Use of Recommended Supplies; Meter Readings. (a) It is not a condition of this Agreement that Customer use only Ricoh-provided supplies. If Customer uses other than manufacturer-recommended supplies, including paper, developer, toner, and fuser oil, and if such supplies are defective or not acceptable for use on the Serviced Products or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems, then Ricoh may, at its option, assess a surcharge or terminate the applicable Order with respect to such Serviced Products. If so terminated, Customer will be offered Service on a “per call” basis at Ricoh’s then- prevailing time and material rates. If Ricoh determines that Customer has used more Ricoh-provided supplies than the manufacturer’s recommended specifications, then Customer will pay reasonable charges for those excess supplies and/or Ricoh may refuse Customer additional supply shipments. (b) Customer is required to provide Ricoh actual and accurate meter readings in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order. Ricoh may, at its discretion and dependent upon Serviced Product capabilities, collect remote meter readings and utilize equipment monitoring services using automatic meter reading solutions (“AMR”). This may allow for automated meter reading and submission, automatic placement of low toner alerts, automatic placement of service calls in the event of a critical Serviced Product failure and may enable firmware upgrades. The meter count and other information collected by AMR (“Data”) is sent via the internet to remote servers some of which may be located outside the U.S. AMR cannot and does not collect Customer document content. Ricoh uses reasonably available technology to maintain the security of the Data; however, Customer acknowledges that no one can guaranty security of information maintained on computers and on the internet. Ricoh retains full rights to the Data (but not Customer documents or information), which it or its authorized third parties may use to service the Serviced Products. Ricoh may also use the Data for its normal business purposes including product development and marketing research, however, the Data will not be provided to any non-Ricoh third party in a form that personally identifies the Customer. Ricoh may dispose of the Data at any time and without notice. AMR technology is the confidential and proprietary information of Ricoh and/or its licensors protected by copyright, trade secret and other laws and treaties. Ricoh retains full title, ownership and all intellectual property rights in and to AMR. (c) If an actual and accurate meter reading is not supplied to Ricoh in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order, Ricoh may calculate an estimated meter reading from previous meter readings and Customer agrees to pay Service Charges based on such calculated estimate. Appropriate adjustments will be made by Ricoh in a subsequent billing cycle following Customer providing actual and accurate meter readings. If Ricoh contacts Customer to obtain a meter reading, then Ricoh may assess an administrative fee in an amount equal to fifteen dollars ($15.00) per meter reading collected per billing period for the time and expense associated with meter collection activity in addition to the Service Charges. If Ricoh visits Customer location to obtain a meter reading, Ricoh may assess a fee according to the hourly service charge rate.
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Samples: Image Management Plus Agreement, Master Maintenance & Sale Agreement, Master Maintenance & Sale Agreement
Use of Recommended Supplies; Meter Readings. (a) It is not a condition of this Agreement that Customer use only Ricoh-provided supplies. If Customer uses other than manufacturer-recommended supplies, including paper, developer, toner, and fuser oil, and if such supplies are defective or not acceptable for use on the Serviced Products or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems, then Ricoh may, at its option, assess a surcharge or terminate the applicable Order with respect to such Serviced Products. If so terminated, Customer will be offered Service on a “per call” basis at Ricoh’s then- prevailing time and material Master Agreement rates. If Ricoh determines that Customer has used more Ricoh-provided supplies than the manufacturer’s recommended specifications, then Customer will pay reasonable charges for those excess supplies and/or Ricoh may refuse Customer additional supply shipments.
(b) Customer is required to provide Ricoh actual and accurate meter readings in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order. Ricoh may, at its discretion and dependent upon Serviced Product capabilities, collect remote meter readings and utilize equipment monitoring services using automatic meter reading solutions (“AMR”). This may allow for automated meter reading and submission, automatic placement of low toner alerts, automatic placement of service calls in the event of a critical Serviced Product failure and may enable firmware upgrades. The meter count and other information collected by AMR (“Data”) is sent via the internet to remote servers some of which may be located outside the U.S. AMR cannot and does not collect Customer document content. Ricoh uses reasonably available technology to maintain the security of the Data; however, Customer acknowledges that no one can guaranty security of information maintained on computers and on the internet. Ricoh retains full rights to the Data (but not Customer documents or information), which it or its authorized third parties may use to service the Serviced Products. Ricoh may also use the Data for its normal business purposes including product development and marketing research, however, the Data will not be provided to any non-Ricoh third party in a form that personally identifies the Customer. Ricoh may dispose of the Data at any time and without notice. AMR technology is the confidential and proprietary information of Ricoh and/or its licensors protected by copyright, trade secret and other laws and treaties. Ricoh retains full title, ownership and all intellectual property rights in and to AMR.
(c) If an actual and accurate meter reading is not supplied to Ricoh in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order, Ricoh may calculate an estimated meter reading from previous meter readings and Customer agrees to pay Service Charges based on such calculated estimate. Appropriate adjustments will be made by Ricoh in a subsequent billing cycle following Customer providing actual and accurate meter readings. If Ricoh contacts Customer to obtain a meter reading, then Ricoh may assess an administrative fee in an amount equal to fifteen dollars ($15.00) per meter reading collected per billing period for the time and expense associated with meter collection activity in addition to the Service Charges. If Ricoh visits Customer location to obtain a meter reading, Ricoh may assess a fee according to the hourly service charge rate, if allowed per the Master Agreement.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
Use of Recommended Supplies; Meter Readings. (a) It is not a condition of this Agreement that Customer use only Ricoh-provided supplies. If Customer uses other than manufacturer-recommended supplies, including paper, developer, toner, and fuser oil, and if such supplies are defective or not acceptable for use on the Serviced Products Covered Equipment or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems, then Ricoh may, at its option, assess a surcharge or terminate the applicable Order Form with respect to such Serviced Productsitems of Covered Equipment. If so terminated, Customer will be offered Service Services on a “per call” basis at time-and-material basis. It is not a condition of this Agreement that Customer use only Ricoh’s then- prevailing time and material rates-provided supplies. Service charges are based on standard 8.5x11 images. Ricoh reserves the right to assess additional images charges for non-standard images, including 11x17 images.
(b) If Ricoh determines that Customer has used more Ricoh-provided supplies than the manufacturer’s recommended specificationsspecifications for supplies provided by Ricoh, then Customer will pay reasonable charges for those excess supplies and/or Ricoh may refuse Customer additional supply shipments. Ricoh reserves the right to assess freight and shipping charges for all parts and supply deliveries.
(bc) Customer is required to provide Ricoh actual and accurate meter readings in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an OrderOrder Form. Ricoh may, at its discretion and dependent upon Serviced Product Covered Equipment capabilities, collect remote meter readings and utilize equipment monitoring services using automatic meter reading solutions (“AMR”). This may allow for automated meter reading and submission, automatic placement of low toner alerts, automatic placement of service calls in the event of a critical Serviced Product Covered Equipment failure and may enable firmware upgrades. The meter count and other information collected by AMR (“Data”) is sent via the internet to remote servers some of which may be located outside the U.S. AMR cannot and does not collect Customer document content. Ricoh uses reasonably available technology to maintain the security of the Data; however, Customer acknowledges that no one can guaranty security of information maintained on computers and on the internet. Ricoh retains full rights to the Data (but not Customer documents or information), which it or its authorized third parties may use to service the Serviced ProductsCovered Equipment. Ricoh may also use the Data for its normal business purposes including product development and marketing research, however, the Data will not be provided to any non-Ricoh third party in a form that personally identifies the Customer. Ricoh may dispose of the Data at any time and without notice. AMR technology is the confidential and proprietary information of Ricoh and/or its licensors protected by copyright, trade secret and other laws and treaties. Ricoh retains full title, ownership and all intellectual property rights in and to AMR.
(c) . If an actual and accurate meter reading is not supplied to Ricoh in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an OrderOrder Form, Ricoh may calculate an estimated meter reading from previous meter readings and Customer agrees to pay Service Charges based on such calculated estimate. Appropriate adjustments will be made by Ricoh in a subsequent billing cycle following Customer providing actual and accurate meter readings. If Ricoh contacts Customer to obtain a meter reading, then Ricoh may assess an administrative fee in an amount equal to fifteen dollars ($15.00) per meter reading collected per billing period for the time and expense associated with meter collection activity in addition to the Service Charges. If Ricoh visits Customer location to obtain a meter reading, Ricoh may assess a fee according to the hourly service charge rate.
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Samples: Master Service Agreement
Use of Recommended Supplies; Meter Readings. (a) It is not a condition of this Agreement that Customer use only Ricoh-provided supplies. If the Customer uses other than manufacturer-manufacturer- recommended supplies, including paper, developer, toner, and fuser oil, and if such supplies are paper is defective or not acceptable for use on the Serviced Products serviced equipment or cause causes abnormally frequent service calls or service problemsproblems that are uncured and continuing, then Ricoh may, at its option, assess a surcharge or terminate the applicable Order with respect to such Serviced Productsitems of serviced equipment. If so terminated, Customer will be offered Service service on a “per call” basis at Ricoh’s then- prevailing time and material ratesmaterials basis in accordance with Appendix C, Pricing Index of DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-3041. Supplies, including toner, staples, developer and fuser oil are included in the cost of images listed in Appendix C, Pricing Index of DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-3041.
(b) If Ricoh determines that Customer has used more Ricoh-provided supplies than the manufacturer’s recommended specificationsspecifications for supplies provided by Ricoh, then Customer and Ricoh will pay reasonable charges for those excess supplies and/or Ricoh may refuse assess the equipment to determine if the device needs to be upgraded to a model that will accommodate the Customer’s actual usage. Supplies are included in this Contract at no cost. Customer additional supply shipments.
(b) Customer is required agrees to provide Ricoh actual true and accurate meter readings monthly and in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Orderany reasonable manner requested by Ricoh, whether via telephone, email or otherwise. Ricoh may, at its discretion and dependent upon Serviced Product capabilities, collect remote If accurate meter readings and utilize equipment monitoring services using automatic meter reading solutions (“AMR”). This may allow for automated meter reading and submission, automatic placement of low toner alerts, automatic placement of service calls in the event of are not provided on a critical Serviced Product failure and may enable firmware upgrades. The meter count and other information collected by AMR (“Data”) is sent via the internet to remote servers some of which may be located outside the U.S. AMR cannot and does not collect Customer document content. Ricoh uses reasonably available technology to maintain the security of the Data; however, Customer acknowledges that no one can guaranty security of information maintained on computers and on the internet. Ricoh retains full rights to the Data (but not Customer documents or information), which it or its authorized third parties may use to service the Serviced Products. Ricoh may also use the Data for its normal business purposes including product development and marketing research, however, the Data will not be provided to any non-Ricoh third party in a form that personally identifies the Customer. Ricoh may dispose of the Data at any time and without notice. AMR technology is the confidential and proprietary information of Ricoh and/or its licensors protected by copyright, trade secret and other laws and treaties. Ricoh retains full title, ownership and all intellectual property rights in and to AMR.
(c) If an actual and accurate meter reading is not supplied to Ricoh in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Ordertimely basis, Ricoh may calculate an estimated reserves the right to estimate the meter reading readings from previous meter readings and Customer agrees to pay Service Charges based on such calculated estimateestimated meter reads. Appropriate adjustments will be made by Ricoh in a to subsequent billing cycle cycles following Customer providing receipt of actual and accurate meter readings. If As part of its Services, Customer acknowledges and agrees that Ricoh contacts may place automatic meter reading units on imaging devices, embedded or otherwise, including but not limited to the Equipment, at your location in order to facilitate the timely and efficient collection of accurate meter read data on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis, service calls and toner alerts. Ricoh agrees that such units will be used by Ricoh solely for such limited purpose. Once transmitted, all meter read data shall become the sole property of Ricoh and will be utilized for billing purposes only. In the event Customer to obtain does not rely on automatic meter reading devices or equipment monitoring services and if after repeated billing cycles of estimations, a meter readingreading is still not provided to Ricoh, then Ricoh may assess an administrative fee in an amount equal to fifteen dollars ($15.00) per meter reading collected per billing period for the time and expense associated with meter collection activity in addition to the Service Charges. If Ricoh visits Customer location to obtain a meter reading, Ricoh may assess a fee according to the hourly service charge rate.
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Samples: Maintenance and Sale Agreement
Use of Recommended Supplies; Meter Readings. (a) It is not a condition of this Agreement that Customer use only Ricoh-provided supplies. If Customer uses other than manufacturer-recommended supplies, including paper, developer, toner, and fuser oil, and if such supplies are defective or not acceptable for use on the Serviced Products Products, that do not conform to the manufacturer’s specifications, or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems, then Ricoh may, at its option, assess a surcharge or terminate the applicable Order with respect to such Serviced Products. If so terminated, Customer will be offered Service on a “per call” basis at Ricoh’s then- then-prevailing time and material rates. If Ricoh determines that Customer has used more Ricoh-provided supplies than the manufacturer’s recommended specifications, then Customer will pay reasonable charges for those excess supplies and/or Ricoh may refuse Customer additional supply shipments.
(b) Customer is required to provide Ricoh actual and accurate meter readings in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order. Ricoh may, at its discretion and dependent upon Serviced Product capabilities, collect remote meter readings and utilize equipment monitoring services using automatic meter reading solutions (“AMR”). This may allow for automated meter reading and submission, automatic placement of low toner alerts, automatic placement of service calls in the event of a critical Serviced Product failure and may enable firmware upgrades. The meter count and other information collected by AMR (“Data”) is sent via the internet to remote servers some of which may be located outside the U.S. AMR cannot and does not collect Customer document content. Ricoh uses reasonably available technology to maintain the security of the Data; however, Customer acknowledges that no one can guaranty security of information maintained on computers and on the internet. Ricoh retains full rights to the Data (but not Customer documents or information), which it or its authorized third parties may use to service the Serviced Products. Ricoh may also use the Data for its normal business purposes including product development and marketing research, however, the Data will not be provided to any non-Ricoh third party in a form that personally identifies the Customer. Ricoh may dispose of the Data at any time and without notice. AMR technology is the confidential and proprietary information of Ricoh and/or its licensors protected by copyright, trade secret and other laws and treaties. Ricoh retains full title, ownership and all intellectual property rights in and to AMR.
(c) If an Customer fails to provide actual and accurate meter reading is not supplied readings to Ricoh in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order, Ricoh may calculate an estimated meter reading from previous meter readings and Customer agrees to pay Service Charges based on such calculated estimate. Appropriate adjustments will be made by Ricoh in a subsequent billing cycle following Customer providing actual and accurate meter readings. If Ricoh contacts Customer to obtain a meter reading, then Ricoh may assess an administrative fee in an amount equal to fifteen twenty-five dollars ($15.0025.00) per meter reading collected per billing period for the time and expense associated with meter collection activity in addition to the Service Charges. If Ricoh visits Customer location to obtain a meter reading, Ricoh may assess a fee according to the hourly service charge rate. Customer shall notify Ricoh within forty-eight (48) hours of any Serviced Product moves, installation/deinstallation, and/or removal of managed and monitored Serviced Products that impact AMR.
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Samples: Master Maintenance & Sale Agreement
Use of Recommended Supplies; Meter Readings. (a) It is not a condition of this Agreement that Customer use only Ricoh-provided supplies. If Customer uses other than manufacturer-recommended supplies, including paper, developer, toner, and fuser oil, and if such supplies are defective or not acceptable for use on the Serviced Products or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems, then Ricoh may, at its option, assess a surcharge or terminate the applicable Order with respect to such Serviced Products. If so terminated, Customer will be offered Service on a “per call” basis at Ricoh’s then- prevailing time and material Master Agreement rates. If Ricoh determines that Customer has used more Ricoh-provided supplies than the manufacturer’s recommended specifications, then Customer will pay reasonable charges for those excess supplies and/or Ricoh may refuse Customer additional supply shipments.
(b) Customer is required to provide Ricoh actual and accurate meter readings in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order. Ricoh may, at its discretion and dependent upon Serviced Product capabilities, collect remote meter readings and utilize equipment monitoring services using automatic meter reading solutions (“AMR”). This may allow for automated meter reading and submission, automatic placement of low toner alerts, automatic placement of service calls in the event of a critical Serviced Product failure and may enable firmware upgrades. The meter count and other information collected by AMR (“Data”) is sent via the internet to remote servers some of which may be located outside the U.S. AMR cannot and does not collect Customer document content. Ricoh uses reasonably available technology to maintain the security of the Data; however, Customer acknowledges that no one can guaranty security of information maintained on computers and on the internet. Ricoh retains full rights to the Data (but not Customer documents or information), which it or its authorized third parties may use to service the Serviced Products. Ricoh may also use the Data for its normal business purposes including product development and marketing research, however, the Data will not be provided to any non-Ricoh third party in a form that personally identifies the Customer. Ricoh may dispose of the Data at any time and without notice. AMR technology is the confidential and proprietary information of Ricoh and/or its licensors protected by copyright, trade secret and other laws and treaties. Ricoh retains full title, ownership and all intellectual property rights in and to AMR.
(c) If an actual and accurate meter reading is not supplied to Ricoh in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order, Ricoh may calculate an estimated meter reading from previous meter readings and Customer agrees to pay Service Charges based on such calculated estimate. Appropriate adjustments will be made by Ricoh in a subsequent billing cycle following Customer providing actual and accurate meter readings. If Ricoh contacts Customer to obtain a meter reading, then Ricoh may assess an administrative fee in an amount equal to fifteen dollars ($15.00) per meter reading collected per billing period for the time and expense associated with meter collection activity in addition to the Service Charges. If Ricoh visits Customer location to obtain a meter reading, Ricoh may assess a fee according to the hourly service charge rate.Ricoh
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Samples: Participating Addendum
Use of Recommended Supplies; Meter Readings. (a) It is not a condition of this Agreement that Customer use only Ricoh-provided supplies. If Customer uses other than manufacturer-recommended supplies, including paper, developer, toner, and fuser oil, and if such supplies are defective or not acceptable for use on the Serviced Products or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems, then Ricoh may, at its option, assess a surcharge or terminate the applicable Order with respect to such Serviced Products. If so terminated, Customer will be offered Service on a “per call” basis at Ricoh’s then- prevailing time and material Master Agreement rates. If Ricoh determines that Customer has used more Ricoh-provided supplies than the manufacturer’s recommended specifications, then Customer will pay reasonable charges for those excess supplies and/or Ricoh may refuse Customer additional supply shipments.
(b) . Customer is required to provide Ricoh actual and accurate meter readings in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order. Ricoh may, at its discretion and dependent upon Serviced Product capabilities, collect remote meter readings and utilize equipment monitoring services using automatic meter reading solutions (“AMR”). This may allow for automated meter reading and submission, automatic placement of low toner alerts, automatic placement of service calls in the event of a critical Serviced Product failure and may enable firmware upgrades. The meter count and other information collected by AMR (“Data”) is sent via the internet to remote servers some of which may be located outside the U.S. AMR cannot and does not collect Customer document content. Ricoh uses reasonably available technology to maintain the security of the Data; however, Customer acknowledges that no one can guaranty security of information maintained on computers and on the internet. Ricoh retains full rights to the Data (but not Customer documents or information), which it or its authorized third parties may use to service the Serviced Products. Ricoh may also use the Data for its normal business purposes including product development and marketing research, however, the Data will not be provided to any non-Ricoh third party in a form that personally identifies the Customer. Ricoh may dispose of the Data at any time and without notice. AMR technology is the confidential and proprietary information of Ricoh and/or its licensors protected by copyright, trade secret and other laws and treaties. Ricoh retains full title, ownership and all intellectual property rights in and to AMR.
(c) . If an actual and accurate meter reading is not supplied to Ricoh in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order, Ricoh may calculate an estimated meter reading from previous meter readings and Customer agrees to pay Service Charges based on such calculated estimate. Appropriate adjustments will be made by Ricoh in a subsequent billing cycle following Customer providing actual and accurate meter readings. If Ricoh contacts Customer to obtain a meter reading, then Ricoh may assess an administrative fee in an amount equal to fifteen dollars ($15.00) per meter reading collected per billing period for the time and expense associated with meter collection activity in addition to the Service Charges. If Ricoh visits Customer location to obtain a meter reading, Ricoh may assess a fee according to the hourly service charge rate, per the Master Agreement.
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Samples: Master Maintenance & Sale Agreement
Use of Recommended Supplies; Meter Readings. (a) It is not a condition of this Agreement that Customer use only Ricoh-provided supplies. If Customer uses other than manufacturer-recommended supplies, including paper, developer, toner, and fuser oil, and if such supplies are defective or not acceptable for use on the Serviced Products Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems, then Ricoh may, at its option, assess a surcharge or terminate the applicable Order with respect to such Serviced ProductsProduct. If so terminated, Customer will be offered Service on a “per callPer Call” basis at Ricoh’s then- then-prevailing time and material rates. .
(b) If Ricoh determines that Customer has used more Ricoh-provided supplies than the manufacturer’s recommended specificationsspecifications as provided by Ricoh, then Customer will pay reasonable charges for those excess supplies and/or Ricoh may refuse Customer additional supply shipments.
(b) . Customer is required agrees to provide Ricoh true and accurate meter readings monthly and in any reasonable manner requested by Ricoh, whether via telephone, email or otherwise. If accurate meter readings are not provided on a timely basis, Ricoh reserves the right to estimate the meter readings from previous meter readings and Xxxxxxxx agrees to pay Service Charges based on such estimated meter reads. Appropriate adjustments will be made to subsequent billing cycles following receipt of actual and accurate meter readings in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order. readings.
(c) As part of its Services, Ricoh may, at its discretion and dependent upon Serviced Product device capabilities, collect provide remote meter readings reading and utilize equipment monitoring services using automatic meter reading solutions (“AMR”)its @Remote solution. This may allow for automated meter reading and submission, automatic placement of low toner alerts, automatic placement of service calls in the event of a critical Serviced Product failure and may enable firmware upgrades. The meter count and other information collected by AMR @Remote (“Data”) is sent via the internet to remote servers some of which may be located outside the U.S. AMR @Remote cannot and does not collect Customer document content. Ricoh uses reasonably available technology to maintain the security of the Data; however, Customer acknowledges that no one can guaranty security of information maintained on computers and on the internet. Ricoh retains full rights to the Data (but not Customer documents content or user information), which it or its authorized third parties may use to service the Serviced Products. Ricoh may also use the Data for its normal business purposes including product development and marketing research, however, the Data will not be provided to any non-Ricoh third party market research consultants in a form that personally identifies the Customer. Ricoh may dispose of the Data at any time and without notice. AMR The @Remote technology is the confidential and proprietary information of Ricoh and/or its licensors protected by copyright, trade secret and other laws and treaties. Ricoh retains full title, ownership and all intellectual property rights in and to AMR.
(c) If an actual and accurate @Remote. In the event Customer does not rely on automatic meter reading is not supplied devices or equipment monitoring services; Ricoh reserves the right to Ricoh in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order, Ricoh may calculate an estimated assess a surcharge for manual meter reading from previous meter readings and Customer agrees to pay Service Charges based on such calculated estimate. Appropriate adjustments will be made by Ricoh in a subsequent billing cycle following Customer providing actual and accurate meter readings. If Ricoh contacts Customer to obtain a meter reading, then Ricoh may assess an administrative fee in an amount equal to fifteen dollars ($15.00) per meter reading collected per billing period for the time and expense associated with meter collection activity reads in addition to the Service Charges. If Ricoh visits Customer location to obtain a meter reading, Ricoh may assess a fee according to the hourly service charge rate.
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Samples: Participating Addendum
Use of Recommended Supplies; Meter Readings. (a) It is not a condition of this Agreement that Customer use only Ricoh-provided supplies. If Customer uses other than manufacturer-recommended supplies, including paper, developer, toner, and fuser oil, and if such supplies are defective or not acceptable for use on the Serviced Products or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems, then Ricoh may, at its option, assess a surcharge or terminate the applicable Order with respect to such Serviced Products. If so terminated, Customer will be offered Service on a “per call” basis at Ricoh’s then- prevailing time and material Master Agreement rates. If Ricoh determines that Customer has used more Ricoh-provided supplies than the manufacturer’s recommended specifications, then Customer will pay reasonable charges for those excess supplies and/or Ricoh may refuse Customer additional supply shipments.
(b) Customer is required to provide Ricoh actual and accurate meter readings in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order. Ricoh may, at its discretion and dependent upon Serviced Product capabilities, collect remote meter readings and utilize equipment monitoring services using automatic meter reading solutions (“AMR”). This may allow for automated meter reading and submission, automatic placement of low toner alerts, automatic placement of service calls in the event of a critical Serviced Product failure and may enable firmware upgrades. The meter count and other information collected by AMR (“Data”) is sent via the internet to remote servers some of which may be located outside the U.S. AMR cannot and does not collect Customer document content. Ricoh uses reasonably available technology to maintain the security of the Data; however, Customer acknowledges that no one can guaranty security of information maintained on computers and on the internet. Ricoh retains full rights to the Data (but not Customer documents or information), which it or its authorized third parties may use to service the Serviced Products. Ricoh may also use the Data for its normal business purposes including product development and marketing research, however, the Data will not be provided to any non-Ricoh third party in a form that personally identifies the Customer. Ricoh may dispose of the Data at any time and without notice. AMR technology is the confidential and proprietary information of Ricoh and/or its licensors protected by copyright, trade secret and other laws and treaties. Ricoh retains full title, ownership and all intellectual property rights in and to AMR.
(c) If an actual and accurate meter reading is not supplied to Ricoh in accordance with the billing schedule set forth on an Order, Ricoh may calculate an estimated meter reading from previous meter readings and Customer agrees to pay Service Charges based on such calculated estimate. Appropriate adjustments will be made by Ricoh in a subsequent billing cycle following Customer providing actual and accurate meter readings. If Ricoh contacts Customer to obtain a meter reading, then Ricoh may assess an administrative fee in an amount equal to fifteen dollars ($15.00) per meter reading collected per billing period for the time and expense associated with meter collection activity in addition to the Service Charges. If Ricoh visits Customer location to obtain a meter reading, Ricoh may assess a fee according to the hourly service charge rate, per the Master Agreement.
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Samples: Master Maintenance & Sale Agreement