CARE OF EQUIPMENT:
The ASSOCIATE will apply all due and practical care in the handling, maintaining, and use of the TABLET, including reasonable efforts to protect against. The ASSOCIATE will return the TABLET to TRANSFORM’s IT department or branch office for periodic maintenance, and updates when notified by TRANSFORM’s IT department and/or the ASSOCIATE’s supervisor. The ASSOCIATE accepts and acknowledges that he/she will put forth all reasonable and due effort to protect against excessive wear and tear or theft of the TABLET. ASSOCIATE acknowledges that he/she has read and agrees to comply with all of the policies relating to care of company property and equipment in the TRANSFORM Associate Handbook, including but not limited to Company Property, Computer Usage Policy, and Use of Company Equipment and Vehicles.
BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE TABLET, THE ASSOCIATE ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL EXPENSES DUE TO DAMAGES OR THEFT AS DEFINED BY THIS AGREEMENT.
In its sole discretion, TRANSFORM may not accept cost of loss or damage to the TABLET if the damage (I) was caused by the ASSOCIATE’s carelessness or misuse, or (ii) was intentionally caused by the ASSOCIATE or some other entity while in the possession of the ASSOCIATE (including theft). Damaged parts or accessories are the property of TRANSFORM and will not be returned to the ASSOCIATE after any fees or damages have been paid.
LICENSE AGREEMENTS:
TRANSFORM is the sole owner and/or licensee of the software included with the TABLET. Any copying, modification, merging, or distribution of the software by the ASSOCIATE, including any written documentation, is strictly prohibited.
TABLET OPERATION:
- ASSOCIATE’s TABLET is supplied for the associate’s sole and individual use for business purposes only and under no circumstances shall the ASSOCIATE share his/her password(s), email, or network access with anyone.
- Additional policies stated in the TRANSFORM Associate Handbook applicable to the ASSOCIATE’s usage of the TABLET include, but are not limited to, Summary of Performance Expectations and Personal Conduct Standards, Resignation, Separation and Final Notice, and Return of Property.
- The ASSOCIATE acknowledges and agrees to:
- Not copy, duplicate or distribute any company supplied software.
- Not alter equipment and or operating system software without written approval from TRANSFORM’s IT Department.
- ASSOCIATE agrees to store the TABLET in the carrying case at all times when not in use.
TABLET SECURITY:
- The ASSOCIATE will act responsibly in order to protect and safeguard the integrity of the TRANSFORM Network, TRANSFORM’s customer base, and the privacy and security of other company and customer data including but not limited to pricing, product offering, marketing offers, customer phone numbers, account numbers, and addresses, and other data contained in or processed by or obtained through the TABLET.
- The ASSOCIATE acknowledges and agrees to:
- Not to access, transfer, duplicate, or in any other way utilize customer information, confidential or proprietary data without authorization.
- ASSOCIATE agrees not to open any email from unknown sources.
- ASSOCIATE agrees to not load unauthorized software onto the TABLET.
LOST OR STOLEN TABLETS:
In the event the TABLET is lost or stolen, a report must be filed with the DGM/DSM and TRANSFORM IT department within 24 hours of the time the TABLET is lost and/or stolen. Failure to file a report of stolen property will cause the ASSOCIATE to be liable to TRANSFORM for the whole value of the missing TABLET. A replacement TABLET will not be issued until the report is filed and the deductible is paid. The deductible owed by the ASSOCIATE will be based on the reimbursement which the ASSOCIATE receives from the insurance company and the recoverable value of the laptop, if any.
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT TERMS:
- The ASSOCIATE agrees to willingly return the TABLET in good condition immediately upon ASSOCIATE’s termination, resignation, or separation of employment from TRANSFORM unless lost or stolen while in his/her possession
- This Agreement will continue to remain in force in the event of the ASSOCIATE’s termination or resignation until the TABLET and all accessories are returned in working condition. TRANSFORM will demand the immediate return of the TABLET listed above along with all accessories if:
- At any time the ASSOCIATE is terminated or leaves TRANSFORM employment for any reason
- The ASSOCIATE willingly violates the rules of this Agreement, TRANSFORM SOP, or other policies set forth by the TRANSFORM Associate Handbook or by employment with TRANSFORM.
CUMULATIVE RIGHTS:
All of TRANSFORM’s rights and remedies under this Agreement are cumulative, and the exercise of any right or remedy herein provided shall be without prejudice to the right to exercise any other right or remedy provided for herein or at law or in equity.
AMENDMENTS:
The information in this Agreement and related policies may be updated or amended by TRANSFORM from time to time. Any such updates or amendments will be communicated to the ASSOCIATE by TRANSFORM in writing via mail, personal notice, email or other form of TRANSFORM official notice. The ASSOCIATE may be asked to periodically reconfirm the ASSOCIATE’s understanding of this Agreement and the ASSOCIATE hereby acknowledges his/her responsibility for keeping informed of reconfirmations, updates, and/or changes relating to this Agreement.
DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE:
By signing below, the ASSOCIATE hereby acknowledges receipt of the TABLET, accessory equipment, and software listed above in good condition and working order. The ASSOCIATE has verified the serial number(s) and accessories stated above. In the event of employment termination or associate resignation from TRANSFORM, the TABLET and all associated equipment listed must be returned to TRANSFORM within 48 hours. Failure of the ASSOCIATE to return the TABLET at the end of his/her term of employment will result in additional action being taken by TRANSFORM to secure the return of the TABLET.