Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Terms of Use
The following terms and conditions, as amended from time to time (“Agreement”) apply to all use of the Envolve Dental’s Electronic Funds Transfer solution, and the use of any service provided in connection therewith (collectively the “EFT Services”). In this Agreement, the words “you”, “your” and “yours” means the individual(s) entity or entities identified on the attached Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Authorization Agreement, and the words “we,” “our,” “us” refers to Envolve Dental affiliates and designees. Your enrollment or use of the EFT Services signifies your agreement to be legally bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein.
ACH and Wire Transfers.
This Agreement is subject to Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code -- Funds Transfers. By signing this Agreement, you authorize Envolve Dental, acting on behalf of any third party administrator, health care coalition, or health plan carrier (each a “Carrier”) that participates in the EFT Services, to credit or debit the accounts listed on your Enrollment Form (the “Accounts”) in connection with processing transactions between you and the Carriers. We may rely upon all Account information and identifying numbers provided by you on the Authorization Agreement to receive payment. We may rely on the routing and account numbers you provided even if they identify a financial institution, person or account other than the one named on the Enrollment Form You agree to be bound by National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) rules. These rules provide, among other things, that payments made to you, are provisional until final settlement is made through a Federal Reserve Bank or payment is otherwise made as provided in Article 4A-403(a) of the Uniform Commercial Code. If we do not receive such payment, we are entitled to a refund from you in the amount credited to your Account and the Carrier that originated or instructed such payment will not be considered to have paid the amount so credited. We are not required to give you any notice of debits or credits to your Accounts. We may make adjustments to your Accounts whenever a correction or change is required. For example, if we make an error with respect to your Account, you agree that we may correct such error immediately and without notice to you. Such errors may include, but are not limited to, reversing an improper credit to your Account, making adjustments for returned items, and correcting calculation and input errors. Our right to make adjustments shall not be subject to any limitations or time constraints, except as required by law.
Accounts.
You represent and warrant that (a) you are the owner of each of the Accounts and (b) none of the Accounts is used primarily for personal, family or household purposes.
Confidentiality.
During the term of this Agreement, from time to time, we may disclose or make available to you, whether orally, electronically or in physical form, confidential or proprietary information concerning us and/or our business, products or services in connection with this Agreement(together, “Confidential Information”). Confidential Information includes, without limitation, business plans, health plan relationships, acquisition plans, systems architecture, information systems, technology, data, computer programs and codes, processes, methods, operational procedures, finances, budgets, policies and procedures, customer, employee, provider, member, patient and beneficiary information, claims information, vendor information(including agreements, software and products), product plans, projections, analyses, plans, results, and any other information which is normally and reasonably considered confidential. You agree that during the term of this Agreement and thereafter: (i) you will use Confidential Information belonging to us solely for the purpose(s) of this Agreement; and (ii) you will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that you do not disclose Confidential Information belonging to us to any third party (other than to your employees, contractors and/or professional advisors on a need-to-know basis who are bound by obligations of nondisclosure and limited use precautions at least as stringent as those contained herein) without first obtaining our written consent.
Confidentiality Exclusions.
For purposes hereof, “Confidential Information” will not include any information that you can establish by convincing written evidence: (i) was independently developed by you without use of or reference to any Confidential Information belonging to us; (ii) was acquired by you from a third party having the legal right to furnish same to the you without disclosure restrictions; or (iii) was at the time in question (whether at disclosure or thereafter) generally known by or available to the public (through no fault of you).
Amendments and Termination.
Envolve Dental may add, remove, change or otherwise modify any term of this Agreement at any time. We may also terminate or discontinue some or all of the EFT Services at any time without notice to you. Governing Law and Venue. The laws of the State of WI shall govern this Agreement and all disputes arising hereunder. You hereby consent that jurisdiction and venue are proper in the State of WI for the resolution of any dispute arising under this Agreement.
Severability.
If any provision of this document is found to be unenforceable according to its terms, all remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Headings.
Headings in this document are for convenience or reference only and will not govern the interpretation of the provisions.
Construction.
Except where it would be unreasonable or illogical to do so, words and phrases used in this document should be construed so the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
Cooperation.
You agree to cooperate fully with us in furnishing any information, documentation or performing any action requested by us. You shall furnish us, upon forty-eight (48) hours notice, with true, accurate and complete copies of such records, documentation or any other information we or our authorized employees, representatives, agents and any regulatory agencies may request; provided, however, that you shall not be required to divulge any records to the extent prohibited by applicable law.
Ownership.
Except as provided in this Agreement, Envolve Dental shall have and own all rights, title and interests in the EFT Services and any information arising from or in connection therewith. You hereby acknowledge the specific ownership interests of Envolve Dental as set forth herein and you shall not acquire any ownership rights by virtue of this Agreement.
Assignment.
You agree not to assign this Agreement, directly or by operation of law or subcontract, delegate or appoint any third-party agent to perform any or all of its duties obligations or services hereunder without our written consent, and any such attempted assignment, subcontracting, delegation or appointment without such consent shall be void. All written notices shall be delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed effective seventy-two (72) hours after the same is mailed via certified mail as described above with postage prepaid. Notice sent by any other method shall be effective only upon actual receipt. The parties to this Agreement, by notice in writing, may designate another to whom notices shall be given pursuant to this Agreement.
Relationship of the Parties.
The relationship between both parties under this Agreement is that of independent contractor. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as constituting a partnership, joint venture or agency between the parties hereto.
Entire Agreement.
This Agreement, which is an integral part hereof and are incorporated herein as a part of this Agreement, constitute the only agreement between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof, except where expressly noted herein, and all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof, whether oral or written, are superseded or canceled hereby.
Force Majeure.
Envolve Dental shall not be liable for a delay in performance or failure to perform any obligation under this Agreement to the extent such delay is due to causes beyond our control, including, but not limited to, governmental requests, regulations or orders, utility or communications failure, delays in transportation, national emergency, war, civil commotion or disturbance, war conditions, fires, floods, storms, earthquakes, tidal waves, failure or delay in receiving electronic data, equipment or systems failure or communication failures.
Warranties.
ENVOLVE DENTAL HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS PROVIDEDHEREUNDER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANYWARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR USE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Under no circumstances shall the financial responsibility of Envolve Dental for any failure of performance by us under this Agreement exceed the fees or charges paid by you to Envolve Dental for the transaction, or activity that is or was the subject of the alleged failure of performance. IN NO EVENT SHALL ENVOLVE DENTAL, ITS PARENT, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR CLAIMS BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY RELATIVE TO THE TRANSACTIONS HERE UNDER.
Indemnification.
You shall be liable to and shall indemnify, defend and hold Envolve Dental its directors, officers, employees, representatives, successors and permitted assigns harmless from and against any and all claims, demands by third parties, losses, liability, cost, damage and expense, including litigation expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees and allocated costs for in-house legal services, to which Envolve Dental, its directors, officers, employees, representatives, successors and permitted assigns may be subjected or which it may incur in connection with any claims which arise from or out of or as the result of (a) your breach of this Agreement; (b) your performance, duties and obligations under this Agreement; or (c) the negligence or willful misconduct of you, your directors, officers, employees, agents and affiliates in the performance of their duties and obligations under this Agreement. You shall bear all risk of loss of items, records, data and materials during transit from you to Envolve Dental’s location or that of Envolve Dental’s agents or sub-contractors.
Waiver.
No waiver or failure to exercise any option, right, or privilege under the terms of this Agreement on any occasion or occasions shall be construed to be a waiver of the same or any other option, right or privilege on any other occasion.