General Comments... While Pension Systems Corporation. offers its clients information to help them make informed decisions about the variable aspects of their 401(k) plans, Pension Systems Corporation. is not a financial advisor and should not be considered as such. Companies are strongly advised to consult with a professional tax and/or investment advisor before establishing a company 401(k) -- or any other retirement savings plan, for that matter. All of the information in this website is for informational purposes only. All viewers agree to these provisions in viewing any of the information in this website.

Regarding trademarks patents, and copyright... Patent & Trademark Protection The Software is both patented and patent pending in the United States and Canada. Pension Systems Corporation., 401(k) Easy, and 401(k) Easy Pro, Advisors 401(k), Run-It-Yourself, Payroll IRA Easy, 401(k) E Z, Pension Motor Corporation, Quik-Tab 401(k), Pension Service Associates, 403(b) Easy, and Pentec, Inc. are Registered Trademarks. Copyright Protection & Limitation of Use The Software, Publications and Support are provided by Pension Systems Corporation. for Licensee's exclusive use pursuant to the terms of terms in the Pension Systems Corporation. End-User License Agreement. Pension Systems Corporation. claims patent, copyright and trademark protection for all Software and copyright for all Publications and Videos. Should the End-User License Agreement be terminated for any reason, the right of Licensee to use Pension Systems Corporation.-supplied Software, Publications and Support shall be revoked. Unauthorized use of Software and/or Publications constitutes copyright infringement, subjecting violator(s) to both civil and criminal penalties under federal law.

 

Regarding warranties... All material is provided "as is"" without any expressed or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of merchantability, noninfringement, of intellectual property or fitness for a particular purpose. The 15-day money-back guarantee on the Advisors 401(k) system does not apply to one-time setup costs. In no event shall Pension Systems Corporation. or its affiliated companies be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption and/or loss of information) arising out of the use of or inability to use the materials, even if Pension Systems Corporation. has been advised of the possibility of such damages, because some jurisdictions prohibit the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages; such a limitation may not apply to you. Pension Systems Corporation. cannot warrant the accuracy or completeness of its website's information, text, graphics, links or other items. Pension Systems Corporation. may make changes to any aspect of this website at any time. Pension Systems Corporation. makes no commitment to update this website at any time.   Matters Outside the Responsibility of Pension Systems Corporation. Pension Systems Corporation. has no duty to perform any action other than those specified in Pension Systems Corporation. End-User License Agreement. Pension Systems Corporation. has no duty to determine or advise Licensee of the investment, tax or other consequences resulting from Licensee's own actions or inactions involving Licensee's company's qualified plan(s). Pension Systems Corporation. is not responsible or liable for the investment, tax or other consequences resulting from any of Licensee actions, or from Pension Systems Corporation.'s actions in following any of Licensee's directions or from Pension Systems Corporation.'s inaction in the absence of any directions from Licensee.

 

Regarding applicable laws... This website is controlled and operated by Pension Systems Corporation. from its central office, which is in Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A. Pension Systems Corporation. makes no representation that information (text and/or graphic) in the site is appropriate or available for use in other locations; access to the site from territories where the site's contents is illegal is prohibited. Anyone who accesses this website does so on his or her own initiative and is responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. Exporting any aspect of this website in violation of U.S. export laws and regulations is prohibited. Any claim to any aspect of this website shall be governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of California.

 

Regarding this website and sites linked to it... The information contained in this website is the property of Pension Systems Corporation. and is protected by copyright. In viewing any part of this website (in any form) or either the sample or full version of the actual Advisors 401(k) software, viewers agree not to copy, reproduce, retransmit, disseminate, sell, distribute, publish, broadcast, circulate, commercially exploit, modify or post the information in any way without the express written consent of Pension Systems Corporation. Viewers furthermore agree not to use the information, in whole or in part, for any unlawful purpose, and to comply with reasonable written requests by Pension Systems Corporation. to protect our contractual, statutory and common law rights in the information and services contained in this website. Information on this website may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Information may be changed or updated without notice. Pension Systems Corporation. may also make improvements and/or changes in the products and/or the programs described in this information at any time without notice. Pension Systems Corporation. does not grant any express or implied right to any viewer or customer under any patents, copyrights, trademarks, or trade secret information. Other rights can be granted to viewers/customers in writing. Pension Systems Corporation. makes no representations whatsoever about any other website which you may access through this one. When you access a non-Pension Systems Corporation. website, please understand that it is independent from 410(k) Pro and that Pension Systems Corporation. has no control over the content on that website. In addition, a link to a non-Pension Systems Corporation. website does not mean that Pension Systems Corporation. endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content or use of such a site. It is up to you to take precautions to ensure that whatever you select for your use is free of such destructive items as viruses. IN NO EVENT WILL Pension Systems Corporation. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR ON ANY OTHER LINKED WEBSITE INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR OTHER DATA ON YOU INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF WE ARE EXPRESSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

 

Regarding personal and/or company information you transmit (by any means)... Information we request from you is designed to help us serve your needs. Pension Systems Corporation. does not provide any personally identifying information submitted to us (via e-mail or any other means) to any third party. You can help us maintain the accuracy of your information by notifying us if there are any changes in your company's address, contact personnel, company phone number, e-mail address, etc.

 

Regarding mutual funds, participant-directed brokerage accounts, investing, and NASD license information... Pension Systems Corporation. does not endorse any mutual fund company, nor does mention of any mutual fund company name imply that company's endorsement of Pension Systems Corporation. or Advisors 401(k)(TM). Some mutual fund companies listed in this website may not accept 401(k) purchases from the Advisors 401(k) system. Pension Systems Corporation. does not recommend any investment advisory service or product, nor does it offer any advice regarding the nature, potential value or suitability of any particular security transaction or investment strategy. Mutual fund companies open and close portfolios all the time, often without warning. While we do our best to keep our fund family listings up to date, we cannot guarantee that any listing is totally current. Material presented in this website is for information purposes only; it does not imply an endorsement of any mutual funds mentioned nor of any particular investment mix. No offer of solicitation to buy or sell any of the securities listed in this website is being made, and there is no guarantee, either stated or implied, that any mutual fund investments listed will perform as successfully in future years as they may have in past years. Neither Pension Systems Corporation. nor any of the information contained in this website is intended to supply investment, tax, or legal advice. Investing always involves a degree of risk. The wise investor assesses the risk-reward relationship before investing or allocating funds, an assessment that involves reviewing fund prospectuses. It is strongly recommended that investors read the mutual fund prospectuses for relevant investments before making any investment selections. Prospectuses are available from Pension Service Associates Securities Corporation (818-501-4015), any other N.A.S.D. Broker-Dealer, or from the mutual fund companies themselves; mutual fund company telephone numbers are provided with their investment listings. As stated above, investing always involves a degree of risk. You agree in viewing this website or any of its information to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Pension Systems Corporation., Pension Service Associates Securities, their information providers and information transmitter from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your violation of this agreement or of any third-party's rights, including but not limited to infringement of any privacy rights. An N.A.S.D. Broker-Dealer, Registered Investment Advisor, BD agent or IA rep may only transact business in a particular state after licensure or satisfying qualifications requirements of that state, or only if they are excluded or exempted from the state's broker-dealer, investment advisor, BD agent or IA rep requirements, as the case may be. Some states allow NASD-Registered Broker-Dealers to perform a limited number of transactions without state registration. Follow-up, individualized responses to consumers in a particular state by a broker-dealer, investment advisor, BD agent or IA rep that involve either the effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, as the case may be, shall not be made without first complying with the state's broker-dealer, investment advisor, BD agent or IA rep requirements, or pursuant to an applicable state exemption or exclusion. If an investment advisor is registered with the SEC, states may not require registration, licensing, or qualification of the investment advisor or his or her supervised persons, except that states may license, register or otherwise qualify IA reps who have a place of business located within the state. If an investment advisor does not qualify for SEC registration, in most states his or her actions are governed by state laws. State registration authority is limited, however, by a national de minimis standard that prohibits the laws of any state requiring registration, licensing or qualification as an investment advisor if the advisor does not have a place of business located in the state and during the prior 12 months had five or fewer clients residing in the state. Federal and state securities laws are designed to ensure that, prior to any direct communication between a broker-dealer or investment advisor and a prospective client residing in a particular state, the broker-dealer or investment advisor must first be registered in the state, or must qualify for an exemption from such requirement. Pension Service Associates Securities Corporation is not currently registered in all 50 states and therefore may not be able to supply you with the information you request concerning commissionable (i.e., "load") mutual funds. If PSAS is not able to comply with your request for information, your request will be fulfilled by a broker-dealer or investment advisor registered in your state. Internet Communications of regulated investments must contain a mechanism, including and without limitation, technical "firewalls" or other implemented policies and procedures, designed reasonably to ensure that prior to any subsequent, direct communication with prospective customers or clients in any state, said broker-dealer, investment adviser, BD agent or IA rep is first registered in the state or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from such requirement.  Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to relieve a state registered broker-dealer, investment advisor, BD agent or IA rep from any applicable securities registration requirement in any state; Internet communications cannot involve either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, as may be, in any state over the Internet, but is limited to the dissemination of general information on products and services. For information concerning the licensure status or disciplinary history of a broker-dealer, investment advisor, BD agent or IA rep, a consumer should contact his or her state securities law administrator or the N.A.S.D. at (800) 289-9999 or through www.nasd.com (click on Investor Services, then About Your Broker, then The NASD Public Disclosure Program).

 

Regarding Prototype Plan & Adoption Agreement... If Licensee adopts the Regional Prototype Plan by completing an Adoption Agreement, the following terms shall apply: 1. Licensee cannot make any modifications or changes to the text of the Regional Prototype Plan or the Adoption Agreement. 2. Licensee must notify Pension Systems Corporation. in writing of any changes to the options selected in the Adoption Agreement. 3. If Pension Systems Corporation. terminates the Pension Systems Corporation. End-User License Agreement or Licensee fails to renew license for Software, Publications and Support, Licensee's plan will be treated as an individually designed plan if the Licensee is continuing to maintain it and has not replaced it with another Regional Prototype Plan.

 

401k End-User License Agreement For Web-Based and PC-Based Software and Services (Updated 2/01/2012) Advisors 401k (hereinafter "401K PROVIDER") and its successors agrees to license its pc-based version or its web-based version of its 401k software and related services, any updates or modifications it provides, and associated documentation (herein collectively referred to as the "Software") to you (hereinafter "Licensee") pursuant to the below terms and conditions. Do not order or use either the pc-based version or the web-based version of the Software until you have carefully read the following terms. By ordering or using either the pc-based version or the web-based version of the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this end user license agreement (the "Agreement"). License 401K PROVIDER hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access, load and execute the Software on a computer under Licensee's control for the duration of the calendar year in which Licensee pays the annual license fee for the Software. License Restrictions for PC-Based (not Web-Based) Software Licensee may use the Software for Licensee's own use only, on one stand-alone computer under Licensee's control for the duration of the calendar year in which Licensee pays the annual license fee for the Software. Licensee may not load the Software on a network server or make the Software available through a network of any kind In addition to the copy of the Software stored on the hard drive of Licensee's computer; Licensee may make one archival copy of the Software solely for backup purposes. Making any additional copies of the Software by any means, including electronic transmission, or allowing any other person to make a copy is prohibited. No identifying marks, copyright, patent or patent pending notices or proprietary rights notices may be altered or deleted from any copies of the Software. Licensee is prohibited from giving copies of the Software to another person or entity. Licensee may not print copies of any user documentation. The Software contains trade secrets, and Licensee may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-perceivable form. Licensee may not modify, adapt, translate, rent, sublease, assign, loan or sell the Software or create derivative works based upon the Software or any part thereof. Licensee and Licensees Users shall (i) not to attempt to gain access to the 401(k) Software object code, (ii) not attempt to reverse engineer or decompile the 401(k) Software, (iii) not allow any other party to access or use the functionality of the Software, and (iv) not disclose the structure, functionality or capabilities of the Software to any other parties. License Restrictions for Web-Based (not PC-Based) Software 401K PROVIDER will only permit Licensee Users to access the Web-Based 401(k) Websites who has been identified by Licensee as authorized to access the sites or have been given passwords or other access information by Licensee. Licensee assumes all risks and liabilities for providing its third-party service vendors, including but not limited to accountants, financial advisors, payroll service providers, and others, with access to its 401(k) Website. Licensee assumes all risks and liabilities of providing third-party vendors with its login information and passwords to its 401(k) Website. Licensee Users shall (i) not attempt to gain access to the Software object code, (ii) not attempt to reverse engineer or decompile the Software, (iii) not allow any other party to access or use the functionality of the 401(k) Websites, and (iv) not disclose the structure, functionality or capabilities of the Software or 401(k) Websites to any other parties. 401K PROVIDER shall (i) maintain the computers on which the Web-Based Software is loaded and all copies of the Software in secure and locked locations, (ii) only load the Software onto the hard disks and memory of computers which are protected from access by passwords, (iii) allow access to any copies of, or computers on which, the Software is stored only by persons who are, through their employment or other agreements with 401K PROVIDER, legally obligated to comply with the nondisclosure, access and use conditions of this Agreement, (iv) maintain a list of all employee and contractor personnel with access to the Software and equipment, and (v) require all such employee and contractor personnel to sign a statement that he/she understands the nondisclosure, access and use requirements relating to the Software. Licensee shall not: (i) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, re-engineer, or otherwise translate any portion of the Software, (ii) rent, lease, sub-license, time share, lend or transfer the Software to a third party, (iii) allow direct access to the Software by anyone other than employees and contractors whose duties require such access, (iv) develop, or have developed on its behalf, software that is similar in functionality or features to the Software, (v) develop, market or sell any competitive or derivative product for Licensee's own use or use by others (vi) distribute externally or to third parties, except Users, any communication that describes or compares the features, functions or performance characteristics of the Software, or (vii) allow any third party contractors to do any of (i) through (vi). Licensee shall not remove or alter any copyright notices or restrictive or ownership legends appearing on or in the Software. Licensee shall take all reasonable steps, both during and after the Term of this Agreement, to insure that no unauthorized person accesses or uses the Software or 401(k) Websites. License Restrictions for "Full-Service" Plans. Licensee who elects use 401K PROVIDER'S "full-service" offerings and other products and services specifically described in promotional information as "full-service") agrees to the License Restrictions for Web-Based (not PC-Based) Software described above. For "full-service" plans. 401K PROVIDER will provide assistance in the preparation of reporting forms due to government agencies within the time (but only within the time) for which 401K PROVIDER is retained by Licensee. 401K PROVIDER is not required to assist in the preparation of such forms if they pertain to a calendar year/Plan Year that has ended prior to the effective date of this Agreement or if the forms' final dead-line/due dates are subsequent to termination of this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement all bookkeeping data processing and government form preparation services shall immediately cease. 401K PROVIDER does not perform or provide the Licensee with Certified Plan Audits. Mutual fund companies and/or the Licensee's plan asset custodian shall provide Licensee with mutual fund statements that contain plan share prices, balances, dividends, short-term and long-term capital gains and losses and other detailed information deemed pertinent by the investment fund companies. 401K PROVIDER shall provide Licensee with a year-end summary of the plan's mutual fund holdings. If Licensee requires more specific mutual fund information, it is Licensee's responsibility to extract the information from the account statements supplied by the fund companies and/or asset custodian. 401K PROVIDER reserves the right to charge Licensee for time spent in consultation, discussion, question answering or records review with Licensee's accountants, consultants, attorneys or other professional service providers or with government officials in matters pertaining to the Licensee's plan. Licensee shall furnish to 401K PROVIDER, on a timely basis, any and all information and data that 401K PROVIDER may request in order to perform its services hereunder, including but not limited to: employee census data, trust investment data, plan amendments and communications with any government agencies concerning the plan. 401K PROVIDER shall rely solely upon information so submitted. 401K PROVIDER shall not be responsible for any penalties or liabilities resultant from failure of Licensee to submit accurate information on a timely basis. 401K PROVIDER will act in all matters only upon the express direction of the Plan Administrator or the Trustees of the plan and will at no time exercise any discretion or independent authority with regard to the performance of the administrative services described herein, no such independent authority or discretionary rights having been granted to 401K PROVIDER by Licensee, the Plan Administrator or the Trustees of the plan under this or any other agreement. 401K PROVIDER shall act in a ministerial capacity only. Fees for Services and Products All fees quoted, published online, or listed in printed documents are subject to change without notice. Annual fees published online are applicable to the first year of service only, and subject to change in subsequent years. Plan Termination and Service Termination Fees for Web-Based (not PC-Based) System. There is a Plan Termination Fee of $50 per participant for all Web-Based plans. This fee is payable in advance of termination or expiration of this Agreement by the Licensee. In addition, there is a Web Access Extension Fee of $500 assessed for Licensee's post-termination online access to plan sponsor functions and reports after this Agreement has terminated. To avoid paying this Web Access Extension Fee, Licensee agrees to fully complete all plan distributions, and print all relevant reports at least five (5) days prior to the termination of this Agreement. The Web Access Extension Fee is payable in advance of 401K PROVIDER setting up the technical protocols and systems required to provide Licensee with five (5) consecutive business days of post-termination online access. If additional days of post-termination online access are needed after the initial five-days herein provided, additional days may be purchased at the rate of $100 per each additional day, payable in advance. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, Licensee may no longer rely upon or use 401K PROVIDER copyrighted and/or 401K PROVIDER-supplied Prototype Plan Documents. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement Licensee's right to use 401K PROVIDER-supplied customized and standardized Documents is revoked. Prototype Plan Documents For the duration of this Agreement, 401K PROVIDER provides Licensee with Prototype Plan Documents ("Documents") that 401K PROVIDER acquires from third-party sources. 401K PROVIDER does not warranty these Documents, or their adaptation to Licensee's needs or requirements. 401K PROVIDER assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness or applicability of these Documents, or their use, by Licensee. Licensee's use of the Documents is solely at the discretion of the Licensee, and at Licensee's own risk. Licensee can, at its discretion, utilize prototype plan documents acquired from sources other than 401K PROVIDER. Licensee is under no obligation to use 401K PROVIDER-supplied Documents. 401K PROVIDER, as policy, automatically adopts government-mandated amendments to the Documents. At its sole discretion 401K PROVIDER, may assist with a review Employer's existing Plan documents and consult Employer on the feasibility of restatement and administration of the Plan. 401K PROVIDER will prepare the documentation needed to establish or re-state the Plan and Trust Agreement for review by Employer's professional advisors, and update documents as required by regulation. 401K PROVIDER will prepare and update the Summary Plan Description as required by regulation. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, Licensee may no longer rely upon or use 401K PROVIDER copyrighted and/or 401K PROVIDER-supplied Prototype Plan Documents. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement Licensee's right to use 401K PROVIDER-supplied customized and standardized Documents is revoked. Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights The Software includes technology protected by US Patent Number 6041313, plus additional US Patents Pending. 401K PROVIDER claims copyright and trademark protection for all Software and copyright for all Publications and Videos. Should this Agreement be terminated for any reason, the right of Licensee to use 401K PROVIDER-supplied Software, Publications and Support shall be revoked. Unauthorized use of Software and/or Publications constitutes copyright infringement, subjecting violator(s) to both civil and criminal penalties under federal law. Additional Information Non-Deposit Investment Products Mutual funds and securities products are not bank deposits and are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Mutual funds and securities products are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal invested. Investment Performance/Rates of Returns Investments returns do not do not necessarily reflect sales charges or loads, and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Fund performance information is not indicative of future results. Read the prospectus before investing in mutual funds. Calculators and Financial Planning Tools Calculators and Financial Planning Tools are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only and are not intended to provide specific legal, accounting, financial or tax advice for any person and should not be relied upon in that manner. Also, results are not meant to be indicative of the future return or amount received investment. Results obtained through the use of the Financial Planning Tools are not intended to be investment advice, and the Provider, the Licensee and Plan Administrator do not present such information as fiduciaries. Loan Modeling Loan Modeling Tools may be used to determine the loan repayment associated with a loan request and after such request, the Loan is subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Loan Agreement, Note and Pledge. Additionally, the results of the loan modeling tool are subject to change and may not be relied upon in all cases to be in final form. Investment Information Investment information provided by 401K PROVIDER websites or other 401K PROVIDER-sponsored sources is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, nor shall any such security be offered or sold to any person, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, purchase or sale may not lawfully be made. Warranties For the duration of the current license term, 401K PROVIDER warrants to Licensee only that the Software shall perform consistent with the published specifications. 401K PROVIDER'S sole obligation and liability under this warranty shall be to correct any defects in the Software, in a reasonable time, to perform in accordance with the published specifications therefore. Any modifications, maintenance or other changes to the Software by the Licensee or its agents and employees shall void this warranty but not the exclusions and waivers of warranties contained herein. 401K PROVIDER does not warrant that the Software will meet Licensee's requirements or that its use will be uninterrupted or error-free. In the event that 401K PROVIDER fails to remedy defects in the Software, Licensee's sole remedy shall be to receive a refund of the current year's license fees for the Software (not including any plan customization fee paid by Licensee). 401K PROVIDER warrants to Licensee that during the Term of this Agreement 401K PROVIDER will use diligent efforts to provide availability to licensed users of its Web-Based Software. Licensee of Web-Based Software understands that website availability may be adversely affected by various conditions including, but not limited to, electrical interference, weather, acts of God or governmental authority, failure of equipment, and User error and the failure of other equipment, such as switches, routers and telecommunications devices not owned or controlled by 401K PROVIDER. Licensee of Web-Based Software understands that periodic website service interruptions may be necessary to perform maintenance on third party networks and facilities, and that, therefore, 401K PROVIDER cannot guarantee the availability of the Web-Based Software at all times and under all circumstances. Disclaimer of Warranties Except for the foregoing limited warranty, the Software is provided "AS IS." The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Software is with Licensee. 401K PROVIDER, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, disclaims all other representations and warranties, express or implied, regarding the Software, including its fitness for a particular purpose, quality, accuracy, merchantability and non-infringement. 401K PROVIDER does not represent or warrant that the Software is free from bugs, errors or other program limitations. 401K PROVIDER has no control over Licensee's use of the Software, and 401K PROVIDER does not and cannot warrant the performance or results that may be obtained by its use. 401K PROVIDER does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of the data or information contained in the Software and shall have no liability of any kind whatsoever to Licensee, or to any other party, on account of any inaccuracies in or unseemliness of the data or information. Nor does 401K PROVIDER have any obligations to Licensee to correct such data or information or any errors contained in the Software. Various information in the Software constantly changes, and the information may not be current or accurate. The Software should not be used without confirming research from other sources, obtaining up-to-date information, and separate analysis by the Licensee of his or her own particular investment or tax situation or record keeping application. The Software does not recommend or endorse any specific investment or any particular mutual fund, nor does the Software offer specific tax, legal or investment advice or strategies. 401K PROVIDER is not a financial advisor and should not be considered as such. Licensee is strongly advised to consult with a professional tax and/or investment advisor before establishing or investing on behalf of a 401(k) or any other retirement savings plan. Neither this nor any other agreement shall relieve Licensee or other designated fiduciaries or other responsible persons providing services to the plan of any of the responsibilities or liabilities specified in E.R.I.S.A. or the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended from time to time. 401K PROVIDER shall not, at any time, under this Agreement or otherwise, act in any capacity that is or may be construed to be that of a fiduciary or investment counselor to Licensee's plan. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to render 401K PROVIDER the Plan Administrator or Trustee. Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to Licensee. In that event, any implied warranties are limited in duration to ten (10) days from the date of purchase of the Software. However, some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to Licensee. Limitation of Liability & Damages IN NO EVENT SHALL 401K PROVIDER, ITS SUPPLIERS OR ITS DISTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, LOST PROFITS OR COST OF COVER ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR ANY DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF 401K PROVIDER, ITS SUPPLIERS OR ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGE. IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, 401K PROVIDER, ITS SUPPLIERS AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OF ANY INFORMATION STORED IN OR USED WITH THE SOFTWARE. THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF 401K PROVIDER AND ITS SUPPLIERS FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR ANY DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE, ON ANY AND ALL THEORIES OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION NEGLIGENCE BY 401K PROVIDER, SHALL IN ALL EVENTS BE LIMITED TO RETURN OF THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY PAID AS THE CURRENT YEAR'S LICENSE FEES. U.S. Government Restricted Rights The Software is subject to the DOD FAR Supplement and is "commercial computer software." Use, duplication or disclosure of the Software is subject to the licensing restrictions set forth in this Agreement. The Software is subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations as "restricted computer software" and its use, duplication and disclosure shall be subject to the restrictions in FAR 52.227-14. Miscellaneous Licensee acknowledges that this Agreement is a complete statement of the agreement between Licensee and 401K PROVIDER, and that there are no other prior or contemporaneous understandings, promises, representations, or descriptions, regarding the Software. This Agreement does not limit any rights or remedies that 401K PROVIDER may have under trade secret, trademark, and copyright, patent or other related intellectual property laws. Representatives of 401K PROVIDER are not authorized to make modifications to this Agreement, or to make any additional representations, commitments or warranties binding on 401K PROVIDER. Accordingly, such additional statements are not binding on 401K PROVIDER and Licensee should not rely upon such statements. The validity and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by California law (without reference to choice of law principles) and all applicable Federal laws. This Agreement is deemed entered into at Los Angeles, California, and shall be constructed as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party. Any resolution of a dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement may only be resolved in Los Angeles, California. Effective Term of Agreement This Agreement shall continue in effect for a period ending on the last day of the effective calendar year this Agreement was entered into. 401K PROVIDER reserves the right to adjust fees and suspend services without breaching or terminating this Agreement if Licensee fails to pay invoiced fees in accordance with this Agreement. 401K PROVIDER may terminate this Agreement if Licensee breaches this Agreement. Promotion & Marketing 401K PROVIDER reserves the right to use Licensee's business name, city and state in marketing literature and materials used in promoting 401K PROVIDER products and services. Mediation & Arbitration If a dispute (excluding copyright, patent, or trademark, or other intellectual rights infringement claims) arises from or relates to this Agreement or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute by mediation in Los Angeles, California, administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Rules before resorting to arbitration. Any unresolved controversy or claim (excluding copyright, patent, or trademark infringement claims) arising under this Agreement or its breach, including but not limited to any controversy concerning the meaning or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement or controversies arising from possible errors or omissions on the part of 401K PROVIDER or its agents or suppliers shall be decided by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The place of arbitration shall be Los Angeles, California. Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party. Consistent with the expedited nature of arbitration, each party will, upon the written request of the other party, promptly provide the other with copies of documents relevant to the issues raised by any claim or counterclaim on which the producing party may rely in support of or in opposition to any claim or defense. Any dispute regarding discovery, or the relevance or scope thereof, shall be determined by the arbitrator(s), which determination shall be conclusive. The arbitrator(s) shall not award consequential damages in any arbitration an award of exemplary or punitive damages. The arbitrator(s) may determine how the costs and expenses of the arbitration shall be allocated between the parties, but they shall not award attorneys' fees. The award shall be in writing, shall be signed by a majority of the arbitrators, and shall include a statement regarding the reasons for the disposition of any claim. Except as may be required by law, neither a party nor an arbitrator may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration hereunder without the prior written consent of both parties. Notices Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party under this Agreement shall be in writing. Notices sent by mail shall be deemed effective three business days after deposit, postage prepaid, in the mail. Assignment and Successors This Agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Neither party shall assign any of its rights nor delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement to any third party without the express written consent of the other, provided that consent shall not be required in connection with the reorganization or merger of a party or the sale of such party's business or all or substantially all of its assets to a third party. Force Majeure Nonperformance of either party shall be excused to the extent that performance is rendered impossible by strike, fire, flood, governmental acts, orders or restrictions, failure of suppliers, or any other reason where failure to perform is beyond the control and not caused by the negligence of the non-performing party. Waiver The waiver by either party of a breach or right under this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or right. Severability and Counterparts If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, which together constitute one instrument.

 

Our Privacy Pledge for Clients... The interests of our clients are always given top priority. As part of our firm's long tradition of trust, the confidentiality of client information has been and will continue to be paramount. We maintain high standards to safeguard your personal financial information at all times, and we will remain vigilant in protecting that information. We collect personal financial information to operate prudently and to meet legal and regulatory requirements. We never rent or sell your name or other personal financial information. We will only share certain information with companies not in our corporate family ("nonaffiliated third parties") as permitted by law for the purpose of servicing your financial needs. The recipients of that information are required to protect the confidentiality and security of that information and may not reuse it for any other purpose. Questions and Answers about Our Privacy Practices. How does the Privacy Policy protect the confidentiality and security of personal information? Firstly, people. We restrict access to your personal financial information to personnel who need that information to provide you with our products and services. Our employee communications also reinforce our privacy policies. Secondly, policies and procedures. We maintain and monitor our physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards, updating them as needed so that we may guard your personal information. Thirdly, security. We use leading security and encryption methods to help us identify and prevent data breaches and any possible unauthorized disclosure of your personal financial information. What information do we collect from and about clients? We must obtain certain information to meet legal and regulatory requirements; exactly what depends on the nature of the client's relationship with us. In all cases, we collect only personal financial information that is either required or necessary to provide personalized financial services to the client. We may obtain information about each client -- name, address, Social Security number, telephone number, income, etc. -- from our order forms and applications. We may collect information about clients' financial transactions -- securities bought and sold, checking transactions, fund transfers, etc. -- through companies in our corporate family ("affiliates"). We may also obtain information about clients from third parties, such as a consumer report from a consumer reporting agency, and we may verify income, identity, or asset information. What information do we disclose about clients to affiliates? We may disclose some or all of a client's personal information to our corporate affiliates, including transfer agents, banks, insurance companies and agencies, trust companies, mortgage bankers, securities broker dealers, and investment advisers. We do this in order to offer each client a broad range of products and services and to comply with applicable regulations. What information do we disclose about clients to nonaffiliated third parties? We will, as necessary, use various services from nonaffiliated third parties. We use these external service providers for the purpose of supporting the financial products and services we provide to you. For example, we provide information to external service providers so that the client's investment account statements can be properly printed and mailed. These parties must agree to comply with stringent security and privacy policies and procedures. We may also disclose information to government agencies and regulatory organizations when permitted or required by law. What information do we disclose about former clients and to whom? We may disclose some or all of a former client's personal information to government agencies and self-regulatory organizations when permitted or required by law, such as when required to file abandoned property reports and to comply with subpoenas and other official governmental requests. If a former client had a loan with us, we may report the performance of that loan to consumer reporting agencies.