Atlantic Barter Corporation
The purpose of the following trade rules and procedures is to facilitate
fair trading among clients (also referred to as members) by promoting a
system of good business practice and understanding of the guidelines set
for Delaware Barter Corporation dba Atlantic Barter Corporation (herein
referred to as ABC).
1.
Applicant, (Client), applies for an account with Atlantic Barter
Corporation (ABC), and agrees to abide by all the current trading terms and
provisions stated herein, which may be modified from time to time. Those
selected for Membership are at the sole discretion of ABC. ABC
reserves the right to deny Membership to any business which does not
fit the needs of ABC.
2.
Each client shall pay ABC, upon approval a membership fee and
annual renewal fee as indicated on the front page.
A 12.5% cash
transaction fee on all purchases or 15% if there is no valid credit card
on file. Additionally, a monthly administrative charge of $10 Cash and $10
Trade will be billed to the account. All fees are nonrefundable. The amount
of subsequent fees is subject to change.
3.
Clients must give 30 days written notice intent to terminate their
membership. All fees, including the initial startup fee, are in payment for
services rendered in the processing clients into the exchange system,
maintaining records and facilitating the clients use of the exchange.
4.
Clients are obligated to sell their goods and services on barter at their
normal, customary rates that they normally sell their goods or services for
cash. However, taxes and gratuities will be paid in cash.
a.
Clients are obligated to sell their goods and services at 100%
trade and at their normal and customary rates. Any deviation
must be approved in writing by ABC.
b.
If any barter client violates any part of terms in section 4a,
ABC has the right to terminate membership immediately and
trade and cash balance are due in the form of cash.
5.
Clients wishing to spend trade dollars should call the ABC trade floor
prior to each purchase to check status of the other members account. Buyers
must identify themselves to the sellers as an ABC member prior to making
arrangements. Trade between clients without the knowledge and approval
of ABC is prohibited, and if consummated, is subject to a 12.5% cash
transaction fee. Clients who violate this provision are also subject to
immediate termination by ABC.
6.
Buyer must have a valid, current account, and an identification card
to make a purchase. Client is solely responsible for all charges made on
card(s) issued to clients account.
7.
Purchase by clients must be limited to the amount of ABC trade
dollars in the Buyer’s account. Client’s wishing to apply for a loan may
submit an application for approval. Clients will be required to compensate
ABC in cash on demand for any deficit amount in their trade dollar
account resulting from purchases made without sufficient trade dollar
balances or without prior loan arrangements.
8.
All transaction fees in excess of $1,000.00 must have their
commission fees paid prior to delivery.
9.
To receive credit for transactions, the seller must:
a.
Obtain an authorization number from the ABC office on each
transaction at the time of the purchase.
b.
It is recommended to obtain a pre-approval before releasing
merchandise or providing services whenever possible. ABC does not
guarantee sales on delinquent or closed accounts.
10.
Trade transactions are entered into on a voluntary basis between
clients. Although ABC may give referrals as a service to its clients, ABC
assumes no responsibility for the quality, timely delivery, warranty or
dispute of any nature between clients with regard to any product or service
being traded. Clients should exercise the same diligence entering into trade
transactions as ordinary cash transactions including obtaining written quotes
and signing contracts for service. ABC is functioning in a brokerage
capacity and client does hereby indemnify and hold ABC harmless with
respect to any claim, debt, or liability whatsoever arising out of any trade
exchange transaction herein whether client is buyer or seller.
11.
By signing this Agreement, all parties are agreeing that
jurisdiction for any and all complaints and/or legal issues shall be in
New Castle County, Delaware with DE law governing.
12.
Actual transaction disputes are between the buyer and seller, and
shall be settled by the parties themselves but does not negate the fees as
specified in the terms and conditions owed to ABC.
13.
Cash transaction fees are due upon receipt of the monthly ABC
statement. All fees will be charged automatically against the clients
MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express on file. ABC
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUSPEND ALL TRADING OF CLIENTS
WHOSE ACCOUNTS ARE NOT PAID BY THE 25TH OF THE
MONTH THAT THE STATEMENT WAS RECEIVED. A late payment
penalty of 1.5%cash per month will be assessed on the last day of the
month if the transaction fees are not paid, and suspension of trading
privileges will be in effect until the account is current.
14.
Client’s monthly statement will be considered accurate as printed
unless ABC is notified in writing of any discrepancy by the 15th of the
month. Clients also receive email confirmations of each trade at the
time the trade is posted. Therefore, ABC is under no obligation to
reverse any transaction that occurred in a prior month once the 15
th
of
the month has passed for which there was no dispute.
15.
Clients are advised that transactions involving Trade Dollars are
treated as taxable income. Client represents and warrants to ABC that it
will fully report and pay all taxes arising from any transaction in which
ABC is involved, to federal, state or local taxing authorities. In addition,
ABC makes no representations to the client regarding the legal or tax
consequences of any transaction. Clients should seek professional tax
advice.
16.
Trade dollars shall not be considered as legal tender, securities or
commodities, by either ABC or its clients, and may not be redeemed for
cash, except as provided in paragraph 21a.
17.
Client understands that a barter exchange is a limited marketplace and
that ABC cannot fulfill all purchase requests all the time. ABC provides
only those products or services actually available in the exchange system.
18.
ABC reserves the right to place an account on HOLD or
TERMINATE a client
at ABC’s sole discretion for any reason, including
but not limited to, violating any of the policies and procedures as set forth in
this Agreement, or for other infractions including but not limited to:
a.
ABC has received more than two complaints regarding the client’s
performance, quality of merchandise, pricing or character.
b.
Client has committed fraud, either toward other clients or ABC.
c.
Client is 90 days past due with their outstanding cash fees.
d.
Client is found conducting one on one trades with other members of
the exchange.
e.
Client is selling their goods or services to other barter clients at
prices in excess of their normal cash price.
f.
Client threatens or becomes adversarial in nature towards ABC,
its staff members or other clients.
19.
ABC will only be responsible for commitments made in writing by
authorized ABC officers.
20.
Clients may request in writing their accounts to be placed on hold
(not trading), status under the following conditions:
a.
Client’s account must not be in a deficit position.
b.
Client must give notice to ABC trade floor.
c.
Client must not be on the suspended trade list.
d.
With written approval from ABC.
21.
Client may terminate this Agreement after 30 days written notice.
Immediately upon termination, all cash and trade dollar fees and
commissions outstanding become due and payable,
and:
a.
If a client has a
negative trade balance (i.e., purchases exceed
sales), Client shall pay the account with trade dollars or acceptable
products or services within (30) days of the termination date. After
the thirty (30) day period or if products and services are not provided,
the client must pay ABC any remaining negative balance in
cash.
b.
If a Client has a positive trade account balance, (i.e., sales exceed
purchases), Client may stay active for ninety (90) days and spend the
balance until purchases equal sales by paying ABC in advance the
cash commissions and service fees owing on the positive balance.
Failure to spend positive trade balances after termination, and within
the ninety (90) day grace period, will result in the Client forfeiting all
rights to the credit in its trade account. ABC may, at its option, request
advance payment of transaction fees. ABC has no obligation under
any circumstances, including termination of trading privileges, to
convert a positive trade account to actual cash dollars.
22.
In the event any client obligations are referred to an attorney with or
without suit, client agrees to pay attorney fees, costs and interest.
23.
ABC from time to time may modify these Policies and Procedures,
which are deemed to be in the best interest of the clientele, by which the
client agrees to abide. Retention and/or use of the ABC Membership account
and/or membership card constitutes acceptance of this Agreement with all the
terms and conditions as a client of ABC.
24.
I/We recognize and grant to ABC, and to those having ownership
interest in ABC, the right and power to borrow from the exchange and spend
within the exchange system as it deems fit and appropriate.
25.
Client agrees to provide written notice to ABC at least 30 days prior to
the anniversary date of the Client Agreement, if he/she does not intend to
renew. Unless such notice is received, this Agreement shall be automatically
renewed.
26.
If this Agreement is terminated by either party, there shall be no refund of
membership, administrative, or transaction fees by ABC.
27.
Any Client that has a check returned to ABC by the bank will be
charged $35.00.
28.
If the Client’s cash fees are 90 days past due, the Client grants to ABC,
at that time, a security interest in all of the trade dollars in Client’s account. In
that event ABC may, at its option, close the Client’s account and apply all of the
trade dollars in the client’s account to an outstanding cash balance due.
29.
In the event that the Clients membership is terminated, for any
reason, by either party, Client
agrees that ABC will immediately charge
Client’s credit card on file for any outstanding trade dollar or cash fees
and for the twelve and a half percent (12.5%) cash commission payable
on any remaining positive trade balance.
30.
ABC, at its sole discretion, may approve a credit line to the applicant.
The amount of such credit line may be determined, increased or decreased
solely at ABC’s discretion.
31.
Client consents to have their company listed as an ABC member in any
published ABC advertisements and/or printed promotional materials.
32.
A Client’s account remains exclusive to the Client and cannot be
transferred, assigned, or sold without the express written permission of
ABC and is binding upon the heirs, successors, assigns, and
administrators of the Client. ABC reserves the right to transfer, assign,
or sell the Clients account without the consent of the Client. Any and all
amendments to this agreement by the client regarding the sale or transfer
of Client’s account must be in writing and signed by ABC and the
Client. In the event that the Client sells or closes the business, any and
all monies owed in cash or trade are the responsibility of the Client
unless approved in advance in writing by ABC.
33.
That each and every term and provision contained in the Atlantic
Barter Membership Agreement is severable from every other term and
provision therein. If any such term or provision shall be invalid, illegal,
or unenforceable, it shall not affect the enforceability, validity or
legality of the remainder of the terms or provisions of the Atlantic
Barter Membership Agreement.
34.
ABC shall operate in accordance with the conditions set forth herein
and said conditions shall supersede any oral representations. This is the entire
and complete Agreement between the parties.
W A R R A N T Y:
The seller warrants that it has title to such products, free and clear from any
lien or encumbrance. Other than set forth above, products are sold, "as is,
where is." With respect to any products or services purchased by buyer
through ABC, buyer recognizes that such items are produced and provided by
others and not by ABC or its affiliates. ABC makes no warranty either
expressed or implied, by operation of law or otherwise as to the
merchantability or fitness of a particular purpose of such products or services,
and buyer shall look solely to the manufacturer, distributor or retailer of such
merchandise for any warranty.
I have seen, read and agree to the Terms and Provisions of the Atlantic
Barter Membership Agreement as contained herein.
Signature _________________________________________________