DEFINITIONS
• “Commercial Use” means a vehicle that is
registered to a business and/or for business
purposes. The following vehicles are not
eligible for the “Commercial Use” option
and are excluded from coverage under this
service contract: tow trucks; snowplows;
taxis; police vehicles; and vehicles that
are used in excess of manufacturer’s g.v.w.
or for excessive hauling and pulling.
• “Contract Holder” means the purchaser or
holder of this service contract.
• “Covered Part” means any part of the
vehicle covered by this service contract
that is not excluded from coverage under the
section of this service contract entitled
“What is Not a Covered Part.”
• “Mechanical Breakdown” means the event
caused by the total failure of any Covered
Part to work as it was designed to work in
normal service. Please refer to
the wording under exclusions for a listing
of conditions under which the failure of a
Covered Part is not considered a Mechanical
Breakdown.
• “Participating Lender” means any financial
institution providing financing for the
purchase of the vehicle and/or this service
contract.
• “Repair Facility” means any automotive
repair facility at which the Contract Holder
seeks to have service performed under this
service contract.
• “Administrator” or “ACSC” means Automobile
Consumer Service Corporation, which will
administer this service contract, process
and pay claims and process
cancellations.
CONTRACT HOLDER OBLIGATIONS
• The Contract Holder hereby authorizes the
Participating Lender to: (1) be listed as
joint payee and receive any refund in the
event this service contract is canceled, or
(2) to cancel this service contract in the
event the Contract Holder defaults in
his/her obligations to such lender.
• In order for this service contract to
remain in force, the Contract Holder is
required to follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s required maintenance
schedule, including oil and filter changes.
Failure to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
maintenance guidelines may result in denial
of a claim. Some vehicle manufacturers
require that the timing belt be changed at
specific intervals. The Contract Holder must
keep and make available if requested
verifiable signed service/purchase receipts
that show that the vehicle manufacturer’s
required maintenance has been performed
within the time and mileage limit
requirements. The Contract Holder and the
Repair Facility are required to obtain from
ACSC an authorization number prior to
beginning any repair covered by this service
contract.
• The Contract Holder is responsible for
paying a $50 deductible for each visit to a
Repair Facility, unless another deductible
option has been purchased.
• The Contract Holder is responsible for
authorizing and paying for any tear down or
diagnosis time needed to determine if the
vehicle has a covered Mechanical Breakdown.
If it is determined that the repair is
needed due to a covered Mechanical
Breakdown, then the Provider will pay for
such tear down or diagnosis. If it is
determined that part of the vehicle
requiring repair is not a Covered Part or
that the failure of a Covered Part is not a
covered Mechanical Breakdown, then the
Contract
Holder is responsible for payment of such
tear down or diagnosis.
• The Contract Holder agrees not to modify
the vehicle in a manner not recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer.
PROVIDER OBLIGATIONS
• If a covered Mechanical Breakdown of the
vehicle occurs during the term of this
service contract and within the United
States or Canada, the Provider will pay the
Contract Holder or the Repair Facility for
repair or replacement, as ACSC deems
appropriate, of the Covered Part(s) that
caused the Mechanical Breakdown, but only if
the Contract Holder has met his/her
obligations as described in this service
contract and if the Mechanical Breakdown is
not excluded under the exclusions section of
this service contract. Replacement parts can
be of like kind and quality. This may
include the use of new, used or
remanufactured parts, as determined by ACSC.
• If, at the time of
payment of any claim under this service
contract, there remains an outstanding
balance on the purchase price of this
service contract, ACSC may,
in its sole discretion, withhold all or a
portion of the payment and apply it to
reduce the outstanding balance of the
purchase price.
• The aggregate total of
all benefits paid under this service
contract will not exceed the average retail
value of the vehicle, as determined by ACSC
using the National Automobile Dealer
Association (NADA), or other published
industry-recognized market valuation manual,
at the time of the Mechanical Breakdown,
taking age, mileage and condition into
consideration and excluding tag, tax and
license fees. The Contract Holder will be
responsible for the cost of any repairs that
exceed the maximum liability of ACSC under
this service contract.
• Provider will reimburse
the Contract Holder for the cost of renting
a replacement vehicle while covered repairs
are being performed, subject to the
following limitations: (1) the limit on
reimbursement is $25 per day for a maximum
of six (6) days per Mechanical Breakdown or
series of Mechanical Breakdowns related in
time or cause; (2) rental reimbursement will
not be authorized until the repairs have
been authorized by ACSC; and (3) to receive
rental reimbursement, the Contract Holder
must supply ACSC with a receipt from a
licensed rental agency. The number of days
for which rental reimbursement is provided
will be based on labor time charged to do
the repair(s). One day rental will be
authorized for parts delay, inspection of
breakdown, and/or four (4) hours to do
repairs. An additional day of rental will be
authorized for every additional eight (8)
hours of labor time charged to do the
repairs.
• Provider will reimburse
the Contract Holder for motel and restaurant
expenses up to $75 per day for a maximum of
three (3) days in the event of a Mechanical
Breakdown covered by this service contract
that occurs more than 100 miles from your
home and results in a Repair Facility
keeping the vehicle overnight. The maximum
benefit per occurrence is $225. To receive
motel and restaurant reimbursement, the
Contract Holder must supply ACSC with
his/her receipts from the providers of such
services.
COVERED PARTS
The following is a list of Covered Parts
under this Contract (Taxes and fluids needed
for authorized repairs are also included):
(1)Engine – Engine head(s); engine block;
cylinder barrels; timing cover; valve
cover(s); oil pain; dip stick & tube, ONLY
if damaged by the failure of an internal,
lubricated part. The following internal,
lubricated parts: pistons, pins & rings;
connecting rods & bearings; crankshaft &
main bearings; camshaft, followers & cam
bearings; push rods, valves, springs,
replaceable guides, seats & lifts; rocker
arms, shafts & bushings; timing gear, chain,
tensioners & retainers; eccentric shaft; oil
pump. Also covered are the following: timing
belt; water pump; intake &exhaust manifolds;
turbo charger; engine mounts & cushions;
engine torque strut; harmonic balancer;
flexplate; idler pulley bearings.
(2)Transmission – Transmission case,
transfer case & torque converter case, if
damaged by the failure of an internal
lubricated part covered part. All internal,
lubricated parts contained within the cases.
Filler tube & dipstick; vacuum modulator;
internal linkage; I/C chips. (3)Driver
Axle(s) – Differential house, transaxle
housing final drive housing, if damaged by
the failure of an internal, lubricated part.
All internal, lubricated contained within
the housings. Axle shafts; constant velocity
joints (CV); universal joints; drive shafts;
locking hubs; locking rings; supports,
retainers & bearings. No coverage afforded
for clutch assembly or any part thereof.
(4)Transfer Case – All internal lubricated
parts. (5) AC/Heating – (Includes only
factory or dealer installed equipment)
Condenser; compressor, compressor clutch,
pulley; stabilizer, clutch coils;
evaporator; POA valve; accumulator; orifice;
tensioner; temperature control programmer;
power module; idler pulley bearing; blower
motor; high/low cutoff switches; pressure
cycling switch; receiver/dryer.
(6)Suspension – Control arms; control arm
shafts, bearings and bushings; radius arm;
radius arm bushing; stabilizer bar;
stabilizer link; stabilizer bushing;
spindle; wheel bearings; and torsion bars;
steering knuckles; kingpin & bushings (No
claims on suspension will be considered
until after 90 days and 3000 miles).
(7)Steering – Steering gear box or rack and
all internal Lubricated Parts; power
steering pump; steering column shaft; and
steering column shaft couplings; power
cylinder; Pitman arm; idler arm; link and
control valve. (8)Cooling – Water pump;
engine cooling fan motor, radiator fan, and
fan clutch. (9)Fuel – Fuel delivery pump;
fuel injectors; nozzles and fuel tank.
(10)Brake – Non-ABS master cylinder; power
brake cylinder; vacuum assist booster;
vacuum brake booster pump; compensating
valve; disc brake calipers, wheel cylinders;
hydraulic lines; hydraulic line fittings;
backing plates; springs, clips and
retainers; self-adjusters; linkage and
cables; rear actuators. (11)Electrical –
Alternator; generator; voltage regulator;
distributor; rear defrost; engine control
module; electric motors, window, seat,
mirror, windshield wiper; door lock
actuator; Switches, window, door lock,
cruise control engagement; ignition coil;
pole pieces; starter motor; starter
solenoid; wiring harness. (12) Seals &
Gaskets – Leaking seals and gaskets on any
covered part listed above. Minor loss of
fluid or seepage is considered normal and is
not considered a Mechanical Breakdown. (not
covered on vehicles with over 80,000 miles
or powertrain coverage) (13) High Tech –
Level control compressor, sensors & limiter
valve; pneumatic suspension pump, sensors &
valves; ignition module; spark control
detonation sensors & controller; moisture
control unit & sensors; anti-detonation
sensors; vehicle manufacturer installed
anti-theft device; the following parts of
the Anti-locking Brake System (“ABS”): pump
& pressure control module; I/C chips. (not
covered on vehicles with over 100,000 miles
or powertrain coverage). Use of non-original
manufacturer’s parts in covered repairs is
allowed.
EXCLUSIONS – WHAT THIS VEHICLE SERVICE
CONTRACT DOES NOT COVER
This Contract does not cover the following:
(1) Repair or replacement of a covered
component/part to correct conditions that
may reasonably be assumed to have existed at
the inception date of the coverage provided
by this contract (Pre-existing conditions);
(2) A Breakdown caused by lack of
manufacturer’s specified maintenance; (3) A
Breakdown caused by contamination of or lack
of proper fuels, fluids, coolants or
lubricants, including a Breakdown caused by
a failure to replace seals or gaskets in a
timely manner; Repair of any parts used,
added or replaced during a covered repair
which are not necessary to the completion of
covered repair or were not damaged by the
failure of a Covered Part (Such replacement
is considered betterment and is not covered
by this Contract); (4) Any cost covered by a
repairer’s or supplier’s guarantee, or any
cost which would normally be covered by a
manufacturer’s warranty; (5) Any or other
benefits for which the manufacturer has
announced its responsibility through any
means including public recalls or factory
service bulletins; (6) Cost or other damages
caused by continued vehicle operation after
the failure of a Covered Part or the failure
to replace a worn part that has not failed;
(7) Any liability, cost or damages the
Contract Holder may incur to the benefit of
any third parties other than ACSC approved
repair or replacement of Covered Parts which
caused a Mechanical Breakdown; (8) A
Breakdown caused by overheating, rust or
corrosion; (9) A Breakdown caused by
collision, fire, electrical fire or
meltdown, theft, freezing, vandalism, flood,
or for any hazard insurable under standard
physical damage insurance policies whether
or not such insurance is in force with
respect to the vehicle; (10) Loss of use,
loss of time, loss profits or savings,
inconvenience, commercial loss, or other
incidental or consequential damages or loss
that results from a Breakdown; (11)Liability
for damage to property, or for injury to or
death of any person arising out of the
operation, maintenance or use of the
vehicle, whether or not related to
Breakdown; (12) Any part not covered by, or
excluded by the original manufacturer’s
warranty; (13) Vehicles that have been
modified in a manner that increases the
likelihood of a breakdown; (14)
Consequential damage of a covered component
by a non-covered component is not covered,
failure of a non-covered component caused by
a covered component is not covered; (15)
Continued operation of an impaired vehicle
which causes further damage is not covered;
(16) A gradual reduction in operating
performance due to normal wear and tear,
such as valve guides, valves, rings, and
transmission clutch pack discs and bands;
(17) Frame or structural separation; (18)
Service adjustments and cleaning; (19) Any
repairs to a vehicle with a title indication
of salvage or junk or other designation
indicating that the vehicle had been stolen,
wrecked, destroyed, water damaged, or
otherwise to the extent that it was
considered to be uneconomical to repair,
total mileage is unknown, or lemon law
buyback; (20) Any repositioning, refitting,
realignments, or body adjustments.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE -
1-866-827-9805
Your emergency road service begins on the
effective date of your extended service
agreement and will continue until the
expiration or termination of your contract,
whichever occurs first. Your emergency road
service is available throughout the United
States 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Concierge Service — The customer is
responsible for payment of any services
arranged (i.e. the cost of the hotel room,
rental car, etc.) directly to the provider
of the service.
Emergency Roadside Towing Service — $50
limit for such services as fuel delivery,
tire changes (customer supplied),
jump-starts, lockout, mechanical first-aid,
and towing.
ASSISTANCE OBTAINED THROUGH ANY SOURCE OTHER
THAN ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IS NOT COVERED AND
IS NOT REIMBURSABLE.
DEDUCTIBLE
The Contract Holder is responsible for
paying a $50 deductible for each visit to a
Repair Facility, unless the $100 or $0
deductible option is selected.
OPTION TO PURCHASE ANOTHER SERVICE
CONTRACT WHEN CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRES
The Contract Holder may request to purchase
another service contract when this service
contract expires if all of the following
criteria are satisfied: (1) The purchase is
made at least thirty (30) days and 1000
miles prior to the expiration of the current
service contract; (2) The vehicle and all
service records are made available for
inspection at Provider’s request; and (3)
The vehicle must qualify for terms of the
new service contact based on mileage and age
of vehicle when the request for the new
service contract is made. The cost for the
new service contract will be based on then
current rates. If you have any questions or
wish to purchase a new service contract,
contact the selling dealer
or call 1-800-824-7059.
COMMERCIAL USE DEFINED
A Commercial Use vehicle is defined as a
vehicle registered to a business and/or for
business purposes. Vehicles that are used in
excess of manufacturers g.v.w. or for
excessive hauling and pulling are excluded
from coverage hereunder. Tow trucks,
snowplows, Taxis, and police vehicles are
specifically excluded from coverage
hereunder.
How This Contract May Be Canceled, Including
Refunds and Charges
The Contract Holder may cancel this Contract
by contacting the dealership or ACSC, P.O.
Box 1231, Huntsville, AL 35805. The Contract
Holder may cancel this Contract at any other
time and receive a pro rata refund of the
Total Contract Purchase Price based on the
greater of the days in force or the miles
driven compared to the total Contract Term,
less the applicable cancellation fee and
less claims if applicable in your state. The
Term of this contract for cancellation
purposes will be based on the date of
purchase of the vehicle and the vehicle
mileage on such date. ACSC is primarily
liable to provide any refund under this
Contract. If this Contract was purchased in
Arizona, Georgia or North Carolina, the
refund will be issued on the above-mentioned
pro rata basis, whenever it is canceled. If
this Contract was purchased in Alabama,
Nevada, Texas or Wyoming, a ten percent
penalty per month shall be added to a refund
that is not made within forty-five (45) days
of return of the Contract to ACSC; if this
Contract was purchased in New York or
Washington, said penalty shall be added to a
refund not made within thirty (30) days of
return of the Contract to VSIC, RRG. If this
Contract was purchased in Colorado, the
Contract Holder may not cancel this Contract
at any time. The applicable cancellation fee
shall be $50.00, except: if this Contract
was purchased in Alabama, the applicable
cancellation fee shall be $25.00 and will
not be assessed if the Contract Holder is
entitled to a full refund hereunder; if this
Contract was purchased in Illinois, the
applicable cancellation fee shall be the
lesser of 10% of the service contract price
or $50.00; if this Contract was purchased in
Georgia or Missouri, a cancellation fee
shall not be assessed; if this Contract was
purchased in Nevada and it is canceled
within twenty (20) days after the Contract
Purchase Date, there shall be no applicable
cancellation fee; if this Contract was
purchased in North Carolina, the applicable
cancellation fee shall be 10% of the refund
issued hereunder; if this Contract was
purchased in Washington, the applicable
cancellation fee shall be $25.00 if the
Contract is canceled ten (10) or more days
after the Contract Purchase Date (if the
Contract is canceled before that time, there
shall be no applicable cancellation fee).
Refunds issued hereunder shall be issued
less the value of any services received by
the Contract Holder (including claims paid),
except: if this Contract was purchased in
Alabama or Illinois, such subtraction of the
value of any services received by the
Contract Holder shall apply only to
cancellations not fully refunded; if this
Contract was purchased in Arizona, Nevada or
Wisconsin, such subtraction of any services
received by the Contract Holder shall never
apply. If this contract was purchased in
Iowa, the contract holder may cancel the
contract within 30 days of the contract
purchase date and receive a refund of the
purchase price less a $50.00 cancellation
fee and less the total of claims paid, if
you have any questions or problems regarding
this contract, you may contract ACSC, (the
Administrator), by mail at P.O. Box 1231,
Huntsville, AL 35805, or phone
1-800-824-7059. Iowa residents only may
contact The Iowa Securities Bureau at
1-515-281-4441, or write to 340 Maple
Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0066.
CANCELLATION (IF FINANCED)
A. We may cancel this Contract for
non-payment of the Contract Charge, or for
misrepresentation in the submission o f a
claim. We may cancel this Contract if Your
Vehicle is found to be modified in a manner
not recommended by the manufacturer.
B. In the event that your contract is
cancelled for non-payment, no refund will be
due.
C. Returned Check Charge: A returned check
charge of $30.00 will be assessed each time
you pay us with a check or pre-authorized
check that is returned unpaid.
The funding party will post the returned
charge to your balance due. Unpaid late fees
will be posted to your balance due. D.
Refund Policy for Pre-Authorized Check
Payments: If payment has been made by a
pre-authorized check(s), you must submit all
original cancelled pre-authorized check(s)
to the funding party. For purposes of
refund, photocopies of pre-authorized
check(s) are not accepted. With receipt of
your refund, your original pre-authorized
check(s) will be returned to you. E.
Reinstatement: If the Vehicle Service
Contract is cancelled due to non-payment, we
reserve the option to reinstate the
Agreement. As a condition of reinstatement,
any reinstatement request must be made
within thirty (30) days of cancellation and
the full amount of the Contract price must
be paid at the time of reinstatement. We
will not be responsible for any Mechanical
Failure to your vehicle during the first
thirty (30) days and 1,000 miles from the
effective date of
the Reinstatement Notice.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A MECHANICAL
BREAKDOWN
(1) Use all reasonable means to protect the
vehicle from further damage. This may
require you to stop the vehicle, turn off
the engine, and have the vehicle towed.
(2) If the vehicle is inoperable and needs
to be towed, call Roadside Assistance toll
free at 1-866-827-9805. Have your membership
contract number ready before you call. Any
payment of the costs of transporting the
vehicle for service is provided under this
service contract exclusively pursuant to the
terms and conditions for emergency road
service provided by Roadside Assistance.
(3) In-home service is not provided under
this service contract.
(4) Present this service contract to the
Repair Facility and call ACSC toll free at
1-800-824-7059 to obtain prior authorization
for any repairs. No claims will be paid
without prior authorization. Prior to
proceeding with any repairs, the Repair
Facility must call ACSC with an estimate of
the cost of repairs and receive an
authorization number from ACSC.
(5) Fax or mail any maintenance receipts.
ACSC can be reached via fax at
1-256-851-6828 or through the mail at P.O.
Box 1231, Huntsville, AL 35805.
(6) Reimbursement for emergency repairs
performed outside of normal business hours
can be obtained by the Contract Holder only
if he/she follows the above procedures on
the first business day after such emergency
repairs are performed.
WHAT ACSC WILL DO WHEN YOU REPORT A CLAIM
The Claims Department of ACSC is responsible
for the performance of Provider under this
Contract. Upon the filing of a claim under
this service contract, ACSC will
verify the validity of the service contract
(which includes determining that the person
making the claim is the proper holder of
this service contract, that the vehicle to
which the claim relates is covered by this
service contract, and that the service
contract is still in force), verify the
Mechanical Breakdown with the Repair
Facility, verify coverage of the Mechanical
Breakdown under this service contract, and
authorize repair of Covered Parts (which
includes providing the Repair Facility with
an authorization code and confirming cost of
repair). Payment is provided through direct
billing, credit card, or reimbursement of
the Contract Holder.
HOW THIS CONTRACT MAY BE TRANSFERRED
The rights and duties of the Contract Holder
under this service contract may be
transferred in connection with the sale of
the vehicle directly to another private
party,
but only if the Contract Holder: (1) Sends a
completed transfer application to ACSC
within thirty (30) days of the sale or
transfer of the vehicle; and (2) encloses a
$50.00 transfer fee. Only the original
Contract Holder may transfer this service
contract. The Contract Holder may not
transfer this service contract if the
vehicle is traded or sold to or through any
entity other than a private party. In the
event the vehicle is a total loss or is
repossessed, any rights and obligations
under this service contract immediately
transfer to the lien holder, if any. The
Contract Holder must provide the new owner
of the vehicle with copies of all receipts
as listed under the section of this service
contract entitled “Contract Holder
Obligations.”
PROVIDER’S RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SERVICE
CONTRACT
ACSC may cancel this service contract and/or
deny any claims presented under this service
contract if:
• The Contract Holder fails to pay any
amount when due.
• ACSC discovers fraud or material
misrepresentation by the Contract Holder in
obtaining this service contract or in
presenting a claim for service hereunder,
including, but not limited to, whether the
vehicle title indicates that the vehicle was
salvaged or rebuilt.
• ACSC discovers an act or omission by the
Contract Holder, or a violation by the
Contract Holder of any condition of this
service contract, that occurred after the
effective date of this service contract and
that substantially and materially increases
the service required under this service
contract, including but not limited to:
failure of the odometer of the vehicle to
record the actual mileage of the vehicle
after the effective date of this service
contract and/or the actual mileage of the
vehicle cannot be established to a
reasonable degree of certainty at the time
of sale; if there is a lack of required
maintenance; operation of the vehicle
without coolant or lubricant; and use of the
vehicle for commercial purposes (unless the
Commercial Use option is purchased).
In the event this service agreement is
canceled by the Provider, return of premium
shall be based upon 100% of unearned pro
rata purchase price. In the event that your
contract is cancelled for non-payment, no
refund will be due.
Returned Check Charge: A returned check
charge of $25.00 will be assessed each time
you pay us with a check or pre-authorized
check that is returned unpaid. The funding
party will post the returned charge to your
balance due. Unpaid late fees will be posed
to your balance due.
Refund Policy for Pre-Authorized Check
Payments: If payment has been made by a
pre-authorized check(s), you must submit all
original cancelled pre-authorized check(s)
to the funding party. For purposes of
refund, photocopies of pre-authorized
check(s) are not accepted. With receipt of
your refund, your original pre-authorized
check(s) will be returned to you.
Reinstatement: If this service contract is
cancelled due to non-payment, we reserve the
option to reinstate the Agreement. As a
condition of reinstatement, any
reinstatement request must be made within
thirty (30) days of cancellation and the
full amount of the purchase price must be
paid at the time of reinstatement. We will
not be responsible for any Mechanical
Breakdown to your vehicle during the first
thirty (30) days and 1,000 miles from the
effective date and miles at the time of
reinstatement.
DISPUTES ABOUT THIS SERVICE CONTRACT
The Contract Holder agrees that any
controversy or claim arising out of or
related to this service contract, or the
breach thereof, will be resolved by
arbitration administered by the American
Arbitration Association (“AAA”). Matters
involving damages of less than $10,000 will
be resolved pursuant to the AAA’s
Arbitration Rules for the Resolution of
Consumer-Related Disputes and matters
involving damages of $10,000 or more will be
resolved by a single arbitrator pursuant to
AAA’s Commercial Arbitration Rules. For a
copy of procedures to follow to file a claim
or other information regarding arbitration,
contact AAA, 335 Madison Ave., NY, NY 10017
or online at www.adr.org. All disputes
regarding this service contract will be
subject to the laws of the State of Alabama.
NOTICE OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: This
agreement provides that all disputes between
you and the Provider will be resolved by
BINDING ARBITRATION .
You thus GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO GO TO COURT
to assert or defend your rights under this
contract (EXCEPT for matters that may be
taken to SMALL CLAIMS COURT).
Your rights will be determined by a NEUTRAL
ARBITRATOR and NOT a judge or jury. You are
entitled to a FAIR HEARING , BUT the
arbitration procedures are SIMPLER AND MORE
LIMITED THAN RULES APPLICABLE IN COURT.
Arbitrator decisions are as enforceable as
any court order and are subject to VERY
LIMITED REVIEW BY A COURT.
FOR MORE DETAILS: Review “Disputes About
This Service Contract”
OTHER IMPORTANT CONTRACT PROVISIONS
This service contract is not issued by the
vehicle manufacturer or the wholesale
company marketing your motor vehicle. This
service contract will not be honored by the
vehicle manufacturer or such wholesale
company. This service contract contains the
complete agreement between the parties and
is not valid unless signed by both the
Contract Holder and an authorized
representative of the Provider. Purchase of
this Contract is not required to purchase or
obtain financing for the Vehicle.
The obligation of the Provider to perform
under this Contract is insured by Vehicular
Service Insurance Company Risk Retention
Group, Norman Oklahoma. In the event the
Provider fails to pay that which it is
legally obligated to pay within 60 days
after proof of loss has been filed with ACSC,
the Contract Holder may file a claim under
the insurance policy by mailing a copy of
the adjudication to VSIC, RRG at their above
address or toll-free at 1-800-824-7059. If
this Service Contract was purchased in the
State of Washington, such a claim may be
made to ACSC, at any time.
This Contract is not issued by the
manufacturer or wholesale company marketing
the vehicle. This Contract will not be
honored by such manufacturer or wholesale
company.
This Contract contains the complete
agreement between the parties and is not
valid unless signed by both the Contract
Holder and an authorized representative of
the Provider.
The aggregate total of Provider’s liability
for all benefits paid or payable during the
term of this Contract shall not exceed the
average retail value of the vehicle
according to current National Auto Dealers
Association standards at the time of
Breakdown.
Other State Requirements / Disclosures
The Following Special State Requirements
and/or disclosures apply if this Contract
was purchased in one of the following states
and supersede any other provision herein.
ALABAMA
This paragraph under “Cancellation of this
Contract – Refunds and Charges” is replaced
in its entirety with the following:
If no claim has bee made under this
Contract, the Contract Holder is entitled to
cancel this contract within Twenty (20) Days
of the date the Contract was mailed or
within Ten (10) Days of delivery if the
Contract was delivered at the time of
initial sale and receive a full refund of
the purchase price. If the Contract is
cancelled after the first Twenty (20) Days,
a pro rata refund will be calculated less
the application cancellation fee in the
amount of Twenty Five dollars ($25.00). A
ten percent (10%) penalty per month shall be
added to a refund not paid or credited
within Sixty (60) Days after return of the
Contract to the Provider.
ALASKA
The Contract Provider must return any
unearned premium within Forty-Five (45) Days
of receipt of a request for cancellation or
the effective date of cancellation,
whichever is later. The Contract Provider
may charge cancellation fee of seven and one
half percent (7.5%) of the unearned premium,
not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).
The Contract Provider must provide the
Contract Holder notice of cancellation for
nonpayment no less than Twenty (20) days
prior to the effective date of cancellation.
Notice of Cancellation for conviction of the
Contract Holder of a crime which increases a
hazard insured against or for discovery of
fraud or material misrepresentation by the
insured shall be given at least 10 days
prior to the cancellation date. Notice of
Cancellation for all other reasons must be
given at least Sixty (60) days prior to the
cancellation date.
ARIZONA
The Contract Holder may cancel this contract
and receive a pro rata refund based on the
Policy outlined by the Contract Provider
with the following exception: No claim
incurred or paid shall be deducted from the
amount to be refunded. State law and
Administrative Code supersede any other
provision herein. The Contract Holder may
contact the Arizona Department of Insurance
at 1910 North 44th Street #210, Phoenix, AZ
85019-7256.
COLORADO
The Contract Holder may not cancel this
contract unless requested by the lienholder
or in the event of a total loss. Proof of
loss must be provided. The Contract Provider
may cancel the contract under the terms and
conditions outlined in the section entitled
Providers Right to Cancel this Contract.
CONNECTICUT
If the term of the service Contract is less
than one year, the term shall be
automatically extended for the period of
time the vehicle is in the custody of the
repair facility for services authorized by
the Contract Provider. Resolution of
Disputes: In the event the Contract Holder
and the Contract Provider fail to agree on
an equitable resolution of a dispute arising
regarding the coverage afforded under the
terms of the service contract; the Contract
Holder may send a written complaint,
containing a description of the dispute, the
purchase or lease price of the product, the
cost of repair of the product and a copy of
the service contract to: State of
Connecticut, Insurance Department, P.O. Box
816, Hartford, CT 06142-0816, Attn: Consumer
Affairs.
GEORGIA
The Contract Holder may cancel this contract
at any time and receive a pro rata refund of
the Total Contract Purchase price based on
the greater of days in force or the miles
driven compared to the total Contract term.
The deduction of claims paid or an
assessment of a cancellation fee is not
allowed. The Contract Provider may only
cancel the contract for fraud, material
misrepresentation or for non payment and
issue a pro rata refund if the total
Contract price based on the greater of days
in force or miles dived compared to the
total Contract term. The notice of
cancellation must be in writing and comply
with 33-24-44 of the Georgia Code. If a
refund is not paid or credited within Sixty
(60) Days after proof of loss is filed, the
Contract Holder may file a claim with the
insurance company. The follow section
“EXCLUSIONS – WHAT THIS SERVICE CONTRACT
DOES NOT COVER “ is amended as follows:
(1) Mechanical failure of any parts covered
in this contract if any hi-performance,
competition or other non- standard equipment
has been installed in described vehicle or
if
any engine parts as supplied by vehicle
manufacturer have been disconnected or
altered to increase performance while owned
by you.
(2) Repair or replacement of a covered
component/part to correct conditions that
may reasonably be assumed or known to you to
have existed at the inception date of the
coverage provided by this contract
(Pre-existing conditions).
(3) The information provided by you or the
repair facility cannot be verified as
accurate or is found to be inaccurate. This
Exclusion does not apply to Georgia
residents.
IDAHO
The Contract Holder may cancel the Contract
in the event the motorcycle/snowmobile is
returned, sold, lost, stolen or destroyed
and receive a pro rata refund in accordance
with the terms of the Contract. Coverage’s
under this motor motorcycle/snowmobile is
not guaranteed by the Idaho Insurance
Guaranty Association.
ILLINOIS
The Contract Provider may retain a
cancellation fee not to exceed the lesser of
ten percent (10%) of the Contract price or
Fifty Dollars ($50.00).
IOWA
The Contract Holder may contact VSIC, RRG
(the Contract Provider) by mail at P.O. Box
1231, Huntsville, AL 35810, or phone
1-800-824-7059, or the Iowa Securities
Bureau at 340 Maple Street, Des Moines, Iowa
50319-0066 or phone 1-(515)-281-441.
KENTUCKY
“Breakdown” or “Mechanical Breakdown” means
the event caused by the total failure of any
covered part to work as it was designed to
work in normal service including defects in
material and workmanship.
NEBRASKA
ACSC (The Administrator) shall pay on behalf
of the Insured all sums which the Insured is
legally obligated to pay according the
Insured’s contractual obligations under
and in accordance will all the terms of the
Service Contracts issued or sold by the
Insured.
NEVADA
If no claim has bee made under this
Contract, the Contract Holder is entitled to
cancel this contract within Twenty (20) Days
of the date the Contract was mailed or
within Ten (10) Days of delivery if the
Contract was delivered at the time of
initial sale and receive a full refund of
the purchase price. A ten percent (10%)
penalty per month shall be added to a refund
not paid or credited within Forty Five (45)
Days after return of the Contract to the
Provider. If the contract is cancelled after
Twenty (20) Days the Contract Provider may
assess a fee of Fifty dollars ($50.00).
Claims paid or pending may not be deducted.
The Contract Provider cannot cancel the
contract after Seventy (70) Days except for
nonpayment of the Contract price or a
material misrepresentation related to
obtaining this contract or making a claim.
The cancellation of the Contract will become
effective Fifteen (15) Days after the notice
of cancellation is mailed to the Contract
Holder. If this Contract is cancelled by the
provider a cancellation fee may not be
charged.
NEW MEXICO
A ten percent (10%) penalty per month shall
be added to a refund not paid or credited
within Sixty (60) Days after return of the
Contract to the Provider. The Contract
Provider cannot cancel a contract that has
been in effect for at least Seventy (70)
Days except for: (1) non-payment (2)
Conviction of a crime that results in an
increase in the service required under the
service contract (3) the discovery of fraud
or material misrepresentation (4) or
discover of either an act or omission by the
Holder or a violation by the Holder of any
condition of their service contract if it
incurred after the effective date of the
service contract and substantially and
materially increased the service required
under the contract. The cancellation of the
contract will become effective Fifteen (15)
Days after notice of cancellation is mailed
to the Contract Holder.
NEW YORK
A ten percent (10%) penalty per month shall
be added to a refund not paid or credited
within Thirty (30) Days after return of the
Contract to the Provider.
NORTH CAROLINA
The Contract Holder may cancel this Contract
at any time after purchase and a pro rata
refund will be calculated less the
applicable cancellation fee in the amount of
Fifty dollars ($50.00) or ten percent (10%)
of the pro rata refund, whichever is less. A
ten percent (10%) penalty per month shall be
added to a refund not paid or credited
within Sixty (60) Days after return of the
Contract to the Provider.
OKLAHOMA
The section titled How This Contract May Be
Cancelled, Including Refunds and Chargers is
amended as follows: The Contract Holder may
cancel this Contract by contacting the
dealership or ACSC at P.O. Box 1231,
Huntsville, AL 35805. The Contract Holder
may cancel this Contract at any time. In the
event of cancellation of the contract within
the first 30 days and having no claim
authorized or paid, the Contract Holder is
entitled to a full refund. If the Contract
Holder cancels the contract after 30 days,
or has made a claim within the first 30
days, the Contract Holder shall receive 90%
of the unearned pro rata contract purchase
price less fifty dollars ($50) and claims
paid. If the administrator cancels the
contract, 100% of the premium will be
refunded.
Coverage afforded under this contract is not
guaranteed by the Oklahoma Insurance
Guaranty Association.
Oklahoma does not review commercial service
warranty contract language (only personal).
SOUTH CAROLINA
The Contract Holder may cancel or submit a
claim on this contract by contacting the
Contract Provider. A ten Percent (10%)
penalty per month shall be added to a refund
not paid or credited within Forty Five (45)
Days. If the matter has not been resolved
within sixty (60) Days after proof of loss
has been submitted, the Contract Holder may
contact the South Carolina Department of
Insurance, P. O. Box 100105, Columbia, South
Carolina 29202. (800) 768-3467.
WEST VIRGINIA
The Contract Holder may cancel this Contract
by contacting the dealership or ACSC at P.O.
Box 1231, Huntsville, AL 35805. The Contract
Holder may cancel this Contract at any other
time and receive a pro rata refund of the
Total Contract Purchase Price based on the
greater of the days in force or the miles
driven compared to the total Contract Term,
less the applicable cancellation fee and
less claims if applicable in your state. The
Term of this contract for cancellation
purposes will be based on the date of
purchase of the service contract and the
vehicle mileage on such date. ACSC is
primarily liable to provide any refund under
this Contract.
WYOMING
If no claim has been made under this
Contract, the Contract Holder is entitled to
cancel this Contract within Thirty (30) Days
of the date of the Contract and receive a
full refund. If you financed this Contract
Price, the terms of the financing are
contained in a separate agreement entered
into between You and the Lienholder. The
lienholder may not cancel this contract but
may be shown as joint payee on any refund
issued. If the Contract Provider cancels
this Contract, a written notice will be
mailed to you at your last known address
contained in their records at least Ten (10)
Days prior to cancellation. The notice will
state the effective date of cancellation and
the reason for cancellation. The Provider
will not send you an advance notice if the
reason for cancellation is nonpayment of the
Contract price, a material misrepresentation
by the Contract Holder to the Provider or a
substantial breach of duties by the Contract
Holder relating to the motorcycle/snowmobile
or its use. A ten percent (10%) penalty per
month shall be added to a refund that is not
paid or credited within Forty Five (45) Days
after return of the service contract to the
provider.
Rates and coverage provided on this site are
for informational purposes only and subject
to change. Please refer to the Extended
Service Contract for complete descriptions
of the coverage. We use the terms 'Warranty'
and 'Extended Warranty' interchangeably with
'Vehicle Service Contract' and 'Extended
Service Contract' for marketing purposes
only.