In this Disclosure and Agreement, the words “I,” “me,” “my,” “us” and “our” mean the (consumer or business) that uses any of the Remote Deposit Capture Services (the “Services”) described in this Disclosure and Agreement. The words “you,” “your,” and “yours” mean (Midwest Community Federal Credit Union). My Application for use of the Remote Deposit Capture Services, your notification of approval of my application, and my Midwest Community Federal Credit Union Account Agreement and Disclosures are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Disclosure and Agreement. In the event of a discrepancy between this Disclosure and Agreement and my Application, your approval, or the Account Agreement, this Disclosure and Agreement will control.
Use of the Services. Following receipt of your notification approving my use of the Services, I am authorized by you to remotely deposit paper checks I receive to my account with you (the “Account”) by electronically transmitting a digital image of the paper checks to you for deposit. My use of the Services constitutes my acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Disclosure and Agreement. Upon receipt of the digital image, you will review the image for acceptability. I understand and agree that receipt of an image does not occur until after you notify me of receipt of the image via onscreen messaging. I understand that, in the event I receive a notification from you confirming receipt of an image, such notification does not mean that the image contains no errors or that you are responsible for any information I transmit to you. You are not responsible for any image that you do not receive. Following receipt of the image, you may process the image by preparing a “substitute check” or clearing the item as an image. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, you reserve the right, within your sole and absolute discretion, to accept or reject any item for remote deposit into my Account. I understand that any amount credited to my Account for items deposited using the Services is a provisional credit and I agree to indemnify you against any loss you suffer because of your acceptance of the remotely deposited check.
In addition I agree that I will not (1) modify, change, alter, translate, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile the technology or Service, (2) copy or reproduce all or any part of the technology or Service; or (3) interfere, or attempt to interfere, with the technology or Service.
Guarantee Specific to Deposits Received for Credit to a Business Account. My use of the Services for the purpose of depositing to a Business Account constitutes my understanding and agreement that I may be personally liable for any expenses Midwest Community Federal Credit Union incurs in attempting to obtain final payment for the item in question, outside of the routine costs associated with item processing, in the event of a default by the Business. This includes but is not limited to recovery of the amount credited in the event of non-payment, collection costs and attorney’s fees as applicable, as well as any and all costs associated with Midwest Community Federal Credit Union enforcing this Guarantee. This Guarantee shall benefit Midwest Community Federal Credit Union and its successors and assigns.
Compliance with Law. I agree to use the products and Service for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, as well as all laws pertaining to the conduct of my business if applicable. I warrant that I will only transmit acceptable items for deposit and have handled the original items in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. I promise to indemnify and hold you harmless from any damages, liabilities, costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees) or other harm arising out of any violation thereof. This indemnity will survive termination of my Account and this Agreement.
Check Requirements. Any image of a check that I transmit to you must accurately and legibly provide all the information on the front and back of the check at the time presented to me by the drawer. Prior to capturing the original check, I will endorse the back of the original check. My endorsement will include “For e-Deposit Only at MCFCU,” Member/Business Name, and Account Number. The image of the check transmitted to you must accurately and legibly provide, among other things, the following information: (1) the information identifying the drawer and the paying bank that is preprinted on the check, including complete and accurate MICR information and the signature(s); and (2) other information placed on the check prior to the time an image of the check is captured, such as any required identification written on the front of the check and any endorsements applied to the back of the check. The image quality for the check will meet the standards for image quality established by the American National Standards Institute (“ANSI”), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and any other regulatory agency, clearing house or association.
Rejection of Deposit. You are not liable for any service or late charges levied against me due to your rejection of any item. In all cases, I am responsible for any loss or overdraft plus any applicable fees to my Account due to an item being returned. A notification of rejected deposit items will be sent to me.
Items Returned Unpaid. A notification will be sent to me of transactions you are unable to process because of returned items. With respect to any item that I transmit to you for remote deposit that you credit to my Account, in the event such item is dishonored, I authorize you to debit the amount of such item from the Account.
Email Address. I agree to notify you immediately if I change my email address, as this is the email address where you will send me notification of rejected remote deposit items.
Unavailability of Services. I understand and agree that the Services may at times be temporarily unavailable due to Midwest Community Federal Credit Union’s system maintenance or technical difficulties including those of the Internet service provider, cellular service provider and Internet software. In the event that the Services are unavailable, I acknowledge that I can deposit an original check at your branches or through your ATMs or by mailing the original check to you at 08770 N State Route 66, Defiance, OH 43512. It is my sole responsibility to verify that items deposited using the Services have been received and accepted for deposit by you. However, you will email notification of items that are rejected by the next business day following rejection.
Branch Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST – Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST – Saturday
Funds Availability. I understand and agree that, for purposes of deposits made using the Services, the place of deposit is Defiance, Ohio. With regard to the availability of deposits made using the Services, such funds will be available as set forth below:
In some cases, we will not make all of the funds that you deposit by check available to you on the same business day that we receive your deposit. Funds may not be available until the second business day after the day of your deposit. If we are not going to make all of the funds from your deposit available on the same business day we will notify you at the time you make your deposit. We will also tell you when the funds will be available.
Business days are Monday – Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Our holiday schedule can be viewed on our website.
Accountholder’s Warranties. I make the following warranties and representations with respect to each image of an original check I transmit to you utilizing the Services:
- Each image of a check transmitted to you is a true and accurate rendition of both the front and back of the original check, without any alteration, and the drawer of the check has no defense against payment of the check.
- The amount, the payee, signature(s), and endorsement(s) on the original check are legible, genuine, present and accurate.
- I will not deposit or otherwise endorse to a third party the original item (the original check) and no person will receive a transfer, presentment, or return of, or otherwise be charged for, the item (either the original item, or a paper or electronic representation of the original item) such that the person will be asked to make payment based on an item it has already paid.
- Other than the digital image of an original check that I remotely deposit through your Services, there are no other duplicate images of the original check.
- I have instituted procedures to ensure that each original check was authorized by the drawer in the amount stated on the original check and to the payee stated on the original check.
- I am authorized to enforce each item transmitted or am authorized to obtain payment of each item on behalf of a person entitled to enforce such transmitted item.
- The information I provided in my Application remains true and correct and, in the event any such information changes, I will immediately notify you of the change.
- I have not knowingly failed to communicate any material information to you.
- I have possession of each original check deposited using the Services and no party will submit the original check for payment.
- Files and images transmitted to you will contain no viruses or any other disabling features that may have an adverse impact on your network, data, or related systems.
Securing Images on Mobile Devices. When using Remote Deposit, I understand that check images captured using my mobile device are stored on the device only until the associated deposit has been successfully submitted. I agree to promptly complete each deposit. In the event that I am unable to promptly complete my deposit, I agree to ensure that my mobile device remains securely in my possession until the deposit has been completed or to delete the associated images from the application.
Accountholder’s Indemnification Obligation. I understand and agree that I am required to indemnify you and hold you harmless against any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses arising from my use of the Services and/or breach of this Disclosure and Agreement. I understand and agree that this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
In Case of Errors. In the event that I believe there has been an error with respect to any original check or image thereof transmitted to you for deposit or a breach of this Agreement, I will immediately contact you regarding such error or breach as set forth below.
Telephone you at: 1-419-783-6500
or e-mail you at info@midcomm.org.
Limitation of Liability. I understand and agree that you are not responsible for any indirect, consequential, punitive, or special damages or damages attributable to my breach of this Disclosure and Agreement.
Charges for Use of the Services. All charges associated with the Services are disclosed in your (Fee Schedule).
Warranties. I UNDERSTAND THAT MIDWEST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES ON EQUIPMENT, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR INTERNET PROVIDER SERVICE, OR ANY PART OF THEM, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE MIDWEST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, CAUSED BY THE INTERNET PROVIDER, ANY RELATED SOFTWARE, OR MIDWEST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S USE OF ANY OF THEM OR ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THE INSTALLATION, USE, OR MAINTENANCE OF MY PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR OTHER EQUIPMENT.
Change in Terms. You may change the terms and charges for the Services indicated in this Disclosure and Agreement by notifying me of such change in writing and may amend, modify, add to, or delete from this Disclosure and Agreement from time to time. My use of the Services after receipt of notification of any change by you constitutes my acceptance of the change.
Termination of the Services. I may, by written request, terminate the Services provided for in this Disclosure and Agreement. You may terminate my use of the Services at any time upon written or emailed notice. In the event of termination of the Services, I will remain liable for all transactions performed on my Account.
Relationship to Other Disclosures. The information in this Disclosure applies only to the Services described herein. Provisions in other disclosure documents, as may be revised from time to time, remain effective for all other aspects of the Account.
Governing Law. I understand and agree that this Disclosure and Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the state of Ohio, notwithstanding any conflict-of-laws doctrines of such state or other jurisdiction to the contrary. I also agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Ohio.
Periodic Statement. Any remote deposits made through the Services will be reflected on my monthly account statement. I understand and agree that I am required to notify you of any error relating to images transmitted using the Services by no later than 60 days after I receive the monthly periodic statement that includes any transaction I allege is erroneous. I am responsible for any errors that I fail to bring to your attention within such time period.
Limitations on Frequency and Dollar Amount. I understand and agree that I cannot exceed the limitations on frequency and dollar amounts of remote deposits that are set forth by you.
Unacceptable Deposits. I understand and agree that I am not permitted to deposit the following items using the Services:
- Any item drawn or otherwise issued by me or any other person on any of my accounts or any account on which I am an authorized signer or joint account holder.
- Any item that is stamped with a “non-negotiable” watermark.
- Any item that contains evidence of alteration to the information on the check front or back.
- Any item issued by a financial institution in a foreign country.
- Any item that is incomplete.
- Any item that is “stale dated” or “post-dated.”
- Savings Bonds.
- Any item previously converted to a substitute check as defined in Reg. CC.
- Any item that is a remotely created check as defined in Reg. CC.
- Any check or item not payable in United States currency.
- Any item prohibited by Midwest Community Federal Credit Union’s current procedures relating to the Services or which are otherwise not acceptable under the terms of your Midwest Community Federal Credit Union account.
Storage of Original Checks. I must securely store each original check. If I am using the Service to deposit items into an account to which I am a party I understand this means the original check(s) that I deposit using the Services must be accessible for a period of 60 days after transmission and final credit is given in my account. After such period expires, all checks must be destroyed in a manner that will assure the check cannot be reconstituted after 60 days. I understand and agree that I am responsible for any loss caused by my failure to secure or destroy the original checks.
If I am using the Service to deposit items into an account in the name of a Business to which I am a party I understand this means the original check(s) must be accessible only [under dual control] by my authorized personnel, that I deposit using the Services for a period of 60 days after transmission to you. Persons who have access to the stored checks must be fully bondable and have passed a thorough screening. After such period expires, I will destroy the original check. I understand and agree that I am responsible for any loss caused by my failure to secure the original checks.
Changes in Financial Circumstances. I understand and agree I must inform you immediately in the event of a material change in my financial circumstances or in any of the information provided in my Application including any supporting financial information. If I am using the Service to deposit items into an account in the name of a Business to which I am a party, this includes, but is not limited to, notification of the following: (a) changes in transaction volumes at my business; (b) any change in a representation or statement made or furnished to you by me or on my behalf in my Application; (c) a material change occurs in my ownership or organizational structure (acknowledging that any change in ownership will be deemed material when ownership is closely held); (d) I liquidate or dissolve, or enter into any consolidation merger, partnership, or joint venture; (e) I sell any assets except in the ordinary course of my business as now conducted, or sell, lease, assign or transfer any substantial part of my business or fixed assets or any property or other assets necessary for the continuance of my business as now conducted including, without limitation, the selling of any property or other assets accompanied by the leasing back of the same; (f) I cease doing business, become insolvent, a receiver is appointed for all or any part of my property, I make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or any proceeding is commenced either by me or against me under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws or any other law or laws relating to debtors; (g) any guaranty of my indebtedness to you, whether related or unrelated to the Account or the Services, ceases to be in full force and effect or is declared to be null and void; or the validity or enforceability thereof is contested in a judicial proceeding; or any guarantor denies that it has any further liability under such guaranty; or any guarantor defaults in any provision of any guaranty, or any financial information provided by any guarantor is false or misleading); (h) I or any guarantor dies; if I am a sole proprietorship, the owner dies; if I am a partnership, any general or managing partner dies; if I am a corporation, any principal officer or 10.00% or greater shareholder dies; if I am a limited liability company, any managing member dies; if I am any other form of business entity (any person(s) directly or indirectly controlling ten percent (10.00%) or more of the ownership interests of such entity dies; (i) any creditor tries to take any of my property on or in which you have a lien or security interest, including a garnishment of any of my accounts with you; (j) a judgment or judgments is entered against me or any guarantor(s) in the aggregate amount of $250 or more that is not satisfied within thirty (30) days or stayed pending appeal; (k) an involuntary lien or liens is attached to any of my assets or property and not satisfied within thirty (30) days or stayed pending appeal; (l) an adverse change occurs in my financial condition or applicable credit histories; and (m) I am in default under any agreement for borrowed money or any other material contract. I agree to provide you any financial records you reasonably request to determine my financial status during the term of this Disclosure and Agreement.
Confidentiality. I acknowledge and agree that confidential data relating to your Services, marketing, strategies, business operations and business systems (collectively, “Confidential Information”) may come into my possession in connection with this Disclosure and Agreement. I understand and agree that I am prohibited from disclosing and agree to maintain the confidentiality of your Confidential Information.
Waiver. The failure of either party to seek a redress for violation, or to insist upon the strict performance, of any covenant, agreement, provision, or condition hereof shall not constitute the waiver of the terms or of the terms of any other covenant, agreement, provision, or condition, and each party shall have all remedies provided herein with respect to any subsequent act which would have originally constituted the violation hereunder.
Relationship. This Disclosure and Agreement does not create, and shall not be construed to create, any joint venture or partnership between the parties. No officer, employee, agent, servant, or independent contractor of either party shall at any time be deemed to be an employee, servant, agent, or contractor of the other party for any purpose whatsoever.