BOC-3 Service Terms and Conditions
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By subscribing to our BOC-3 service you automatically agree to the following terms and conditions:
How the Process Agent Service Works
Abante Carrier Solutions LLC is the blanket company which acts as a messenger of legal documents, received for our FMCSA subscribers only. We agree to accept legal documents (regarding transportation related cases only) as prescribed in the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1044 then we will forward those documents on to you, our subscriber, in a timely manner either by fax, email and/or mail.
All summons received on your behalf are mailed to you via Priority Mail with Signature Confirmation to the address listed on the FMCSA/USDOT systems. It is your responsibility to be sure the FMCSA/USDOT systems reflect the most up to date contact information such as mailing address and phone numbers.
We will not accept any divorce papers or any other personal court documents that is not related to the interstate transportation industry.
Scope of Services
Abante Carrier Solutions, LLC only accepts Service of Process in its role as a BOC-3 service provider. Abante Carrier Solutions has designated agents for this purpose in all 50 states except Hawaii. Abante Carrier Solutions’ designated agents can not be used by its clients for their own purposes. For instance, clients are not authorized to designate Abante Carrier Solutions’ agent in the client’s home state as their corporate Registered Agent for Service of Process with the home state secretary of state. Abante Carrier Solutions’ role is strictly limited to accepting legal documents as BOC-3 service provider only, and for no other purpose. Abante Carrier Solutions does not assist motor carriers and any other transportation related company with designating registered corporate agents or any agents beyond the scope of BOC-3 services.
Service Fee if service has been initiated
We reserve the right to charge a service fee of $150 for process agent services upon the 1st service. This $150 fee valid for 12 months to cover all charges incurred to the agent, postage and handling fees. You have 30 days from the date of the invoice for payment. The BOC will be deleted from your Motor Carrier/Broker account if not paid on day 61 and we will no longer serve any further documents on your behalf. Please be advised this removal could cause your authority to go inactive with the FMCSA.
BOC Expiration
The BOC-3 does not expire according to the FMCSA. It will remain on your account until you initiate a name change and/or reinstatement. If this happens then the BOC will drop off of your account and it will need to be refiled. Visit abantecs.com to submit a new order for a BOC if this occurs. It may be removed by Abante Carrier Solutions LLC by the notice in Termination of Service [see below]. Please be advised removal of the BOC may result in loss of your authority.
Payment
All payments for process agent services are due upon receipt. If a payment is not received or payment method is declined, then your request for BOC-3 filing will not be granted. If you initiate a credit card dispute it will be removed immediately which may result in inactivation of your authority from the FMCSA.
Filing Policies
All BOC-3 filings are final. A new BOC-3 is required for a new application, address change, reinstatement, name change and/or transfer of authority.
Refund Policy & Cancellation
All BOC-3 sales are final. A BOC-3 order may be cancelled up until payment has been processed. Once payment has been processed, the purchaser is responsible for the payment.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Abante Carrier Solutions LLC, its affiliates, successors, joint venturers, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third party information and/or service providers to the Service from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of this Agreement (including but not limited to negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the service.
We do not provide any legal advice. You will need to seek appropriate legal representation on your own, if applicable.
Termination of Service
Abante Carrier Solutions LLC reserves the right to cancel and remove the BOC from the FMCSA record under these circumstances:
- Disputed credit card charge
- Non-payment of annual fee [only if served]
- At the discretion of Abante Carrier Solutions LLC, in unusual circumstances outside of normal business practice
Customer Service
If you have any further questions, please contact Abante Carrier Solutions LLC or email [email protected].
These terms and conditions may be subject to change.
