CAN MEMBERSHIP and CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

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1.  The Company agrees to:

1.  maintain a database of information obtained from its members and other sources.
2.  furnish such information ("Consumer Report") and services as requested by The Member for stated fees and as permitted by law.
3.  provide such other services from time to time as may be deemed by The Company to be beneficial to The Member.

2.  The Member agrees to use Consumer Reports only in connection with its legitimate business and for a purpose authorized by the Business Practices & Consumer Protection Act of BC, and any other Credit Reporting Act or Regulation that may apply, for the extension of credit, employment purposes, or to update a previous report.

3.  The Member hereby acknowledges that The Company cannot guarantee the accuracy of any Consumer Report and in no way shall The Company, its Directors or Employees be liable in any manner whatsoever for any loss or injury to The Member resulting from the obtaining or furnishing of a Consumer Report. The Member agrees to save and hold The Company, its Directors and Employees harmless and indemnify them from any claims, losses, damages, or costs arising from the publication or disclosure of any Report from The Company to The Member.

4.  The Member further agrees as follows:

A.  to request Consumer Reports only for The Member's exclusive use and for permissible purposes permitted under the Business Practices & Consumer Protection Act of B.C., any other Provincial Credit Reporting Act and/or Rule or Regulation that may be deemed to be applicable.
B.  to hold the content of a Consumer Report in strict confidence and to not disclose the content of a Consumer Report to any other person.
C.  to refer any consumer seeking to question or challenge the content of a Consumer Report relating to him or her to The Company.

5.  This agreement shall continue in effect from year to year unless terminated by breach or cancelled by either party.

6.  The Member agrees that it shall obtain written Authorization from the Applicant before requesting a Consumer Report from The Company. If requested by the consumer, The Member will provide the consumer with the name, address and telephone number of The Company.

7.  All terms, conditions, warranties or transactions under this agreement are subject to the Business Practices & Consumer Protection Act of B.C., and all Rules and Regulations that are applicable to Consumer Reports. Any provision of this agreement not in compliance therewith shall be deemed to be amended so as to comply.

8.  The Company may withhold or terminate services to The Member if The Member violates or is in violation of this agreement.

9.  THE MEMBER CONSENTS TO THE OBTAINING OF ANY INFORMATION THE COMPANY MAY DEEM NECESSARY, INCLUDING CONSUMER REPORTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING THIS APPLICATION OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE PERMITTED BY THE BUSINESS PRACTICES & CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF B.C. AT ANY TIME IN CONNECTION WITH MEMBERSHIP HEREBY APPLIED.

Addendum to Reseller Service Agreement

10.  The Member is a Business Owner and has a need for consumer credit information in connection with the evaluation of individuals for employment, promotion, reassignment or retention as an employee ("Consumer Report for Employment Purposes"). And for the extension of credit or renewal of extending credit.

11.  The Member certifies that it will not request a Consumer Report for Employment Purposes unless:

A.  The consumer has authorized in writing the procurement of the report (SIGNED AUTHORIZATION)
B.  Information from the Consumer Report for Employment Purposes will not be used in violation of any applicable federal or provincial equal employment opportunity law or regulation.

12.  The Member shall use Consumer Report for Employment Purposes only for a one-time use, and shall hold the report in strict confidence, and not disclose it to any third parties not involved in the current employment decision.

13.  The Member will maintain copies of all written authorizations for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of inquiry.

14.  The Member will dispose of the Consumer Report in a manner that makes it unreadable when it is no longer required. i.e. shredded.

15.  With just cause, such as delinquency or violation of the terms of this contract or a legal requirement, or a material change in existing legal requirements which adversely affects this Agreement, The Company may, upon its election, discontinue serving The Member and cancel this Agreement immediately.

The Member acknowledges that it is a criminal offence to obtain credit information from The Company by fraudulent means and is hereby notified that The Company will report all fraudulent applications for membership to the appropriate Police jurisdiction for criminal action. The Member is hereby notified that as part of its due diligence The Company will verify and confirm all information on this application to ensure compliance.

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