Terms and Conditions
You are indicating your acceptance of, and agree to be bound to the Terms and Conditions
set forth below by using TECH SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. and/or ISLAND VENTURES INTERNATIONAL
LTD. (THE “WEBSITE”); or by submitting any information to TECH SUPPORT SERVICES,
INC. and ISLAND VENTURES INC. and ISLAND VENTURES INTERNATIONAL LTD. (“GEEKS ON
SITE”). If you do not agree to the Terms and Conditions set forth below, you must
exit the website immediately.
GEEKS ON SITE shall not be held liable for any, special, incidental, indirect, or
consequential damages that are directly or indirectly related to the use of, or
inability to use, the website or Geeks On Site’s services even if GEEKS ON SITE
has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. In no event shall
GEEKS ON SITE have any liability to you for any damages, losses, or causes of action
for more than the purchase price of any items or services you have purchased from
GEEKS ON SITE. Use of the website is completely at your own risk.
The following additional terms and conditions apply to all interactions between
you, the client, and TECH SUPPORT SERVICES, INC and/or ISLAND VENTURES INTERNATIONAL
LTD. (“GEEKS ON SITE”).
Furthermore, you, the client, agrees to pay, and is financially responsible for,
all billable items and service options more particularly described below. In addition
you agree to the description of service option found on our website: Client will
be charged $24.95 for the first calendar month of service. $24.95 per month will
be charged regularly and consecutively unless subscription is cancelled in accordance
to our cancellation policy. Some customers may be charged a lesser monthly amount
due to past promotions.
Flat Fee Tune Up:
We will perform tune up on computer as indicated in website regarding this service
option.
Time Packs and online remote support labor time:
Online remote support labor time is credited to Client account through Client’s
purchase of “time package(s)” as further described on the Website or quoted on an
hourly rate basis over the phone. Client agrees to pay for services at rates posted
on Website at time of purchase or quoted via phone. Time is debited to Client account
for ALL time used by Client commencing the moment client is walked through remote
connection process, through duration of remote session, and until client is called
back to advise completion of support session. Time will be debited in 15 minute
increments rounded to the nearest 15 minutes. A 15 minute minimum will be debited
for any remote service for Client.
The following exceptions apply:
Connection:
Maximum 10 minutes accounted for walking through connection.
During scans, installations, or downloads:
Any software scan, installation, or download that does not require interaction or
intervention by technician will be accounted for a maximum of 10 minutes per idle
period.
Reconnecting:
If connection is lost during servicing, client is to be called immediately to reconnect.
Once disconnection takes place, time is to be accounted for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Onsite support labor:
Unless Client has subscribed to onsite service subscriptions, onsite support labor
shall be charged at the hourly rate quoted via telephone and/or in writing, per
technician for all time spent on or off work site including the time required to
purchase parts necessary to complete the service. Multiple technicians may be required
to expedite completion of work. The exact hourly rate varies due to geographical
area in the United States and is disclosed to Client via phone or email prior to
scheduling onsite technician visit. Labor will be billed in half hour increments
rounded to the nearest half-hour. A one hour minimum will be billed for any site
visit to Client.
Unlimited Onsite/Remote Subscription:
Plan cost is $240 in most areas, unless specified otherwise, per 6 month period
per computer. Plan terms are as follows:
Includes:
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Our Monthly Maintenance Tune Up: To keep your systems performing in optimal condition,
we will include this monthly "tune up "service with your purchase.
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Unlimited Remote Support: Call us anytime between 8AM-10PM weekdays to receive virtually
instant computer help over the web while you watch. Also open on weekends!
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Unlimited Onsite Support: Our traditional service, onsite tech deployment to your
location same day service in the event a problem can’t be fixed remotely or requires
physical presence. Particularly when working with your network and/or multiple systems
at once.
Additionally, this plan is priced per computer per month.
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Plan covers: labor to support computers and printers, scanners, network, PDAs, used
with computers on plan (up to one of each type of device per computer on plan);
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Plan does not cover: Training, support of non-Microsoft applications (unless specified),
network cabling drops, or parts needed
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6 month prepayment required; renews automatically every 6 months.
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All computers connected to office or home network must be on plan
II. Cancellation and Refund Policy:
General: Clients are responsible for all labor hours performed and expenses incurred
until cancellation. Additional terms for specific service options are more particularly
described below.
Prepaid Remote Support Items (i.e. Time Packs, Flat Fee Tune Up): Time packages
are non-refundable except for the following circumstances:
1. remote technician cannot connect to your computer.
2. If you ask to cancel the initial service request within 48 hours of purchase
and we never connected to your computer. Cancellation and refund requests after
48 hours of purchase will be denied and time remaining in the account will remain
in the account indefinitely.
Onsite service cancellation and refunds: Onsite service requests will be charged
a cancellation fee of $50.
Maintenance package cancellation and refunds: Maintenance package subscription may
be cancelled at any time and no further charges will be made. Charges already made
to account for maintenance prior to cancellation will not be refunded.
Onsite Labor:
A 1 hour minimum charge will billed for any visit not cancelled within 24 hours
of appointment date and time.
Unlimited Support Subscriptions:
In order to cancel your subscription you must submit a signed written request to
our corporate office address found in the “contact us” page of our website. Any
open balance must be in order to end subscription. Unlimited Onsite/Remote Subscriptions
which automatically renew and are charged at the end of the initial 6 month period
must be cancelled within 30 days of the renewal date in order to receive a refund
for a cancellation of the renewal period.
III. Miscellaneous:
Tangible Products:
All products will be billed at quoted prices. GEEKS ON SITE is not responsible for
product warranties. All product warranties must be handled directly with the manufacturer
and are subject to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions.
Additional Expenses:
Additional miscellaneous product items may be billed separately; such as additional
cables or other supplies needed to complete work or projects. Parking expenses and
tolls, if applicable, shall also be billed.
Payments:
Payments are secured via credit card information provided by client during sign
up. Client agrees to not dispute charges with Credit Card Company.
Finance Charges and Past Due Collection Expenses:
All products will be billed at quoted prices. GEEKS ON SITE is not responsible for
product warranties. All product warranties must be handled directly with the manufacturer
and are subject to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions.
Additional Expenses: debit Authorization:
I hereby authorize GEEKS ON SITE to initiate charges to my credit card or initiate
an ACH debit. Credit card and/or checking account info collected by Geeks On Site
agents will be filed and authorized for future debiting to pay for any fees for
Geeks On Site service and/or products sold.
Payments are secured via credit card information provided by client during sign
up. Client agrees to not dispute charges with their credit card Company.
Finance Charges and Past Due Collection Expenses: re additional labor time to GEEKS
ON SITE will assess a 1.5% per month finance charge to unpaid balances until payment
is received in full. Uncollected balances over 90 days will be considered in default
and subject the Client to court costs, collection agency fees, and/or legal fees
incurred in collection.
Credit Card and/or ACH Debit Authorization: her with any documentation or hereby
authorize GEEKS ON SITE to initiate charges to my credit card or initiate an ACH
debit. Credit card and/or checking account info collected by GEEKS ON SITE agents
will be filed and authorized for future debiting to pay for any fees for GEEKS ON
SITE service and/or products sold.
Estimates: Amendments to terms and conditions GEEKS ON SITE will provide a professional
estimate in advance whenever feasible and requested; However due to the nature of
computer and I.T. services, there are infinite possibilities for unforeseen problems
and obstacles which may require additional labor time to resolve or in other unforeseen
circumstances. Additional work requests or changes in procedures may also increase
labor time. The Client is ultimately responsible for all billable time during onsite
and/or online remote support services requested.