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Department of Innovation & Technology
City of South Bend 227 W Jefferson Blvd
TO: Board of Public Works, Linda Martin, Sandra Kennedy, Clara McDaniels
CC: Rahman Johnson, Michael Schmidt, Ben Dougherty, Jen Hockenhull, Dan O'Connor
FROM: Jeff Weaver
SUBJECT: Square, Inc. ais a New Vendor
DATE: 7/13/2018
Linda and Members of the Board
We are submitting for review and approval for a new vendor, Square, Inc. Square is a financial
services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company based in San Francisco,
California. The company markets several software and hardware payments products, including Square
Contactless and Chip Reader, Square Stand, Square Register and Square Magstripe Reader, and has
expanded into small business services such as Square Capital, a financing program, Cash App,, a person -
to -person payments service, Appointments, Gift Cards/eGift Cards, Invoices, Virtual Terminal,
Marketing, Loyalty, Employee Management, and Square Payroll.
Thie City of South Bend has identified Square Inc. as the most practical vendor to act as the City's point
of sale (POS) merchant software and hardware vendor. The City currently has over 150 Apple iPad
mobile devices deployed that can utilize Square's hardware and applications. Square is the
recommended POS software anid hardware vendor by Apple due to its ease of use, encryption and
security, deployment, and management of the online account. Square is one of the largest POS
vendors, with millions of customers both domestically and internationally.
Utilizing Square technology will give any City department with a mobile device the ability to set up an
account, under the direction of City Finance, and begin taking credit card sales. This will benefit City
entities such as pools and the East Race, where cash is currently only accepted. Additional benefits
include the ability to set up donation accounts and sell event tickets.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter,
Jeffrey M. Weaver, LISP
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This Commercial Entity Agreement (this "Agreement") is provided to all users of the Square, Inc. ("Square")
mobile application, card reader devices, and payments service (collectively, the "Square Service") for the
acceptance of card payments that are "Conanercial Entities" as defined by Visa, Inc. and MasterCard
International, Inc, (collectively, the "Card Brands"). As such an entity, the seller signing or electronically
agreeing to the terms hereof ("Seller" or "you") is entering into this Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank,
N.A. (the "Member"), and Paymentech, LLC ("Payi-nentech"), to govern the authorization, conveyance and
settlement of Transactions utilizing the Square Service. By entering into this Agreement Seller is fulfilling
the Card Brand Rules requiring a direct contractual relationship between the Member and Seller, and Seller is
agreeing to comply with Card Brand Rules as they pertain to payments Seller receives through the Square
Service. Paymentceh shall be a third -party beneficiary of, and may enforce any provisions of, or cease
providing card processing services under, the Seller Agreement ("Seller Agreement").
1. Card Brand Rules And Acceptance Requirements.
Seller agrees to comply with all Card Brand Rules as may be applicable to Seller and in effect from time to
time, and such other procedures as Square and/or Paymentecb may from time to time prescribe relating to
Seller's acceptance of Cards. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller agrees, to each of the
following requirements and restrictions:
(a) Ilona Fide Transactions.
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Seller shall not submit any Transaction that is not a bona fide Transaction. A "bona fide" Transaction means a
Transaction that is (i) between the Seller and its Customer, (ii) for the sale of goods and/or services (or a
refund for such a sale) that are Seller's property or that Seller has the legal right to sell, (iii) submitted on
behalf of Seller (and not on behalf of any third party), and (iv) legal, authorized by the Customer, non -
fraudulent or otherwise damaging to the Card Brand(s), and is, to the Seller's knowledge, enforceable,
collectible, and in full compliance with this Agreement, applicable law, or Card Brand Rules.
(b) Mini►nu►n/Maxintum Thresholds For Card Acceptance; Surcharges.
Except as expressly permitted by law, Seller shall not (i) set a dollar amount above or below which Seller
refuses to honor Cards or (ii) impose or require the Customer to pay any fee or charge (including, without
limitation, any surcharge or finance charge or any of the fees payable by Seller under this Agreement) in
connection with or as a condition of the use or acceptance of a Card.
(c) Split Transactions.
Seller agrees to submit a single Transaction for the full amount of each sale. Seller shall not split a single
Transaction into two or more Transactions, except to allow for partial payment by prepaid of gift Card.
(d) Taxes.
Seller shall not add any tax or surcharge to Transactions, unless applicable law expressly allows or requires
the Seller to impose such tax or surcharge. If any tax or surcharge amount is allowed, such amount shall be
included in the Transaction amount and shall not be collected separately.
(c) Use or Card Account Numbers.
Seller shall not request or use Card Information for any purpose except as payment for its goods or services
of to provide a refund for goods or services previously sold, unless required by the Card Brand Rules. Seller
agrees that (i) it will not use the Card Information for any purpose that it knows or should know to be
fraudulent or in violation of any Card Brand Rules; (ii) it will not sell, purchase, provide or exchange in any
manner or disclose Card Information to anyone other than Square, any Card Brand, or in response to a
govermnent request; and (iii) it will be compliant with the Security Standards, including the Payment Card
Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and will cooperate in a forensic investigation if so required.
(t) Existing Debt.
Seller shall not submit a Transaction for any purpose other than a current Transaction. Transactions shall not
represent the collection of a dishonored check or the collection, transfer or refinancing of any existing or
prior debt or obligation. Seller shall not attempt to recharge a Customer for an item that has been the subject
of a Chargeback by the Customer, even with the Customer's consent. Seller shall not submit any Transaction
which it knows or should know to be unenforceable or uncollectable.
(g) Time of Payment.
At the time Seller accepts a Card for any goods or services, the goods shall have been provided or slipped or
the services actually rendered to the Customer, except as specifically stated otherwise in Seller's Application
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(or otherwise approved in writing by Paymentech in advance).
(1►) Cash Advances.
Seller shall not disburse or advance any cash to a Customer (except as authorized by the Card Brand Rules)
or to itself or any of its representatives, agents, or employees in connection with a Transaction, nor shall
Seller accept payment for effecting credits or issuing refunds to a Customer.
(i) Discrimination.
Unless permitted by the Card Brand Rules, Seller shall not engage in any practice that unfavorably
discriminates against or provides unequal treatment of any Card Brand relative to any other Card Brand.
6) Refunds/Credits.
Any Transaction submitted to Paymentech to credit a Customer's Card account represents a refund for a prior
Transaction submitted to Paymentech using the same Card.
(k) Installment Plans.
Unless specifically stated in its Application or otherwise approved in writing by Paymentech in advance,
Seller shall not accept Cards in connection with installment plans. If the Customer pays in instalhnents or on
a deferred payment plan, as previously approved by Paymentech, a Transaction Data record has been
prepared separately for each installment transaction or deferred payment on the dates the Customer agreed to
be charged. All installments and deferred payments, whether or not they have been submitted to Paymentech
for processing, shall be deemed to be a part of the original Transaction.
(1) Recurring'I�•ansactlons.
For recurring Transactions, if any, permitted by the Seller Agreement, Seller must (i) obtain the Customer's
consent to periodically charge the Customer on a recurring basis for the goods or services purchased; (ii)
retain this permission for the duration of the recurring services and provide it upon request to Paymentech or
the issuing bank of the Customer's Card; and (iii) retain written documentation specifying the frequency of
the recurring charge, and the duration of time during which such charges may be made, and the amount or
range of amounts that may be charged. Seller shall not submit any recurring transaction after receiving: (i) a
cancellation notice from the Customer (so long as such notice was timely provided three (3) or more days
prior to the transaction date); or (ii) notice from Paymentech or any Card Brand (via authorization code or
otherwise) that the Card is not to be honored. Seller shall include in its Transaction Data the electronic
indicator that the Transaction is a recurring Transaction.
(►n) Seller Identification.
Seller agrees to prominently and unequivocally inform the Customer of the identity of the Seller at all points
of interaction.
(n) Visa and MasterCard Marks.
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Seller is authorized to use the Visa and MasterCard logos or marks only on Seller's promotional materials
and website to indicate that Visa and MasterCard cards are accepted as funding sources for Square
Transactions.
(o) Chargebacks,
Seller shall use all reasonable methods to resolve disputes with the Customer. Should a Chargeback dispute
occur, Seller shall promptly comply with all requests for information from Square. Seller shall not attempt to
recharge a Customer for an item that has beenn charged back to the Customer, even with the Customer's
consent. You shall have full liability for the amount of any and all successful Chargebaeks (and may have
conditional liability for such Chargebacks prior to their final adjudication pursuant to the Card Brand Rules).
2. Authorizations Required For All Transactions.
Seller is required to obtain an authorization through the Square Service, in accordance with this Agreement,
for each Transaction. Paymentech reserves the right to refuse to process any Transaction Data presented by
Seller unless it includes a proper authorization.
3. Refunds.
Seller is required to maintain a refund policy if Seller limits refund/exchange terms or other specific
conditions for Card Transactions, Seller's policy must be clearly provided to the Customer prior to the sale
and as part of the sale confirmation process. Proper disclosure would include wording that is prominently
displayed and states "NO REFUND, EXCHANGE ONLY" or something substantially similar and includes
any special terms. Qualifying Seller's refund or exchange terms does not completely eliminate Seller's
liability for a refund because consurner protection laws and Card Brand Rules frequently allow the Customer
to still dispute these items. If, under Seller's refund policy, Seller allows a refund, Seller shall implement
such refund within three (3) days of approving the Customer's request for such refund. The amount of a
refund cannot exceed the amount shown as the total on the original Transaction Data except by the exact
amount required to reimburse the Customer for shipping charges that the Customer paid to return
merchandise. Seller shall not accept any payment from a Customer as consideration for issuing a refund.
4. Term And Termination.
This Agreement is effective upon the date Seller agrees to it (by electronically indicating acceptance hereof
or othelwvise) and continues so long as Seller uses the Square Service or until terminated by Seller or
Paymentech. This Agreement will terminate automatically upon any termination or expiration of your Seller
Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated by Paymentech at any time based on a breach of any of
Seller's obligations under this Agreement or the Seller Agreement, or based on the termination of the
payment processing relationship between Square and Paymentech. In addition and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, Paymentech may terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notice to
Seller as a result of any of the following events: (a) irregular Transactions by Seller, excessive Chargebacks,
or any other circumstances which., in Paymentech's discretion, may increase Paymentech's or Member's
exposure for Seller's Chargebacks or otherwise present an unreasonable anticipated financial, reputational, or
legal risk to Payrentech; (b) Seller fails in any material respect in performance or observance of any terns,
covenant, condition, or agreement contained in this Agreement or the Seller Agreement, including, without
limitation, the funding or establishing of any reserve account which Square may require; (c) a case or other
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proceeding shall be commenced by or against Seller in any court of competent jurisdiction seeking relief
under the Bankruptcy Code or under any other laws, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, winding up, or adjustment of debts, the appointment of a trustee, receiver, custodian,
liquidator, or the like of Seller, or of all or any substantial part of the assets, domestic or foreign, of Seller,
and such case or proceeding shall continue undismissed or unstayed for a period of 60 consecutive days, or
an order granting the relief requested in such case or proceeding against Seller (including, without limitation,
an order for relief under the Bankruptey Code) shall be entered; (d) any Card Brand notifies Paymentech or
Member that it is no longer willing to accept Seller's Transaction Data or requires Paymentech or Member to
terminate or limit this Agreement; (e) Seller or any person owning or controlling Seller's business is listed in
one or more databases of terminated or high risk Sellers maintained by the Card Brands; or (f) Seller engages
in conduct that creates or could tend to create harm or loss to the goodwill of any Card Brand, Paymentech,
or Square, or which otherwise may impose undue risk of harm to any Card Brand, Paymentech or Square.
Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, those terms which by their nature are intended to survive
termination (including without limitation, indemnification obligations and limitations of liability) shall
survive.
Termination does not affect either party's respective rights and obligations under this Agreement as to
Transaction Data submitted before termination.
5. Indemnity.
Paymentech agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless from and against all losses, liabilities, damages and
expenses: (a) resulting from any breach of any warranty, covenant, or agreement or any misrepresentation by
each of us under this Agreement; or (b) arising from our or our employee's gross negligence or willful
misconduct in connection with this Agreement, Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Paymentech harmless
from and against all losses, liabilities, damages and expense: (a) resulting from any breach of any warranty,
covenant or agreement or any misrepresentation by Seller under this Agreement; (b) arising out of Seller's or
its employees' negligence or willful misconduct in connection with Transactions or otherwise arising from
Seller's provision of goods and services to Customers; (c) arising out of Seller's use of the Square Service; of
(d) arising out of any third party indemnifications Paymentech is obligated to make, or liabilities or other
obligations Paymentech may incur, as a result of Seller's actions (including indemnifications of or liabilities
to, any Card Brand or Card -issuing bank).
6. Information About Seller's Business.
6.1 Additional Financial Information.
Upon three (3) days' written notice at any time, Seller agrees to furnish to Square and/or Paymentech such
financial statements and financial information as Square and/or Paymentech may request relating to Seller,
Seller's creditworthiness and/or Seller's ability to fulfill its financial and other obligations under this
Agreement.
6.2 Audit Rights.
With prior notice and during Seller's normal business hours, Paymentech's duly authorized representatives
may visit Seller's business premises and may examine Seller's books and records that pertain to Seller's
Transactions or Seller's compliance with this Agreement.
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6.3 Other Information.
Seller agrees to provide Paymentech at least 30 days' prior written notice of its intent to change current
product lines or services, Seller's trade name, or the manner in which Seller accepts payment Instruments. If
Paymentech determines such a change is material to its relationship with Seller, Paymentech may refuse to
process Transaction Data made subsequent to the change or terminate this Agreement. Seller agrees to
provide Paymentech with prompt written notice if Seller is the subject of any voluntary or involuntary
bankruptcy or insolvency petition or proceeding. Seller's signature on this Agreement authorizes Paymentech
to perform any credit check deemed necessary with respect to Seiler. Seller will also provide Paymentech
with prompt written notice of (i) any adverse change in Seller's financial condition, (ii) any planned or
anticipated liquidation or substantial change the basic nature of Seller's business, (iii) any transfer or sale of
any substantial part (25% or more in value) of Seller's total assets, or (iv) if Seller or Seller's parent is not a
corporation whose shares are listed on a national securities exchange or on the over-the-counter market, any
change in the control or ownership of Seller or Seller's parent. Seller will also notify Paymentech of any
judgment, writ, warrant of attachment, execution or levy against any substantial part (25% or more in value)
of Seller's total assets not later than three (3) days after Seller obtains knowledge of any such judgment, writ,
warrant of attachinent, execution or levy.
7. Disclaimer; Limitation Of Damages.
We will, at our own expense, correct any Transaction Data to the extent that such errors have been caused by
us or by malfunctions of our processing systems. Under no circumstances will Paymentech's financial
responsibility for our failure of performance under this Agreement exceed the total fees paid to us under this
Agreement (net of Card Brand fees, third party fees, interchange, assessments, penalties and fines) for the six
(6) months prior to the time the liability arose. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS
AGREEMENT, AND EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO SELLER'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
SECURITY STANDARDS, IN NO EVENT WILL ANY PARTY, ITS RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR ANY LOSS, THEFT, DISAPPEARANCE, OR
DAMAGE TO DATA TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, ALL PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES TO
WHICH THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE DOES NOT APPLY, AND PAYMENTECH AND
MEMBER HEREBY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, MADE TO SELLER OR ANY OTHER PERSON REGARDING QUALITY, SUITABILITY,
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE (REGARDLESS
OF ANY COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM, OR USAGE OF TRADE) OF ANY SERVICES PROVIDED
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY GOODS PROVIDED INCIDENTAL TO SUCH SERVICES,
8. Miscellaneous.
8.1 Application and Credit Check.
Seller represents and warrants that statements made on its Application for this Agreement are true as of the
date of its execution of this Agreement. Seller's signature on this Agreement authorizes Paymentech to
perform any credit check deemed necessary with respect to Seller,
8.2 Section Headings.
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The section headings of this Agreement are for convenience only and do not define, limit, or describe the
scope or intent of this Agreement.
8.3 Assignment.
Paymentech may assign this Agreement to an entity qualified under Card Brand Rules to perform its
obligations under this Agreement. Seller cannot assign or transfer your rights or delegate its responsibilities
under this Agreement without Paymentech's prior written consent. Failure to obtain our consent may result in
a termination of this Agreement. Any permitted assignee or successor entity must provide such additional
information and execute such additional documentation or take any further actions as Paymentech may
request in order to ensure continued processing of Transactions under this Agreement.
8.4 Parties.
This Agreement binds Seller and its respective heirs, representatives, and permitted and approved successors
(including those by merger and acquisition) or any permitted assigns.
8.5 Severability.
Should any provision of this Agreement be determined to be invalid or unenforceable under any law, rule, or
regulation, including any Card Brand Rule, such determination will not affect the validity or enforceability of
any other provision of this Agreement.
8.6 Waivers.
No term or condition of this Agreement may be waived except pursuant to a written waiver executed by the
party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced.
8.7 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement represents the entire understanding between Seller and Paymentech with respect to the
matters contained herein and supersedes any prior agreements between the parties. For purposes of clarity,
this Agreement does not supersede the Seller Agreement between Seller and Square. Seller agrees that in
entering into this Agreement it has not relied on any statement of Paymentech or its representatives. The
parties acknowledge and agree (i) that this Agreement applies only to Transaction Data generated within the
United States; and (ii) that this is a contract for commercial services.
8.8 Notices.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all notices must be given in writing and either hand
delivered, faxed, mailed first class, postage prepaid, sent via electronic mail transmission, or sent via
overnight courier (and will be deemed to be given when so delivered or mailed), to the addresses set forth
below or to such other address as either party may from time to time specify to the other party in writing.
8.9 Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial; Arbitration.
This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas without
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reference to conflict of law provisions. Any action, proceeding, arbitration heating or mediation relating to or
arising from this Agreement must be brought, held, or otherwise occur in Dallas County, Dallas, Texas.
PLEASE READ THIS PROVISION CAREFULLY. IT PROVIDES THAT ANY CLAIM MAY BE
RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION AND THAT (i) SELLER IS GIVING UP ITS RIGHT TO
HAVE A TRIAL BY JURY TO RESOLVE ANY CLAIM ALLEGED AGAINST PAYMENTECH,
MEMBER, OR RELATED THIRD PARTIES; (ii) SELLER IS GIVING UP ITS RIGHT TO HAVE A
COURT RESOLVE ANY CLAIM ALLEGED AGAINST PAYMENTECH, MEMBER OR RELATED
THIRD PARTIES; (iii) SELLER IS GIVING UP ITS RIGHT TO SERVE AS A REPRESENTATIVE, AS A
PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL, OR IN ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY, AND/OR TO
PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER OF A CLASS OF CLAIMANTS, IN ANY LAWSUIT OR ARBITRATION
FILED AGAINST PAYMENTECH, MEMBER AND/OR RELATED THIRD PARTIES. Any claim, dispute,
or controversy (`Claim') by either Seller, Paymentech or Member against the other, or against the officers,
directors, employees, agents, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, beneficiaries, agents, successors, or assigns of
the other, arising from or relating in any way to this Agreement or to the relationship formed between the
parties as a result of this Agreement, including Claims regarding the applicability of this arbitration clause or
the validity of the entire Agreement, shall be resolved exclusively and finally by binding arbitration
administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). All Claims are subject to arbitration, no
matter what theory they are based on. This includes Claims based on contract, tort (including intentional tort),
fraud, agency, Seller, Paymentech's or Member's negligence, statutory or regulatory provisions, or any other
source of law. Claims and remedies sought as part of a class action, private attorney general, or other
representative action are subject to arbitration on an individual (non -class, non -representative) basis only, and
the arbitrator may award relief only on an individual (non -class, non -representative) basis. Seller and
Paymentech will agree on another arbitration forum if the AAA ceases operations. The arbitration will be
conducted before a single arbitrator and will be limited solely to the Claim between Seller and Paymentech
and/or Member. The arbitration, or any portion of it, will not be consolidated with any other arbitration and
will not be conducted on a class -wide or class action basis. The prohibition against class action contained in
this Section shall be non -severable from the remainder of this Section. If either party prevails in the
arbitration of any Claim against the other, the non -prevailing party will reimburse the prevailing party for any
fees it paid to the AAA in connection with the arbitration, as well as for any reasonable attorneys' fees
incurred by the prevailing party in connection with such arbitration. Any decision rendered in such arbitration
proceedings will be final and binding on the parties, and judgment may be entered in a court of competent
jurisdiction, Rules and forms of the AAA may be obtained and Claims may be filed at any AAA office,
www.adr.org, or 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, telephone 1-800-778-7879. This arbitration
agreement is made pursuant to a transaction involving interstate commerce, and shall be governed by the
Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § § 1-16. This arbitration agreement applies to all Claims now in existence
or that may arise in the future. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent any party's use of (or
advancement of any Claims, defenses, or offsets in) bankruptcy or repossession, replevin, judicial foreclosure
or any other prejudgment or provisional remedy relating to any collateral, security, or other property interests
for contractual debts now or hereafter owned by either patty to the other. IN THE ABSENCE OF THIS
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, SELLER AND PAYMENTECH MAY OTHERWISE HAVE HAD A
RIGHT OR OPPORTUNITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS THROUGH A COURT BEFORE A JUDGE OR A
JURY AND/OR TO PARTICIPATE OR BE REPRESENTED IN LITIGATION FILED IN COURT BY
OTHERS (INCLUDING CLASS ACTIONS), BUT EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED ABOVE,
THOSE RIGHTS, INCLUDING ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL, ARE WAIVED AND ALL CLAIMS
MUST NOW BE RESOLVED THROUGH ARBITRATION.
8.10 Force Majeure.
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Neither party will be liable for delays in processing or other nonperformance caused by such events as tires,
telecommunications failures, utility failures, power failures, equipment failures, labor strife, riots, wax,
terrorist attack, nonperformance of our vendors or suppliers, acts of God, or other causes over which the
respective party has no reasonable control, except that nothing in this Section 8.10 will affect or excuse your
liabilities and obligations for Chargebacks, refunds, or unfulfilled products and services.
8.11 Amendment.
This Agreement may be amended at any time by Paymentech upon 30 days notice to you. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, in the event the terms of this Agreement must be amended pursuant to a change required by the
Card Brand Rules or any third party with jurisdiction over the matters described herein, such amendment will
be effective immediately. Your electronic signature or continued submission of Transactions to us following
such notice will be deemed to be your acceptance of such amendment.
8.12 Tax Matters.
Paymentech and/or Square are obligated to collect and report certain taxpayer information to the United
States Internal Revenue Service. Therefore, upon request, Seller shall provide Square and/or Paymentech
with the appropriate taxpayer information covered by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W 9 (or the
appropriate versions of Form W-8, if applicable). Paymentech or Square may, in accordance with applicable
law and from time to time during the term of this Agreement, request Seller to recertify its taxpayer
information hereunder. Furthermore, Seller shall be responsible for any IRS penalties accruing based on the
actions or inactions of Seller despite reasonable requests and/or notices from Paymentech.
9. Definitions.
"Application" is a statement of your financial condition, a description of the characteristics of your business
or organization, and related information you have previously or concurrently submitted to us, including credit
and financial information, to induce us to enter into this Agreement with you and that has induced us to
process your Transactions under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
"Card" is an account, or evidence of an account, authorized and established between a Customer and a Card
Brand, or representatives or members of a Card Brand that you accept from Customers as payment for a good
or service. Cards include, but are not limited to, credit and debit cards, stored value cards, loyalty cards,
electronic gift cards, authorized account or access numbers, paper certificates and credit accounts.
"Card Brand" is any payment method provider whose payment method is accepted by Paymentech for
processing, including, but not limited to, Visa, U.S.A., Inc., MasterCard International, Inc., Discover
Financial Services, LLC and other credit and debit card providers, debit network providers, gift card and
other stored value and loyalty program providers. Card Brand also includes the Payment Card Industry
Security Standards Council.
"Card Brand Rules" are the bylaws, rules, and regulations, as they exist fi-orn time to time, of the Caxd
Brands.
"Card Information" is information related to a Customer or the Customer's Card, that is obtained by Seller
from the Customer's Card, or from the Customer in connection with his or her use of a Card (for example a
security code, a PIN number, or the customer's zip code when provided as part of an address verification
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system). Without limiting the foregoing, such information tnay include a the Card account number and
expiration date, the Customer's name or date of birth, PIN data, security code data (such as CVV2 and
CVC2) and any data read, scanned, imprinted, or otherwise obtained from the Card, whether printed thereon,
or magnetically, electronically or otherwise stored thereon.
"Chargeback" is a reversal of a Transaction you previously presented to Paymentech pursuant to Card Brand
Rules.
"Customer" is the person or entity to whom a Card is issued or who is otherwise authorized to use a Card.
"Member" is .IPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or other entity providing sponsorship to Payinentech as required
by all applicable Card Brand. Member is a principal party to this Agreement and your acceptance of Card
Brand products is extended by the Member.
"Paymentech", "we", "our", and "us" is Paymentech, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its
principal office at 14221 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75254.
"Security Standards" are all rules, regulations, standards or guidelines adopted or required by the Card
Brands or the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council relating to privacy, data security and the
safeguarding, disclosure and handling of Card Information, including but not limited to the Payment Card
Industry Data Security Standards ("PCI DSS"), Visa's Cardholder Information Security Program ("CISP"),
Discover's Information Security & Compliance Program, American Express's Data Security Operating
Policy, MasterCard's Site Data Protection Program ("SDP"), Visa's Payment Application Best Practices
("PABP"), the Payment Card Industry's Payment Application Data Security Standard ("PA DSS"),
MasterCard's POS "Terminal Security program and the Payment Card Industry PIN Entry Device Standard, in
each case as they may be amended from time to time.
"Seller", "you", and "your" is the Seller identified in the Application.
"Transaction" is a transaction conducted between a Customer and Seller utilizing a Card in which
consideration is exchanged between the Customer and Seller.
"Transaction Data" is the written or electronic record of a Transaction, including but not limited to an
authorization code or settlement record.
Commercial Entity Agreement With Wells Fargo
This Commercial Entity Agreement (this "Agreement") is provided to all users of the Square, Inc. ("Square")
mobile application, card reader devices, and payments service (collectively, the "Square Service") for the
acceptance of card payments that are "Commercial Entities" as defined by Visa, Inc. and MasterCard
International, Inc. (collectively, the "Card Brands"), As such an entity, the seller signing or electronically
agreeing to the terms hereof ("Seller" or "you") is entering into this Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
(the "Member"), and Wells Fargo Merchant Services, L.L.C. ("WFMS"), to govern the authorization,
conveyance and settlement of Transactions utilizing the Square Service. By entering into this Agreement
Seller is fulfilling the Card Brand Rules requiring a direct contractual relationship between the Member and
Seller, and Seller is agreeing to comply with Card Brand Rules as they pertain to payments Seller receives
through the Square Service. Wl~MS shall be a third -parry beneficiary of, and may enforce any provisions of,
or cease providing card processing services under, the Seller Agreement ("Seller Agreement"). Square is a
registered Payment Facilitator of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Concord, California.
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1. Card Brand Rules And Acceptance Requirements.
Seller agrees to comply with all Card Brand Rules as may be applicable to Seller and in effect from time to
time, and such other procedures as Square and/or WFMS may from time to time prescribe relating to Seller's
acceptance of Cards. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller agrees to each of the following
requirements and restrictions:
(a) Bona Fide Transactions.
Seller shall not submit any Transaction that is not a bona fide Transaction. A "bona fide" Transaction means a
Transaction that is (i) between the Seller and its Customer, (ii) for the sale of goods and/or services (or a
refund for such a sale) that are Seller's property or that Seller has the legal right to sell, (iii) submitted on
behalf of Seller (and not on behalf of any third party), and (iv) legal, authorized by the Customer, non -
fraudulent or otherwise damaging to the Card Brand(s), and is, to the Seller's knowledge, enforceable,
collectible, and in full compliance with this Agreement, applicable law, or Card Brand Rules.
(b) MinimumlMaximuui Thresholds For Card Acceptance; Surcharges.
Except as expressly permitted by law, Seller shall not (i) set a dollar amount above or below which Seller
refuses to honor Cards or (ii) impose or require the Customer to pay any fee or charge (including, without
limitation, any surcharge or finance charge or any of the fees payable by Seller under this Agreement) in
connection with or as a condition of the use or acceptance of a Card.
(c) Split Transactions.
Seller agrees to submit a single Transaction for the full amount of each sale. Seller shall not split a single
Transaction into two or more Transactions, except to allow for partial payment by prepaid or gift Card.
(d) Taxes.
Seller shall not add any tax or surcharge to Transactions, unless applicable law expressly allows or requires
the Seller to impose such tax or surcharge. If any tax or surcharge amount is allowed, such amount shall be
included in the Transaction amount and shall not be collected separately.
(c) Use of Card Account Numbers.
Seller shall not request or use Card Information for any purpose except as payment for its goods or services
or to provide a refund for goods or services previously sold, unless required by the Card Brand Rules. Seller
agrees that (i) it will not use the Card Information for any purpose that it knows or should know to be
fraudulent or in violation of any Card Brand Rules; (ii) it will not sell, purchase, provide or exchange in any
manner or disclose Card Information to anyone other than Square, any Card Brand, or in response to a
government request; and (iii) it will be compliant with the Security Standards, including the Payment Card
Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and will cooperate in a forensic investigation if so required.
(f) Existing Debt.
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Seller shall not submit a Transaction for any purpose other than a current Transaction. Transactions shall not
represent the collection of a dishonored check or the collection, transfer or refinancing of any existing or
prior debt or obligation. Seller shall not attempt to recharge a Customer for an item that has been the subject
of a Chargeback by the Customer, even with the Customer's consent. Seller shall not submit any Transaction
which it knows or should know to be unenforceable or uncollectable.
(g)Time of Payment.
At the time Seller accepts a Card for any goods or services, the goods shall have been provided or shipped or
the services actually rendered to the Customer, except as specifically stated otherwise in Seller's Application
(or otherwise approved in writing by WFMS in advance).
(h) Cash Advances.
Seller shall not disburse or advance any cash to a Customer (except as authorized by the Card Brand Rules)
or to itself or any of its representatives, agents, or employees in connection with a Transaction, nor shall
Seller accept payment for effecting credits or issuing refunds to a Customer.
(i) Discrimination.
Unless permitted by the Card Brand Rules, Seller shall not engage in any practice that unfavorably
discriminates against or provides unequal treatment of any Card Brand relative to any other Card Brand.
0) Refunds/Credits.
Any Transaction submitted to WFMS to credit a Customer's Card account represents a refund for a prior
Transaction submitted to WFMS using the same Card.
(k) Installment Plans.
Unless specifically stated in its Application or otherwise approved in writing by WFMS in advance, Seller
shall not accept Cards in connection with installment plans. If the Customer pays in installments or on a
deferred paynhent plan, as previously approved by WFMS, a Transaction. Data record has been prepared
separately for each installment transaction or deferred payment on the dates the Customer agreed to be
charged. All installments and deferred payments, whether or not they have been submitted to WFMS for
processing, shall be deemed to be a part of the original Transaction.
(1) Recurring Transactions.
For recurring Transactions, if any, permitted by the Seller Agreement, Seller must (i) obtain the Customer's
consent to periodically charge the Customer on a recurring basis for the goods or services purchased; (ii)
retain this permission for the duration of the recurring services and provide it upon request to WFMS or the
issuing bank of the Customer's Card; and (iii) retain written documentation specifying the frequency of the
recurring charge, and the duration of time during which such charges may be made, and the amount or range
of amounts that may be charged. Seller shall not submit any recurring transaction after receiving: (i) a
cancellation notice fiom the Customer (so long as such notice was timely provided three (3) or more days
prior to the transaction date); or (ii) notice from WFMS or any Card Brand (via authorization code or
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otherwise) that the Card is not to be honored. Seller shall include in its Transaction Data the electronic
indicator that the Transaction is a recurring Transaction.
(►n) Seller Identification.
Seller agrees to prominently and unequivocally inform the Customer of the identity of the Seller at all points
of interaction. .
(n) Visa and MasterCard 1llarks.
Seller is authorized to use the Visa and MasterCard logos or marks only on Seller's promotional materials
and website to indicate that Visa and MasterCard cards are accepted as funding sources for Square
Transactions.
(o) Chargebacks.
Seller shall use all reasonable methods to resolve disputes with the Customer. Should a Chargeback dispute
occur, Seller shall promptly comply with all requests for information from Square. Seller shall not attempt to
recharge a Customer for an item that has been charged back to the Customer, even with the Customer's
consent. You shall have full liability for the amount of any and all successful Chargebacks (and may have
conditional liability for such Chargebacks prior to their final adjudication pursuant to the Card Brand Rules).
2. Authorizations Required For All Transactions.
Seller is required to obtain an authorization through the Square Service, in accordance with this Agreement,
for each Transaction. WFMS reserves the right to refuse to process any Transaction Data presented by Seller
unless it includes a proper authorization.
3. Refunds.
Seller is required to maintain a refund policy if Seller limits refund/exchange terms or other specific
conditions for Card Transactions, Seller's policy must be clearly provided to the Customer prior to the sale
and as part of the sale confirmation process. Proper disclosure would include wording that is prominently
displayed and states "NO REFUND, EXCHANGE ONLY" or something substantially similar and includes
any special terms. Qualifying Seller's refund or exchange terns does not completely eliminate Seller's
liability for a refund because consumer protection laws and Card Brand Rules frequently allow the Customer
to still dispute these items. If, under Seller's refund policy, Seller allows a refund, Seller shall implement
such refund within three (3) days of approving the Customer's request for such refund. The amount of a
refund cannot exceed the amount shown as the total on the original Transaction Data except by the exact
amount required to reimburse the Customer for shipping charges that the Customer paid to return
merchandise, Seller shall not accept any payment from a Customer as consideration for issuing a refund.
4. Term And Termination.
This Agreement is effective upon the date Seller agrees to it (by electronically indicating acceptance hereof
or otherwise) and continues so long as Seller uses the Square Service or until terminated by Seller or WFMS.
This Agreement will terminate automatically upon any termination or expiration of your Seller Agreement.
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This Agreement may be terminated by WFMS at any time based on a breach of any of Seller's obligations
under this Agreement or the Seller Agreement, or based on the termination of the payment processing
relationship between Square and WFMS. In addition and without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
WFMS may terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notice to Seller as a result of any of the
following events: (a) irregular Transactions by Seller, excessive Chargebacks, or any other circumstances
which, in WFMS's discretion, may increase WFMS's or Member's exposure for Seller's Chargebacks or
otherwise present an unreasonable anticipated financial, reputational, or legal risk to WFMS; (b) Seller fails
in any material respect in performance or observance of any term, covenant, condition, or agreement
contained in this Agreement or the Seller Agreement, including, without limitation, the funding or
establishing of any reserve account which Square may require; (c) a case or other proceeding shall be
commenced by or against Seller in any court of competent jurisdiction seeking relief under the Bankruptcy
Code or under any other laws, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
winding up, or adjustment of debts, the appointment of a trustee, receiver, custodian, liquidator, or the like of
Seller, or of all or any substantial part of the assets, domestic or foreign, of Seller, and such case or
proceeding shall continue undismissed or unstayed for a period of 60 consecutive days, or an order granting
the relief requested in such case or proceeding against Seller (including, without limitation, an order for relief
under the Bankruptcy Code) shall be entered; (d) any Card Brand notifies WFMS or Member that it is no
longer willing to accept Seller's Transaction Data or requires WFMS or Member to terminate or limit this
Agreement; (e) Seller or any person owning or controlling Seller's business is listed in one or more databases
of terminated or high risk Sellers maintained by the Card Brands; or (f) Seller engages in conduct that creates
or could tend to create harm or loss to the goodwill of any Card Brand, WFMS, or Square, or which
otherwise may impose undue risk of harm to any Card Brand, WFMS or Square. Notwithstanding any
termination of this Agreement, those terms which by their nature are intended to survive termination.
(including without limitation, indemnification obligations and limitations of liability) shall survive.
Termination does not affect either party's respective rights and obligations under this Agreement as to
Transaction Data submitted before termination.
S. Indemnity
Seller agrees to indemnify and hold WFMS harmless from and against all Iosses, liabilities, damages and
expense: (a) resulting from any breach of any warranty, covenant or agreement or any misrepresentation by
Seller under this Agreement; (b) arising out of Seller's or its employees' negligence or willful misconduct in
connection with Transactions or otherwise arising from Seller's provision of goods and services to
Customers; (c) arising out of Seller's use of the Square Service; of (d) arising out of any third party
indemnifications WFMS is obligated to make, or liabilities or other obligations WFMS may incur, as a result
of Seller's actions (including indemnifications of or liabilities to, any Card Brand or Card -issuing bank).
6. Information About Seller's Business.
6.1 Additional Financial Information.
Upon three (3) days' written notice at any time, Seller agrees to furnish to Square and/or WFMS such
financial statements and financial information as Square and/or WFMS may request relating to Seller,
Seller's creditworthiness and/or Seller's ability to fulfill its financial and other obligations under this
Agreement.
6.2 Audit Rights.
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With prior notice and during Seller's normal business hours, WFMS's duly authorized representatives may
visit Seller's business premises and may examine Seller's books and records that pertain to Seller's
Transactions or Seller's compliance with this Agreement.
6.3 Other information.
Seller agrees to provide WFMS at least 30 days' prior written notice of its intent to change current product
lines or services, SeIler's trade name, or. the manner in which Seller accepts payment Instruments. If WFMS
determines such a change is material to its relationship with Seller, WFMS may refuse to process Transaction
Data made subsequent to the change or terminate this Agreement, Seller agrees to provide WFMS with
prompt written notice if Seller is the subject of any voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency
petition or proceeding. Seller's signature on this Agreement authorizes WFMS to perform any credit check
deemed necessary with respect to Seller. Seller will also provide WFMS with prompt written notice of (i) any
adverse change in Seller's financial condition, (ii) any planned or anticipated liquidation or substantial
change the basic nature of Seller's business, (iii) any transfer or sale of any substantial part (25% or more in
value) of Seller's total assets, or (iv) if Seller or Seller's parent is not a corporation whose shares are listed on
a national securities exchange or on the over-the-counter market, any change in the control or ownership of
Seller or Seller's parent. Seller will also notify WFMS of any judgment, writ, warrant of attachment,
execution or levy against any substantial part (25% or more in value) of Seller's total assets not later than
three (3) days after Seller obtains knowledge of any such judgment, writ, warrant of attachment, execution or
levy.
7. Disclaimer; Limitation Of Damages.
We will, at our own expense, correct any Transaction Data to the extent that such errors have been caused by
us or by malfunctions of our processing systems. Under no circumstances will WFMS's financial
responsibility for our failure of performance under this Agreement exceed the total fees paid to us under this
Agreement (net of Card Brand fees, third party fees, interchange, assessments, penalties and fines) for the six
(6) months prior to the time the liability arose. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS
AGREEMENT, AND EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO SELLER'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
SECURITY STANDARDS, IN NO EVENT WILL ANY PARTY, ITS RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR ANY LOSS, THEFT, DISAPPEARANCE, OR
DAMAGE TO DATA TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT. ALL PARTIES ACIfNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES TO
WHICH THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE DOES NOT APPLY, AND WFMS AND MEMBER
HEREBY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, MADE TO SELLER OR ANY OTHER PERSON REGARDING QUALITY, SUITABILITY,
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE (REGARDLESS
OF ANY COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM, OR USAGE OF TRADE) OF ANY SERVICES PROVIDED
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY GOODS PROVIDED INCIDENTAL TO SUCH SERVICES.
8. Miscellaneous.
8.1 Application and Credit Check.
Seller represents and warrants that statements made on its Application for this Agreement are true as of the
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date of its execution of this Agreement. Seller's signature on this Agreement authorizes WFMS to perform
any credit check deemed necessary with respect to Seller.
8.2 Section Headings.
The section headings of this Agreement are for convenience only and do not define, limit, or describe the
scope or intent of this Agreement.
8.3 Assignment.
WFMS may assign this Agreement to an entity qualified under Card Brand Rules to perform its obligations
under this Agreement. Seller cannot assign or transfer your rights or delegate its responsibilities under this
Agreement without WFMS's prior written consent. Failure to obtain our consent may result in a termination
of this Agreement. Any permitted assignee or successor entity nrust provide such additional information and
execute such additional documentation or take any further actions as WFMS may request in order to ensure
continued processing of Transactions under this Agreement.
8.4 Parties.
This Agreement binds Seller and its respective heirs, representatives, and permitted and approved successors
(including those by merger and acquisition) or any permitted assigns.
8.5 Severability.
Should any provision of this Agreement be determined to be invalid or unenforecable under any law, rule, or
regulation, including any Card Brand Rule, such determination will not affect the validity or enforceability of
any other provision of this Agreement.
8.5 Waivers.
No term or condition of this Agreement may be waived except pursuant to a written waiver executed by the
party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced.
8.7 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement represents the entire understanding between Seller and WFMS with respect to the matters
contained herein and supersedes any prior agreements between the parties. For purposes of clarity, this
Agreement does not supersede the Seller Agreement between Seller and Square. Seller agrees that in entering
into this Agreement it has not relied on any statement of WFMS or its representatives. The parties
acknowledge and agree (i) that this Agreement applies only to Transaction Data generated within the United
States; and (ii) that this is a contract for commercial services.
8.8 Notices.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all notices must be given in writing and either hand
delivered, faxed, mailed first class, postage prepaid, sent via electronic mail transmission, or sent via
overnight courier (and will be deemed to be given when so delivered or mailed), to the addresses set forth
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below or to such other address as either party may from time to time specify to the other party in writing.
8.9 Governing Law; Waiver of Jury `Trial; Arbitration.
This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California
without reference to conflict of law provisions. Any action, proceeding, arbitration hearing or mediation
relating to or arising from this Agreement must be brought, held, or otherwise occur in San Francisco County,
California. PLEASE READ THIS PROVISION CAREFULLY. IT PROVIDES THAT ANY CLAIM MAY
BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION AND THAT (i) SELLER IS GIVING UP ITS RIGHT TO
HAVE A TRIAL BY JURY TO RESOLVE ANY CLAIM ALLEGED AGAINST WFMS, MEMBER, OR
RELATED THIRD PARTIES; (ii) SELLER IS GIVING UP ITS RIGHT TO HAVE A COURT RESOLVE
ANY CLAIM ALLEGED AGAINST WFMS, MEMBER OR RELATED THIRD PARTIES; (iii) SELLER
IS GIVING UP ITS RIGHT TO SERVE AS A REPRESENTATIVE, AS A PRIVATE ATTORNEY
GENERAL, OR IN ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY, AND/OR TO PARTICIPATE AS A
MEMBER OF A CLASS OF CLAIMANTS, IN ANY LAWSUIT OR ARBITRATION FILED AGAINST
WFMS, MEMBER AND/OR RELATED THIRD PARTIES. Any claim, dispute, or controversy (`Claim') by
either Seller, WFMS or Member against the other, or against the officers, directors, employees, agents,
parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, beneficiaries, agents, successors, or assigns of the other, arising from or
relating in any way to this Agreement or to the relationship formed between the parties as a result of this
Agreement, including Claims regarding the applicability of this arbitration clause or the validity of the entire
Agreement, shall be resolved exclusively and finally by binding arbitration administered by the American
Arbitration Association ("AAA"). All Claims are subject to arbitration, no matter what theory they are based
on. This includes Claims based on contract, tort (including intentional tort), fraud, agency, Seller, WFMS's or
Member's negligence, statutory or regulatory provisions, or any other source of law. Claims and remedies
sought as part of a class action, private attorney general, or other representative action are subject to
arbitration on an individual (non -class, non -representative) basis only, and the arbitrator may award relief
only on an individual (non -class, non-represcntative) basis. Seller and WFMS will agree on another
arbitration forum if the AAA ceases operations. The arbitration will be conducted before a single arbitrator
and will be limited solely to the Claim between Seller and WFMS and/or Member. The arbitration, or any
portion of it, will not be consolidated with any other arbitration and will not be conducted on a class -wide or
class action basis. The prohibition against class action contained in this Section shall be non -severable from
the remainder of this Section. If either party prevails in the arbitration of any Claim against the other, the non -
prevailing party will reimburse the prevailing party for any fees it paid to the AAA in connection with the
arbitration, as well as for any reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by the prevailing party in connection with
such arbitration. Any decision rendered in such arbitration proceedings will be final and binding on the
parties, and judgment may be entered in a court of competent jurisdiction. Rules and forms of the AAA may
be obtained and Claims may be filed at any AAA office, www.adr.org, or 335 Madison Avenue, New York,
NY 10017, telephone 1-900-778-7879. This arbitration agreement is made pursuant to a transaction involving
interstate commerce, and shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16. This arbitration
agreement applies to all Claims now in existence or that may arise in the future. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to prevent any party's use of (or advancement of any Claims, defenses, or offsets in)
bankruptcy or repossession, replevin, judicial foreclosure or any other prejudgment or provisional remedy
relating to any collateral, security, or other property interests for contractual debts now or hereafter owned by
either party to the other. IN THE ABSENCE OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, SELLER AND
WFMS MAY OTHERWISE HAVE HAD A RIGHT OR OPPORTUNITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS
THROUGH A COURT BEFORE A JUDGE OR A JURY AND/OR TO PARTICIPATE OR BE
REPRESENTED IN LITIGATION FILED IN COURT BY OTHERS (INCLUDING CLASS ACTIONS),
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BUT EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED ABOVE, THOSE RIGHTS, INCLUDING ANY RIGHT TO
A JURY TRIAL, ARE WAIVED AND ALL CLAIMS MUST NOW BE RESOLVED THROUGH
ARBITRATION.
8.10 Forcc Majeure.
Neither party will be liable for delays in processing or other nonperformance caused by such events as fires,
telecornmunications failures, utility failures, power failures, equipment failures, labor strife, riots, war,
terrorist attack, nonperfor nance of our vendors or suppliers, acts of God, or other causes over which the
respective party has no reasonable control, except that nothing in this Section 7.10 will affect or excuse your
liabilities and obligations for Chargebacks, refunds, or unfulfilled products and services.
8.11 Amendment.
This Agreement may be amended at any time by WFMS upon 30 days notice to you. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event the terms of this Agreement must be amended pursuant to a change required by the
Card Brand Rules or any third party with jurisdiction over the matters described herein, such amendment will
be effective immediately. Your electronic signature or continued submission of Transactions to us following
such, notice will be deemed to be your acceptance of such amendment,
8.12 Tape Matters.
WFMS and/or Square are obligated to collect and report certain taxpayer information to the United States
Internal Revenue Service. Therefore, upon request, Seller shall provide Square and/or WFMS with the
appropriate taxpayer information covered by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form. W-9 (or the appropriate
versions of Form. W 8, if applicable). WFMS or Square may, in accordance with applicable law and from
time to time during the terns of this Agreement, request Seller to recertify its taxpayer information hereunder.
Furthermore, Seller shall be responsible for any IRS penalties accruing based on the actions or inactions of
Seller despite reasonable requests and/or notices from WFMS.
9. Definitions.
"Application" is a statement of your financial condition, a description of the characteristics of your business
or organization, and related information you have previously or concurrently submitted to us, including credit
and financial information, to induce us to enter into this Agreement with you and that has induced us to
process your Transactions under the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
"Card" is an account, or evidence of an account, authorized and established between a Customer and a Card
Brand, or representatives or members of a Card Brand that you accept from Customers as payment for a good
or service. Cards include, but are not limited to, credit and debit cards, stored value cards, loyalty cards,
electronic gift cards, authorized account or access numbers, paper certificates and credit accounts.
"Card Brand" is any payment method provider whose payment method is accepted by WFMS for processing,
including, but not Iithhited to, Visa, U.S.A., Inc., MasterCard International, Inc., Discover Financial Services,
LLC and other credit and debit card providers, debit network providers, gift card and other stored value and
loyalty program providers. Card Brand also includes the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council.
"Card Brand Rules" are the bylaws, rules, and regulations, as they exist from time to time, of the Card
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Brands.
Card Information" is information related to a Customer or the Customer's Card, that is obtained by Seller
from the Customer's Card, or from the Customer in connection with his or her use of a Card (for example a
security code, a PIN number, or the customer's zip code when provided as part of an address verification
system). Without limiting the foregoing, such information may include a the Card account number and
expiration date, the Customer's name or date of birth, PIN data, security code data (such as CVV2 and
CVC2) and any data read, scanned, imprinted, or otherwise obtained from the Card, whether printed thereon,
or magnetically, electronically or otherwise stored thereon.
"Chargeback" is a reversal of a Transaction you previously presented to WFMS pursuant to Card Brand
Rules.
"Customer" is the person or entity to whom a Card is issued or who is otherwise authorized to use a Card.
"Member" is Wells Fargo, N.A. or other entity providing sponsorship to WFMS as required by all applicable
Card Brand. Member is a principal party to this Agreement and your acceptance of Card Brand products is
extended by the Member.
"WFMS", "we", "our", and "us" is Wells Fargo Merchant Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability
company, having its principal office at 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California 94104.
"Security Standards" are all rules, regulations, standards or guidelines adopted or required by the Card
Brands or the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council relating to privacy, data security and the
safeguarding, disclosure and handling of Card Information, including but not limited to the Payment Card
Industry Data Security Standards ("PCI DSS"), Visa's Cardholder Information Security Program ("CISP"),
Discover's Information Security & Compliance Program, American Express's Data Security Operating
Policy, MasterCard's Site Data Protection Program ("SDP"), Visa's Payment Application Best Practices
("PABP"), the Payment Card Industry's Payment Application Data Security Standard ("PA DSS"),
MasterCard's POS Terminal Security program and the Payment Card Industry PIN Entry Device Standard, in
each case as they may be amended from time to time.
"Seller", "you", and "your" is the Seller identified in the Application.
Transaction" is a transaction conducted between a Customer and Seller utilizing a Card in which
consideration is exchanged between the Customer and Seller.
"Transaction Data" is the written or electronic record of a Transaction, including but not limited to an
authorization code or settlement record.
Association Disclosure; Member Bank Information: Member, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., may be contacted by
mail at: PO Box 6079, Concord, CA 94524; and by phone at 1-800-451-5817.
Important Member trankResponsibibties:
(a) Member, and not Square, is the entity approved to extend acceptance of Association products directly to
you.
(b) Member must be a principal (signer) to this Agreement.
(c) Member is responsible for educating you on pertinent Visa and MasterCard Rules with which you must
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comply; but this information may be provided to you by Square.
(d) Subject to this Agreement, Member is responsible for and must provide settlement funds to you.
(e) Member is responsible for all settlement funds prior to funding you (or your agent),
I in Portant seller Responsibilities:
(a) Ensure compliance with cardholder data security and storage requirements.
(b) Maintain fraud and chargebacks below Association thresholds,
(c) Review and understand the terms of this Agreement,
(d) Comply with Visa and MasterCard rules,
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Req. to Advertise El Title Sheet
❑ Quote Opening
❑ Quote Award
Chg Order No.
❑ C/0 & PCA No.
❑ PCA
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Company or Vendor Name
New Vendor
Project Name
Project Number
Funding Source
Account No.
Amount
Terms of Contract
Purpose/Description
Amount of
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Yes ❑ If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
❑ No
MBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached
F-1 WBE
Square Point of Sales for iPads
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n/a
n/a
n/a
Contract to do business
COSB would like to use Square as POS for mobile devices,
be,ginning with VPA locations.
increase $
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Previous Amount
Current Percent of Change:
New Amount
Total Percent of Change:
Time Extension.
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Jeff Weaver
Dispersal After Approval