reprint of a
monthly processing statement.
Transaction Reversal Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for each
transaction reversed due to Merchant error.
Termination Fee - Fee charged to a Merchant for terminating contract
prior to cancellation dale.
Weekly Statement Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for weekly batch
report.
Voice Authorization - Authorization request made by Merchant via a
phone call. Phone call includes collect calls, telegrams, fax, and telexes.
Voice Authorizations Fee - Fee charged to Merchant for each voice
authorization attempt.
8. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
Merchant warrants and represents to Bank, as follows:
8.1 That each Receipt or other evidence of transaction delivered
to Bank will represent a bona fide sale to a Cardholder by Merchant for
the amount shown on the Receipt as the total sale and constitutes the
binding obligation of the Cardholder, free from any claim, demand,
defense, setoff or other adverse claim which may be raised by
Cardholder;
8.2 That each credit slip issued by Merchant will represent a bona
fide refund or adjustment with respect to a Cardholder transaction for
which a Receipt has been accepted by Bank;
8.3 That each transaction will be initiated and completed in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Section 2 of this Agreement
and the Rules and Regulations;
8.4 That Merchant will comply fully with all Rules and Regulations
and all applicable Laws including, but not limited to, the Federal Truth In
Lending Act and the Consumer Credit Protection Act;
8.5 That none of the Receipts represent transactions by
telephone, mail, electronic commerce / internet or future delivery
transactions, unless Merchant is specifically authorized in writing, under
this Agreement, to submit such transactions to Bank for purchase; and
8.6 That Merchant has not been terminated from processing
Bankcard transactions by any other Bank, card processor or
Association(s).
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9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATIONS
9.1 Indemnification: Merchant shall indemnify and hold Bank
harmless from any and all liability, loss, damage, costs (including
attorneys' fees), claim, dispute, offset, and counterclaim which may arise
as a result of Merchant's breach of this Agreement, the Rules and
Regulations and /or applicable Laws.
9.2 Limitation of Liability: Bank will perform all services
provided pursuant to this Agreement according to reasonable industry
standards. In no event shall Bank's cumulative liability to Merchant
exceed the amount of net processing fees paid by Merchant to Bank in
the calendar month immediately preceding Bank's breach. Merchant
agrees that the damage provisions are reasonable in light of any
foreseeable damages and that Bank's fees for services pursuant to this
Agreement are insufficient to insure against greater claims. IN NO
EVENT WILL BANK HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS),
SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING IN
CONTRACT OR IN TORT, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES WAS DISCLOSED TO OR COULD HAVE BEEN
REASONABLY FORESEEN BY BANK.
10. PROCEDURES FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION; WAIVERS
OF TRIAL AND CERTAIN FORMS OF RELIEF
If any disagreement, dispute, claim or controversy ( "Dispute') arises
which is related to this Agreement, the interpretation of this Agreement or
the performance of this Agreement, then the procedures and restrictions
set forth below will be used to resolve any Dispute:
BOTH PARTIES HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THEY
ARE WAIVING THEIR RIGHT TO BRING A LAWSUIT WITH REGARD
TO ANY DISPUTE AND SPECIFICALLY ARE WAIVING THEIR RIGHT
TO A TRIAL BY JURY. IN ADDITION, THE PARTIES ARE WAIVING
THEIR RIGHT TO RECOVER PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND WAIVING
THEIR RIGHT TO OBTAIN EQUITABLE RELIEF AGAINST THE OTHER
PARTY.
10.1 MEDIATION: The parties agree that they shall submit all
Disputes to non - binding mediation in Chicago, Illinois. Either party may,
when a Dispute arises, serve upon the other party a written demand for
mediation. Promptly upon receipt of that demand for mediation, the
parties shall take the necessary steps and pay the required fees to have
the Dispute mediated as soon as practicable by an independent
professional mediator acceptable to both parties. If the parties are unable
to agree upon and select a mediator within ten (10) calendar days after
the delivery of the notice of demand for mediation, then the parties agree
to proceed with mediation before the American Arbitration Association
( "AAA') and the selection of the mediator shall be in accordance with the
procedures and rules of the AAA. The parties agree to exercise their best
efforts to convene at least one formal mediation session within thirty (30)
calendar days after the selection of the mediator. The mediation will be
regarded as settlement negotiations and, therefore, any and all
statements or communications made by and /or between the parties
during the course of the mediation shall not be referenced, relied upon or
sought to be introduced into evidence in connection with any subsequent
proceeding. The parties shall share equally the fees and expenses
charged by the mediator and /or the AAA. Each party will bear all of its
other costs in connection with the mediation, including, but not limited to,
attorney's fees.
10.2 ARBITRATION: If the Dispute is not resolved within thirty (30)
calendar days after the formal mediation conference is concluded, then
the parties agree to submit the Dispute to binding arbitration before the
AAA in Chicago, Illinois. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance
with the procedures provided for in this Agreement and the applicable
rules of the AAA in effect as of the date of this Agreement ( "AAA Rules ").
If there is a conflict between the procedures set forth in this Agreement
and the AM Rules, then the procedures provided for in this Agreement
shall control. The arbitration will be conducted before a panel of three (3)
arbitrators ('Arbitration Panel ") to be selected in accordance with the AAA
Rules. Any issue concerning whether and /or to what extent the Dispute or
any aspect of the Dispute is subject to arbitration shall be decided by the
Arbitration Panel. Any issue concerning the application, interpretation or
enforceability of the dispute resolution procedures provided for in this
Agreement shall be decided by the Arbitration Panel. The parties will
exercise their best efforts to convene the arbitration hearing within ninety
(90) calendar days after the appointment of the Arbitration Panel. The
Arbitration Panel may not award any equitable or non - monetary relief of
any kind (e.g., injunction, restraining order, and specific performance).
The Arbitration Panel may not award any punitive damages or any other
damages not measured by the prevailing party's actual losses. No
discovery (e.g., depositions, interrogatories) will be permitted in
connection with the arbitration unless it is expressly authorized by the
Arbitration Panel upon a showing of substantial need and good cause by
the party seeking discovery. The arbitration proceedings shall be and
remain confidential; the parties agree that they will not disclose the
existence, content or results of the arbitration, except to the extent
necessary to enforce the arbitration award and /or to comply with legal or
regulatory requirements.
11. TERMINATION
11.1 Termination without Cause: This Agreement will become
effective upon signing and may be terminated at any time by Merchant
upon thirty (30) calendar days' written notice of termination from
Merchant to Bank. During the thirty (30) calendar day time period, Card
processing must continue through Bank. If written notification of
termination is not received thirty (30) calendar day's prior to the
termination date, merchant will be assessed a $1,000.00 termination fee
per account number assigned.
11.2 Termination with Cause: Notwithstanding section 11.1,
Bank may terminate this Agreement immediately and without notice to
Merchant for the following reasons:
(a) Merchant's default in performing under any provision of this
Agreement, including but without limitation, any failure to follow applicable
Laws and the Procedures and Rules and Regulations incorporated into
this Agreement;
(b) Any misrepresentation by Merchant,
(c) Upon commencement of bankruptcy or insolvency
proceedings by Merchant;
(d) Bank reasonably believes that Merchant processes
transactions that involve elements of fraud or are otherwise unauthorized
transactions;
(e) Bank reasonably deems itself insecure in continuing this
Agreement;
(f) Any significant circumstances that create harm or loss of
goodwill to the Associations' Interchange System; or
(g) Bank reasonably believes that Merchant is not in compliance
with Association(s) security requirements, such as those relating to
transaction information, storage, and disclosure and PCI DSS.
11.3 Obligations after Termination: In the event of termination,
Merchant expressly authorizes Bank to discontinue Bank's purchase and
payment on Card transactions. Transactions that are in the process of
being collected, on the termination date, will be collected and funds will
be placed and held in Merchant's Accounts until Merchant pays all
outstanding charges or losses. Merchant's obligations under this
Agreement shall remain in force with respect to all transactions
purchased by Bank under this Agreement before such termination,
including but not limited to, Chargebacks, items presented for collection,
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unpaid but accrued discount and other fees and rental charges, Any
balance remaining in the Accounts after Chargeback rights have expired
and all accrued fees have been collected, will be disbursed to Merchant.
12. NOTICES
All notices required or permitted pursuant to this Agreement will be
deemed delivered on the date that such notice shall be (i) mailed by
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (ii) delivered to
an overnight mail service or courier messenger service and /or (iii) sent by
facsimile transmission, confirmation of delivery received, as follows:
(a) If to Bank:
MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A.
ATTENTION: MERCHANT SERVCES DEPARTMENT
6111 NORTH RIVER ROAD
ROSEMONT,ILLINOIS 60018
Phone: 847.653.1025
Fax: 847.6510437
(b) If to Merchant:
All notices required under this Agreement will be forwarded to "Merchant"
as designated on the Merchant Processing Application or such other
address as Merchant may give to Bank in writing, from time to time.
13. GENERAL PROVISIONS
13.1 Force Majeure: Bank shall not be liable for any loss due to
forces beyond Bank's reasonable control, including, but not limited to,
delays, errors or interruptions in service caused by strikes, work
stoppages, acts of war or terrorism, insurrection, revolution, nuclear
fusion, fission or radiation, court order, computer malfunction, failure or
fluctuation in electrical power, heat, light, air conditioning or
telecommunications equipment, or an act of God.
13.2 Rules and Regulations: This Agreement is subject to the
Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Associations and any other
valid Card accepted for processing services pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement.
13.3 Amendments: Except as otherwise expressly provided
herein, this Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by both
Bank and Merchant. Bank may mail Merchant either a notice describing
amendments or an entirely new Agreement, which amendments or new
Agreement will be binding upon Merchant if it deposits with Bank
Receipts or credit slips after the effective date set forth in Bank's notice of
amendment.
13.4 Section Headings: Section headings or titles are included for
convenience and descriptive purposes only and are not to be used in
interpreting this Agreement. The language contained in each section
shall control.
13.5 Assignment: This Agreement may not be transferred or
assigned by Merchant, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior
written consent of Bank. Any attempt by Merchant to assign its rights or
to delegate its obligations hereunder will be void. Merchant will remain
fully liable to Bank for all transactions under this Agreement after a
transfer of all or part of its business until such time as the transferee, if
acceptable to Bank, executes a written Agreement with Bank.
13.6 Severability and Waiver: If any provision of this Agreement
or portion thereof is held to be unenforceable, invalid or illegal, the
remaining provisions, or portion thereof, shall remain in full force and
effect. No failure or delay on the part of Merchant or Bank in exercising
any right under this Agreement will operate as a waiver of that right, nor
will any single or partial exercise of any right preclude any further
exercise of that right.
13.7 Survival: All provisions of this Agreement that, by their
context, are intended to survive the termination of this Agreement,
including but not limited to, Sections 2, 3, 8 and 9, will survive this
Agreement.
13.8 Governing Law: This Agreement will be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois without
regard to its choice of law provisions.
13.9 Counterparts: This Agreement may be signed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and collectively
will constitute the Agreement.
13.10 Entire Agreement: This Agreement and the Schedules,
Application, Exhibits and Procedures, Rules and Regulations
incorporated herein by reference constitute the entire understanding
between Merchant and Bank, and all prior or other agreements, whether
written or oral, are superseded.
13.11 Agreement: A digital, electronic, and or photocopy
representation of this Agreement scanned from the original paper source
hardcopy of this Agreement shall be deemed the original Agreement.
14. Notice to Applicants: The Federal Equal Credit Opportunity
Act prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age
(provided the applicant has the capacity to enter into a binding contract);
because all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public
assistance program; or because the applicant in good faith has exercised
any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. The undersigned
certifies Merchant Processing Agreement has been carefully read by the
undersigned and the information contained herein is true and correct.
Notice 18 United States Code 1014 prescribes penalties for false
statements in loan applications to Federally insured banks. I/We hereby
certify that the foregoing statements are true and complete and are made
for the purpose of determining my /our eligibility for credit. I/We agree that
this statement shall remain the property of Bank whether or not the
Application is accepted. Bank is authorized to make all inquiries deemed
necessary to verify the accuracy of the statements made herein, and to
determine my /our credit worthiness, including, but not limited to credit
bureau's, credit information from financial institutions, extenders of
references, present and former employers, landlords and creditors. Each
applicant consents that, upon denial of the Application based upon a
consumer report or information received from a person other than a
consumer reporting agency on any applicant, Bank may make
appropriate Fair Credit Reporting Act disclosures to all applicants. I/We
certify by signing below that I/We have read and agree to abide by the
terms and conditions listed in the Bank Merchant Processing Agreement,
and any other guide, Agreement, Application, Fee Schedule, or addenda
that Bank has provided or may provide from time to time.
15. Merchant Acceptance: Person signing below agrees to the
terms and conditions stated in Agreement and certifies that all information
provided in Agreement is true, correct, and complete.
Village
Name and Title Gary C Holmes ;Administrator
Accepted By: ..
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Name and Title
Accepted By:
Date:
Name and Title
Accepted By:
Date:
16. Bank Acceptance:
Name Jennifer L. Gallus
Title VP Merchant Risk/Operation Mgr
Accepted By:
Date:
17. Merchant Onsite: Reserved for Bank Employee
Merchant Business is conducted as represented on Agreement?
I hereby verify that I have physically inspected the business premises of
the Merchant and all information stated i 1he pages a ve are correct,
Completed by a, "^f1' � / 7 1 / .2 C70
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MB Financial Bank, N.A. Merchant Agreement
6111 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 www.mbfinancial.com
Phone : (847) 653 -1025 Fax: (847) 653 -0076
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT
o help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the USA Patriot Act requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify,
nd record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means: When an account is being opened, MB Financial Bank (Bank) will
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Bankcard Authorization Fee $0.15
Agreement Canncellation Fee' $1,000.00
VonBankcard Authorization Fee $0.15
Chargeback Fee $15.00
Voice Authorization Fee $0.95
Terminal Supplies $30.00 per case
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Other N/A
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'Cancellation Fee is assessed when 30 days written notification is not received.
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conduct the following types of transactions: ✓ Mail/Telephone Order • Ecommerce ❑ Future Delivery
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MB Financial Bank, N.A. Merchant Agreement
1 6111 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 www.mbfinancial.com
Phone : (847) 653 -1025 Fax: (847) 653 -0076
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT
ro help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the USA Patriot Act requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify,
lnd record information that Identifies each person who opens an account. What this means: When an account is being opened, MB Financial Bank (Bank) will
isk for your name, physical address, date of birth, taxpayer Identification number and other Information that will allow the Bank to identify you. We may also ask to
:ee your driver's license or other identifying documents. You will be notified if other information Is required.
. Business Information
tpe of Ownership • Sole Prop • Medical ' Gov't U Partnership U Assn/Trust U LLC i■ Corporation • Tax Exempt ■ NFP ■ Int'L Org
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Federal Tax Number
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Statement Maamg address (if different)
Iouness Address 418 Main Street
Business Contact
:ity, Stale 8 Zip Code Lemont, IL 60439
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Sales Average Ticket: $ 45.00 Card Sales $ 600,000.00
'ricing Program:
✓ Interchange Plus ❑ Tiered Pass through Dues & Assmt? J Yes ❑ No Fee Class: ❑ Retail ❑ MO/TO ❑ ECommerce
Merchant Discount Rate Interchange +0.30%
Funds Available on THE NEXT Business Day
Bankcard Authorization Fee $0.15
Agreement Canncellation Fee' $1,000.00
NonBankcard Authorization Fee $0.15
Chargeback Fee $15.00
Voice Authorization Fee $0.95
Terminal Supplies $30.00 per case
Voice AVS Fee $2.00
Monthly Gateway Fee
'in -based Debit Transaction Fee $0.85
Other N/A
Monthly Account Fee $10.00
Other N/A
'Cancellation Fee IS assessed when 3o days written notification is not received.
Vlach branded Cards will Business accept? ' All Association Cards ❑ Signature Based Debit ❑ Pin Based Debit Only
Please check if merchant is authorized to
conduct the following types of transactions: - Mail/Telephone Order ❑ Ecommerce ❑ Future Delivery
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PROCESSING INFORMATION
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MB Financial Bank, N.A. Merchant Agreement
6111 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 www.mbfnancial.com
Phone : (847) 653 -1025 Fax: (847) 653 -0076
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the USA Patriot Act requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify,
and record information that Identifies each person who opens an account. What this means: When an account is being opened, MB Financial Bank (Bank) will
ask for your name, physical address, date of birth, taxpayer Identification number and other information that will allow the Bank to identify you. We may also ask to
see your driver's license or other identifying documents. You will be notified If other information Is required.
.. Company History
Dale Business Started Length of Current Ownership Prior Bankruptcies? If Yes. Date Discharged
Complete Business Description
Does Business currently accept Merchant Bankcard? ✓ YES ❑ NO
Product and/or Service Provided
Has this Business ever operated under a different name? ❑ YES ✓ NO
Number of Additional Outlets
Has this Business ever been terminated as a Merchant? ❑ YES ✓ NO
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❑ ECommerce ❑ Offsite ❑ Recurring Billing
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Biting Policy Description: (except Face to Face)
What is the Business Refund or Restocking Policy:
Does Business utilizes forms. contract, or brochures that cardholders must complete or are completed on behall of cardholders? ❑ YES ❑ NO If yes, please soppy copies of Information
Does Business require cardholders to utilize CW codes or Driver Licenses to complete transactions? ❑ YES ❑ NO If Yes. please supply a written explanation
Does Business maintain physical cardholder data 'on file or electronically+ • YES ❑ NO If yes, please supply a written explanation
Does Business process all credit card transactions in house?
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Bank Routing Number
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Account Number
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