Disclosures


Privacy Policy

What Does Social Security Credit Union Do With Your Personal Information?
FACTS WHAT DOES SOCIAL SECURITY CREDIT UNION DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Why? Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
What? The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:
  • Social Security Number, Date of Birth, and income
  • Account Balances and Payment History
  • Credit History and credit score
When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.
How? All financial companies need to share members' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their members' personal information; the reasons Social Security Credit Union chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.
Reasons we can share your personal information Does Social Security Credit Union share? Can you limit this sharing?
For our everyday business purposes-
such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus
Yes
No
For our marketing purposes-
to offer our products and services to you
Yes
No
For joint marketing with other financial companies
Yes
No
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes-
information about your transactions and experiences
No
Yes
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes—
information about your creditworthiness
No
Yes
For nonaffiliates to market to you
No
Yes
Questions?
Call (205) 323-0728
Who we are
Who is providing this notice? Social Security Credit Union
What we do
How does Social Security Credit Union protect my personal information? To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
How does Social Security Credit Union collect my personal information? We collect your personal information, for example, when you
  • Open account or deposit money
  • Pay your bills or apply for a loan
  • Use your ATM or debit card

We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies.
Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you utilize our services. Log and Usage Data.
Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about your activity in the services (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called "crash dumps"), and hardware settings).

Device Data.
We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.

Location Data.
We collect location data such as information about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the services.

Cookies.
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information.
Why can’t I limit all sharing? Federal law gives you the right to limit only
  • sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes—information about your creditworthiness
  • affiliates from using your information to market to you
  • sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you

State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.
Definitions
Affilliates Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
Nonaffiliates Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
Joint marketing A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.
What Does Social Security Credit Union Do With Your Personal Information?
Why?
Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
What?
The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:
  • Social Security Number, Date of Birth, and income
  • Account Balances and Payment History
  • Credit History and credit score
When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.
How?
All financial companies need to share members' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their members' personal information; the reasons Social Security Credit Union chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.
Reasons we can share your personal information
For our everyday business purposes -
such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus
Does Social Security Credit Union share?
Yes
Can you limit this sharing?
No
For our marketing purposes -
to offer our products and services to you
Does Social Security Credit Union share?
Yes
Can you limit this sharing?
No
For joint marketing with other financial companies
Does Social Security Credit Union share?
Yes
Can you limit this sharing?
No
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes -
information about your transactions and experiences
Does Social Security Credit Union share?
No
Can you limit this sharing?
Yes
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes -
information about your creditworthiness
Does Social Security Credit Union share?
No
Can you limit this sharing?
Yes
For nonaffiliates to market to you
Does Social Security Credit Union share?
No
Can you limit this sharing?
Yes
Questions
Who we are
Who is providing this notice?
Social Security Credit Union
What we do
How does Social Security Credit Union protect my personal information? OR WHAT
To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
How does Social Security Credit Union collect my personal information?
We collect your personal information, for example, when you
  • Open account or deposit money
  • Pay your bills or apply for a loan
  • Use your ATM or debit card
We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies.
Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you utilize our services.
Log and Usage Data.
Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about your activity in the services (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called "crash dumps"), and hardware settings).

Device Data.
We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.

Location Data.
We collect location data such as information about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the services.

Cookies.
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information.
Why can’t I limit all sharing?
Federal law gives you the right to limit only
  • sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes—information about your creditworthiness
  • affiliates from using your information to market to you
  • sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.
Definitions
Affilliates
To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
Social Security Credit Union has no affiliates.
Nonaffiliates
Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
Social Security Credit Union does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.
Joint marketing
A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.
Our joint marketing partners include CUNA Mutual.

Home Banking, Mobile Banking, E-Statements, E-Notices, and Text (SMS) Message Alerts Agreements and Disclosures

(Please read this Agreement and retain it for your records)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT:

YOU ARE PREPARING TO RECEIVE REQUIRED CONSUMER DISCLOSURES IN AN ELECTRONIC FORM. THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT SERVES THE FOLLOWING TWO PURPOSES:

  1. TO OBTAIN YOUR AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT TO RECEIVE THE REQUIRED CONSUMER DISCLOSURES IN ELECTRONIC FORM AND PROVIDE YOU WITH A CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS STATEMENT ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS IN REGARD TO RECEIVING ELECTRONIC CONSUMER DISCLOSURES AS OUTLINED IN THE ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND SIGNATURES IN COMMERCE (E-SIGN) ACT;

  2. TO PRESENT YOU WITH THE REQUIRED CONSUMER DISCLOSURES FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CREDIT UNION (SSCU) HOME BANKING, MOBILE BANKING, E-STATEMENTS, E-NOTICES AND TEXT (SMS) MESSAGE ALERTS; AND

  3. TO CONSENT TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC DISCLOSURE.

BY CLICKING THE "I ACCEPT" BUTTON BELOW YOU ARE AFFIRMATIVELY CONSENTING TO RECEIVE THE REQUIRED DISCLOSURE IN ELECTRONIC FORM.

Electronic Communications

Social Security Credit Union’s Home Banking, Mobile Banking, E-Statements, E-Notices and Text (SMS) Message Alerts are electronic internet-based services ("Services"). Therefore, you understand that this Agreement will be entered into electronically.

  1. You have the right to have this disclosure provided or made available on paper or in non- electronic form.

  2. You have the right to withdraw the consent to have the disclosure provided or made available in an electronic form, but this will result in the termination of your Social Security Credit Union Home Banking and Mobile Banking services along with e-statements, e-notices and Text (SMS) Message Alerts.

  3. The consent to receive electronic consumer disclosures applies to all future required consumer disclosures in connection with Social Security Credit Union Home Banking, Mobile Banking, e-statements, e-notices and Text (SMS) Message Alerts.

  4. You understand that to access and retain this disclosure and to use Social Security Credit Union Home Banking, Mobile Banking, e-statements, e-notices and Text (SMS) Message Alerts, you must have the following: a PC with an Internet browser that has "cookies" enabled and supports 256-bit encryption, an Internet connection for the PC, an e-mail address, a mobile device capable of utilizing mobile banking and receiving text messages and either a printer or sufficient electronic space to store this disclosure.

Electronic Contact Information

In order to keep you informed of changes to this disclosure, we must distribute the new disclosure to you when changes are made. We will distribute the new disclosure via an in-session message to your online banking profile within your Social Security Credit Union Home Banking or Mobile Banking or to the electronic mail address you register with Social Security Credit Union. In order to ensure timely notification of any changes, please notify us on a timely basis of a change in your electronic mail address or physical mail address.

Introduction

Your Social Security Credit Union Home Banking, Mobile Banking, e-statements, e-notices and Text (SMS) Alert Messages Agreement ("Agreement") is between Social Security Credit Union and each user who has enrolled in Home Banking, Mobile Banking, e-statements, e-notices or Text (SMS) Message Alerts, together with any person you have authorized to use or access Social Security Credit Union Home Banking, Mobile Banking, e-statements, e-notices or Text (SMS) Message Alerts on your behalf.

Home Banking, Mobile Banking, E-Statements, E-Notices and Text (SMS) Message Alerts Agreements and Disclosures

This Agreement is the contract that covers your and our rights and responsibilities concerning Home Banking Internet Banking Services offered to you. The words "you" and "yours" mean those who complete the Home Banking application online. The words "we", "us", and "our" mean Social Security Credit Union, located at 1200 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35285, phone number (205) 323-7028.

By completing the Home Banking online registration, you agree to the terms and conditions governing your and our rights and responsibilities concerning the Home Banking electronic funds transfer service. Electronic funds transfers (EFT) are electronically initiated transactions involving your deposit and loan accounts at the Credit Union through your personal computer.

Home Banking Requirements

You must be a member in good standing and agree to the terms and conditions of Social Security Union's Home Banking Agreement and Disclosure.

To use Home Banking, you need a computer with Internet access and a web browser that supports at least 256-bit or higher encryption (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer; Firefox, Chrome, Safari).

SSCU is committed to providing the most secure Internet service. When you interact with SSCU on this secure site, all the information is encrypted or encoded. Encryption is a procedure for turning plain text or other information into an unrecognizable pattern of data. 256-bit encryption is the strongest form of Web browser encryption commonly available for use on the Internet, and you must use a browser that supports 256-bit encryption to access your accounts.

You are responsible for the set-up and maintenance of your computer and Internet access. We are not responsible for any errors or failures from any malfunction of your computer, or any virus or other problems related to the use of the Internet Banking Services.

Home Banking Online Registration

You can register by going to our website at www.ssacu.com. click on Register and follow the instructions. If you do not meet the requirements, your access will be canceled. You may contact a member services representative at (205) 323-7028 for further assistance.

Home Banking Access

Upon approval, you may use your personal computer to access your accounts. You must use your Home Banking username and password and a security question to access your accounts.

Availability of Home Banking Internet Service

Home Banking services are generally available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year except for those times that the system is unavailable due to back-up procedures or maintenance. We are not liable under this Agreement for failure to provide access due to a system failure or due to other unforeseen acts.

We may modify, suspend, or terminate access to the Home Banking Internet Banking Services at any time and for any reason without notice.

Home Banking Services

You can use Home Banking to access all accounts that are linked to your social security number. At your request, you may remove access to any account or sub-account that has your social security number.

At the present time, you may use the following Home Banking services:

Account Information - You may review balances and transaction history on all accounts and sub-accounts existing under your username. Your account balances are online and include all transactions that have been posted to your account up to that point in time. However, the availability of funds for transfer or withdrawal may be limited due to our Funds Availability Policy. The transaction history information may be limited to recent account information involving your accounts.

Transfers - You may make transfers to your accounts, other accounts that you are authorized on, as well as to other member’s accounts except for those accounts with transfer limitations as disclosed when you opened the account and any amendments to that disclosure. Transfers and bill payments from your savings and club accounts will be limited to a total of six (6) (Federal Regulation D) in any one calendar month. You may transfer or withdraw up to the available balance in your account at the time of the transfer, except as limited under this Agreement or your deposit. We reserve the right to refuse any transaction that would draw upon insufficient or unavailable funds, lower an account below a required balance, or otherwise require us to increase our required reserve on the account. If making transfers to accounts that you are not authorized on, you are limited to a $1,000.00 daily limit.

Transactions involving your accounts will be subject to the terms of your Membership and Account Agreement; and transactions involving a line of credit account or Home Equity Loan will be subject to your Credit Agreement and Disclosures, or your Home Equity Agreement and Disclosures, as applicable.

Apply for a Loan - You may make an application for a loan. You will be notified by of the disposition of your application.

Request a Check - You may request a check withdrawal from any savings, checking or club account (excluding Christmas, IRA, and Certificate of Deposit accounts). A check will be issued payable to the member and mailed to the address on record at the Credit Union.

Reorder Checks - You may reorder additional checks in the same format as your last order from us. This request will be sent via email to a member service representative to process.

Stop Payment - You may request a stop payment order for a check from your checking account. Requests made after 2:00 PM Eastern Time may not be effective until the following business day. A Home Banking stop payment request will serve as a substitute for a verbal order. Stop payment fee is $35 per check or series of checks (Ex: check number 101 or series 101 thru 109 - checks must be in sequential order). You are accepting responsibility for placing the correct stop payment information. You are responsible for all fees incurred resulting in this stop payment order. The stop payment will be effective 24 hours after the first business day. The stop payment order is effective for 14 days from placement. Stop payments longer than the default 14 days requires signature authorization. Please contact a Credit Union member service representative at (205) 323-7028.

E-mail - You may send secure communications directly to the Credit Union from within the Home Banking application. However, the Credit Union may not immediately receive e-mail communications that you send, and the Credit Union will not take action based on e-mail requests until the Credit Union actually receives your message and has a reasonable opportunity to act. If you need to contact the Credit Union immediately regarding an unauthorized transaction or stop payment request, you may call the Credit Union at (205) 323-7028.

Change Password - You may select a new password for your account access at any time.

Excel or Microsoft Money - You may download your account information to financial management software programs, if applicable.

Authorized Use

Your username and password will be your Home Banking home signature and you can use it to access all accounts that are linked to your social security number. When using the Service to conduct transactions, you agree that Social Security Credit Union may debit your account to complete the transactions or honor debits for which you have not signed. Members that are joint owners on other accounts will also have access to those accounts. At your request, you may remove access to any account or sub-account that has your social security number.

Security of Username and Password

You are responsible for safekeeping of your username and password. You agree not to disclose or otherwise make your username and password available to anyone not authorized to sign on your accounts. If you fail to maintain the security of your username and password and Social Security Credit Union suffers a loss, we may terminate your Home Banking account services immediately. Revealing your username and password will grant access to those accounts by unauthorized individuals.

To ensure the security of your Home Banking account, we will return you to the Log On screen if no activity has occurred within ten (10) minutes.

Member Liability

You are responsible for all transfers you authorize under this Agreement. If you permit other persons to use your username and password, you are responsible for any transactions they authorize or conduct on any of your accounts. However, tell us at once if you believe anyone has used your username and password or accessed your accounts without your authority. Telephoning is the best way of keeping your possible losses down. For unauthorized transactions, if you tell us within two (2) business days, you can lose no more than fifty dollars ($50.00) if someone accessed your account without your permission. If you do not tell us within two (2) business days after you learn of the unauthorized use of your account or username and password, and we can prove that we could have stopped someone from accessing your account without your permission if you had told us, you could lose as much as five hundred dollars ($500.00).

Also, if your statement shows transfers that you did not make, tell us at once. If you do not tell us within sixty (60) days after the statement was mailed to you, you may be liable for the full amount of the loss if we can prove that we could have stopped someone from making the unauthorized transactions.

If you believe that someone has used your username and password or has transferred or may transfer money from your account without your permission, call us at (205) 323-7028 immediately.

Immediately change your password if you think it has been compromised.

Data Recording

When you access the Service to conduct transactions, the information you enter may be recorded. By using the Service, you consent to such recording.

Business Days

Our business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Fees and Charges

Currently there are no fees to use Home Banking. All standard fees (NSF, Stop Payment, etc.) set forth in our fees schedule apply. SSCU reserves the right to charge for Home Banking account access or transactions in the future. You will be given at least 30 days advance notice before SSCU implements any changes to fees or adds any new fees for Home Banking service.

Statements and Notices

By registering for Home Banking, you will be receiving your future account statements and notices through Social Security Credit Union’s e-statement and e-notice online service. We are pleased to make this service available to you at no additional cost. You understand that your statements and notices will include information concerning both your Share/Deposit Accounts and Loan/Credit Card Accounts with the Credit Union and may include disclosures required under the Truth-In-Lending Act, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, the Truth-In-Savings Act and/or similar consumer disclosure laws. You agree to the receipt of these consumer disclosures in electronic format described herein.

You will be notified by email each time that a new statement or notice becomes available for your inspection. It is your responsibility to access the statement or notice. You can gain access to your account statements and notices by using any type of computer connected to the Internet and using Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 or higher. The "Social Security Home Banking" site includes links to the sites from which you can download all the required software. You will need a printer if you want to create a paper copy of your statements or notices. By requesting to receive your statements and notices electronically, you are telling the Credit Union that you have printing capabilities. By submitting this request, you authorize the Credit Union to discontinue sending statements and notices via postal mail service and begin sending your statement and notice information electronically. You understand that the statement and notice information received from Social Security Credit Union will be encrypted and password protected for your security. You may simply contact the Credit Union at (205) 323-7028 or email us at contactus@socialsecuritycu.com if you wish to discontinue the electronic delivery and return to standard statement delivery.

Account Information Disclosure

We will disclose information to third parties about your account or the transfers you make:

  1. where it is necessary for completing transfers; or

  2. in order to verify the existence and condition of your account for a third party, such as a

  3. credit bureau or merchant; or

  4. in order to comply with government agency or court orders; or

  5. if you give us written permission

Credit Union Liability for Failure to Make Transfers

If we do not complete a transfer to or from your account on time or in the correct amount according to our agreement with you, we will be liable for your losses or damages. However, there are some exceptions. We will not be liable for instance:

  1. If through no fault of ours, you do not have enough money in your account to make the transfer, your account is inactive, or the transfer would go over the credit limit on your line of credit, if applicable.

  2. If you used the wrong password or you have not properly followed any applicable computer or Credit Union user instructions for making transfer and bill payment transactions.

  3. If your computer fails or malfunctions or the Home Banking service was not properly working and such problem should have been apparent when you attempted such transaction.

  4. If circumstances beyond our control (such as fire, flood, telecommunication outages, strikes, equipment or power failure) prevent making the transaction.

  5. If the funds in your account are subject to an administrative hold, legal process or other claim.

  6. If you have not given the Credit Union complete, correct and current instructions so the Credit Union can process a transfer or in the event we receive conflicting information.

  7. If the error was caused by a system beyond the Credit Union's control such as a telecommunications system or Internet Service Provider.

  8. If there are other exceptions as established by the Credit Union.

Termination of Electronic Fund Transfer Services

You agree that we may terminate this Agreement and your electronic fund transfer services if you, or any authorized user of your Home Banking services or password, breach this or any other agreement with us; or if we have reason to believe that there has been an unauthorized use of your accounts or password. We may terminate your access to Social Security Credit Union Online Banking and e-statements (i) if you have not accessed the service in longer than 3 months with no initial login or 6 months of inactivity or (ii) for any reason, at any time.

You or any other party to your account can terminate this Agreement by notifying us in writing. Termination of service will be effective the first business day following receipt of your written notice. Termination of this Agreement will not affect the rights and responsibilities of the parties under this Agreement for transactions initiated before termination.

Home Banking services may be terminated to those members that cause a loss to the Credit Union.

Notices

The Credit Union reserves the right to change the terms and conditions upon which this service is offered. The Credit Union will mail notice to you at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of any change, as required by law. Use of this service is subject to existing regulations governing the Credit Union account and any future changes to those regulations.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with all applicable federal laws and all applicable substantive laws of the State of Alabama where you opened your account and the Bylaws of the Credit Union as they now exist or may hereafter be amended. You understand that we must comply with these laws, regulations, and rules. You agree that if there is any inconsistency between the terms of the Agreement and any applicable law, regulation, or rule, the terms of this Agreement will prevail to the extent any such law, regulation, or rule may be modified by agreement between us.

Enforcement You agree to be liable to the Credit Union for any liability, loss, or expense as provided in this Agreement that the Credit Union incurs as a result of any dispute involving your accounts or services. You authorize the Credit Union to deduct any such liability, loss, or expense from your account without prior notice to you.

Error Resolution

In case of errors or questions regarding your Home Banking transactions, call us at (205) 323-7028 or write to us at Social Security Credit Union, PO Box 937, Birmingham, AL 35201, as soon as you can. We must hear from you no later than sixty (60) days after we sent the FIRST statement on which the problem or error appeared.

  1. Tell us your name and account number.

  2. Describe the error or the transaction you are unsure about and explain as clearly as you can why you believe it is an error or why you need more information.

  3. Tell us the dollar amount of the suspected error. If you tell us orally, we may require that you send us your complaint or question in writing within ten (10) business days. We will tell you the results of our investigation within ten (10) business days after we hear from you and will correct the error promptly. For errors related to transactions occurring within thirty

(30) days after the first deposit to the account (new accounts), we will tell you the results of our investigation within twenty (20) business days. If we need more time, however, we may take up to forty-five (45) calendar days to investigate your complaint or question (ninety (90) calendar days for new account transaction errors, or errors involving transactions initiated outside the United States). If we decide to do this, we will re-credit your account within ten (10) business days for the amount you think is in error, so that you will have the use of the money during the time it takes us to complete our investigation. If we ask you to put your complaint or question in writing and we do not receive it within ten (10) business days, we may not re-credit your account.

If it is determined there was no error, we will send you a written explanation within three (3) business days after we finish our investigation. You may ask for copies of the documents that we used in our investigation.

Third Party Websites

The Service may contain or reference links to websites operated by third parties ("Third Party Websites"). These links are provided as a convenience only. Such Third-Party Websites are not under our control. We are not responsible for the content of any Third-Party Website, or any link contained in a Third-Party Website. We do not review, approve, monitor, endorse, warrant, or make any representations with respect to Third-Party Websites, and the inclusion of any link in the Service or any other services provided in connection with it is not and does not imply an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, approval, investigation, verification, or monitoring by us of any information contained in any Third-Party Website. In no event will we be responsible for the information contained in such Third-Party Website or for your use of or inability to use such website. Access to any Third-Party Website is at your own risk, and you acknowledge and understand that linked Third-Party Websites may contain terms and privacy policies that are different from ours. We are not responsible for such provisions, and expressly disclaim any liability for them.

Text Message Banking Services Terms and Conditions Disclosure

You hereby acknowledge and accept that each message is sent to you without being encrypted and will include certain information requested on your credit union account(s).

You may request and receive text messages concerning your accounts on any text-enabled cell phone. It is your responsibility to determine if your cell phone service provider supports text messaging and your telephone can receive text messages. The Credit Union's text alert messages are subject to any of the terms and conditions of your agreement(s) with your cell phone carrier.

You are responsible for any fees imposed by your cell phone service provider even if your use of the text alert service causes those fees to change.

Once you activate your cell phone for this service, YOU are responsible for keeping any personal information in your cell phone secure. For your protection, you agree to:

  1. 1. Login to home banking and cancel your text alert service if you cancel your service with your cell phone provider.

  2. Login to home banking and cancel your text alert service if your cell phone is lost or stolen.

  3. Login to home banking and cancel or edit your text alert service if you change your cell phone provider or change your cell phone number.

  4. Erase your 'Sent Messages' and 'Inbox' that may contain your text alerts or other sensitive information.

  5. Login to home banking and cancel or edit your text alert service at any time that you wish.

You acknowledge, agree and understand that your receipt of any text alert messages may be delayed or prevented by factor(s) affecting your cell phone service provider and/or other factors outside our control. We neither guarantee the delivery nor the accuracy of the contents of any message. You agree to not hold the credit union, including its agents, employees, or volunteers, liable for any losses, damages or costs that may arise in whole or in part, from:

(a) non-delivery, delayed delivery, or the misdirected delivery of any message;

(b) inaccurate or incomplete content in any message; or

(c) your reliance on or use of the information provided in any text alert service message for

any purpose.

The Credit Union provides this service as a convenience to you. We do not use text messaging for any purpose not included in this system and will not respond to text messages sent to us. A text alert message does not constitute an official record for the account to which it pertains. The Credit Union reserves the right to terminate this service without prior notice to you. All provisions of any agreements or disclosures previously made pertaining to your credit union accounts remain in effect and are not superseded or amended by this agreement.

Mobile Banking requirements

You understand that to use Mobile Banking, you must have already registered for Home Banking and agreed to all the terms and conditions of Home Banking. Mobile Banking is offered as a convenience and supplemental service to our Home Banking services. It is not intended to replace access to Home Banking or other methods you use for managing your accounts and services with us. Mobile Banking allows you to access your account information, transfer funds, and conduct other banking transactions.

We reserve the right to limit the types and number of accounts eligible and the right to refuse to make any transaction you request through Mobile Banking. We also reserve the right to modify the scope of the service at any time. We may offer additional Mobile Banking services and features in the future. Any such added Mobile Banking services and features will be governed by this Agreement and by any terms and conditions provided to you at the time the new Mobile Banking service or feature is added and/or at the time of enrollment for the feature or service, if applicable. From time to time, we may amend these terms and modify or cancel the Mobile Banking services we offer without notice, except as may be required by law.

Mobile Banking may not be accessible or may have limited utility over some network carriers. In addition, the service may not be compatible with all devices. The Credit Union cannot guarantee and is not responsible for the availability of data services provided by your mobile carrier, such as data outages or "out of range" issues.

Use of Service

You agree to accept responsibility for learning how to use Mobile Banking and agree that you will contact us directly if you have any problems with Mobile Banking. In the event of any modifications, you are responsible for making sure you understand how to use Mobile Banking as modified. You also accept responsibility for making sure that you know how to properly use your device. We will not be liable to you for any losses caused by your failure to properly use the service or your device.

Account Ownership/Accurate Information

You represent that you are the legal owner of the accounts and other financial information, which may be accessed via Mobile Banking. You represent and agree that all information you provide to us in connection with Mobile Banking is accurate, current and complete, and that you have the right to provide such information to us for the purpose of using Mobile Banking. You agree not to misrepresent your identity or your account information. You agree to keep your account information up to date and accurate. You represent that you are an authorized user of the device you will use to access Mobile Banking.

User Security

You agree to take every precaution to ensure the safety, security and integrity of your account and transactions when using Mobile Banking. You agree not to leave your device unattended while logged into Mobile Banking and to log off immediately at the completion of each access by you. You agree not to provide your username, password or other access information to any unauthorized person. You agree not to store your password in your device. If you permit other persons to use your device with your login information, or by other means (i.e., “Touch ID”) enable their access to Mobile Banking through your device, you are responsible for any transactions they authorize, and we will not be liable for any damages resulting to you. We make no representation that any content or use of Mobile Banking is available for use in locations outside of the United States. Accessing Mobile Banking from locations outside of the United States is at your own risk.

Arbitration

You waive the right to participate in any class action litigation against Social Security Credit Union. Any controversy between you and us or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or Account and any other relationships with us (except as prevented prohibited by law or regulation), shall be settled by binding arbitration. You further agree that any such arbitration shall take place in Jefferson County, Alabama. Judgment upon any award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator shall determine the prevailing party, and the costs and expenses of the arbitration proceeding, including the arbitrator's fees, shall be borne by the non-prevailing party, unless otherwise required by law. No provision of this Agreement, nor the exercise of any right under this agreement, shall waive the arbitration requirement or limit the right of the Credit Union to: (1) obtain provisional or ancillary remedies, such as injunctive relief, writ of attachment, or protective order from a court having jurisdiction before, during, or after the pendency of any arbitration, (2) exercise self-help remedies, such as set-off; (3) evict, foreclose against or sell any real or personal property collateral by the exercise of a power of sale under a mortgage or other security agreement or instrument, a deed of trust, or applicable law; (4) exercise any other rights under this Agreement upon the breach of any term or condition herein; or, (5) to proceed with collection of the Account through all other legal methods, including, but not limited to, proceeding in court to obtain judgment. Any and all arbitration under this contract will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT YOU ARE WAIVING THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.