Subscriber Agreement


This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts by the parties hereto. All counterparts so executed shall constitute one agreement binding upon all parties, notwithstanding that all parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart. Each counterpart shall be deemed an original to this Agreement, all of which shall constitute one agreement to be valid as of the date of this Agreement. Documents executed, scanned and transmitted electronically and electronic signatures shall be deemed original signatures for purposes of this Agreement and all matters related thereto, with such scanned and electronic signatures having the same legal effect as original signatures. This Agreement, any other documents necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement may be accepted, executed or agreed to through the use of an electronic signature in accordance with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (“E-Sign Act”), Title 15, United States Code, Sections 7001 et seq., the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (“UETA”) and any applicable state law. Any document accepted, executed or agreed to in conformity with such laws will be binding on each party as if it were physically executed.

In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 

Remuneration. In complete and total consideration for the services rendered to you (herein referred to as “Client”) under this Agreement by CONFEDERACION INTERNACIONAL DE ORGANIZACIONES Y ASOCIACIONES SINDICALES DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS LTD. - SEDE MATRIZ CHICAGO USA (Herein referred to as“Company”) and its’ affiliated third-party vendors (“affiliates” or Third-Party Vendor(s)”) , Client agrees to pay Company with all remittances made payable to CONFEDERACION INTERNACIONAL DE ORGANIZACIONES Y ASOCIACIONES SINDICALES DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS LTD. - SEDE MATRIZ CHICAGO USA”: 

  1. Monthly Service Fee:  a Monthly Fee in the amount indicated on the online order form on the day this Agreement is executed (upon electronic signing) and thereafter throughout the term of this Agreement. Upon 15 days written notice to Client, Company may adjust the next Monthly Service Fee stated in this Agreement. Client may cancel this Agreement within 15 days of such notice from Company to adjust the Monthly Service Fee; otherwise the adjusted Monthly Service Fee shall replace the then current Monthly Service Fee.

  2. Term of Agreement: Client may at any time terminate this Agreement with the tendering of thirty (30) day advance written notice to Company.  Company may at any time for any reason terminate this Agreement with the tendering of thirty (30) day advance written notice. The initial term shall be for twelve (12) months (“Term”), subject to this Agreement. Term shall commence on the date the first payment is submitted and shall automatically renew at the end of each Term for a twelve (12) month term, unless Client tenders written notice of termination to Company at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the then current Term.  Client’s retention of Company shall not commence nor be effective until Company has confirmation of payment pursuant to Section B(i) above. 

Conditions and Stipulations: This contract is subject to the Conditions and Stipulations set forth on the following pages, which Conditions and Stipulations are made a part of this contract. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed and entered into this Agreement on the date that first appears above or on the electronic order form. The prevailing language to negotiate and agree to the terms set in Agreement, have been American English. THE CLIENT(S) HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT. No agreements have been made that interfere, conflict, modify and/or supersede Agreement from its original format. All Clients have read, consulted with, and acknowledged all the terms set forth in Agreement and promises, warrants and guarantees to abide by Agreement.

CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS

SERVICES: Company Provides has exclusive agreements with Third-Part Vendors, including but not limited to legal service providers, that may provide service to Client who are active members of a Membership Plan, including but not limited to the basic membership plan ("Basic Membership") and the Plus+ Membership Plan ("Plus+ Membership") and who are in good standing for said membership. 

SERVICES:  Client understands and agrees that all services are subject to the Subscriber Service Level Agreement (“Subscriber SLA”) and/or other consumer level agreements provided by Third-Party Vendor. A copy or summary of services may be made available to Client upon request to Third-Party Vendor. 

MANAGEMENT: Company does not, and cannot, take responsibility for the engagement, process, or any outcome from Clients use of Third-Party Vendor Services. Clients' relationship with all Third-Party Vendor(s) is solely between Client and Third-Party Vendor.  Client shall not request, and Company cannot and shall not intervene, participate,  interfere, or otherwise participate in, the independent professional judgment of any of its Third-Party Vendors.

RESULTS: CLIENT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT COMPANY AND THIRD-PARTY VENDOR(S) HAVE NOT PROMISED OR GUARANTEED, IN ANY WAY, ANY RESULTS TO CLIENT. 

PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: Client agrees to allow Company and Client hereby authorizes Company to automatically withdraw the Monthly Service Fee from a bank account, accounts, and/or charge upon a credit or debit card, provided by Client at any time, unless paid by Client in full and cleared funds, prior to the due date. Company shall debit the Monthly Service Fee on or around the Commencement Date stated above and the Monthly Recurring Fee stated above every 30 or 31 days on Clients payment cycle thereafter for the duration of the Agreement. Client agrees that Company is not responsible for any late-fees, overdraft fees, or other charges upon Client’s account for the withdrawal of funds or the charging of a credit or debit card for the Monthly Service Fee. Client shall immediately reimburse Company, for any charges incurred by Company for collections, including but not limited to: non-sufficient funds, charge-backs, declines, account closed, collection efforts, legal fees and related costs, fees and/or expenses, as it is related to any monies owed to Company. Client hereby acknowledges and authorizes Company to use any means available to collect any unpaid balances owed by Client. 

DEFAULT: If Client is in default of Agreement, Company has no responsibilities, under Agreement. Client holds Company harmless for any claims if Client is in default of Agreement. 

REFUNDS: In the event of the termination of this Agreement in accordance with any of its provisions, no portion of any payments of any kind whatsoever previously paid hereunder shall be owed or be repayable to Company. 6. 

SURVIVAL: The provisions of this Agreement shall survive the termination of the term of this Agreement irrespective of the reasons therefore. 

RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION: Client shall at point of first notice, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Company, its subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, Third-Party Vendor(s), directors, Clients, shareholders, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns, from any loss, cost, claim or action (including attorneys’ fees and costs) brought against Company by any Client and/or third party, where said loss, cost, claim, allegation or demand arises from any negligent act or omission or intentional misconduct of Client related to the services provided to Client.

DAMAGES: Company shall not be liable to Client for any special, incidental, punitive, indirect and/or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with any cause of action arising from services provided through third-party vendors. 

NO CLASS ACTION MATTERS: Both parties agree that we shall bring any Dispute against the other in our respective individual capacities and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, representative proceeding or as an association. In addition, both Parties each agree that Disputes shall be arbitrated only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action and that the arbitrator may award relief (including injunctive relief) only on an individual basis. The arbitrator does not have the power to vary these provisions.

MEDIATION: Except as to any action initiated by Company for the collection of any fees and/or costs due hereunder: Client and Company (hereinafter “Parties”, each individually hereinafter, “party”) agree that, before resorting to any formal dispute resolution process (including any legal proceeding) concerning any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreement, they will use their best endeavors to settle such dispute, claim or controversy by negotiating with each other in good faith. To this end the Parties with full authority to settle the dispute shall negotiate and consult with each other in an effort to find a just and equitable resolution that serves their respective and mutual interests, including their continuing professional relationship. 

(a) The complaining party must give the other party written notice of any dispute, claim, or controversy (the “Notice”). Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the responding party shall have 15 business days after receipt of the Notice to submit a written response to the complaining party. Written documents, exchanged between the parties, should include, but not be limited to, the following: 1) Statement of position; 2) Summary of arguments, facts and any documents (photos, written correspondence, etc.) that support each party’s position, (summary not to exceed 20 pages); 3) Names and titles of the party principals who will represent each party in negotiations; and 4) Names and titles of all others participating in the negotiation. 

(b) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the party representatives shall meet at a mutually acceptable location within 30 business days after receipt of the Notice. The parties shall have 48 hours to complete the negotiation. Party representatives agree to document any and all resolutions or partial resolutions to the dispute in writing and sign and date the document. 

(c) If the parties are unable to completely resolve the dispute through negotiation, or if the responding party fails to respond to the complaining party’s Notice within 15 business days, the parties agree to mediate their disputes at ADR Systems. 

(d) The mediation will be administered by ADR Systems and the ADR Systems Commercial Fee Schedule in effect at the time of filing the request for mediation. Either party may file a written request for mediation with ADR Systems no sooner than 48 hours after the close of negotiations and no more than 30 days after the close of negotiations. The parties’ covenant that they shall participate in the mediation in good faith and that they will share equally in the costs. The parties will cooperate with ADR Systems and each other in the selection of the mediator and the scheduling of the mediation within 14 days from the date of submitting the dispute to mediation. The date of the mediation session must be within 60 days from the date of initiation of the mediation. 

(e) If at the conclusion of the mediation, or, if no mediation is conducted, 45 days after the date of the request for mediation, the parties have not completely resolved the dispute, the parties agree to proceed to binding arbitration administered by ADR Systems. The arbitration hearing will be conducted in accordance with the ADR Systems Rules of Commercial Arbitration and the ADR Systems Commercial Fee Schedule in effect at the time of filing the demand for arbitration. Either party may commence the arbitration by filing a written demand for arbitration with ADR Systems along with the requisite filing fee. The parties’ covenant that they shall participate in the arbitration in good faith and that they will share equally in the costs. The arbitration will take place in [desired location], before [one or three] arbitrators selected from ADR Systems Commercial Panel. The award rendered by the arbitrator(s) is final and binding, and may be entered into any court or tribunal having jurisdiction thereof. Any court of competent jurisdiction may enforce the provisions of this paragraph. The party seeking enforcement is entitled to an award of all costs, fees and expenses, including attorney’s fees, to be paid by the party against whom enforcement is ordered. ADR Systems may be contacted at (800) 423-7010; Attention: Commercial Case Manager to assist with any questions regarding the arbitration process. 

ENFORCEMENT: The failure of Company at any time, to require performance under the provision of this Agreement shall not affect the right to enforce the same. No waiver by Company of any condition or breach of any term, covenant, representation or warranty of Agreement whether by conduct or otherwise in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be or construed as a further continuing waiver of any such condition or breach. 

GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be construed pursuant to the laws of the State of Illinois. The state and federal courts located in the city of Chicago, Illinois, is the chosen forum for any disputes which the parties cannot resolve among themselves. All parties consent and agree that Illinois courts shall have personal jurisdiction over them in respect to all disputes based hereon, or arising out of, under or in connection with this Agreement and all parties agree to comply with all requirements necessary to grant jurisdiction in the courts of the State of Illinois located in Cook County. Any of Company’s legal fees, including, but not limited to attorneys’ fees, court and/or related costs and expenses resulting from the Company’s enforcement of this Agreement shall be paid and/or reimbursed by Client. 

RULE OF CONSTRUCTION: The parties agree that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits thereto. 

NOTICES: Except as otherwise expressly provided for herein, all notices from Company shall be in writing and shall be either hand delivered, emailed and/or by mail courier (FedEx, DHL, UPS and/or US Postal Service). All notices from Client shall be in writing and shall be mailed by courier: FedEx, DHL, UPS and/or US Postal Service. Any notice from Client to Company must have delivery notification proof. 

ASSIGNMENT: Except directly to Third-Party Vendor(s) by Company in first instance as the service provider to Client, Neither party may assign its rights, interest and/or obligations under this Agreement without Client’s prior consent to any entity which may be a successor to Company in any form or conduct. 

SUCCESSION: This Agreement contains the final and entire understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and no amendment, modification or alteration of the terms hereof shall be binding unless the same shall be executed in writing, dated subsequent to the date hereof and duly executed by each party hereto. Company shall be able to amend this Agreement with fifteen (15) day written notice to Client. 

16. SEVERABILITY: If any provision or term of this Agreement is found to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated. 

17. HEADINGS: Titles to Sections are for informational purposes only. 

18. COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.