Variable Rated Information Services Clause Samples
The Variable Rated Information Services clause defines the terms under which information services that are billed at variable rates are provided and charged. It typically outlines how charges are calculated based on usage, such as per-minute or per-transaction fees, and may specify the types of services covered, like premium phone lines or data access. This clause ensures both parties understand the basis for fluctuating charges, helping to prevent billing disputes and clarify financial responsibilities.
Variable Rated Information Services a) The Party (Originating Party) on whose network the - Information Service Traffic originated shall provide, via electronic file transfer or magnetic tape or other means as available, all recorded call detail information to the Party (Terminating Party) to whose information platform the Information Service Traffic terminated, at the standard price for record transmission. This data shall be in unrated EMR format per OBF/Bellcore standard. This shall apply whether the Originating Party uses its own network or utilizes the other Party’s network through the purchase of unbundled network elements.
b) The Terminating Party shall provide to the Originating Party, via electronic file transfer or magnetic tape or other means as available, all necessary information to ▇▇▇▇ the Information Service Traffic to the Originating Party’s Customers pursuant to the Terminating Party’s agreements with each Information Provider, at the standard price for record transmission. Information shall be provided in as timely a fashion as practical in order to facilitate record review and reflect actual prices set by the individual Information Providers. This data will consist of the EMR records previously delivered by the Originating Party, returned to the Originating Party in rated format where possible, or with appropriate indicators populated on error messages. No Billing and Collection fees will be applied to error messages. No taxes will be calculated or paid on the Originating Party’s traffic.
c) The Originating Party shall ▇▇▇▇ and collect such Information Provider charges and remit the amounts collected to the Terminating Party less:
(1) the Information Services Billing and Collection fees set forth on the Pricing Schedule; and
(2) customer adjustments provided by the Originating Party. Adjustments are made for subscriber-priced traffic only.
d) The Terminating Party shall calculate these charges and ▇▇▇▇ them to the Originating Party for remittance.
e) The Originating Party shall provide to the Terminating Party sufficient information regarding uncollectibles and Customer adjustments. The Terminating Party shall pass through the adjustments to the Information Provider. However, if the Information Provider disputes such adjustments and refuses to accept such adjustments, the Originating Party shall reimburse the Terminating Party for all such disputed adjustments. Final resolution regarding all disputed adjustments shall be solely between the Originating Party and the Inform...
Variable Rated Information Services. Variable Rated Information Services includes a variety of Information Provider Services offered in the ▇▇▇▇ Atlantic region. Charges for these calls are made to the originating Exchange Service Customer on a per minute basis; rates are generally set by the individual program provider. Prior to implementing network interconnection to these services, CLEC and BA will establish either of the two cooperative billing arrangements described below: