Special Class D Services Sample Clauses
The 'Special Class D Services' clause defines and governs a specific category of services that are distinct from standard offerings under the agreement. This clause typically outlines what constitutes Class D Services, such as specialized consulting, technical support, or unique deliverables, and may specify different terms, pricing, or procedures for their provision. By clearly delineating these services, the clause ensures both parties understand the scope and conditions applicable to them, thereby preventing misunderstandings and facilitating proper management of specialized service requests.
Special Class D Services. The Administrator shall provide in respect of Class D shares (either directly or by procuring through other entities, including various financial services firms such as broker-dealers and registered investment advisors (“Service Organizations”)) some or all of the following services and facilities in connection with direct purchases by shareholders or in connection with products, programs or accounts offered by such Service Organizations: (i) facilities for placing orders directly for the purchase of a Fund’s shares and tendering a Fund’s Class D shares for redemption; (ii) advertising with respect to a Fund’s Class D shares; (iii) providing information about the Funds; (iv) providing facilities to answer questions from prospective investors about the Funds; (v) receiving and answering correspondence, including requests for prospectuses and statements of additional information; (vi) preparing, printing and delivering prospectuses and shareholder reports to prospective shareholders; (vii) assisting investors in applying to purchase Class D shares and selecting dividend and other account options; and (viii) shareholder services provided by a Service Organization that may include, but are not limited to, the following functions: receiving, aggregating and processing shareholder orders; furnishing shareholder sub-accounting; providing and maintaining elective shareholder services such as check writing and wire transfer services; providing and maintaining pre-authorized investment plans; communicating periodically with shareholders; acting as the sole shareholder of record and nominee for shareholders; maintaining accounting records for shareholders; answering questions and handling correspondence from shareholders about their accounts; issuing confirmations for transactions by shareholders; performing similar account administrative services; providing such shareholder communications and recordkeeping services as may be required for any program for which the Service Organization is a sponsor that relies on Rule 3a-4 under the 1940 Act; and providing such other similar services as may reasonably be requested to the extent the Service Organization is permitted to do so under applicable statutes, rules, or regulations. The Administrator shall not be required to provide directly hereunder any of the foregoing services which may cause the Administrator to be engaged in the business of effecting transactions in securities for the account of others, or to induce or at...
Special Class D Services. Distribution Plan. To the extent that this Agreement relates to payments made in connection with the distribution of the Funds' Class D Shares (i.e., Special Class D Services), it shall also constitute a "distribution plan" and a "related agreement" within the meaning of Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. As required by said Rule 12b-1 in respect of distribution plans: (a) the term of this Agreement is as provided in Section 10 below; (b) the Administrator shall provide to the Trustees of the Trust, and all such Trustees shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts expended by the Trust for Special Class D Services and the purposes for which such expenditures were made; and (c) this Agreement may be terminated as provided in Section 10(b) below. As required by said Rule 12b-1 in respect of agreements related to distribution plans: (a) this Agreement may be terminated as provided in Section 10 below; and (b) this Agreement may also terminate in the circumstances described in Section 15(d) below. This Agreement may not be amended to increase materially the maximum amount specified in Section 5 (i.e., the rate of 0.25% per annum) payable out of Class D assets for Special Class D Services without approval by a majority of the outstanding Class D Shares (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act in respect of voting securities) of a Fund. All material amendments to this Agreement (insofar as the relevant provision constitutes a part of a distribution plan) must be approved by a majority of the Qualified Trustees. Insofar as this Agreement constitutes a distribution plan for Class D Shares, its provisions are severable for that Class. It is acknowledged and agreed that classes of Shares other than Class D may have separately documented distribution plans and related agreements.
Special Class D Services. The Administrator shall provide in respect of Class D Shares (either directly or by procuring through other entities, including various financial services firms such as broker-dealers and registered investment advisors ("Service Organizations")) some or all of the following services and facilities in connection with direct purchases by shareholders or in connection with products, programs or accounts offered by such Service Organizations: (i) facilities for placing orders directly for the purchase of a Fund's Shares and tendering a Fund's Class D Shares for redemption; (ii) advertising with respect to a Fund's Class D Shares; (iii) providing information about the Funds;