Common use of Costs of Service Clause in Contracts

Costs of Service. The Permitted Entity must provide SSA with advance payment for the full annual cost of all services rendered under this user agreement, and submit to SSA proof of such advance payment each year in the manner directed by SSA. SSA will not perform any services under this user agreement for any year until the Permitted Entity provides such advance payment, and proof of such advance payment, to SSA. Moreover, SSA may incur obligations by performing services under this user agreement only on a 365-day agreement year basis. SSA will use a tiered subscription-based pricing model. The Permitted Entity must select from one of five tiers, depending on annual estimated number of transactions. Information on the current tiers and pricing model can be found on SSA’s internet website at: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/dataexchange/eCBSV/fees.html. If transactions are not used within that tier range during the 365-day agreement year, they will not be rolled over to the next year. The Permitted Entity must provide advance payment using Xxx.xxx either by credit card (up to the limit set by the Department of the Treasury, found at the Department of Treasury’s internet website at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/v1/p5/c700.html, Section 7045.10-Transaction Maximums) or ACH credit or debit. SSA will not accept checks or credit card information received in the mail by any method. Prior to the start of each new 365-day agreement year, the Permitted Entity must submit full payment of fees (including, as applicable, initial and renewal administrative fees) for estimated requests for that annual agreement period with a completed user agreement on file. Transactions will be provided only up to the maximum volume within the selected tier level. The Permitted Entity will remain in active status as long as its account balance is positive. When balances are low, SSA will notify the Permitted Entity and the Permitted Entity must decide whether to enter into a new 365-day agreement period for a higher tier or stop transactions for the year once the threshold has been met. The Permitted Entity can only select a higher tier when a new tier level is selected during the agreement year, which will begin a new 365-day agreement period. Upon completion of an original 365-day agreement, the Permitted Entity can select any tier, including a lower tier, for the next 365-day agreement. No interest shall accrue to the advance payment. At least annually, SSA will review its costs related to providing the eCBSV services, recalculate the fees necessary for SSA to recover full costs, and adjust the fees accordingly. SSA will notify the Permitted Entity before any change to the fees goes into effect. Duration of User Agreement, Suspension of Services, and Waiver of Right to Judicial Review Duration and Termination of User Agreement The effective date of this user agreement is the date upon which the Permitted Entity signs this user agreement. This user agreement will be in effect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date unless terminated or cancelled as follows: SSA and the Permitted Entity may mutually agree in writing to terminate this user agreement, in which case the termination will be effective on the date specified in such termination agreement; SSA terminates this user agreement upon determining, in its sole discretion that the Permitted Entity or any Financial Institution(s) it services has failed to comply with its responsibilities under this user agreement or the Banking Bill. This includes, without limitation, the Permitted Entity’s obligation to make advance payment, requirement to collect Written Consent in accordance with this user agreement, and responsibilities under section III, Responsibilities, including failure to correct its non-compliance within 30 days of SSA’s notice of such non-compliance; This user agreement or the eCBSV service is prohibited by any applicable law or regulation, at which point this user agreement will be null and void as of the effective date specified in such law or regulation; SSA terminates this user agreement and the eCBSV program due to a change of SSA’s statutory requirements. In case of such cancellation of eCBSV program, SSA will provide all participants in the eCBSV program with advance written notice of SSA’s decision; If the Permitted Entity is dissolved as a corporate entity, at which point this user agreement and any related payments are no longer valid as of the date of dissolution. Any new corporate entity purporting to acquire the Permitted Entity’s interest in this user agreement must sign a new user agreement and submit payment. The Permitted Entity’s rights and obligations under this user agreement cannot be assigned to another entity whether through purchase, acquisition, or corporate reorganization. SSA reserves the right to determine whether to issue refunds under this section. SSA will issue no refunds when SSA terminates the user agreement or the Permitted Entity is at fault. Suspension of Services Suspension of eCBSV services by SSA is a temporary action for a designated period until certain requirements are met or rectified. Suspension is immediate upon notice by SSA. SSA will send a notice of suspension to the Permitted Entity via email with the specific reason(s) for the suspension, and the suspension remains in effect until lifted by SSA. If the Financial Institution serviced by the Permitted Entity, if any, is suspended, the Financial Institution is prohibited from submitting SSN Verification requests through another permitted entity during the period of suspension. Noncompliance with this user agreement, including with the declarations set forth in the Permitted Entity Certification of this user agreement (Exhibit A), or the Banking Bill, is grounds for suspension of eCBSV services at the sole discretion of SSA. If the Permitted Entity disputes SSA’s decision to suspend its access, the Permitted Entity may elect to write a letter to SSA specifying the reasons for contesting the suspension. Such letters must be sent via e-mail to xXXXX@xxx.xxx and must be received by SSA within 30 calendar days from the date that SSA transmitted the notice of suspension to the Permitted Entity. After reviewing the Permitted Entity’s letter, SSA may make the final determination to: 1) lift the suspension; 2) continue the suspension; or 3) terminate the Permitted Entity’s user agreement. SSA will provide the Permitted Entity with written notice via email of its final decision. The Permitted Entity’s use of the eCBSV system may be suspended for any of the following reasons:

Costs of Service. The Permitted Entity must provide SSA with advance payment for the full annual cost of all services rendered under this user agreement, and submit to SSA proof of such advance payment each year in the manner directed by SSA. SSA will not perform any services under this user agreement for any year until the Permitted Entity provides such advance payment, and proof of such advance payment, to SSA. Moreover, SSA may incur obligations by performing services under this user agreement only on a 365-day agreement year basis. SSA will use a tiered subscription-based pricing model. The Permitted Entity must select from one of five tiers, depending on annual estimated number of transactions. Information on the current tiers and pricing model can be found on SSA’s internet website at: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/dataexchange/eCBSV/fees.html. If transactions are not used within that tier range during the 365-day agreement year, they will be not be rolled over to the next year. The Permitted Entity must provide advance payment using Xxx.xxx either by credit card (up to the limit set by the Department of the Treasury, found at the Department of Treasury’s internet website at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/v1/p5/c700.html, Section 7045.10-7045.10- Transaction Maximums) or ACH credit or debit. SSA will not accept checks or credit card information received in the mail by any method. Prior to the start of each new 365-day agreement year, the Permitted Entity must submit full payment of fees (including, as applicable, initial and renewal administrative fees) for estimated requests for that annual agreement period with a completed user agreement on file. Transactions will be provided only up to the maximum volume within the selected tier level. The Permitted Entity will remain in active status as long as its account balance is positive. When balances are low, SSA will notify the Permitted Entity and the Permitted Entity must decide whether to enter into a new 365-day agreement period for a higher tier or stop transactions for the year once the threshold has been met. The Permitted Entity can only select a higher tier when a new tier level is selected during the agreement year, which will begin a new 365-day agreement period. Upon completion of an original 365-day agreement, the Permitted Entity can select any tier, including a lower tier, for the next 365-day agreement. No interest shall accrue to the advance payment. At least annually, SSA will review its costs related to providing the eCBSV services, recalculate the fees necessary for SSA to recover full costs, and adjust the fees accordingly. SSA will notify the Permitted Entity before any change to the fees goes into effect. Duration of User Agreement, Suspension of Services, and Waiver of Right to Judicial Review Duration and Termination of User Agreement The effective date of this user agreement is the date upon which the Permitted Entity signs this user agreement. This user agreement will be in effect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date unless terminated or cancelled as follows: SSA and the Permitted Entity may mutually agree in writing to terminate this user agreement, in which case the termination will be effective on the date specified in such termination agreement; SSA terminates this user agreement upon determining, in its sole discretion that the Permitted Entity or any Financial Institution(s) it services has failed to comply with its responsibilities under this user agreement or the Banking Bill. This includes, without limitation, the Permitted Entity’s obligation to make advance payment, requirement to collect Written Consent in accordance with this user agreement, and responsibilities under section III, Responsibilities, including failure to correct its non-compliance within 30 days of SSA’s notice of such non-compliance; This user agreement or the eCBSV service is prohibited by any applicable law or regulation, at which point this user agreement will be null and void as of the effective date specified in such law or regulation; SSA terminates this user agreement and the eCBSV program due to a change of SSA’s statutory requirements. In case of such cancellation of eCBSV program, SSA will provide all participants in the eCBSV program with advance written notice of SSA’s decision; If the Permitted Entity is dissolved as a corporate entity, at which point this user agreement and any related payments are no longer valid as of the date of dissolution. Any new corporate entity purporting to acquire the Permitted Entity’s interest in this user agreement must sign a new user agreement and submit payment. The Permitted Entity’s rights and obligations under this user agreement cannot be assigned to another entity whether through purchase, acquisition, or corporate reorganization. SSA reserves the right to determine whether to issue refunds under this section. SSA will issue no refunds when SSA terminates the user agreement or the Permitted Entity is at fault. Suspension of Services Suspension of eCBSV services by SSA is a temporary action for a designated period until certain requirements are met or rectified. Suspension is immediate upon notice by SSA. SSA will send a notice of suspension to the Permitted Entity via email with the specific reason(s) for the suspension, and the suspension remains in effect until lifted by SSA. If the Financial Institution serviced by the Permitted Entity, if any, is suspended, the Financial Institution is prohibited from submitting SSN Verification requests through another permitted entity during the period of suspension. Noncompliance with this user agreement, including with the declarations set forth in the Permitted Entity Certification of this user agreement (Exhibit A), or the Banking Bill, is grounds for suspension of eCBSV services at the sole discretion of SSA. If the Permitted Entity disputes SSA’s decision to suspend its access, the Permitted Entity may elect to write a letter to SSA specifying the reasons for contesting the suspension. Such letters must be sent via e-mail to xXXXX@xxx.xxx and must be received by SSA within 30 calendar days from the date that SSA transmitted the notice of suspension to the Permitted Entity. After reviewing the Permitted Entity’s letter, SSA may make the final determination to: 1) lift the suspension; 2) continue the suspension; or 3) terminate the Permitted Entity’s user agreement. SSA will provide the Permitted Entity with written notice via email of its final decision. The Permitted Entity’s use of the eCBSV system may be suspended for any of the following reasons:.

Costs of Service. The Permitted Entity must provide SSA with advance payment for the full annual cost of all services rendered under this user agreement, and submit to SSA proof of such advance payment each year in the manner directed by SSA. SSA will not perform any services under this user agreement for any year until the Permitted Entity provides such advance payment, and proof of such advance payment, to SSA. Moreover, SSA may incur obligations by performing services under this user agreement only on a 365-day agreement year basis. SSA will use a tiered subscription-based pricing model. The Permitted Entity must select from one of five tiers, depending on annual estimated number of transactions. Information on the current tiers and pricing model can be found on SSA’s internet website at: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/dataexchange/eCBSV/fees.html. If transactions are not used within that tier range during the 365-day agreement year, they will not be rolled over to the next year. The Permitted Entity must provide advance payment using Xxx.xxx either by credit card (up to the limit set by the Department of the Treasury, found at the Department of Treasury’s internet website at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/v1/p5/c700.html, Section 7045.10-7045.10- Transaction Maximums) or ACH credit or debit. SSA will not accept checks or credit card information received in the mail by any method. Prior to the start of each new 365-day agreement year, the Permitted Entity must submit full payment of fees (including, as applicable, initial and renewal administrative fees) for estimated requests for that annual agreement period with a completed user agreement on file. Transactions will be provided only up to the maximum volume within the selected tier level. The Permitted Entity will remain in active status as long as its account balance is positive. When balances are low, SSA will notify the Permitted Entity and the Permitted Entity must decide whether to enter into a new 365-day agreement period for a higher tier or stop transactions for the year once the threshold has been met. The Permitted Entity can only select a higher tier when a new tier level is selected during the agreement year, which will begin a new 365-day agreement period. Upon completion of an original 365-day agreement, the Permitted Entity can select any tier, including a lower tier, for the next 365-day agreement. No interest shall accrue to the advance payment. At least annually, SSA will review its costs related to providing the eCBSV services, recalculate the fees necessary for SSA to recover full costs, and adjust the fees accordingly. SSA will notify the Permitted Entity before any change to the fees goes into effect. Duration of User Agreement, Suspension of Services, and Waiver of Right to Judicial Review Duration and Termination of User Agreement The effective date of this user agreement is the date upon which the Permitted Entity signs this user agreement. This user agreement will be in effect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date unless terminated or cancelled as follows: SSA and the Permitted Entity may mutually agree in writing to terminate this user agreement, in which case the termination will be effective on the date specified in such termination agreement; SSA terminates this user agreement upon determining, in its sole discretion that the Permitted Entity or any Financial Institution(s) it services has failed to comply with its responsibilities under this user agreement or the Banking Bill. This includes, without limitation, the Permitted Entity’s obligation to make advance payment, requirement to collect Written Consent in accordance with this user agreement, and responsibilities under section III, Responsibilities, including failure to correct its non-compliance within 30 days of SSA’s notice of such non-compliance; This user agreement or the eCBSV service is prohibited by any applicable law or regulation, at which point this user agreement will be null and void as of the effective date specified in such law or regulation; SSA terminates this user agreement and the eCBSV program due to a change of SSA’s statutory requirements. In case of such cancellation of eCBSV program, SSA will provide all participants in the eCBSV program with advance written notice of SSA’s decision; If the Permitted Entity is dissolved as a corporate entity, at which point this user agreement and any related payments are no longer valid as of the date of dissolution. Any new corporate entity purporting to acquire the Permitted Entity’s interest in this user agreement must sign a new user agreement and submit payment. The Permitted Entity’s rights and obligations under this user agreement cannot be assigned to another entity whether through purchase, acquisition, or corporate reorganization. SSA reserves the right to determine whether to issue refunds under this section. SSA will issue no refunds when SSA terminates the user agreement or the Permitted Entity is at fault. Suspension of Services Suspension of eCBSV services by SSA is a temporary action for a designated period until certain requirements are met or rectified. Suspension is immediate upon notice by SSA. SSA will send a notice of suspension to the Permitted Entity via email with the specific reason(s) for the suspension, and the suspension remains in effect until lifted by SSA. If the Financial Institution serviced by the Permitted Entity, if any, is suspended, the Financial Institution is prohibited from submitting SSN Verification requests through another permitted entity during the period of suspension. Noncompliance with this user agreement, including with the declarations set forth in the Permitted Entity Certification of this user agreement (Exhibit A), or the Banking Bill, is grounds for suspension of eCBSV services at the sole discretion of SSA. If the Permitted Entity disputes SSA’s decision to suspend its access, the Permitted Entity may elect to write a letter to SSA specifying the reasons for contesting the suspension. Such letters must be sent via e-mail to xXXXX@xxx.xxx and must be received by SSA within 30 calendar days from the date that SSA transmitted the notice of suspension to the Permitted Entity. After reviewing the Permitted Entity’s letter, SSA may make the final determination to: 1) lift the suspension; 2) continue the suspension; or 3) terminate the Permitted Entity’s user agreement. SSA will provide the Permitted Entity with written notice via email of its final decision. The Permitted Entity’s use of the eCBSV system may be suspended for any of the following reasons:.

Costs of Service. The Permitted Entity must provide SSA with advance payment for the full annual cost of all services rendered under this user agreement, and submit to SSA proof of such advance payment each year in the manner directed by SSA. SSA will not perform any services under this user agreement for any year until the Permitted Entity provides such advance payment, and proof of such advance payment, to SSA. Moreover, SSA may incur obligations by performing services under this user agreement only on a 365-day agreement year basis. SSA will use a tiered subscription-based pricing model. The Permitted Entity must select from one of five tiers, depending on annual estimated number of transactions. Information on the current tiers and pricing model can be found on SSA’s internet website at: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/dataexchange/eCBSV/fees.html. If transactions are not used within that tier range during the 365-day agreement year, they will not be rolled over to the next year. The Permitted Entity must provide advance payment using Xxx.xxx either by credit card (up to the limit set by the Department of the Treasury, found at the Department of Treasury’s internet website at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/v1/p5/c700.html, Section 7045.10-7045.10- Transaction Maximums) or ACH credit or debit. SSA will not accept checks or credit card information received in the mail by any method. Prior to the start of each new 365-day agreement year, the Permitted Entity must submit full payment of fees (including, as applicable, initial and renewal administrative fees) for estimated requests for that annual agreement period with a completed user agreement on file. Transactions will be provided only up to the maximum volume within the selected tier level. The Permitted Entity will remain in active status as long as its account balance is positive. When balances are low, SSA will notify the Permitted Entity and the Permitted Entity must decide whether to enter into a new 365-day agreement period for a higher tier or stop transactions for the year once the threshold has been met. The Permitted Entity can only select a higher tier when a new tier level is selected during the agreement year, which will begin a new 365-day agreement period. Upon completion of an original 365-day agreement, the Permitted Entity can select any tier, including a lower tier, for the next 365-day agreement. No interest shall accrue to the advance payment. At least annually, SSA will review its costs related to providing the eCBSV services, recalculate the fees necessary for SSA to recover full costs, and adjust the fees accordingly. SSA will notify the Permitted Entity before any change to the fees goes into effect. Duration of User Agreement, Suspension of Services, and Waiver of Right to Judicial Review Duration and Termination of User Agreement The effective date of this user agreement is the date upon which the Permitted Entity signs this user agreement. This user agreement will be in effect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date unless terminated or cancelled as follows: SSA and the Permitted Entity may mutually agree in writing to terminate this user agreement, in which case the termination will be effective on the date specified in such termination agreement; SSA terminates this user agreement upon determining, in its sole discretion that the Permitted Entity or any Financial Institution(s) it services has failed to comply with its responsibilities under this user agreement or the Banking Bill. This includes, without limitation, the Permitted Entity’s obligation to make advance payment, requirement to collect Written Consent in accordance with this user agreement, and responsibilities under section III, Responsibilities, including failure to correct its non-compliance within 30 days of SSA’s notice of such non-compliance; This user agreement or the eCBSV service is prohibited by any applicable law or regulation, at which point this user agreement will be null and void as of the effective date specified in such law or regulation; SSA terminates this user agreement and the eCBSV program due to a change of SSA’s statutory requirements. In case of such cancellation of eCBSV program, SSA will provide all participants in the eCBSV program with advance written notice of SSA’s decision; If the Permitted Entity is dissolved as a corporate entity, at which point this user agreement and any related payments are no longer valid as of the date of dissolution. Any new corporate entity purporting to acquire the Permitted Entity’s interest in this user agreement must sign a new user agreement and submit payment. The Permitted Entity’s rights and obligations under this user agreement cannot be assigned to another entity whether through purchase, acquisition, or corporate reorganization. SSA reserves the right to determine whether to issue refunds under this section. SSA will issue no refunds when SSA terminates the user agreement or the Permitted Entity is at fault. Suspension of Services Suspension of eCBSV services by SSA is a temporary action for a designated period until certain requirements are met or rectified. Suspension is immediate upon notice by SSA. SSA will send a notice of suspension to the Permitted Entity via email with the specific reason(s) for the suspension, and the suspension remains in effect until lifted by SSA. If the Financial Institution serviced by the Permitted Entity, if any, is suspended, the Financial Institution is prohibited from submitting SSN Verification requests through another permitted entity during the period of suspension. Noncompliance with this user agreement, including with the declarations set forth in the Permitted Entity Certification of this user agreement (Exhibit A), or the Banking Bill, is grounds for suspension of eCBSV services at the sole discretion of SSA. If the Permitted Entity disputes SSA’s decision to suspend its access, the Permitted Entity may elect to write a letter to SSA specifying the reasons for contesting the suspension. Such letters must be sent via e-mail to xXXXX@xxx.xxx and must be received by SSA within 30 calendar days from the date that SSA transmitted the notice of suspension to the Permitted Entity. After reviewing the Permitted Entity’s letter, SSA may make the final determination to: 1) lift the suspension; 2) continue the suspension; or 3) terminate the Permitted Entity’s user agreement. SSA will provide the Permitted Entity with written notice via email of its final decision. The Permitted Entity’s use of the eCBSV system may be suspended for any of the following reasons:.

Costs of Service. The Permitted Entity must provide SSA with advance payment for the full annual cost of all services rendered under this user agreement, and submit to SSA proof of such advance payment each year in the manner directed by SSA. SSA will not perform any services under this user agreement for any year until the Permitted Entity provides such advance payment, and proof of such advance payment, to SSA. Moreover, SSA may incur obligations by performing services under this user agreement only on a 365-day agreement year basis. SSA will use a tiered subscription-based pricing model. The Permitted Entity must select from one of five tiers, depending on annual estimated number of transactions. Information on the current tiers and pricing model can be found on SSA’s internet website at: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/dataexchange/eCBSV/fees.html. If transactions are not used within that tier range during the 365-day agreement year, they will not be rolled over to the next year. The Permitted Entity must provide advance payment using Xxx.xxx either by credit card (up to the limit set by the Department of the Treasury, found at the Department of Treasury’s internet website at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/v1/p5/c700.html, Section 7045.10-Transaction Maximums) or ACH credit or debit. SSA will not accept checks or credit card information received in the mail by any method. Prior to the start of each new 365-day agreement year, the Permitted Entity must submit full payment of fees (including, as applicable, initial and renewal administrative fees) for estimated requests for that annual agreement period with a completed user agreement on file. Transactions will be provided only up to the maximum volume within the selected tier level. The Permitted Entity will remain in active status as long as its account balance is positive. When balances are low, SSA will notify the Permitted Entity and the Permitted Entity must decide whether to enter into a new 365-day agreement period for a higher tier or stop transactions for the year once the threshold has been met. The Permitted Entity can only select a higher tier when a new tier level is selected during the agreement year, which will begin a new 365-day agreement period. Upon completion of an original 365-day agreement, the Permitted Entity can select any tier, including a lower tier, for the next 365-day agreement. No interest shall accrue to the advance payment. At least annually, SSA will review its costs related to providing the eCBSV services, recalculate the fees necessary for SSA to recover full costs, and adjust the fees accordingly. SSA will notify the Permitted Entity before any change to the fees goes into effect. Duration of User Agreement, Suspension of Services, and Waiver of Right to Judicial Review Duration and Termination of User Agreement The effective date of this user agreement is the date upon which the Permitted Entity signs this user agreement. This user agreement will be in effect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date unless terminated or cancelled as follows: SSA and the Permitted Entity may mutually agree in writing to terminate this user agreement, in which case the termination will be effective on the date specified in such termination agreement; SSA terminates this user agreement upon determining, in its sole discretion that the Permitted Entity or any Financial Institution(s) it services has failed to comply with its responsibilities under this user agreement or the Banking BillXxxx. This includes, without limitation, the Permitted Entity’s obligation to make advance payment, requirement to collect Written Consent in accordance with this user agreement, and responsibilities under section III, Responsibilities, including failure to correct its non-compliance within 30 days of SSA’s notice of such non-compliance; This user agreement or the eCBSV service is prohibited by any applicable law or regulation, at which point this user agreement will be null and void as of the effective date specified in such law or regulation; SSA terminates this user agreement and the eCBSV program due to a change of SSA’s statutory requirements. In case of such cancellation of eCBSV program, SSA will provide all participants in the eCBSV program with advance written notice of SSA’s decision; If the Permitted Entity is dissolved as a corporate entity, at which point this user agreement and any related payments are no longer valid as of the date of dissolution. Any new corporate entity purporting to acquire the Permitted Entity’s interest in this user agreement must sign a new user agreement and submit payment. The Permitted Entity’s rights and obligations under this user agreement cannot be assigned to another entity whether through purchase, acquisition, or corporate reorganization. SSA reserves the right to determine whether to issue refunds under this section. SSA will issue no refunds when SSA terminates the user agreement or the Permitted Entity is at fault. Suspension of Services Suspension of eCBSV services by SSA is a temporary action for a designated period until certain requirements are met or rectified. Suspension is immediate upon notice by SSA. SSA will send a notice of suspension to the Permitted Entity via email with the specific reason(s) for the suspension, and the suspension remains in effect until lifted by SSA. If the Financial Institution serviced by the Permitted Entity, if any, is suspended, the Financial Institution is prohibited from submitting SSN Verification requests through another permitted entity during the period of suspension. Noncompliance with this user agreement, including with the declarations set forth in the Permitted Entity Certification of this user agreement (Exhibit A), or the Banking BillXxxx, is grounds for suspension of eCBSV services at the sole discretion of SSA. If the Permitted Entity disputes SSA’s decision to suspend its access, the Permitted Entity may elect to write a letter to SSA specifying the reasons for contesting the suspension. Such letters must be sent via e-mail to xXXXX@xxx.xxx and must be received by SSA within 30 calendar days from the date that SSA transmitted the notice of suspension to the Permitted Entity. After reviewing the Permitted Entity’s letter, SSA may make the final determination to: 1) lift the suspension; 2) continue the suspension; or 3) terminate the Permitted Entity’s user agreement. SSA will provide the Permitted Entity with written notice via email of its final decision. The Permitted Entity’s use of the eCBSV system may be suspended for any of the following reasons: