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CITY SECRETARY
CONTRACT NO . aS °2��'
SECRETARY OF STATE
DIRECT ACCESS SYSTEM UTII.IZATION AGREEMENT
(Government Account)
1.1 ESTABLISffiV�NT OF DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
The undersigned person desires to subscribe to the Secretary of State Direct Access System to
obtain access to data stored in the Secretary of State mainframe. Accordingly, the subscriber
hereby supplies a praperly ezecuted purchase order or blanket purchase agreement which is
attached hereto.
1.2 APPLICABLE CHARGES
The subscriber understands and agrees that t6e charge will be $5.00 for each searc6 of the UCC
records by secured party name nud $1.00 for nny other search of the system end that this
charge may be amended by the Secretary of State. This charge will be recorded to the
subscriber's account each time the subscriber requests a name or number search on the system.
A name or A number sexrch is performed whenever an entity name, assumed name, file number
of taapayer number is entered onto the system and transmitted to produce search results. A
charge is not incurred when s► menu selection is made and no name or number is entered for
searching. The subscriber is charged when a name or number search is entered but the
resulting search finds no matching name or number.
1.3 USAGE REPORTS
The subscriber understands thsit the Secretary of State Direct Access System will show the
account balance when t6e subscriber signs on to the system, will show the account balance
when t6e subscriber signs oti t6e system, and will produce a monthly utilization statement
which will 6e mailed to the subscriber on a monthly basis.
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All deposits swd payments should be mailed or delivered to the Financial Management Section,
Support Services Divison, Oflice of the Secretary of State, P. O. Boa 12887, Austin, Teaas
78711-2887. The account number of the sut►scriber should be idendfied on all deposits and
payments so that it may be properly credited to the subscriber's account
1.5 RESTRICTIONS ON USE
The subscriber understands that the charges for a governmental user are less than those
accessed commercial users.
Accordingly, the subscriber agrees that usage of the system will be limit e
subscriber using the system for governmental purposes. �����Q�� G1[��,�,''iJ°2�
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2.1 SEC[TRI7'Y
Each subscriber is prnte�ted by three passwords for security purposes. The Secretary of State
will issue on password to Allow access to the host computer when the deposit agreement is
processed for the new account The subscriber enters swd maintains the other two passwords
avnilAble on the system. One of the passwords is u►tended for general computer inquiries
performed by the user departments of the subscriber. The users At this level can only supply the
password to the system for identificxtion purposes sind do not have capabilities to change the
value of t6e password. The second password is intended to be used by the management stati of
the organization to change the general usage password As well as the management password on
A periodic basis.
The subscriber understs�nds that the computer system password received or devised by the
subscriber is confidential �nd that the password should not be disclosed to any unauthorized
person. The subscriber Agrees not to Attempt to circumvent the computer security system by
using or attempting to use stny trunsAction, sotiwnre, t'iles or resources that t6e subscriber is not
s�uthorized to use. The subscrib�r understands that the use af a password not issued speciticaIly
to the subscriber or to a group of which the subscriber is A member is ezprecsly prohibited.
2.2 DE5IGNATiON OF A SECURITY t�rri�,r.Yc
Each subscriber will designate a security officer. S�id security otiicer will be allowed access to
the security system for the limited purpose of changing the password aud/or t6e management
passward for the Account at siny time the system is Avuilable. The security of�icer must use the
management password to have this security clearanc� It is the responsibility of the security
officer to disseminate t6e values of the two passwords to the appropriate parties. In the event
th�t the subscriber operAtes in more than one o�ce, city or state, the security officer must
contact the other o�ces stnd inform the staff of the new general user password.
2.3 BREACH OF COb.� � l�Y. SECURITY
The subscriber understAnds that the conduct simounting to a breach of computer security as
prnvided in Section 33.OZ of the TEXA5 PENAL CODE is A Class A misdemeanor. The
subscriber agrees to indemnify the state for any loss caused by conduct by the subscriber or an
employee or Agent of the subscriber which simounts to st breaeh of computer security.
3.1 ACCESSIBLE DATA
The subscriber will be allowed to inquire into the following datafiles maintained by the
Secretary of State:
Corpors�tious
L'united Partnerships
Limited Liability Companies.
Assumed Nstmes
Oiiicer/Director Records
Microfilm locAtion Records
Uniform Commercial Code Filings
Trsidemark4
As the Secretsuy stdds datnfiles to the Sectetsuy of StAte Dirat Access System, it w�i not be
nece,csary to wnend this deposit stgreement in order to Access the additional datafiles. Actual
usage of the datafiles w�l constitute A requ�st and nn agreement to access the new files under
the same terms And conditions provided herein.
3.2 USER MANUAL AND TRAINING
The subscriber will be provided with written instructions on usage of the system. If the
subscriber requests training on usage of the system, the Secxetary of State w� make an
emptoyee aysu�able for conducting trsiining courses At the Secretary af State offices in Austin,
Tezas during normal business Lours. Special s�rrangements sind payment of travel ezpenses
must 6e made for any on-site trAiniug nceds. �
3.3 HOURS OF UPERATION
The Secretary of State Direct Acc.ess System will normaIly be ava�lable from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
on Monday through Thuisday, swd 7:00 sum to 6:00 pm Friday. The system wilt not be
available on state holidays when the Otiice is clased.. If the hours of operation change, the
5ecretary of State will notify xll subscribeis.
3.4 INQUIRIES
AlI inquiries regarding equipment, technical specifications stnd tec6nical problems for the
Secretary o#' State Direct Access System shoutd 6e directed to:
Bill Little
InformAtion Services Division
Office of the Secret�ry oi State
P. O. Boz 12887
Austin, Tezas 78711-2887
(512) 463-5632
All inquiries regarding Accounting And deposit matters should be directed to:
Shelly Arnold
Financial Mawagement Section
Suppoit Services Division
Office of the Secretsuy of State
P. O. Boz 12887
Austin, Texas 78711-2887
(512) 463-5604
All inquiries regard'wg corporate, limited partners4ip, limited liab�ity company, assumed name
information, nud nny inquiries of a genemi nature should be directed to:
Tina PAsselt, Direct Access CoordinAtor
Statutory Filings Division
Otiice of the Secretary of State
P. O. Boz 13697
Austin, Tezas 78711-3697
(512) 475-2755
4.1 TECffivICAL ASSISTANCE
Upon request, the Secretary of State witl provide each subscriber with st list of equipment which
can be utilized with the Secretary of State Airect Access System. The Secretary of State will not
provide assist�nce in the installztion, operation, smd r�pair of equipment purchased or utilized
by the subscriber.
4.2 TELECOMMUIVICATIONS
The 5ecretary of State will provide each customer with a telephone number which can be used
to access the system. Dial-up eustomers will share telephone lines instalied and operating on a
rotary basis. Leased line customers must pay for the cost of the leased line as well as any
telecommunication or long distance charges incurred �ts a result of Accessing the Secretary of
State Direct Access System.
5.1 AUTHORIZATION
The Secretary of State is offering the Secretary of State Direct Access System in accordance
with TEX.GOV.CODE 405.01�.
5.2 AGREEMENT
Any subscriber may withdrxw from the system at Any time by giving the Secretary of State
notice of the withdrawal And/or requesting a refund of the deposit account Unless otherwise
provided, this Agreement mAy be stmended At swy time by the Secretary of State 6y giving a
subscriber ten days written notice. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties and is not supplemented by other writings or oral representations.
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(To be sissigned by the Secretsiry of State upon receipt of deposit]
This agreement shouId be ezecuted ia duplic�ta One copy will be maintained by the
Secretary of State. Oae copy will be returned to the subscriber.