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Heritage Bank of North Florida Online Banking
Introduction
This
Online Banking agreement for accessing your personal
accounts via Heritage Bank of North Florida's
Online Banking Service explains the terms and conditions
which govern the following services:
·
Account Inquires
·
Account Transfers
By
using the online financial services provided by Heritage
Bank of North Florida, you agree
to abide by the terms and conditions of this agreement.
All applicable federal laws and regulations will govern
this agreement. In the event that no federal law applies,
laws and regulations effective in the State of Florida
will govern the agreement.
The
term "business day" refers to every day except
Saturday, Sunday and federal banking holidays.
Accessing Your Accounts
In
order to activate your Online Banking Service, you must
have at least one account with Heritage Bank of North
Florida. You will be issued a user code
and password that will allow you to log on to Heritage
Bank of North Florida Online Banking Service. The first
time you log into the online system, you will be required
to change the user code and assigned password. The user
code must be a minimum of 6 characters and the password
must contain a minimum of 4 characters in length with
a maximum of 10 characters. The user can change the
password through the Online Banking Service at any time,
and occasional password changes are recommended.
You
should keep your online password (PIN) in a secure location.
Any person having access to your user code and password
will be able to access the Online Banking Service and
perform all transactions, including reviewing account
information and making transfers to other accounts which
have mutual ownership.
If
you suspect that an unauthorized person has access to
your password, please contact us immediately:
·
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4p.m. and Friday 9a.m.
to 6p.m., call your local branch and discuss
with an account representative.
There
are no monthly fees for viewing accounts through the
Online Banking service.
You
may use your personal computer to:
·
View account balances and transactions history.
·
Transfer funds from checking and savings accounts into:
o
Other Heritage Bank of North Florida
checking and savings accounts, which belong to you.
o
Loan accounts
o
Establish automatic transfers from one of your accounts
to another (from checking and savings to checking, savings
or loans)
Other
services may be added to the Online Banking service
at Heritage Bank of North Florida
and will be communicated to our customers as the additions
are made.
Terms and Conditions
The
first time you access any of your accounts through the
Online Banking service at Heritage Bank of North
Florida, you confirm your agreement to abide
by all the terms and conditions of this Online Agreement,
and acknowledge your receipt and understanding of this
disclosure.
Heritage
Bank of North Florida reserves
the right to cancel your online service at any time
without notice due to insufficient funds in one or more
of your accounts. After cancellation, service may be
reinstated at the discretion of the bank provided that
funds are available to cover the cost of any fees and/or
pending transfers. To reinstate your service, contact
your local branch.
If
you do not access your accounts via the Online Banking
service at Heritage Bank of North Florida
for any three-month period, Heritage Bank of North
Florida reserves the right to disconnect
your service. (See paragraph above for reinstatement
of service information.)
You
agree to be responsible for any telephone charges that
you incur by accessing your accounts via the Online
Banking service at Heritage Bank of North
Florida.
If
you wish to cancel any of your Online Banking services,
please contact local branch or send us cancellation
instructions in writing at Heritage Bank of North
Florida, Post Office Box
2107 Orange, FL
32067.
Hours of Accessibility
You
may access Online Banking at Heritage Bank of North
Florida seven days a week, 24 hours per
day. Necessary system maintenance will be scheduled
for hours during which system traffic is normally at
a minimum. If the system is unavailable due to an unanticipated
problem, you may use the automated telephone voice response,
or a branch office to conduct your transactions.
Additional Terms
·
Balance Information - You may access any eligible Heritage
Bank of North Florida account
on which you are an owner to receive transaction history
and balance information. The balance and account history
will show the current balance of the account, including
any transactions conducted prior to the inquiry. In
process, returns due to non-sufficient funds or stop
payments may not be reflected in the inquiry.
·
Transaction Sessions - Each customer banking session
will be unlimited. Thirty minutes of inactivity will
require you to login again.
Electronic Account Access
Changes to Fees, Chargers and Other Terms
Service Charges for Online Banking
Check image: 2 Free Per Statement Period
$0.50 Per Additional
Check(s)
Charges apply for viewing or printing
of Check Images.
We
reserve the right to change the fees, charges or other
terms outlined in the agreement. We will notify you
30 days prior to implementation of changes, either by
written notice or e-mail, and will also update this
agreement, if the changes to this agreement are more
restrictive than those stated in the agreement, or increase
your responsibility for unauthorized transactions. In
the event that a change is necessary to ensure the security
of the online system, an immediate change may be necessary,
and we will notify you within 30 days after the change
is made by electronic or written notice. You may choose
to accept or decline changes by continuing or discontinuing
the service to which the changes relate. We reserve
the option to waive, reduce or reverse charges or fees
in individual situations. Changes to fees applicable
to specific accounts are governed by the applicable
Account Disclosure.
Disclosure of Account Information
You
authorize Heritage Bank of North Florida
and any affiliates, such as independent auditors, consultants
or attorneys, information you have provided or that
our affiliates or we have obtained about you accounts
and the transfers you make:
·
To comply with government agency request or court orders
·
To verify the existence and condition of your account
to a third party, such as a credit bureau or merchant
·
To provide services relating to your account or to offer
other products and services
·
To other entities if you give us permission
Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
In
addition to this Agreement, you agree to be bound by
and comply with the Account Agreement and Account Disclosure,
the rules and regulations of the electronic transfer
system, and state and federal laws and regulations.
You, the consumer, are responsible for keeping your
PIN and account data confidential. We are entitled to
act on transaction instructions received using your
PIN, and you agree that the use of your PIN will have
the same effect as your signature, authorizing the transaction(s).
If you authorize other persons to use your PIN in any
manner, your authorization will be considered unlimited
in amount and manner until you have notified us in writing
that you have revoked the authorization, changed your
PIN, and that you are responsible for any transactions
made by such persons until such time as we receive and
have time to act upon the notification that transfers
by that person, or instructions regarding your accounts,
are no longer authorized.
The
Bank reserves the right to terminate this Agreement
and your access to the Online Banking service in whole
or in part, at any time.
The
Bank may assign certain of its rights and responsibilities
under this Agreement to independent contractors or other
third parties.
Unauthorized Transactions
You
must notify us immediately if you suspect that another
person has improperly obtained use of your online password.
You must also notify us if someone has transferred or
may transfer money from your bank account without your
permission, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity
related to your account. You should reveal your account
number only to legitimate entities for purposes you
authorize, such as automatic payments to your insurance
company. To notify us, call your local branch.
Federal
law requires that if you believe your online password
has been lost, stolen or compromised and you tell us
within two (2) business days after you learn of the
loss or theft, you can lose no more than $50 if someone
used your online password without your permission.
Please
tell us AT ONCE if you believe your PIN has been lost
or stolen. Telephoning is the best way of keeping your
possible losses down. If you do not notify us promptly, it is possible
that you could lose all the money in your Account, plus
any maximum overdraft line of credit. To notify us,
call your local branch.
If
you do NOT tell us within two (2) business days after
you learn of the loss or theft, and we could have stopped
someone from taking money without your permission had
you told us, you could lose as much as $500.
If
your statement shows withdrawals, transfers or purchases
that you did not make or authorize, please notify us
at once. If you do not notify us within sixty (60) days
after the paper or online statement was sent to you,
and we could have stopped someone from taking money
if you had told us in time, you may not get back any
money lost after the sixty- (60) days. If extenuating
circumstances, such as a long trip or hospital stay,
kept you from telling us, the time periods in this section
may be extended.
Error Resolution
If
you believe that there is an error regarding your account
in conjunction with Heritage Bank of North Florida Online
Banking it should be handled as follows:
·
Call your local branch and tell a representative about
the problem, or
·
Write a letter, mail it to Heritage Bank of North
Florida, PO Box
2107 Orange Park,
FL 32067,
and tell us the details of the problem.
We
must hear from you no later than later than sixty (60)
days after we send the paper statement or electronic
statement on which the problem or error in question
occurred. If you notify us verbally, we will require
that you send us your problem in writing within 10 business
days.
When
you write us about your problem, please:
·
Include your name and account number(s)
·
Describe the error or transaction in question, and explain
why you believe it to be an error
·
Tell us the dollar amount of the suspected error
We
will tell you the results of our investigation within
10 business days after we hear from you if your account
has been opened for more than 30 days (within 20 days
for new accounts). If we need more time, however, we
may take up to 45 calendar days to investigate your
complaint or question. If we decide to do this, we will
credit your account within 10 business days (or 20 days
on new accounts) for the amount you think is in error,
so that you will have the use of the money during the
time it takes us to complete our investigation. If we
ask you to put your complaint or question in writing
and we do not receive it within 10 business days, we
do not need to credit your account while we complete
our investigation. If we determine that there was no
error your account will not be credit and we will send
you a written explanation within three business days
after we finish our investigation. You may ask for copies
of the documents used in our investigation.
If
we do not complete a transfer to or from your Bank account
on time or in the correct amount according to our agreement
with you, we will be liable for your losses or damages.
However, there are some exceptions. We will not be liable:
·
If, through no fault of ours, you do not have enough
money in your account to make a transfer.
·
If a legal order directs us to prohibit withdrawals
from the account.
·
If your account is closed or if it has been frozen.
·
If a hold has been placed on your account for uncollected
funds.
·
If the transfer or payment would cause the account to
become overdrawn beyond the balance of the account plus
any overdraft protection.
·
If you, or anyone you allow, commits fraud or violates
and law or regulation.
·
If any electronic terminal, telecommunication device
or any part of the electronic fund transfer system is
not working properly.
·
If circumstances beyond our control (such as fire, flood,
improper transmission) despite reasonable precautions
taken by us.
·
If you, or anyone you allow, supply any incorrect information,
which affects said transaction.
LIMITATIONS ON BANK LIABILITY
We
will not be responsible for the following incidents,
errors or failures:
Access
We
will not be responsible for failure to provide access
to Online Banking at Heritage Bank of North
Florida due to a system failure or due to
other unforeseen acts or circumstances.
Your Computer Equipment or Software
We
will not be responsible for any errors or failures from
a malfunction of your computer or any computer virus
or other problems related to your computer equipment
used with the Online Banking service.
We
are not responsible for any error, damages or other
losses you may suffer due to the malfunction or misapplication
of any system you use, including your browser (Microsoft
Explorer®, Netscape Navigator®, or otherwise), your
Internet service provider (ISP), your personal financial
management or other software, (such as Quicken®, or
Microsoft Money®), or any equipment you may use (including
your telecommunications facilities, computer hardware
and modem) to access or communicate with Heritage Bank
of North Florida.
Electronic Notice
With
your consent, we may send notices to you by electronic
mail (e-mail). You may use e-mail to contact us about
inquiries, maintenance, and/or some problem resolution
issues. E-mail may not be a secure method of communication.
We therefore recommend that you do send confidential,
personal or financial information by e-mail. There may
be times when you need to speak with someone immediately,
especially to report a lost or stolen PIN. In these
cases, do not use e-mail. Instead, call your local branch.
Warranty and Software Limitations
NEITHER
WE, NOR ANY OF OUR SUBSIDIARIES, ANY SOFTWARE SUPPLIER
NOR ANY INFORMATRION PROVIDERS MAKE ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, TO YOU CONCERNING THE SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT,
BROWSER OR OTHER SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT OT LIMITED
TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE (OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRED-PARTY RIGHTS),
UNLESS DISCLAIMING SUCH WARRANTY IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Ownership of Website
The
content, information and offerings on our website are
owned by Heritage Bank of North Florida,
and the unauthorized use, reproduction, linking or distributions
of any portions are strictly prohibited.
Geographic Restrictions
Heritage
Bank of North Florida services
described in this Agreement and any application for
consumer credit, and/or deposit services available at
our website are solely offered to citizens and residents
of the United States
of America currently
residing in the United
States. Citizens and
residents may not be able to access Heritage Bank of
North Florida services outside
the United States
Scope of Agreement
This
Agreement represents our complete agreement with you
relating to our provision of the Online Banking services
at Heritage Bank of North Florida.
No other statement, oral or written, including language
contained in our website, unless otherwise noted, is
part of this agreement.