Terms & Conditions
Toro Total Care™ - Terms & Conditions
Please keep these Toro Total Care (“Total Care” or the “Plan”) terms and conditions in a safe place along with the purchase confirmation that you received when you purchased Total Care and the sales receipt for your Toro product (the “Product”) purchase (if purchased separately from this Total Care), as you may need them to verify your coverage at the time of service.
- KEY TERMS: Throughout these Total Care terms and conditions, the words “We,” “Us,” and “Our” mean the party or parties obligated to provide service under Total Care, who is Starr Protection Solutions, LLC (“SPS”), except in Florida, Oklahoma and Washington. In Oklahoma and Washington, the obligor is Starr Underwriting Agency, Inc. (Oklahoma License # 44200902) (“SUA”). SPS and SUA are located at 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, (855) 438-2390. In Florida, the obligor is Starr Indemnity & Liability Company located at 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, (855) 438-2390. “You” and “Your” refer to the purchaser of the Product covered by Total Care, or to the person to whom Total Care was properly transferred. “Administrator” means the entity that is appointed by and/or contracted by Us to render certain administrative services to You under Total Care, who is After, Inc., PO Box 1520 Norwalk, CT 06852-1520, 1-866-444-7604. “Seller” means The Toro Company or its authorized reseller that has been authorized by Us to sell Total Care to You. “Product” means Your Toro product as covered by Total Care.
- SERVICES PROVIDED: Total Care warrants that Your covered Product will be free of defects in material and workmanship during the Total Care Term of Coverage, which is defined below in Section D. If Your Product malfunctions or becomes inoperative due to a defect in material or workmanship during the Coverage Term, We will, at Our sole option, either repair or replace any part(s) which, upon evaluation, inspection, and testing by our authorized representative, are found to be malfunctioning or inoperative, including the cost of labor directly related to repair or replacement of the part(s). The repair or replacement remedy shall be the sole and exclusive remedy provided by Total Care.
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TOTAL CARE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Transportation: Pickup and delivery service for covered manufacturer’s warranty and/or Total Care claims on riding Products located within 25 miles of a participating authorized Toro servicing dealer.
- Power Surge Protection: A mechanical or electrical breakdown caused as a direct result of a power surge is covered by Total Care.
- Maintenance Assist Program: For the duration of this Plan, You will receive a reimbursement of 30% of the cost of select preventative maintenance parts for a covered Product (battery, belts, mower blades, chainsaw chains, filters, fuel stabilizer, oil, spark plugs, and tires) that were purchased at an authorized Toro dealership or retail location. There is a $500 limit on the preventative maintenance reimbursement for the life of the Plan. You will need to contact the Administrator at 1-866-444-7604 or online at torototalcare.com/claims to file a claim for reimbursement. You will be required to provide us with a copy of the sales receipt or order confirmation email for the preventative part to obtain the reimbursement.
- TERM OF COVERAGE: The term of the Total Care coverage begins on the date of Product purchase and continues for the period indicated on the purchase confirmation (“Coverage Term”). Total Care is inclusive of the manufacturer’s warranty; it does not replace the manufacturer’s warranty. After the manufacturer’s warranty expires, Total Care provides additional coverage through the Coverage Term. Total Care does provide certain enhanced coverages during the manufacturer's warranty period as outlined in Section C above. These enhanced coverages begin on the date of Total Care purchase and continues until expiration of Total Care. Our obligations under Total Care will be considered fulfilled if we provide You with a replacement product or a reimbursement for the original purchase price of Your Product. The Coverage Term of Total Care is extended for the duration of any time that the Product is being repaired under Total Care.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU REQUIRE SERVICE: Call the Administrator toll-free at 1-866-444-7604 and explain the problem or contact us online at torototalcare.com/contact-us. Your Plan must be paid in full in order for the Administrator to schedule service. At the time You make a claim, You will need to have the sales receipt showing the purchase date of the Product and the purchase confirmation for Total Care. The Administrator will attempt to troubleshoot the problem You are experiencing. If they cannot resolve the problem, the Administrator will refer You to an authorized dealer. For riding Products, you may be eligible for pickup and delivery service (see Section C.i above).
- WHAT IS NOT COVERED: (1) INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ANY DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THIS PLAN; LOSS OF USE DURING THE TERM THAT THE PRODUCT IS AT A REPAIR CENTER OR OTHERWISE AWAITING PARTS; LOSS OF BUSINESS; LOSS OF PROFITS; AND DOWN-TIME AND CHARGES FOR TIME AND EFFORT; (2) ANY AND ALL PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS THAT EXISTED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PLAN; (3) DAMAGE FROM ABUSE, MISUSE, INTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN OBJECTS INTO THE PRODUCT, UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT MODIFICATIONS OR ALTERATIONS; (4) FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS (5) THIRD PARTY ACTIONS (INSECT INFESTATION, FIRE, COLLISION, VANDALISM, THEFT, ETC.); (6) LOSS OR DAMAGE DUE TO THE ELEMENTS OR ACTS OF GOD; (7) LOSS OR DAMAGE DUE TO WAR, INVASION OR ACT OF FOREIGN ENEMY, HOSTILITIES, CIVIL WAR, REBELLION, RIOT, STRIKE, LABOR DISTURBANCE, LOCKOUT OR CIVIL COMMOTION; (8) DAMAGE COVERED BY ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR PROTECTION PLAN; (9) PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE; (10) DAMAGE WHICH IS NOT REPORTED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER EXPIRATION OF THIS PLAN; (11) PRODUCT WITH ALTERED OR MISSING SERIAL NUMBERS; (12) DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR PERSONNEL; (13) REPLACEMENT COSTS FOR LOST OR CONSUMABLE PARTS (KNOBS, REMOTES, BATTERIES, BAGS, BELTS, BLADES, FILTERS, GAS CAPS, ETC.); (14) COSMETIC DAMAGE AND PROBLEMS DUE TO IMPROPER AND/OR NON-FACTORY AUTHORIZED INSTALLATION OR REPAIRS; (15) PRODUCT USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (MULTI-USER ORGANIZATIONS) PUBLIC RENTAL OR COMMUNAL USE IN MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING (USE OF A PRODUCT FOR THESE PURPOSES WILL VOID THIS PLAN); (16) PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT LISTED ON THIS PLAN; (17) ANY FEES RELATED TO THIRD PARTY CONTRACTS (NOT INCLUDING CONTRACT WITH AUTHORIZED REPAIR PERSONNEL); (18) “NO PROBLEM FOUND” DIAGNOSIS OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS; (19) ANY FAILURES, PARTS AND/OR LABOR COST INCURRED AS A RESULT OF A MANUFACTURER’S RECALL; (20) SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE USA; (21) CLEANINGS AND ALIGNMENTS; (22) THEFT OR LOSS; (23) LIABILITY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR INJURY OR DEATH TO ANY PERSON ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT; (24) DAMAGES CAUSED BY IMPROPER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE; (25) SEIZED OR DAMAGED PARTS RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER LEVELS OF LUBRICANTS OR COOLANTS, USING CONTAMINATED OR IMPROPER LUBRICANTS OR USING STALE, CONTAMINATED, OR IMPROPER FUEL, OR RESULTING FROM FREEZING OR OVERHEATING; (26) PRODUCT WITH SAFETY FEATURE(S) REMOVED, BYPASSED, DISABLED OR ALTERED; AND (27) Any software, including but not limited to, application programs, network programs, or any support, configuration, installation or reinstallation of any software or data;(28) UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS AND/OR PARTS.
- NO LEMON POLICY: If Your covered Product has three service repairs completed for the same problem, which repairs are covered by Total Care, and a fourth such repair for the same problem occurs, as determined by Us, within any twelve (12) month period, Your Product will be replaced with a comparable Product or a monetary reimbursement for the replacement provided. This cost of the replacement will not exceed Your Product’s original purchase price.
- TRANSFERABILITY: Total Care is transferable by the original purchaser for the balance of the Total Care Term to any person in the United States at no charge. The covered Product may be transferred by mailing information to the Administrator, including a copy of the sales receipt showing the purchase date of the Product, the Total Care reference number, the date of new ownership and the new owner’s name, complete address and telephone number. Coverage is effective upon receipt of written notice by the Administrator.
- CANCELLATION:
- You may cancel Total Care for any reason at any time. To cancel it, contact the Administrator at 1-866-444-7604. If You cancel Total Care within the first thirty (30) days after purchase and have no claims during that period, You will receive a 100% refund of the purchase amount paid for Total Care. If You cancel after the first thirty (30) days from purchase of Total Care, You will receive a pro rata refund based on the time remaining on Your Total Care. Any fees or past claims shall be deducted from the refund and the refund will be sent to You within thirty (30) business days from the cancellation request.
- We may cancel Total Care at our option on the basis of nonpayment, fraud, or material misrepresentation by You. If We cancel Your Total Care, You will receive a pro rata refund. If Total Care was inadvertently sold to You on Product which was not intended to be covered by Total Care, We will cancel Total Care and return all monies paid by You for Total Care up to the date of the cancellation. Written notice, which includes the effective date of cancellation and reason for cancellation, will be mailed or emailed to You at least 30 days prior to termination. If We cancel Total Care for nonpayment by You, then We will provide notice at time of cancellation.
- SEVERABILITY: If a part, provision or clause of Total Care, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, void or unenforceable, such holding shall not affect and shall leave all other parts, provisions, clauses or applications of Total Care intact.
- SUBSTITUTION: We have the option of replacing Product with new, rebuilt, or non-original parts that perform to the factory specifications, including Product that may differ in make, model, size, color, shape or power.
- LIMIT OF LIABILITY:
Total Care shall be considered fulfilled in its entirety, and We shall be discharged from any further obligations under Total Care, in the event the limitation of liability on repairs has been reached as set forth herein. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Our maximum liability in connection with all claims processed pursuant to the terms and conditions of Total Care shall not exceed the cost of replacement of the Product. In the event the aggregate sum of all claims processed under Total Care equals the cost of replacement of the Product, or if We provide You with a monetary reimbursement reflecting the replacement cost of new Product of equal features and functionality, Our obligations under Total Care shall be considered fulfilled in their entirety and We shall have no further obligation to service the Product (original or replacement parts) under Total Care.
In no event will We be liable for any damages whatsoever that are in excess of the maximum liability limit set forth above, whether based on contract, tort, warranty or other legal or equitable ground, including without limitation property damage, lost time, loss of energy savings, loss of business profits, business interruption, or other pecuniary loss, or incidental, consequential or indirect damages arising from the services performed pursuant to Total Care. This limitation will apply even if We, or any of Our respective authorized entities, affiliates, dealers, agents, suppliers, or representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damage. By requesting the services described in these Total Care terms and conditions You acknowledge this limitation of liability and allocation of risk.
- TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US: If We repair or replace any parts under Total Care, We will be subrogated to all of Your rights to recover from any person or organization that may be liable for the cost of such repair or replacement. You will not do anything to impair our rights, and You will provide reasonable assistance to Us in the enforcement of our rights.
- DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Most disputes or disagreements between You and Us arising under this Plan can be resolved quickly by contacting the Administrator in writing at the address noted on Page 1. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or related to these program terms through good faith negotiation.
The following clause applies to the maximum extent permitted by the applicable law. In the unlikely event We are unable to resolve a dispute We have with You after attempting to do so informally, You and We agree to resolve such disputes through final and binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services “JAMS” in the United States. Each party will bear its own costs in arbitration, provided that We reserve the right, in Our discretion, to pre-pay certain fees You may incur in connection with the arbitration subject to refund if You do not prevail. Both parties waive their rights to a jury trial. Unless We and You agree otherwise, any arbitration hearings will take place in the State where You purchased Your Product.
- INSURED AGREEMENT: This is not an insurance policy. Our obligations under Total Care are guaranteed under a reimbursement insurance policy issued by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company. Starr Indemnity & Liability Company is located at 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, and You may contact them toll-free at (855) 438-2390. If We fail to pay or provide service on a claim within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, You are entitled to make a claim directly against Starr Indemnity & Liability Company.
- ENTIRE CONTRACT: These terms and conditions, together with Your purchase order / sales receipt sets forth the entire contract between the parties and no representation, promise, or condition not contained herein shall modify these terms.
- DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS AND GUARANTEES: WE PROVIDE TOTAL CARE AND ANY SERVICES PROVIDED OR ATTEMPTED HEREUNDER “AS IS,” WITH ALL FAULTS, AT YOUR SOLE RISK. WE DO NOT EXTEND ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS OR GUARANTEES REGARDING TOTAL CARE OR ANY RESULTS THEREOF. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND SUBJECT TO ANY STATUTORY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR WARRANTY OF ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS WITH RESPECT TO TOTAL CARE.
SPECIAL STATE DISCLOSURES:
Regulation of service plans may vary widely from state to state. Any provision within this Agreement, which conflicts with the laws of the state where You reside, shall automatically be considered to be modified in conformity with applicable state laws and regulations as set forth below. The following state specific requirements apply if Your Total Care was purchased in one of the following states and supersede any other provision within Your Total Care terms and conditions to the contrary.
ALABAMA only: You may return Total Care within twenty (20) days of the date Total Care was provided to You or within ten (10) days if Total Care was delivered to You at the time of sale. If You made no claim, Total Care is void and the full purchase price will be refunded to You. If You cancel Total Care after the first 20 days, You will receive the unearned portion of the full purchase price of Total Care, less an administrative fee of up to twenty-five dollars ($25.00). To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. The Obligor will pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the service contract to the Obligor. Obligations of the Obligor are backed by the full faith and credit of the Obligor, as well as by a service contract reimbursement policy. If the Obligor fails to pay or to provide service on a claim within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, the contract holder is entitled to submit a claim directly to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, who insures the Obligor’s obligations under Total Care, at (855) 438-2390 or 399 Park Ave 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022. These provisions apply only to the original purchaser of Total Care. In the event the Obligor cancels Total Care, the Obligor will mail a written notice to You at Your last known address at least five (5) days prior to cancellation which shall state the effective date of cancellation and the reason for cancellation. However, prior notice is not required if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment of the provider fee or a material misrepresentation by You relating to the covered property or its use.
ARIZONA only Definitions: A “Consumer” means a contract holder, inclusive of a buyer of the Covered Product (other than for re-sale), any person to whom the Covered Product is transferred to during the duration of the Coverage Term, or any person entitled to receive performance on the part of the Obligor under applicable law. “Service Dealer” is any person or entity that performs or arranges to perform services pursuant to a service contract which the Service Dealer issues. “Service Contract Administrator” means an entity which agrees to provide contract forms; process claims and procure insurance for and on behalf of a Service Dealer in performance of the obligations pursuant to a service contract, but which may not itself perform actual repairs. All references to the denial of coverage or exclusion from coverage for pre-existing conditions shall not apply in cases where such conditions were known, or should reasonably have been known, by Us or the Seller. All references to denial or exclusion from coverage are applicable only if they happened while the product was owned by you. Cancellation: If Your written notice of cancellation is received prior to the expiration date, We will provide a pro rata refund after deducting for administrative expenses associated with the cancellation, regardless of prior services rendered against the Plan. No claim incurred or paid shall be deducted from the amount of the refund. The cancellation provision shall not contain both a cancellation fee and a cancellation penalty. The administrative expenses may not exceed ten percent of the gross amount paid by You for the service contract. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. Starr Protection Solutions, LLC is the Provider and the Obligor for Total Care in Arizona.
CALIFORNIA only: With respect to California contract holders, the Administrator under Total Care is After, Inc. The Obligor under Total Care is Starr Protection Solutions LLC. Total Care may be cancelled by the contract holder for any reason, including, but not limited to, the Product covered under this contract being sold, lost, stolen or destroyed. If You decide to cancel Total Care, and cancellation notice is received by the Seller within 60 days of the date You received Total Care, and You have made no claims against Total Care, You will be refunded the full Total Care price, less any claims; or if Total Care is cancelled by written notice after 60 days from the date You received Total Care, You will be refunded a pro-rated amount of Total Care price, less any claims paid or less an administrative fee of 10% of the Total Care price or $25, whichever is less, unless otherwise precluded by law. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller.
COLORADO only: Action under Total Care may be covered by the provisions of the “Colorado Consumer Protection Act” or the “Unfair Practices Act,” Articles 1 and 2 of Title 6, C.R.S. A party to Total Care may have a right of civil action under the laws, including obtaining the recourse or penalties specified in such laws.
CONNECTICUT only: The term of Total Care is automatically extended by the length of time in which the Covered Product is in the Obligor’s custody for repair under Total Care. In the event of a dispute with the Obligor, You may contact the State of Connecticut Insurance Department: P.O. Box 816, Hartford, CT 06142-0816, Attn: Consumer Affairs. The written complaint must contain a description of the dispute, the purchase or lease price of the Product, the cost of repair of the Product, and a copy of Total Care. If the Obligor fails to pay or to provide service on a claim within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, the service contract holder is entitled to submit a claim directly to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company who insures the Obligor’s obligations under Total Care, at (855) 438-2390 or 399 Park Ave, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022.
FLORIDA only: The Obligor under Total Care is Starr Indemnity & Liability Company. The Administrator under Total Care is After, Inc. If You cancel Total Care, You will receive a refund equal to 90% of the unearned pro rata purchase price of Total Care, less any claims that have been paid or less the cost of repairs made on Your behalf. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. If We cancel Total Care, You will receive one hundred percent (100%) of the unearned pro rata purchase price of Total Care, less any claims paid or the cost of repairs made on Your behalf. The rates charged for Total Care are not subject to regulation by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.
GEORGIA only: You may cancel Total Care at any time by notifying the Seller in writing or by surrendering Total Care to the Seller, whereupon the Seller will refund the unearned pro rata purchase price based on the time remaining on the request for cancellation. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. The Obligor is also entitled to cancel Total Care at any time based upon fraud, misrepresentation, nonpayment of fees by You, or non-renewal.
All references to the denial of coverage or exclusion from coverage for pre-existing conditions shall not apply in cases where such conditions were known, or should reasonably have been known, by Us or the Seller.
Procedures for cancellation of Total Care will comply with section 33-24-44 of the Georgia code. Administrator may cancel Total Care upon thirty (30) days written notice to You. If a claim for service has not been completed within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed with the Obligor, the claim can be submitted to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company who insures the Obligor’s obligations under Total Care at (855) 438-2390 or 399 Park Ave, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022.
HAWAII only: You may return Total Care within thirty (30) days of the date Total Care was provided to You or within twenty (20) days if Total Care was delivered to You at the time of sale. If You made no claim, Total Care is void and the full purchase price will be refunded to You. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. The Obligor will pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of Total Care to the Seller. These provisions apply only to the original purchaser of Total Care. In the event the Obligor cancels Total Care, We will mail a written notice to You at Your last known address at least 5 days prior to cancellation which shall state the effective date of cancellation and the reason for cancellation. However, prior notice is not required if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment of the provider fee, a material misrepresentation by You relating to the Covered Product or its use, or a substantial breach of Your duties relating to the Covered Product or its use. Obligations of the Obligor under Total Care are insured under a service contract contractual liability policy issued by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, 399 Park Ave, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022. If You have a question or complaint, You may contact the Insurance Commissioner, Hawaii Insurance Division, PO Box 3614, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96811.
ILLINOIS only: Starr Protection Solutions, LLC, (and not the dealer or manufacturer), is the Obligor under Total Care in the State of Illinois. The Obligor will pay the cost of covered parts and labor necessary to restore the Product (s) to normal operating condition as a result of covered or mechanical component failure due to normal wear and tear. You may cancel Total Care at any time. If You cancel Total Care within the first thirty (30) days of purchase and if no service has been provided to You, You shall receive a full refund of the purchase price less a cancellation fee equal to the lesser of ten percent (10%) of the purchase price or fifty dollars ($50.00). If You cancel Total Care at any other time or if You cancel after service has been provided to You, You shall receive a refund equal to the pro rata purchase price less the value of any service received and less a cancellation fee equal to the lesser of ten percent (10%) of the purchase price or fifty dollars ($50.00). To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. If the Obligor fails to pay or to provide service on a claim within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, the service contract holder is entitled to submit a claim directly to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company which insures the Obligor’s obligations under Total Care at the following address: 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022.
INDIANA only: If a claim for service has not been completed within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed with the Obligor, the claim can be submitted to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, who insures the Obligor’s obligations under Total Care, at 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022.
KENTUCKY only: If processing of a claim for service has not been completed within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed with the Obligor, the claim may be submitted to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company who insures the Obligor’s obligations under Total Care at 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022.
MISSOURI only: The following provisions apply only to the original purchaser of Total Care, and only if no claim has been made prior to the return of Total Care: You may return Total Care within twenty (20) days of the date Total Care was mailed to You or within ten (10) days if Total Care was delivered to You at the time of sale. If You made no claim under Total Care, the Plan is void and the full purchase price will be refunded to You or credited to Your account. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. The Obligor will pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of Total Care to the Seller. The Deductible (if applicable) is a non-refundable amount You will be assessed, per Claim, prior to receiving covered services under Total Care, as indicated on the purchase confirmation page. The following sentence is added as the last sentence of Section E What to do if you require service: If it is an emergency and We cannot be reached, You can proceed with repairs. We will reimburse You or the repairing facility in accordance with Total Care provisions.
NEVADA only: Total Care is renewable at Our option. Total Care is not an insurance policy. Total Care does not provide replacement or service coverage for failures or breakdowns arising from pre-existing conditions or for any form of consequential damages. The purchase price is as indicated on the bill of sale or receipt and is considered to be a part of the contract.
The cancellation provision in Total Care is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Total Care is void and We will refund to You the purchase price of Total Care, if no service or replacement claim has been made and You return the contract to Us:
(a) Within 20 days after the date Total Care was mailed or otherwise sent to You; or
(b) Within 10 days after You have received a copy of Total Care if We have furnished You with a copy of this Agreement
at the time when this Agreement was purchased.
To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. We will refund to You the purchase price of this contract within 45 days after it has been returned to us. If We do not refund the purchase price within 45 days, We will pay You a penalty of 10 percent (10%) of the purchase price for each 30-day period that the refund remains unpaid. You may also cancel Total Care at any other time and receive a refund equal to the pro rata purchase price. These provisions apply only to the original purchaser of Total Care.
We may not cancel this contract once it has been in effect for at least seventy (70) days, except for the following conditions:
(a) Failure by You to pay Total Care purchase price;
(b) The contract holder being convicted of a crime which results in an increase in the service required under Total
Care;
(c) Discovery of fraud or material misrepresentation perpetrated by You in purchasing this contact or obtaining
service;
(d) The discovery of an act or omission, or a violation of any condition of this contract by You which substantially
and materially increases the service requested under Total Care; or
(e) A material change in the nature or extent of the service required under Total Care, which occurs after the
purchase of this contract, and substantially and materially increases the service required beyond that contemplated at
the time of purchase.
If We cancel Total Care for any of the above reasons, You will receive a refund equal to the pro rata purchase price. With respect to each Product covered under Total Care, the Administrator and/or Obligor liability is limited to the original retail purchase price You paid for such Product. We may not cancel Total Care until at least fifteen (15) days after the notice of cancellation has been mailed to You. The obligations under Total Care are guaranteed by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company located at 399 Park Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022. If You are not satisfied with the manner in which We are handling service under this Agreement, You may contact the Nevada Commissioner by use of the toll-free number of the Division, (888) 872-3234.
NEW HAMPSHIRE only: In the event You do not receive satisfaction under Total Care, You may contact the New Hampshire Insurance Department at 21 South Fruit Street, Suite 14, Concord, NH 03301, 1 (800) 852-3416. The obligations under Total Care are insured by a contractual liability policy issued by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company located at 399 Park Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022. In the event any covered service is not paid within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed or the Obligor ceases to do business or goes bankrupt, You may file Your claim directly with Starr Indemnity & Liability Company.
NEW MEXICO only: You may return Total Care within ninety (90) days of the date Total Care was provided to You. If You made no claim, the Agreement is void and the full purchase price will be refunded to You. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. The Obligor will pay a penalty of ten (10%) percent per month on a refund that is not made within sixty (60) days of the return of Total Care. These provisions apply only to the original purchaser of Total Care. We may not cancel Total Care once it has been in effect for seventy (70) days except for the following conditions:
(a) Failure to pay an amount when due;
(b) The conviction of You in a crime that results in an increase in the service required under Total Care;
(c) Fraud or material misrepresentation by You in obtaining Total Care or in presenting a claim for service thereunder; or
(d) Discovery of an act or omission or a violation of any condition of Total Care by You, which substantially and materially increases the service required under Total Care
If We cancel Total Care, We will mail a written notice to You at Your last known address at least fifteen (15) days prior to cancellation with the reason for cancellation. The written notice is not required, if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment of the provider fee, a material misrepresentation, or a substantial breach of duties by You relating to the Covered Product or its use.
NEW YORK only: The obligations of the Obligor under Total Care are insured under a service contract reimbursement insurance policy issued by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company. If the Obligor fails to perform under this Agreement, including failure to return any unearned fee in the event of cancellation, Starr Indemnity & Liability Company will pay all sums the Obligor is legally obligated to pay under this Agreement or perform any service the Obligor is legally obligated to perform under this Agreement. You may return Total Care within twenty (20) days of the date Total Care was provided to You or within ten (10) days, if Total Care was delivered to You at the time of sale. If You made no claim, Total Care is void and the full purchase price will be refunded to You. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. We will pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) per month on a refund that is not made within thirty (30) days of return of Total Care. These provisions apply only to the original purchaser of Total Care. In the event We cancel Total Care, We will mail a written notice to You at Your last known address at least fifteen (15) days prior to cancellation with the reason for cancellation. A written notice is not required, if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment of the provider fee, a material misrepresentation, or a substantial breach of duties by You relating to the Covered Product or its use. If a claim for service has not been completed within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, the claim can be submitted to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company located at 399 Park Ave, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, 1 (855) 438-2390.
NORTH CAROLINA only: The purchase of Total Care is not required in order to obtain financing. We may not cancel Total Care except for nonpayment by You or for violation of any of the terms and conditions of Total Care. If You cancel Total Care, You will receive a pro-rata refund, less the cost of any claims paid and less a cancellation fee of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the refund. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. Obligations under Total Care are insured by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, 399 Park Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022.
OKLAHOMA only: The Obligor under Total Care is Starr Underwriting Agency, Inc. (License # 44200902). In the event You cancel Total Care, You shall receive a refund equal to ninety percent (90%) of the unearned pro-rata purchase price less the cost of any service received. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. In the event We cancel Total Care, You shall receive a refund equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the unearned pro-rata purchase price, less the cost of any service received. This is not an insurance contract. Coverage afforded under this contract is not guaranteed by the Oklahoma Insurance Guaranty Association.
OREGON only: Arbitration: If You are a resident of Oregon, the following shall replace all references to Arbitration in these Terms and Conditions: Arbitration is not mandatory and has to be by mutual agreement. Any arbitration occurring under Total Care shall occur in an agreed upon location by both parties and be administered in accordance with the Expedited Procedures of the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Arbitration Rules”) unless any procedural requirement of the Arbitration Rules is inconsistent with the Oregon Uniform Arbitration Act in which case the Oregon Uniform Arbitration Act shall control as to such procedural requirement. Any award rendered shall be a nonbinding award against You.
SOUTH CAROLINA only: In order to prevent damage to the Covered Product, please refer to the owner’s manual. Total Care does not provide coverage for pre-existing conditions. Total Care does not cover repair and replacement necessitated by loss or damage resulting from 1) any cause other than normal use and operation of the Product in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and/or owner’s manual or 2) failure to use reasonable means to protect Your Product from further damage after a breakdown or performance failure occurs. You may return Total Care within twenty (20) days of the date Total Care was provided to You, or within ten (10) days, if Total Care was delivered to You at the time of sale. If You made no claim, Total Care is void and the full purchase price will be refunded to You. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. We will pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) per month on a refund that is not made within forty- five (45) days of return of Total Care. These provisions apply only to the original purchaser of Total Care. In the event We cancel Total Care, We will mail a written notice to You at Your last known address at least fifteen (15) days prior to cancellation with the reason for cancellation. The written notice is not required if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment of the provider fee, a material misrepresentation, or a substantial breach of duties by You relating to the covered property or its use. If a claim for service has not been completed within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, the claim can be submitted to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, which insures the obligations under Total Care, located at 399 Park Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022. In the event You have a question or complaint, You may contact the South Carolina Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 100105, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3105, (803) 737-6134.
TEXAS only: You may return Total Care within twenty (20) days of the date Total Care was provided to You or within ten (10) days if Total Care was delivered to You at the time of sale. If You made no claim, Total Care is void and the full purchase price will be refunded to You. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. We will pay a penalty of ten (10) percent of the amount outstanding per month on a refund that is not made within forty-five (45) days. These provisions apply only to the original purchaser of Total Care. In the event We cancel Total Care, We will mail a written notice to You at Your last known address at least five (5) days prior to cancellation which shall state the effective date of cancellation and the reason for cancellation. However, prior notice is not required if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment of the provider fee, a material misrepresentation by You relating to the covered property or its use, or a substantial breach of Your duties relating to the covered Product or its use. Obligations of the provider under Total Care are insured under a service contract reimbursement policy. In the event a covered service is not provided by Us within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, the claim can be submitted to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company located at 399 Park Ave, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022. Unresolved complaints concerning a provider or questions concerning the registration of a service contract provider may be addressed to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, PO Box 12157, Austin TX 78711, 1 (800) 803-9202.
UTAH only: The language in CANCELLATION section regarding Our rights to cancel this agreement is deleted and replaced with: We may cancel Total Care by providing You with thirty (30) days written notice for the following reasons only: material misrepresentation, substantial change in the risk assumed or substantial breaches of contractual duties. We may cancel Total Care by providing you with ten (10) days written notice, if the reason for cancellation is non-payment by you. The following sentence is added as the last sentence of the WHAT TO DO IF YOU REQUIRE SERVICE section: If it is an emergency situation and We cannot be reached, You can proceed with repairs. We will reimburse You or the repairing facility in accordance with Total Care provisions. All references to the denial of coverage or exclusion from coverage for pre-existing conditions shall not apply in cases where such conditions were known, or should reasonably have been known, by Us or the dealer. The following sentences are added to the end of the DISPUTE RESOLUTION section: Any matter in dispute between You and Us may be subject to arbitration as an alternative to court action pursuant to the rules of (the American arbitration association or other recognized arbitrator), a copy of which is available on request from the company. Any decision reached by arbitration shall be binding upon both you and the company. The arbitration award may include attorney's fees if allowed by state law and may be entered as a judgement in any court of proper jurisdiction. If a claim for service has not been completed within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed with Us, the claim can be submitted to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, who insures the Administrator’s obligations under Total Care, located at 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, (855) 438-2390. Coverage afforded under Total Care is not guaranteed by the Property and Casualty Guaranty Association. This service contract or warranty is subject to limited regulation by the Utah Insurance Department. To file a complaint, contact the Utah Insurance Department.
VERMONT only: You may return Total Care within twenty (20) days of receipt and, if no claim for service has been made, receive a full refund of the purchase price. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. Our obligations under Total Care are supported by a contractual liability insurance policy issued by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company. In an event that We are unable to perform under the contract, Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, which shall pay on Our behalf any sums We are legally obligated to pay and shall provide the service, which We are legally obligated to perform according to the Our contractual obligations under Total Care. If a claim for service has not been completed within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed with Us, the claim can be submitted to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company located at 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, (855) 438-2390.
VIRGINIA only: If any promise made in the contract has been denied or has not been honored within 60 days after your request, you may contact the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs at www.vdacs.virginia.gov/food-extended-service-contract-providers.shtml to file a complaint.
WASHINGTON only: The “Guarantee” provision of these Terms and Conditions as set forth above is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: This is not an insurance policy. Obligations of the service contract obligor under Total Care are backed by the full faith and credit of the service contract obligor, Starr Underwriting Agency, Inc., located at 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022. You may contact them toll-free at (855) 438-2390.
WISCONSIN only: THIS CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO LIMITED REGULATION BY THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE. Arbitration: If You are a resident of Wisconsin, the following shall replace all references to Arbitration in these Terms and Conditions: Arbitration is not mandatory and has to be by mutual agreement. If a claim for service has not been completed within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed with Us, or if the provider becomes insolvent or otherwise financially impaired, the claim can be submitted to Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, who insures Our obligations under Total Care, located at 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, (855) 438-2390. You may return Total Care within twenty (20) days of the date Total Care was mailed to You, or within ten (10) days, if Total Care was delivered to You at the time of sale. If You made no claim, Total Care is void and the full purchase price will be refunded to You or credited to Your account. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. We will pay a penalty of ten (10) percent per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of Total Care to Us. These provisions apply only to the original purchaser of Total Care. In the event that You experience a total loss of property covered by this contract that is not covered by a replacement of the property pursuant to the terms of the contract, You shall be entitled to cancel this contract and receive a pro rata refund of any unearned provider fee, less any claims paid. Lack of pre-authorization shall be the sole grounds for a claim denial; however, unauthorized repairs may not be covered if evaluated to have been at an unreasonable expense.
WYOMING only: You may return Total Care within twenty (20) days of the date Total Care was provided to You, or within ten (10) days, if Total Care was delivered to You at the time of sale. If You made no claim, Total Care is void and the full purchase price will be refunded to You. To arrange for cancellation of this Plan, please contact Your Seller. We will pay a penalty of ten (10) percent on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of Total Care to Us. These provisions apply only to the original purchaser of Total Care. In the event We cancel Total Care, We will mail a written notice to You at Your last known address at least ten (10) days prior to cancellation, which shall state the effective date of cancellation and the reason for cancellation. However, prior notice is not required, if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment of the provider fee, a material misrepresentation by You relating to the Covered Product or its use, or a substantial breach of Your duties relating to the Covered Product or its use. Obligations under Total Care are insured by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company located at 399 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022.
ENTIRE CONTRACT: Total Care together with your purchase confirmation sets forth the entire contract between the parties and no representation, promise, or condition not contained herein shall modify these terms.