Claims Program Sample Clauses
A Claims Program clause establishes the procedures and requirements for handling and resolving claims that arise under a contract. It typically outlines the steps parties must follow to submit a claim, such as providing written notice, supporting documentation, and adhering to specified timelines. For example, if a party believes they are entitled to additional compensation or time due to unforeseen circumstances, the clause dictates how and when they must present their claim. The core function of this clause is to ensure that all claims are managed in an orderly, transparent manner, reducing disputes and promoting timely resolution.
Claims Program. A. The process for submitting a Claim is to be as simple and convenient to Class Members as possible, who will only be required to file a single Claim Form per Class Vehicle, consistent with the integrity of the Claims Program.
B. The Claims Program described in this Settlement Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive process for submitting a Claim for any Cash Award, and any Settlement Class Member seeking a Cash Award is required to comply fully with the deadlines and other requirements for the Claims Program.
C. To make a Claim under the terms of this Agreement, Settlement Class Members must submit, during the Claims Period, a Claim Form substantially similar to the Claim Form attached hereto as Exhibit C along with required documentation. The Settlement Administrator will review each Settlement Class Member’s Claim Form, document package and information for completeness and eligibility.
Claims Program. 6.1 The process for submitting a Claim is designed to be as simple and convenient to Settlement Class Members as possible, who will only be required to file a single Claim Form per Eligible Vehicle, consistent with the integrity of the Claims Program.
6.2 The Claims Program described in this Settlement Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive process for submitting a Claim for any Settlement Class Member Payment, and any Settlement Class Member seeking a Settlement Class Member Payment is required to comply fully with the deadlines and other requirements for the Claims Program. However, participation in the Claims Program is not required in order for a Settlement Class Member’s vehicle to be eligible to receive a Field Measure. All Settlement Class Members who receive a Field Measure will also receive the Extended Modification Warranty, under the terms set forth in Section 5.17 of this Agreement.
Claims Program. 5.5.1 The Defendant's obligation to implement the Claims Program in accordance with this Settlement Agreement is and shall be contingent upon each of the following:
(a) entry of the Notice Approval Order and Settlement Approval Order;
(b) the occurrence of the Effective Date; and
(c) the satisfaction of any other conditions set forth in this Settlement Agreement.
5.5.2 Subject to Section 5.5.1, the Claims Program will begin as soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Date. The Claims Program is to be implemented by the Settlement Administrator, working with Class Counsel and the Defendant.
5.5.3 The Claims Program will be concluded after all Settlement Payments have been made to all Eligible Claimants, which shall occur within 110 days of the Claims Deadline.
Claims Program a) In order to receive any payment under this Settlement Agreement, a Class Member must deliver to the Claims Administrator, no later than the Claims Registration Deadline:
(1) a Claim Registration Form that is properly and fully completed and properly and fully executed; and
(2) all records, or other documents specified in the relevant Claim Registration Form to be attached thereto or otherwise submitted therewith. If a Class Member fails to deliver a Claim Registration Form to the Claims Administrator by the Claims Registration Deadline, such Class Member shall immediately cease to have any right to receive any payment under this Settlement Agreement. Without limitation to the preceding sentence, the Claims Administrator shall not accept, review or consider any Claim Registration Form received by it after the Claims Registration Deadline. The Claims Administration Procedure attached as Schedule “A” hereto is incorporated herein by reference.
b) Any determination by the Claims Administrator pursuant to the Settlement Approval Notice Dissemination Plan or the Claims Administration Procedure shall be final.
c) Nothing in the Settlement Approval Notice Dissemination Plan or the Claims Administration Procedure absolves the Class Member or their respective representative and/or lawyer from their responsibility for timely compliance with the requirements of this Settlement Agreement, and the Settlement Approval Notice Dissemination Plan and the Claims Administration Procedure in particular. Neither the Claims Administrator nor the Parties shall have any responsibility or liability whatsoever for (i) any failure of a Class Member to qualify as an Eligible Claimant or (ii) any failure of an Eligible Claimant to receive any particular benefit under this Settlement Agreement as a result of any deficiency in such Eligible Claimant’s submission.
d) All submissions by Class Members to the Claims Administrator of or relating to a Claim Registration Form shall be made (i) electronically through the Claims Portal or (ii) in paper form delivered by regular Canada Post mail, by same-day or overnight courier or in person. All submissions by mail shall be conclusively deemed to have been submitted to the Claims Administrator on the postmark date of such mail. All submissions delivered to the Claims Administrator by same-day or overnight courier shall be conclusively deemed to have been submitted to the Claims Administrator on the date the submissions were received by the Cla...
Claims Program. Subject to Section 6.1, the Claims Program shall begin as soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Date. The Claims Program involves four steps, as further described in Schedule C. At Step 1, Settlement Class Members shall obtain information about the options available to them. At Step 2, once a Settlement Class Member is ready to submit a Claim, the Settlement Class Member shall, by the Claims Period Deadline, submit a Claim Form to the Claims Administrator, by mail or by courier, email, or through other channels identified at VW’s discretion, that contains certain information about the Settlement Class Member’s Eligible Vehicle along with required documentation. The Claim Form shall require a Claimant to sign, whether electronically or by hand, and declare that information and material submitted is true and correct based on knowledge and belief. At Step 3, the Settlement Class Member’s eligibility or ineligibility to participate in the Claims Program shall be determined by the Claims Administrator, and an offer shall be made if the Settlement Class Member is deemed an Eligible Claimant. At Step 4, Eligible Claimants shall receive their benefits under the Settlement Agreement.
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