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Terms and Conditions for
Agents / Brokers Sponsorship
This agreement is entered into between the INSURANCE CONSUMER
ADVOCATE NETWORK hereinafter referred to as "I-CAN" (158
Roxborough Drive, Branson West, MO 65737-8467 / 417-338-0950 / 417-338-0970 fax) and the service provider and/or supporter identified on the
attached Registration Form hereinafter referred to as "Sponsor".
It is acknowledged that I-CAN is the sole proprietary owner and operator
of an Internet Web site identified as www.ICAN2000.com. Said Web
site is designed to be a Nationally Accessible and Locally Relevant source of
information for Insurance Consumers. Web site visitors can access General information,
published by I-CAN, providing an overview of coverage offered by Auto
and/or HomeOwner Insurance policies.
The I-CAN Web site is a means by which visiting consumers will identify
"Local Help" Agents / Brokers in their area who would be able to thoroughly
analyze their insurance needs, explain coverage, "Shop" for the best
possible insurance value and would intercede on behalf of the Consumer in the
event of a service problem. Sponsor affirms they are properly licensed as an
"Agent" [or] "Broker", by their state's Department of Insurance,
and are covered by "Errors and Omissions" insurance and shall remain
so licensed and insured throughout the term of this agreement.
Sponsor acknowledges they have accessed a copy of the I-CAN Mission
Statement published on the Web site which is, by reference, incorporated
herein. Sponsor affirms they are in agreement with the goals and priorities
set forth in the I-CAN Mission Statement. Sponsor understands that I-CAN
will be publishing Sponsor's contact information on their Web site where it
can be easily accessed by visiting consumers.
Sponsor also acknowledges that it is the intent of I-CAN to list only
the most dedicated professionals on our Web site. As such, Sponsor acknowledges
that I-CAN may (at the option of I-CAN) abrogate this agreement
and refund sponsorship fees (pro-rata) in the event that Consumer Complaints
to I-CAN (and the subsequent investigation of those complaints)
reveal a pattern of conduct which I-CAN chooses not to endorse.
Sponsor also has the right to abrogate this agreement at any time and receive
a pro-rata refund of sponsorship fees less a per listing reprograming fee.
Sponsor's Published Listing(s) will be Linked to Sponsor's own existing
or future Web Page or Web Site or Full Page Display Ad (Sponsor provides
"Copy") or pre-addressed e-mail templet at the option of Sponsor.
Changes in listings and/or links will be done at no charge as requested within
six (6) months of inception of this agreement. Later changes will be
subject to a reprograming fee.
OUR PLEDGE:
In addition to the Promises set forth above, I-CAN pledges to:
- Continue to Promote our Web site to consumers, both On-Line and Off-Line,
to maintain our pattern of growth ("Hit" count verification
available upon request).
- Continue active national recruitment of qualified "Local Help"
sponsors who compliment our consumer advocacy efforts.
- Network with, and support the efforts of, other agencies, associations
and entities whose consumer advocacy goals are consistent with those
set forth in the I-CAN Mission Statement.
- Utilize our National e-mail data base of consumers to promote issue
and political awareness on insurance related matters.
- Issue Press Releases to stimulate and maintain consumer awareness
on insurance related matters.
SPONSORSHIP FEES:
There are Four (4) Levels of Sponsor Participation:
- Trial Sponsor
The One-Time Fee is $200.00 per listing payable at the inception of
this agreement for a Six Month "Trial" period. At the end
of six months Sponsor has the option to either upgrade their participation
level or allow this agreement to expire.
- Sponsor
Fees are $300.00 per listing payable at the inception of this agreement
and upon each annual renewal thereof. Level of sponsorship participation
upgradeable on anniversary dates hereof. Monthly Payment Option: $90.00
down + $30.00 per month for 9 months (Credit Card Only).
- Charter Sponsor
Fees are $500.00 per listing payable at inception of this agreement
and then annually beginning with the Second renewal thereof. Second
Year Sponsorship Fees are Waived for
Charter Sponsors. There will be only 10 "Charter Sponsors"
per service category - per state. Monthly Payment Option: $150.00
down + $50.00 per month for 9 months (Credit Card Only).
- Founder
A "Founder" pays a one-time fee of $1,000.00 per listing
at inception of this Sponsorship Agreement. All Future Sponsorship
Fees for a "Founder" will be waived in perpetuity. There
will be only 2 "Founders" per service category -
per state.
Sponsor's preferred level of participation is noted on the Registration Form.
This agreement shall take effect on the date it is "Accepted" by a
duly authorized representative of I-CAN and shall automatically renew
on the annual anniversary thereof (except "Trial" Sponsorships).
Either party to this agreement may choose to not renew this agreement by providing
the other party with written notice of their intent to not renew, said written
notice to be conveyed by either receipted fax transmittal or registered mail
and shall be conveyed no later than Thirty (30) days prior to the next
scheduled renewal.