STRETCH FINANCIAL AWARD CARD AGREEMENT
This Cardholder Agreement is effective October 31st, 2024
Last updated: October 31st, 2024
CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: Stretch Finance Corporation, PO Box 195097 Dallas, TX 75219
Help Center: https://help.stretch.money
Service Number: 1-(877) 275-4115
SHORT FORM DISCLOSURE
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION (“ARBITRATION CLAUSE”) REQUIRING ALL CLAIMS TO BE RESOLVED BY WAY OF BINDING ARBITRATION AND WAIVING A RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AND TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS. YOU MAY REJECT THE ARBITRATION PROVISION BY SENDING US WRITTEN NOTICE WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER YOU FIRST USE YOUR CARD OR CARD ACCOUNT.
YOU MAY WRITE TO USE AT PO Box 195097 Dallas, TX 75219.
THE CARD PROGRAM
This Stretch Financial Award Card Program Cardholder Agreement (this “Agreement”) represents an agreement between you and Sutton Bank, a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) (the “Bank”). It contains the terms and conditions governing your participation in the Stretch Financial Award Program (the “Program”) offered by the Bank.
BY ACTIVATING OR USING THE CARD, YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE REVIEWED AND UNDERSTAND ALL DISCLOSURES MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU. YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY. PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.STRETCH.MONEY/CARDHOLDER-AGREEMENT (THE “WEBSITE”) TO VIEW,
PRINT, AND SAVE THIS AGREEMENT AND HTTPS://WWW.SUTTONBANK.COM/_/KCMS-DOC/85/49033/WK-PRIVACY-DISCLOSURE -1218.PDF TO VIEW, PRINT, AND SAVE OUR PRIVACY POLICY.
DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
The following definitions and instructions apply to this Agreement.
“You,” “your,” and “Cardholder” means the person who submits an initial request for a Card and is authorized to use a Card as provided for in this Agreement.
“We,” “us,” and “our” means the Bank or its successors, affiliates, and assignees.
“Program Partner” means the legal entity funding and administering a Financial Award Program using Stretch Financial Award Cards.
“Account” means the account associated with your Card in which we account for the loads, transactions, fees, and other claims related to your Card.
“Card” or “Cards” means the physical card issued to you by Sutton Bank, which enables you to make individual electronic fund transfers to and from your Account with Sutton Bank.
“Card Controls” means any set of features that restrict the use of the Card to enhance security, prevent fraud, and comply with use of funds as defined in the Financial Award Program Terms of Use. Restrictions can be based on the following parameters:
Velocity: the maximum amount that can be spent in a specified timeframe based on .
Authorized Amount: the maximum amount that can be spent in a single transaction.
Transaction Attempts: the number of transaction attempts within a specified timeframe.
Transaction Processing Type: based on the type of transaction processing for a given transaction. This includes but is not limited to Case, Payment Debit, Payment Credit, and Deposits.
Merchant Category Code (MCC): based on the four-digit code assigned to a merchant to categorize the business type and apply restrictions accordingly.
Merchant Country: based on the merchant's country of operation.
Point of Service: based on the type of point of service used. This includes but is not limited to Automated Teller Machines and Tellers.
“Tokenized Card” means the token used by a Digital Wallet Provider, such as Apple, Google, Samsung, to secure your Card’s sensitive data when making a transaction.
“Temporary Card” means the temporary card issued to you by Sutton Bank, if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged, which enables you to make individual electronic fund transfers to and from your Account with Sutton Bank. For the avoidance of doubt, the use of your Temporary Card will have the same legal effect as when you use your physical Card.
“Card Network Rules” means the operating rules, operating regulations, and other requirements of the Card Networks.
“Stretch” means “Stretch” as defined in the Stretch Terms of Use.
“Apps” means “Apps” as defined in the Stretch Terms of Use.
You acknowledge and agree that the value available in your Card Account is limited to the funds loaded to your Card Account. You agree to sign the back of the Card immediately upon receipt. The Card can only be used to access value that has previously been loaded onto it. We may refuse to process any transaction that we believe may violate the terms and conditions of this Agreement or that may be fraudulent or illegal.
Keep a record of your Account in case your Card is lost, stolen, or destroyed. Please read this Agreement carefully and keep it for future reference.
FEE SCHEDULE
Below is a list of all fees for the Stretch Financial Award Card. All fees assessed by us are deducted from your Account. Stretch or Sutton Bank may amend, change or delete these fees in the future as set forth in the Amendment section of this Agreement.
List of all fees:
Your funds are eligible for FDIC insurance. Your funds will be held at or transferred to Sutton Bank, an FDIC-insured institution. Once there, your funds are insured up to $250,000 by the FDIC in the event Sutton Bank fails, if specific deposit insurance requirements are met and your card is registered. See fdic.gov/deposit/deposits/prepaid.html for details.
No overdraft or credit feature.
Contact Stretch by phone at 1-(877) 275-4115, by mail at PO Box 195097 Dallas, TX 75219, or visit https://help.stretch.money. ALL QUESTIONS ABOUT TRANSACTIONS MADE WITH YOUR CARD MUST BE DIRECTED TO STRETCH, AND NOT TO SUTTON BANK. Stretch is responsible for servicing your Card and for resolving any errors in transactions made with your Card.
For general information about prepaid accounts, visit cfpb.gov/prepaid. If you have a complaint about a prepaid account, call the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at 1-855-411-2372 or visit cfpb.gov/complaint.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OPENING AN ACCOUNT
TO HELP THE GOVERNMENT FIGHT THE FUNDING OF TERRORISM AND MONEY LAUNDERING ACTIVITIES, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES ALL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO OBTAIN, VERIFY, AND RECORD INFORMATION THAT IDENTIFIES EACH PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR AN CARD. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A CARD AND BEFORE WE ISSUE A CARD, WE WILL ASK YOU TO PROVIDE YOUR NAME, PHYSICAL ADDRESS, DATE OF BIRTH, AND OTHER INFORMATION (“APPLICANT INFORMATION”) THAT WILL ALLOW STRETCH AND THE BANK TO IDENTIFY YOU.
AFTER YOUR ACCOUNT IS OPENED, WE MAY ASK TO SEE IDENTIFYING DOCUMENTS AT ANY TIME IF WE DEEM IT NECESSARY TO VERIFY YOUR IDENTITY, PHYSICAL ADDRESS, OR TRANSACTIONS ON YOUR ACCOUNT. IF WE ASK FOR SPECIFIC IDENTIFYING DOCUMENTS, WE WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE OR SUSPEND YOUR ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY IF THOSE SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS ARE NOT PROVIDED. THESE MEASURES ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP US PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY AND IDENTIFY POSSIBLE FRAUD ON YOUR ACCOUNT.
BUSINESS DAYS
Our business days are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 9 pm Central Time and Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM Central time, excluding Federal holidays. Any references to “days” found in this Agreement are calendar days unless indicated otherwise.
FDIC INSURANCE
All funds associated with the Card shall be held in an account with the Bank for your benefit, with the balance of such funds to be reduced through your use of such funds and through the imposition of fees and other charges in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Those funds are eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000 and will not accrue or pay any interest. The availability of FDIC insurance is contingent upon Stretch or Bank maintaining accurate records and determinations of the FDIC as receiver at the time of a receivership if Bank should fail. Such coverage is subject to aggregation of all of your deposits held at Bank.
For further information about deposit insurance generally, you may write to the FDIC at 550 17th Street, N.W., Washington D.C. 20429, telephone the FDIC’s toll-free hotline at 1-(877) 275-3342, or visit its website at https://www.fdic.gov.
You understand that funds provisionally credited to your Card during an error investigation as described in the section titled “Your Right to Dispute Errors” will not be eligible for FDIC insurance until the day after the funds are available for your use.
ELIGIBILITY
To apply for a Card and Account, you must be a resident of the United States, at least 18 years and the age of majority in your State of residence, and meet the eligibility requirements of the Program Partner as defined in the Financial Award Program Terms of Use.
THE CARD
Stretch Financial Award Card is issued by Sutton Bank under license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. (the “Card Network”) and may be used everywhere Visa debit and credit cards are accepted. The Card is not a gift card. The Card is not a device that accesses money in an individual checking or savings account. When you use your Card, you are redeeming the value on the Card and not making a withdrawal from a personal checking or savings account. Your Card is NOT a bank deposit account, and is not a credit card, or a charge card that allows you to make purchases, obtain advances, and pay later.
The Card will remain the property of the Bank. You must surrender the Card on demand. The Card is non-transferable, is not for resale, and may be canceled, repossessed, or revoked without prior notice, subject to applicable law.
THE ACCOUNT
Each time you use your Card, you authorize us to reduce the value available in your Account by the transaction amount. You agree that the value of your Card is limited to the available funds in your Account and that we may increase the amount authorized for any transaction to ensure you have available funds in your Account. Nevertheless, if a transaction exceeds the available funds in your Account, you are liable to us for the transaction amount. Therefore, we may deduct any amount you owe us from any future funds received in your Account. You will not receive any interest on the funds in your Account. In addition, you agree that when you have both a Temporary Card and a physical Card, both Cards access the same Account.
OBTAINING AND ACTIVATING A CARD
We will send an unactivated Card to your address on file. You will receive your Card between 1-5 business days after we process your request. When you receive your Card, you will need to activate it and choose a personal identification number (“PIN”). You agree to sign the back of the Card immediately upon receipt. You may activate your Card by following any directions for activation provided by Stretch. By activating your Card, you represent and warrant to us that: (a) you are at least 18 years of age (or older if you reside in a state where the majority age is older); (b) you are a U.S. citizen or legal alien residing in the United States; (c) the Applicant Information is truthful, accurate, current, and complete; (d) you received a copy of the Financial Award Program Terms of Use, this Agreement and our Privacy Policy and agreed to be bound by and to comply with their terms; and (e) you accept your Card.
We reserve the right to close your Account and cancel your Card if you do not activate your Card within 60 days from the date your Application was approved.
SETTING A PIN & PIN SECURITY
To activate your Card, you will need to set a PIN. When selecting a PIN, you should not use numbers or words that appear in your wallet, for example, your date of birth, address, or social security number. Instead, memorize your PIN and do not share it with anyone. You must remember your PIN and not share it with anyone. Do not write the PIN on a Card.
ADDRESS OR NAME CHANGE
You are responsible for notifying us of any change in your name, physical address, mailing address, email address, or phone number. Requests for address or name changes may be subject to additional verification requirements. We will only attempt to communicate with you by using your most recent contact information. You agree that any notice or communication sent to you at an address noted in our records shall be adequate unless we have received an address change notice from you and we have had a reasonable time to rely on such information. However, we cannot accept responsibility for any email messages not received by you or for any delay in receiving or delivering any email notification. If you make your email account available to any other individual, you agree that you are responsible for any release of any Account information to such individual.
CARD SECURITY
Don't share your Card number or PIN with anyone, especially over email or text message. Instead, ensure your Card number is secured with encryption when you use your Card to perform transactions over the Internet or wireless networks. If you believe anyone has gained unauthorized access to your Card Number, you should advise us immediately.
LOST OR STOLEN CARD NUMBER
Contact Customer Service immediately if you believe: (a) your Card or Card number has been lost or stolen, or (b) someone has transferred or may transfer funds from your Account without your permission, or (c) another person knows your PIN. Immediately contacting us by telephone at 1-(877) 275-4115 or by following directions in the Stretch Apps to report a lost, stolen, or compromised Card is the best way to minimize your possible losses.
AUTHORIZED USERS
You are responsible for all authorized transactions initiated and fees incurred using your Card. For example, if you permit another person to have access to your Card or Card number, we will treat this as if you have authorized such use, unless and until you notify us that such person is not authorized to use your Card, Card Account or Card number, and you will be liable for all transactions and fees incurred by those persons. Until you have provided such notice to us, you are wholly responsible for each Card associated with your Account, except as provided in Your Liability for Unauthorized Transfers (below) or otherwise limited by law.
USING YOUR CARD
You may use your Card to transact anywhere Visa is accepted as long as you do not exceed the value available on your Account and the transaction is not restricted by an applicable Card Control. Please see the Card Controls Appendix in the Financial Award Program Terms of Use for a detailed description of applicable Card Controls.
You acknowledge and agree that: (i) the Card is for personal, family, or household purposes use only, and you will not use the Card for any business purposes; (ii) you will only use the Card as permitted under applicable law, the Card Network Rules, this Agreement; (iii) and the Financial Award Program Terms of Use; (iv) you will not use the Card at online gambling web sites or at payment processors supporting online gambling websites; (iv) you will not use the Card for any escort services; (v) you will not use the Card to purchase illegal goods or services, or to initiate a transaction that violates applicable law or the Card Network Rules; (vi) you must surrender a revoked Card to the Bank, and you will not use, or allow others to use, an expired, revoked, canceled, suspended, or otherwise invalid Card; (vii) you will promptly notify us of any loss or theft of the Card; (viii) you will promptly notify us of the loss, theft, or unauthorized disclosure of any PIN used to access Card funds; and (ix) your Card cannot be redeemed for cash..
SPLIT TRANSACTIONS
Some merchants do not allow Cardholders to conduct split transactions where you would use the Card as partial payment for goods and services and pay the remainder of the balance with another form of legal tender. If you wish to conduct a split transaction and the merchant permits it, you must tell the merchant to charge only the exact amount of funds available on the Card. You must then arrange to pay the difference using another payment method. Some merchants may require payment for the remaining balance in cash. If you fail to inform the merchant that you would like to complete a split transaction before swiping your Card, your Card is likely to be declined. At the time of each purchase using the Card, you may be asked to sign a receipt for the transaction. The amount of the purchase will be deducted from the value associated with the Card.
PAY AT THE PUMP TRANSACTIONS
If you use your Card at an automated fuel dispenser (“pay at the pump”), the merchant may pre-authorize the transaction up to a certain amount, which could exceed $175. However, if you have sufficient funds available in your Account and your Card is declined, you may be able to pay for your purchase inside with the cashier.
MERCHANT AUTHORIZATION HOLDS
Suppose you use your Card at a restaurant, a hotel, or another merchant where the total purchase price may not be known at the time of purchase. In that case, the merchant may pre-authorize the transaction amount for an amount that exceeds the purchase amount to ensure sufficient funds are available to cover tips, incidental expenses, or other applicable amounts. Any preauthorization amount will place a temporary hold on your available funds on the Card until the merchant sends the final payment amount of your purchase. The hold is removed after receipt of the final payment amount. However, the hold may take up to seven (7) days (thirty (30) days for hotels) to clear. During the hold period, you will not have access to funds in your Account for the pre-authorized amount.
CARD-NOT-PRESENT TRANSACTIONS
If you use your Card without presenting it to the merchant in person (such as a mail-order, telephone, or Internet purchase), the legal effect will be the same as if you presented the Card to the merchant in person.
NON-VISA DEBIT TRANSACTIONS
Certain protections and rights applicable only to Visa debit transactions as described in this Agreement will not apply to transactions processed on another network. If you do not enter a PIN, transactions may be processed as either a Visa debit transaction or on another network transaction. Should you choose to use a non-Visa network when making a transaction without a PIN, different terms may apply.
To initiate a Visa debit transaction at the POS, swipe the Card through a POS terminal, sign the receipt, or provide the 16-digit Card number for a mail order, telephone, or Internet purchase. To initiate a non-Visa debit transaction at the POS, enter the PIN at the POS terminal or provide the 16-digit Card number after clearly indicating a preference to route the transaction as a non-Visa debit transaction for certain bill payment, mail order, telephone, or Internet purchases.
ACH TRANSFERS AND DIRECT DEPOSITS
Your Card and Account ca not be used to initiate a transfer through the Automated Clearing House system or be set up with your employer to receive direct deposit.
ADDING FUNDS TO YOUR ACCOUNT
Only Stretch or the Program Partner may add funds to your Account.
The availability of funds loaded to your Account may vary but will generally be available within one (1) business day. Fund availability and processing times are subject to change at any time and may be delayed at the Bank or Stretch’s sole discretion to prevent fraud or money laundering. We are not liable for any checks, money order, or cash mailed to us. All checks, money orders, or cash sent to the Bank for loading onto your Account will be returned unless your Account has a negative balance at the time such check or money order is received, in which case the Bank may in its discretion choose to apply the check or money order proceeds to the negative balance owed.
FRAUDULENT OR CRIMINAL ACCOUNT ACTIVITY
We reserve the right to block, suspend, or cancel your Card if we detect what we reasonably believe to be fraudulent, suspicious, criminal, or any activity inconsistent with this Agreement or the Financial Award Program Terms of Use. For example, we may temporarily suspend your Card if we detect unusual or suspicious activity. If we exercise this right, we will incur no liability to you because of any resulting unavailability of the funds in your Account or your inability to use your Card.
CARD ACCOUNT BALANCE AND TRANSACTION HISTORIES
You are responsible for keeping track of your Account's available balance. You may obtain information about the amount of money remaining in your Account by calling 1-(877) 275-4115 or log in to your Stretch account at https://app.stretch.money.
You may obtain information about the amount of money remaining in your Account by calling 1-(877) 275-4115. This information, along with a 12- month history of the Account transactions, is also available through the Stretch Apps. You also have the right to obtain at least 24 months of a written record of your transactions by calling 1-800-969- 1940 or by writing us at Stretch Finance Corporation, PO Box 195097, Dallas, TX 75219, USA. You will not be charged a fee for this information unless you request it more than once per month.
Merchants generally will not be able to determine your available balance. Therefore, knowing the available funds in your Account before performing a transaction is essential. The transaction will be declined if you do not have sufficient available funds in your Account to cover the transaction amount.
You acknowledge and agree that the available funds do not include funds subject to a hold. Therefore, you are not authorized to use funds added to your Account in error. Any transaction that could create a negative balance for your Account is not permitted.
Adjustments may be made to your Account to reverse an error, reflect a merchant adjustment, or resolve a dispute regarding a transaction posted to your Account. These processing and adjustment entries could cause your Account to have a negative balance.
Suppose your Account has a negative balance. In that case, you agree: (a) that we may automatically apply any subsequent deposits to your Account to satisfy the negative balance and (b) to pay us on demand by a personal check, money order, or other payment method authorized by us for the amount of the negative balance. Suppose no future funds are added to your Account. In that case, we may send you a notice explaining the reason for the adjustment and requesting payment by a personal check, money order, or another payment method to satisfy the negative balance. If your Account has a negative balance for more than 180 days, we may cancel your Card and Account.
ACCOUNT ALERTS
If you provide your mobile phone number, you expressly consent to receive text messages we may send relating to your Card or Account at that mobile phone number. In addition, third-party data and message fees may apply.
VERIFIED MOBILE DEVICE
When using the Stretch Apps, you may provide a valid mobile device number in the Stretch Apps and verify that number as instructed by us. For example, to verify your mobile phone number, we may send you a code via text message to the mobile phone number you provided, and you must enter that code as we instructed. If you change your mobile phone number, you must promptly provide and verify your new mobile phone number.
PREAUTHORIZED TRANSFERS
No preauthorized transfers will be allowed. This means that you cannot schedule in advance for recurring transfers to be made from your Card or Account.
TRANSACTIONS IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
International transactions are not permitted.
RECEIPTS
You can get a receipt at the time you make any transfer to or from your account using one of our automated teller machines. You should get a receipt when you make a transaction using your Card. You agree to retain, verify, and reconcile your transactions and receipts.
REFUNDS AND RETURNS
If you are entitled to a refund for any reason for goods or services obtained with your Card, you agree to accept credits to your Card for such refunds and agree to the refund policy of that merchant. The exchange or return of merchandise purchased in whole or in part with the Card will be governed by the procedures and policies of each merchant and applicable law. At the time of any exchange or return, you should present both the merchandise receipt and the Card. If you receive a credit, the credit may not be added to the available funds on the Card for seven (7) business days. Neither the Bank, the Card Network, the Processor nor the Program Manager, nor their respective affiliates, employees, or agents are responsible for the delivery, quality, safety, legality, or any other aspects of goods or services that you purchase from others with a Card or any damages resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the Card. All such disputes must be addressed and handled directly with the merchant from whom those goods or services were provided.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY POLICY
Your privacy is very important to us. We may disclose information to third parties about your Account or the transfers you make: (a) where it is necessary for completing transfers; (b) if you give us written permission; (c) in order to verify the existence and condition on your Account for a third party, such as a credit bureau or merchant; (d) in order to comply with government agency or court orders; (e) as permitted and required by applicable law; and (f) as otherwise provided in our Privacy Policy.
Please see Stretch's and the Bank's Privacy Policies (the "Privacy Policies"), available at https://www.stretch.money/privacy and https://www.suttonbank.com/_/kcms-doc/85/49033/WK-Privacy-Disclosure-1218.pd f, for further details.
REPLACEMENT OF A LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED CARD
If your Card is lost, stolen, or damaged, you may request a new Card through the Stretch Apps or by calling 1-(877) 275-4115. You may also request a Temporary Card. The Temporary Card will automatically be deactivated when your new physical Card is activated. If you do not activate your new physical Card, the Temporary Card that was issued to you will expire after 30 days from the date of issuance.
REPLACEMENT CARDS ON EXPIRATION
Your Card will expire, but the funds associated with a Card do not expire. Therefore, you will not be able to use your Card after the expiration date. You can view the expiration date of your Card in the Stretch Apps, and the expiration date on the back of itself.
When your Card is within 30 days of expiring, your Account is in good standing, and you have available funds on the Card, we will issue you a new Card before the expiration date. Before sending a Card, we will need you to confirm your address. If you do not confirm your address, we will not send a new Card.
OUR LIABILITY TO YOU
If we do not complete an electronic fund transfer to or from your Account on time or in the correct amount according to this Agreement, we may be liable for your losses or damages. However, there are some exceptions. We will not be liable if: (a) through no fault of ours, you do not have enough available funds in your Account to perform the transaction; (b) circumstances beyond our control (such as fire, flood, water damage, power failure, strike, labor dispute, computer breakdown, telephone line disruption, or natural disaster) prevent or delay the transfer despite reasonable precautions taken by us; (c) the system, ATM, or point-of-sale terminal was not working correctly, and you knew about the problem when you initiated the transaction; (d) the funds in your Account are subject to legal process or are otherwise not available for transactions; (e) the merchant refuses to accept your Card; (f) if access to your Card has been blocked after you reported your Card lost or stolen; (g) if we have reason to believe the transaction is unauthorized; (h) the transaction cannot be completed because your Card is damaged; or (i) any other exception stated in this Agreement.
YOUR LIABILITY
Tell us immediately if you believe your Card, PIN, or Account Number has been lost or stolen. However, please note that you assume all liability for any and all unauthorized transactions. You waive any rights to dispute or recover funds related to unauthorized transactions, and any transaction made on the card will be considered final and irrevocable. If you believe your Card, PIN, or Account Number has been compromised, you may contact Customer Service for assistance in securing your account, but no funds will be recovered or disputes entertained.Contact in event of unauthorized transfer. If you believe your Card, PIN or Account Number has been lost or stolen, call 1-(877) 275-4115 or write: Stretch Finance Corporation PO Box 195097 Dallas TX 75219.
CHARGEBACK RIGHTS
The Cardholder waives all chargeback rights provided by the card network. No chargebacks will be permitted under any circumstances. By using this card, you agree to forgo the ability to dispute transactions with merchants, card issuers, or financial institutions.
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
If your Account has not been used to make a transaction within a five-year period, we will consider your Account inactive. If this happens, applicable law may require us to report these funds to state government authorities as unclaimed property. In that event, we may try to contact you at the address shown in our records. If this occurs, we may attempt to locate you at the address shown in our records. If we cannot find you, we may be required to deliver any funds in your Account to the applicable state as unclaimed property.
AMENDMENT
We may add to, delete, or amend this Agreement at any time in our sole discretion without providing notice to you, subject to applicable law. We reserve the right, subject to applicable law, to deliver to you any notice of changes to existing terms or the addition of new terms by posting an updated version of this Agreement on the Stretch website or delivering notice of changes to you electronically. However, if the change is made for security purposes, we can implement such change without prior notice.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and us, whether written or oral, concerning its subject matter and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements concerning their subject matter.
CANCELLATION AND SUSPENSION
We may cancel or suspend your Card, your Account, or this Agreement immediately, for any reason, and without notice to you. You may cancel your Card, your Account, or this Agreement at any time by notifying Customer Service at support@stretch.money. Cancellation or suspension of this Agreement will not affect any of our rights or your obligations arising under this Agreement prior to such cancellation or suspension. If your Account is canceled, closed, or terminated for any reason, you may request the unused balance to be returned to you via a check to the mailing address we have in our records. The Bank reserves the right to refuse to return the unused balance if it is less than $1.00.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONTROLS
Any translation of this Agreement is for your convenience. The meanings of terms, conditions, and representations are subject to definitions and reasonable interpretations in English. Therefore, any translation may not accurately represent the information in the original English.
TELEPHONE MONITORING AND RECORDING
You agree that from time to time, without further notice to you, the Bank or Stretch may monitor or record telephone calls and electronic communications between you and the Bank or Stretch, as applicable, to assure the quality of customer service or as required by applicable law.
WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
We make a considerable effort so that our website and communications channels are available around the clock. However, we do not warrant these channels to be open and error-free every minute of the day. You agree that we will not be responsible for temporary interruptions in service due to maintenance, website changes, or failures, nor shall we be liable for extended interruptions due to failures beyond our control, including but not limited to the failure of interconnecting and operating systems, computer viruses, forces of nature, labor disputes and armed conflicts.
You agree to act responsibly concerning our website and its use. You will not violate any laws, interfere or disrupt computer networks, impersonate another person or entity, violate the rights of any third party, stalk, threaten or harass anyone, gain any unauthorized entry, or interfere with the website’s systems and integrity.
We shall not bear any liability for any damage or interruptions caused by any “computer viruses” that may affect your computer or other equipment. Therefore, we advise the regular use of reputable and readily available virus screening and prevention software.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, consistent with the Federal Arbitration Act, without giving effect to any principles that provide for the application of the law of another jurisdiction.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
NEITHER WE NOR STRETCH WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR: DELAYS OR MISTAKES RESULTING FROM ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ACTS OF GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES, NATIONAL EMERGENCIES, INSURRECTION, WAR, OR RIOTS; THE FAILURE OF MERCHANTS TO HONOR THE CARD; THE FAILURE OF MERCHANTS TO PERFORM OR PROVIDE SERVICES; COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FAILURES; OR FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT, ANY INTERNET SERVICE, OR ANY PAYMENT SYSTEM. IF WE ARE HELD LIABLE TO YOU, YOU WILL ONLY BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER YOUR ACTUAL DAMAGES, UNLESS APPLICABLE LAW PROVIDES OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL YOU BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF YOU HAVE ADVISED US OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS PROVISION SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE TO THE EXTENT OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT YOUR RECOVERY FOR ANY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OR MISCONDUCT BY US OR STRETCH WILL BE LIMITED TO THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU TO US AND STRETCH OVER THE 6 MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE CLAIM. SOME STATES LIMIT OR PROHIBIT THE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, THE EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITIES, SO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
NO WARRANTY FOR UNINTERRUPTED USE
From time to time, the Card services may be inoperative. When this happens, you may be unable to use your Card or obtain information from your Card, including the available balance of funds associated with your Card. Please notify us at the Customer Service number stated below if you have any problems using your Card. You agree that neither the Bank, the Card Network, the Program Manager, nor any of their respective affiliates, employees, or agents are responsible for any service interruption.
ARBITRATION CLAUSE
You or we may elect to resolve any claim by an individual arbitrator. Claims are decided by a neutral arbitrator. If arbitration is chosen by any party, you and we hereby waive the right to litigate the claim in court or have a jury trial on that claim. Further, you and we will not have the right to participate in a representative capacity or as a member of any class pertaining to any claim subject to arbitration.
Any claim, dispute, or controversy (“Claim”) between you and us arising out of or relating in any way to this Agreement, your Card, your purchase of the Card, your usage of the Card, or transactions on the Card, no matter how described, pleaded or styled, shall be finally and exclusively resolved by binding individual arbitration conducted by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules in your state of residence at a location that is reasonably convenient for both parties.
You, as a cardholder, waive all rights to dispute any claims arising from or relating to the use of your card. This includes but is not limited to the right to arbitration or any other dispute resolution mechanisms. No arbitration will be allowed for any transaction, and all claims shall be considered final and binding.
We will pay all fees associated with the administration of arbitration, including costs to commence the arbitration. At your written request, we will consider in good faith making a temporary advance of your share of any arbitration fees, or paying for the reasonable fees of an expert appointed by the arbitrator for good cause.
Arbitration procedures are generally simpler than the rules that apply in court, and discovery is more limited. The arbitrator’s decisions are as enforceable as any court order and are subject to very limited review by a court. Except as set forth below, the arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding. Other rights you or we would have in court may also not be available in arbitration.
NO CLASS ACTION, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, OR PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR JOINDER OR CONSOLIDATION OF ANY CLAIM WITH A CLAIM OF ANOTHER PERSON SHALL BE ALLOWABLE IN ARBITRATION.
This Arbitration Clause shall survive: (i) the termination of this Agreement; (ii) the bankruptcy of any party; and (iii) any transfer, sale or assignment of your Card, or any amounts owed on your Card, to any other person or entity. If any portion of this Arbitration Clause is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall nevertheless remain in force. Any different agreement regarding arbitration must be agreed to in writing.
This arbitration agreement is made pursuant to a transaction involving interstate commerce and shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16.
Solely for purposes of this Arbitration Clause, “We” or “Us” shall mean the Issuer, and its respective successors, affiliates, or assignees as well as any third party using or providing any product, service or benefit in connection with the Card.
You may reject this Arbitration provision by sending a written rejection notice to us at PO Box 195097 Dallas, TX 75219 or legal@stretch.money. Your rejection notice must be mailed 45 days after your first card purchase. Your rejection notice must state that you reject the Arbitration provision and include your name, address, Account number, and personal signature. No one else may sign the rejection notice. If your rejection notice complies with these requirements, this Arbitration provision and any other arbitration provisions in the Cardholder Agreement for any other currently open Accounts you have will not apply to you, except for any claims subject to pending litigation or arbitration at the time you send your rejection notice.
Rejection of this Arbitration provision will not affect your other rights or responsibilities under this section or the Agreement.
This card is issued by Sutton Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa debit and credit cards are accepted.