"Please review the Credentialing Agreement below and indicate your acceptance by clicking I approve. This constitutes an agreement between yourself (the client) and LS Credentialing Services, LLC which operates the AECredentialing.com website. If you have any questions or concerns about this agreement, please Contact Us.
I. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client warrants that all information provided to LSCS in the Initial Information Request Form is accurate, complete and current. Client is responsible for continuously submitting updated information to LSCS via the LSCS website at www.aecredentialing.com. This information includes, but is not limited to, personal contact information, changes in license status, continuing education credits, and any other professional data.
II. LS CREDENTIALING SERVICES, LLC RESPONSIBILITIES:
LSCS agrees to provide the services as outlined below and any additional work as agreed upon in writing by LSCS and Client.
LSCS will electronically maintain and monitor Client's credentialing data and will send Client a monthly status status summary of Client's professional license(s), professional organization membership, and continuing education credits via email.
III. CONFIDENTIALITY:
LSCS, its employees and agents, will maintain confidentiality regarding the data and information received in conjunction with this Agreement according to LSCS company policy, except for disclosures made in the course of performing this Agreement or as required by law or legal process. Client agrees to maintain confidentiality regarding the content, form and fees listed in this Agreement.
IV. AUTHORITY GRANTED TO LS CREDENTIALING SERVICES, LLC
Client authorizes LS Credentialing Services, LLC, its employees and agents, to request or provide information bearing on Client's professional qualifications or credentials to or from Client's current employer, professional membership organizations, state and/or national agencies, and state and/or national licensing boards in connection with the services provided by LSCS or as may be required by law, and agrees to hold LSCS, its employees and agents, harmless for providing or requesting such information.
Client authorizes any third party to release information to LSCS, its employees and agents, pertaining to Client's professional qualifications or credentials. The information released or shared may include otherwise privileged or confidential information.
V. LIMITS OF LIABILITY:
Client releases from liability and agrees to hold harmless LSCS, its affiliates and representatives from any and all liability (i) for any acts by a third party in which your personal or professional information is unlawfully intercepted, accessed or disclosed, (ii) for any inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading information provided by Client to LSCS, or (iii) any failure or refusal of Client to provide information required by LSCS in the performance of its services under the Agreement. Client acknowledges that the services provided by LSCS are based upon information provided by Client, and therefore, Client accepts sole responsibility for any inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading information provided to LSCS.
VI. AGREEMENT TERM:
Client will receive a confirmation email upon satisfactory completion of the Initial Information Request. LSCS will then send an invoice to Client for the application fee and annual dues payment in the amount of a $100 application fee and $360 annual dues. LSCS will not process the information collected on the Initial Information Request, act on Client's behalf, or generate any reports or data regarding the information collected until the invoice is paid in full.
This Agreement will expire one year from the Effective Date unless Client elects to renew this Agreement for consecutive one year terms by issuing payment of the renewal annual dues of $360.
LSCS or Client may terminate this agreement at any time by providing written notice to the other party. If either party elects to terminate this Agreement, LSCS will not issue a full or partial refund of Client's application fee, initial annual dues, or renewal annual dues.
VII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or statements of intent. Any subsequent modifications or amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
VIII. GOVERNING LAW:
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of Kansas.
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