Terms of Use

 

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OUR SITES AND/OR USING OUR SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST DISCONTINUE YOUR USE OF THE SITES AND SERVICES.

These Terms of Use and Service (the “Terms of Service”) govern your use of the websites provided by Clear, Inc. and its affiliates (“Clear”, “we” or “ us”) as well as any products and services provided by Clear.

 

1.ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT.

THESE TERMS OF SERVICE SET FORTH THE LEGALLY BINDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT GOVERN YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. BY COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS AND/OR BROWSING THE SERVICE, YOU ARE ACCEPTING THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF OR THE ENTITY THAT YOU REPRESENT), AND YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT, AUTHORITY, AND CAPACITY TO ENTER INTO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE. YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SITES OR SERVICE OR ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF SERVICE IF (A) YOU ARE NOT OF LEGAL AGE TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT WITH CLEAR; (B) YOU ARE PROHIBITED BY LAW FROM RECEIVING OR USING THE SERVICE; OR (C) YOU ARE NOT A U.S. RESIDENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, DO NOT ACCESS AND/OR USE THE SITES OR SERVICE.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE TERMS OF SERVICE REQUIRE THE USE OF ARBITRATION (SECTION 12) ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS, AND ALSO LIMIT THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO YOU IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE.

 

2.AMENDMENTS.

Clear reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time. Clear will post notice of any amendments.. You should review these Terms of Service regularly to ensure that you are aware of future amendments. If you do not agree to any amendment, you must stop using the Sites and Service. If you have any questions about the terms and conditions in these Terms of Service or Clear’s Privacy Policy, please contact us at legal@clearinc.com.

 

3.DEFINITIONS

3.1 Defined Terms. Unless the context requires otherwise, capitalized terms in these Terms of Service shall have the following meanings:

  • “Account Information” means information about accounts you maintain at third party websites, including, as applicable, your accounts at any financial institution, as provided by you to Clear.
  • “Applicable Law” means all federal and state laws, including regulations, applicable to the activities and obligations contemplated under these Terms of Service, including without limitation the federal Truth­in­Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Dodd Frank Act, CAN-SPAM Act and all applicable state licensing, consumer credit and privacy laws, as the same may be amended and in effect from time to time.
  • “Business Day” means any day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday) on which federally insured financial institutions in New York, New York are permitted to be open to conduct substantially all of their business.
  • “Profile Information” means the information you provide to us to register for the Service, including as applicable, business name and address, amount and intended purpose of funding sought, certain financial information regarding the business, and certain information regarding the business owner, as well as the username and password that allow you to access the Service, as such information shall change from time to time.

3.2 Interpretation. References to Sections are to be construed as references to the Sections in these Terms of Service, unless otherwise indicated. The singular includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular. Unless designated as Business Days, all references to days shall mean calendar days. The terms include and including are not limiting. The use of the word “including” in these Terms of Service to refer to specific examples will be construed to mean “including, without limitation” or “including but not limited to” and will not be construed to mean that the examples given are an exclusive list of the topics covered.

 

4.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Site is protected by United States and international copyright and trademark laws and other applicable intellectual property laws, and together with any material made available for download, any content, files, code, documents, text, photographs, images, audio, and video, and any materials accessed through or made available for use or download through this Site (collectively, the “Content”) may not be copied, distributed, modified, reproduced, published or used, in whole or in part, except for purposes authorized or approved, in writing, by Clear. Additionally, you agree that you will not (i) remove or alter trademark or other proprietary notice, or legend displayed on the Site (or printed pages produced from the Site); and (ii) make any other modifications to any documents obtained from the Site other than in connection with completing information required to transact business with Clear.

 

5.PRIVACY

You agree to Clear’s Privacy Policy which is incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service as if it were set forth herein in its entirety. The Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information provided by you. By using the Sites or Service, you agree to, and are bound by, the terms of the Privacy Policy.

 

6.CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS.

You may report complaints to the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Product of the California Department of Consumer Affairs by contacting them in writing at 1625 North Market Boulevard Suite N-112, Sacramento, CA 95814, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210. YOU HEREBY WAIVE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING, WHICH STATES: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.”

 

7.ACCOUNT; ACCURACY OF AND CHANGES TO YOUR INFORMATION.

7.1 Account Creation. In order to use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account (“Account”) and provide certain information about yourself. You agree to provide accurate Profile Information and Account Information. You further agree to promptly update all your Profile Information or Account Information whenever the information provided to us is no longer accurate. You can update your information by visiting your profile page on the Sites. If you need help changing your information, please email us at support@clearinc.com. If we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have failed to maintain current and accurate Profile Information or Account Information, we may suspend or terminate your access to the Sites and Service.

7.2 Account Responsibilities. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account login information and all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to immediately notify Clear of any unauthorized use, or suspected unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of security.

7.3 Our Use of the Account Information. You authorize us to use the Account Information for all purposes related to the Service. Account Information shall remain available to you during the Term.

 

8.THIRD-PARTY LINKS, PRODUCTS, REVIEWS AND APPLICATIONS.

8.1 Third-Party Links and Applications. The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, products and applications for third parties (collectively, “Third-party Links and Applications”). Such Third-party Links and Applications are not under the control of Clear, and Clear is not responsible for any Third-party Links and Applications. Clear provides access to these Third-party Links and Applications only as a convenience to you, and does not review, approve, monitor, endorse, warrant, or make any representations with respect to Third-party Links and Applications. You use all Third-party Links and Applications at your own risk, and should apply a suitable level of caution and discretion in doing so.

8.2 Reviews and Testimonials. In an effort to protect the privacy of our reviewers, the content of certain testimonials may be altered and pseudonyms and/or stock images may be used. We make no claims or representations about the accuracy of reviews hosted by 3rd party providers.

8.3 Release. You hereby release and forever discharge Clear (and our officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns) from, and hereby waive and relinquish, each and every past, present and future dispute, claim, controversy, demand, right, obligation, liability, action and cause of action of every kind and nature (including personal injuries, death, and property damage), that has arisen or arises directly or indirectly out of, or that relates directly or indirectly to, the Service (including any interactions with, or act or omission of, our partners or any other third party or any Third-party Links and Applications).

 

9. SMS Terms and Conditions

a) Reply Stop to opt-out/unsubscribe, Reply Help for assistance.

b) Message Frequency May Vary.

c) Data Rates May Apply

d) Carriers are not liable for undelivered messages

 

10.INDEMNIFICATION. You agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Clear and its Affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents, harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way related to: (a) your access to, use of, or inability to use the Sites or Service; (b) your breach of these Terms of Service; (c) your violation of any rights of a third party; (d) your interaction with any Funding Provider; (e) any duties, responsibilities, or obligations you may have to a Funding Provider, including with respect to, but not limited to, a Referral; (f) your violation of any Applicable Law; (g) the violation of any Applicable Law by a Funding Provider; (h) any harm to your business suffered as a result of obtaining or not obtaining a loan; or (i) your failure to provide and maintain true, accurate, current and complete Application Information, Profile Information, Verified Data, and Account Information.

 

11.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY DISCLAIMER.

11.1 Limitation of Liability. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL CLEAR BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITES OR SERVICE, EVEN IF CLEAR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO PROVIDE CLEAR WITH ACCURATE INFORMATION OR TO CORRECT INACCURATE VERIFIED DATA, OR A THIRD PARTY’S FAILURE TO CORRECTLY VERIFY SUCH INFORMATION, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION), WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF TWO HUNDRED US DOLLARS (U.S. $200).

11.2 No Warranties. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, THE SITES AND THE SERVICE PROVIDED HEREUNDER BY CLEAR IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, AND CLEAR (AND OUR SUPPLIERS) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE SITES AND THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, WILL BE AVAILABLE ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE BASIS, OR WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, AND/OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE, COMPLETE, LEGAL, OR SAFE. IF APPLICABLE LAW REQUIRES ANY WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SITE AND THE SERVICE, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST USE.

NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CLEAR SHALL CONSTITUTE ANY WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. CLEAR DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY ANY THIRD-PARTY SERVICE RELATING TO EITHER CLEAR OR ANY FUNDING PROVIDER. CLEAR MAKES NO GUARANTEE AS TO THE NUMBER OF FUNDING PROVIDERS WITH WHOM YOU MAY BE MATCHED USING THE SERVICE, NOR DOES CLEAR GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO OBTAIN BUSINESS FUNDING IN ANY AMOUNT USING THE SERVICE, INCLUDING FROM ANY FUNDING PROVIDER FOR WHOM YOUR VERIFIED INFORMATION PROVISIONALLY PREQUALIFIES YOU FOR SUCH FUNDING. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT CLEAR IS NEITHER A FUNDING PROVIDER NOR A FINANCIAL ADVISOR, AND NOTHING ON THE SITES IS INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVICE.

11.3 Not a financial planner, investment adviser or tax advisor. NEITHER CLEAR NOR THE SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE LEGAL, TAX, INVESTMENT OR FINANCIAL ADVICE. CLEAR IS NOT A FINANCIAL OR TAX PLANNER, AND DOES NOT OFFER LEGAL ADVICE TO ANY USER OF THE SERVICE.

 

12.DISPUTE RESOLUTION BY BINDING ARBITRATION; CLASS ACTION WAIVER

12.1 Dispute Resolution. Please read the following arbitration agreement in this Section (“Arbitration Agreement”) carefully. It requires you to arbitrate disputes with Clear and limits the manner in which you can seek relief from us. It is part of your contract with Clear and affects your rights. It contains procedures of MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER.

12.2 Applicability of Arbitration Agreement. All claims and disputes (excluding claims for injunctive or other equitable relief as set forth below) in connection with the Agreement or the use of any product or service provided by Clear that cannot be resolved informally or in small claims court shall be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis under the terms of this Arbitration Agreement. This Arbitration Agreement applies to you and Clear, and to any subsidiaries, Affiliates, agents, employees, predecessors in interest, successors, and assigns, as well as all authorized or unauthorized users or beneficiaries of services or goods provided under the Agreement. This Arbitration Agreement shall apply, without limitation, to all disputes or claims and requests for relief that arose or were asserted before the effective date of these Terms of Service or any prior version of these Terms of Service.

12.3 Notice Requirement and Informal Dispute Resolution. Before either party may seek arbitration, the party must first send to the other party a written Notice of Dispute (“Notice”) describing the nature and basis of the claim or dispute, and the requested relief. A Notice to Clear should be sent to: 125 Park Ave, 25th floor New York, NY 10017. After the Notice is received, you and Clear may attempt to resolve the claim or dispute informally. If you and Clear do not resolve the claim or dispute within thirty (30) days after the Notice is received, either party may begin an arbitration proceeding. The amount of any settlement offer made by any party may not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator has determined the amount of the award, if any, to which either party is entitled.

12.4 Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall be initiated through the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), an established alternative dispute resolution provider (“ADR Provider”) that offers arbitration as set forth in this Section. If AAA is not available to arbitrate, the parties shall agree to select an alternative ADR Provider. The rules of the ADR Provider shall govern all aspects of the arbitration, including but not limited to the method of initiating and/or demanding arbitration, except to the extent such rules are in conflict with the Agreement. The AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules (“Arbitration Rules”) governing the arbitration are available online at www.adr.org or by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single, neutral arbitrator. Any claims or disputes where the total amount of the award sought is less than Ten Thousand U.S. Dollars (US $10,000.00) may be resolved through binding non-appearance-based arbitration, at the option of the party seeking relief. For claims or disputes where the total amount of the award sought is Ten Thousand U.S. Dollars (US $10,000.00) or more, the right to a hearing will be determined by the Arbitration Rules. Any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party shall bear its own costs (including attorney’s fees) and disbursements arising out of the arbitration and shall pay an equal share of the fees and costs of the ADR Provider.

12.5 Additional Rules for Non-Appearance Based Arbitration. If non-appearance based arbitration is elected, the arbitration shall be conducted by telephone, online and/or based solely on written submissions; the specific manner shall be chosen by the party initiating the arbitration. The arbitration shall not involve any personal appearance by the parties or witnesses unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

12.6 Time Limits. If you or Clear pursue arbitration, the arbitration action must be initiated and/or demanded within the statute of limitations (i.e., the legal deadline for filing a claim) and within any deadline imposed under the AAA Rules for the pertinent claim.

12.7 Authority of Arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to (a) determine the scope and enforceability of this Arbitration Agreement and (b) resolve any dispute related to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of this Arbitration Agreement including, but not limited to, any assertion that all or any part of this Arbitration Agreement is void or voidable. The arbitration will decide the rights and liabilities, if any, of you and Clear. The arbitration proceeding will not be consolidated with any other matters or joined with any other cases or parties. The arbitrator shall have the authority to grant motions dispositive of all or part of any claim. The arbitrator shall have the authority to award monetary damages and to grant any non-monetary remedy or relief available to an individual under applicable law, the arbitral forum’s rules, and the Agreement (including the Arbitration Agreement). The arbitrator shall issue a written award and statement of decision describing the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based, including the calculation of any damages awarded. The arbitrator has the same authority to award relief on an individual basis that a judge in a court of law would have. The award of the arbitrator is final and binding upon you and us.

12.8 Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS TO GO TO COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JUDGE OR A JURY, instead electing that all claims and disputes shall be resolved by arbitration under this Arbitration Agreement. Arbitration procedures are typically more limited, more efficient and less costly than rules applicable in a court and are subject to very limited review by a court. In the event any litigation should arise between you and Clear in any state or federal court in a suit to vacate or enforce an arbitration award or otherwise, YOU AND CLEAR WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL, instead electing that the dispute be resolved by a judge.

12.9 Waiver of Class or Consolidated Actions. ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT MUST BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT ON A CLASS BASIS, AND CLAIMS OF MORE THAN ONE CUSTOMER OR USER CANNOT BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED JOINTLY OR CONSOLIDATED WITH THOSE OF ANY OTHER CUSTOMER OR USER.

12.10 Confidentiality. All aspects of the arbitration proceeding, including but not limited to the award of the arbitrator and compliance therewith, shall be strictly confidential. The parties agree to maintain confidentiality unless otherwise required by law. This paragraph shall not prevent a party from submitting to a court of law any information necessary to enforce these Terms of Service, to enforce an arbitration award, or to seek injunctive or equitable relief.

12.11 Severability. If any part or parts of this Arbitration Agreement are found under the law to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such specific part or parts shall be of no force and effect and shall be severed and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

12.12 Right to Waive. Any or all of the rights and limitations set forth in this Arbitration Agreement may be waived by the party against whom the claim is asserted. Such waiver shall not waive or affect any other portion of this Arbitration Agreement.

12.13 Survival of Agreement. This Arbitration Agreement will survive the termination of your relationship with Clear.

12.14 Small Claims Court. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either you or Clear may bring an individual action in small claims court.

12.15 Emergency Equitable Relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek emergency equitable relief before a state or federal court in order to maintain the status quo pending arbitration. A request for interim measures shall not be deemed a waiver of any other rights or obligations under this Arbitration Agreement.

12.16 Claims Not Subject to Arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, claims of defamation, violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and infringement or misappropriation of the other party’s patent, copyright, trademark or trade secrets shall not be subject to this Arbitration Agreement.

12.17 Courts. In any circumstances where the foregoing Arbitration Agreement permits the parties to litigate in court, the parties hereby agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within New York County, New York, for such purpose.

 

13.GENERAL TERMS.

13.1 Waiver. The waiver by Clear of a breach of any provision contained herein shall be in writing and shall in no way be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of such provision or the waiver of the provision itself.

13.2 Governing Law. These Terms of Service and all other aspects of your use of the Sites or the Services shall be deemed entered into New York and governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

13.3 Third Party Beneficiaries. Except as limited by Section 13.6, these Terms of Service and the rights and obligations hereunder shall bind, the parties and their successors and permitted assigns. Nothing in these Terms of Service, expressed or implied, is intended to confer upon any person, other than the parties and their successors and permitted assigns, any of the rights hereunder.

13.4 Entire Agreement. These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and Clear with regard to your use of the Site and the Services. Any and all other written or oral agreements or understandings previously existing between you and Clear with respect to such use are hereby superseded and cancelled.

13.5 Severability. If any provision of these Terms of Service (or any portion thereof) is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of these Terms of Service shall not be affected thereby and shall be binding upon the parties and shall be enforceable, as though said invalid or unenforceable provision (or portion thereof) were not contained in these Terms of Service.

13.6 Assignment. Neither these Terms of Service nor any rights hereunder may be transferred or assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Clear may assign these Terms of Service or any rights hereunder without consent: (i) to an entity that acquires substantially all of its stock, assets or business; or (ii) to an Affiliate.

 

Clear, Inc.
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