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NetTeller Online Banking


By enrolling in The Citizens Banking Company’s NetTeller Online Banking Service ("NetTeller"), you agree to the addition of the following to the Rules for Personal Accounts or Rules for Business Accounts (in either case, the "Rules") governing your Accounts. Terms not otherwise defined have the meanings given to them in the Rules. NetTeller allows you to transfer funds and review account activity using a personal computer ("PC"). Please read these additional rules carefully and retain them for your records. We have the right to change the Rules at any time by notice mailed or e-mailed to you at the last address or e-mail address shown for you, as defined below, on our records as provided in the Rules, or as otherwise permitted by law.

Section 1 Definitions
Section 2 NetTeller

Section 3 Access Methods

Section 4 Adding, Changing and Removing Accounts

Section 5 Your Logon ID and PIN

Section 6 Transfers

Section 7 Timing of Transfers
Section 8 Reviewing Transfers
Section 9 Balance Inquiries
Section 10 Statements
Section 11 Electronic Mail Messages
Section 12 Fees
Section 13 Equipment
Section 14 Hours of Operation
Section 15 Your Rights and Liabilities
Section 16 Termination
Section 17 Limitation of Liability

NetTeller Bill Pay

By enrolling in The Citizens Banking Company's Online Bill Payment Service ("Bill Pay"), you agree to the addition of the following to the Rules for Personal Accounts or Rules for Business Accounts (in either case, the "Rules") governing your Accounts. Terms not otherwise defined have the meanings given to them in the Rules. Bill Pay allows you pay bills and send money to other people using a personal computer ("PC"). Please read these additional rules carefully and retain them for your records. We have the right to change the Rules at any time by notice mailed or e-mailed to you at the last address or e-mail address shown for your checking account on our records as provided in the Rules, or as otherwise permitted by law.
In order to enroll in Bill Pay, you must also be enrolled in NetTeller. All of the rules applicable to NetTeller are also applicable to Bill Pay, except as otherwise provided below.

Section 1 Definitions
Section 2 Logging on to Bill Pay

Section 3 Setting Up Payments
Section 4 Scheduling Payments
Section 5 Scheduling and Payment Processing
Section 6 Timing of Payments
Section 7 Canceling or Changing Payments
Section 8 Reviewing Payments
Section 9 Payment Guarantee
Section 10 Payments Not Completed
Section 11 Statements
Section 12 Fees
Section 13 Effect of Termination of Scheduled Payments

NetTeller Online Banking

Section 1. Definitions
"Account(s)" means the deposit, loan and other accounts you have at The Citizens Banking Company to which you have access through NetTeller. "Business Days" are Monday through Friday, except bank holidays. "You" and "your" refers to the person(s) or entity subscribing to or authorized to use Online Banking; "we," "us", "our" and "bank" refers to The Citizens Banking Company
Section 2. NetTeller
NetTeller is an electronic banking service available to you through a PC using an access method specified in Section 3. You may use NetTeller to check the balance in and recent activity of each of your Accounts and to transfer funds between your Eligible Accounts (see Section 6).
The Accounts to which you may have access through NetTeller are your checking accounts, savings accounts, installment loan accounts, mortgage loan accounts, home equity accounts, line of credit accounts, certificate of deposit accounts, and individual retirement accounts. The number of accounts that you may view if they are NetTeller enabled is unlimited. Accounts you open after enrollment in NetTeller may be added at time of opening or at a later time.
Section 3. Access Methods
Use Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 4.0 (or higher) or Netscape Navigator 4.06 (or higher). The Internet web site for NetTeller is located at "http://www.citizensbankco.com" or such other Internet addresses as we may provide. You must be a subscriber of an Internet Service Provider. Information is not stored on your PC unless you specifically download it to your PC.
Section 4. Adding, Changing and Removing Accounts
If at any time you wish to add an Account, or remove an Account, you may notify us at The Citizens Banking Company 1-888-645-4121 or e-mail us at info@citizensbankco.com.
Section 5. Your Logon ID and PIN
You will need a NetTeller ID and a NetTeller Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access NetTeller. You will receive your ID and a 4-digit personal identification number ("PIN") in the mail. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO CHANGE YOUR PIN AFTER INITIAL LOGON TO A NEW PIN WITH 4 NUMBERS, You can change your ID and PIN on NetTeller at any time. You authorize us to follow any instructions entered through NetTeller using your Logon ID and PIN.
Your access to NetTeller will be blocked in the event your Logon ID or PIN is entered incorrectly on three (3) consecutive access attempts. If this occurs, please call The Citizens Banking Company toll-free at 1-888-645-4121.
Because your NetTeller ID and PIN can be used to access money in any of your linked Accounts and to access information about any of your linked Accounts, you should treat your NetTeller ID and PIN with same degree of care and secrecy that you use to protect other sensitive financial data. You agree not to give your NetTeller ID or PIN, or make them available, to any other person.
Section 6. Transfers
Transfers may be made between Eligible Accounts. An "Eligible Account" is an Account linked to NetTeller that does not have withdrawal restrictions, such as a certificate of deposit. To schedule a transfer of funds between Eligible Accounts, you must provide the Eligible Accounts from and to which the transfer is to be made and the amount to be transferred. Each transfer must be in an amount not less than $.01 and not more than $99,999.99. Any attempted transfer which exceeds the available balance in the Eligible Account from which the funds are to be transferred will not be made.
After you send the transfer instructions, you will receive a confirmation number ("Confirmation Number"). The Confirmation Number will help us resolve any questions you may have concerning a transfer.
Section 7. Timing of Transfers
Transfers of available funds may be made any day at any time. Transfers cannot be canceled after the instruction is sent to us as they are processed immediately.
Section 8. Reviewing Transfers
NetTeller automatically includes records of past transfers as part of your account activity that can be displayed online. You can also download up to ninety (90) days of account history, including transfers, to your PC.
Section 9. Balance Inquiries
You may use NetTeller to check the balances and recent activity of your Accounts. Any balance shown by NetTeller will include a date as of which the balance is current. The balance shown by NetTeller may not be your actual available balance. It may include deposits still subject to verification by us. The balance shown may also differ from your records because it may not include deposits in progress, outstanding checks, or other withdrawals, payments, or charges, or items in process.
Section 10. Statements
All of your transfers made through NetTeller will appear on your monthly Account statement(s). The transfer amount and date will be reflected for each transfer made through NetTeller. You may view your last three monthly statements on line. Check images are not available on-line.
Section 11. Electronic Mail Messages
NetTeller provides you with the ability to send electronic mail messages within the service to communicate confidential information to us. Please remember that electronic mail messages sent through NetTeller may not be immediately received by us. If you need to contact us immediately, please see Section 15.
Section 12. Fees
NetTeller is available at no charge. This may be amended from time to time in accordance with the Rules. All other fees applicable to your Accounts remain in effect.
Section 13. Equipment
We are not responsible for any loss, damage or injury resulting from (a) an interruption in your electrical power or telephone service; (b) disconnection of your telephone service by your local telephone company or from deficiencies in your line quality; or (c) any defect or malfunction of your PC, modem or telephone service. We are not responsible for any products or services relating to your PC, other than those specified herein. We also are not responsible for any damage to your PC, software, modem, telephone or other property resulting from the use of NetTeller including any damage resulting from a virus.
Section 14. Hours of Operation
NetTeller is available seven (7) days a week, 24 hours a day, except during maintenance periods or periods during which NetTeller otherwise is not operable.
Section 15. Your Rights and Liabilities
Your rights and liabilities regarding losses that occur because your NetTeller ID or PIN is used without your permission, or with respect to errors, are outlined in the Rules for Personal Accounts in the section titled "Electronic Funds Transfers Disclosure Statement" (Disclosures). In all other cases, or to expedite notice to us rather than using the number and address specified in the Disclosures, and to have your questions answered directly, contact us by one of the following methods:
• Call The Citizens Banking Company toll fee at 1-888-645-4121;
• Write to us at 100 East Water Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870;
• Send electronic mail messages to us from within NetTeller On-Line Banking;
• Send e-mail to us via the Internet at info@citizensbankco.com.
Section 16. Termination
You may terminate your use of NetTeller at any time by:
• Calling Citizens Banking Company toll-free at 1-888-645-4121;
• Write to us at 100 East Water Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870;
• Send electronic mail messages to us from within NetTeller On-Line Banking;
• Send e-mail to us via the Internet at info@citizensbankco.com.
You must notify us at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the date on which you wish to have your enrollment in NetTeller terminated. We may require that your request be in writing.
We may terminate at any time your access to NetTeller, in whole or in part, for any reason without prior notice. Your access to NetTeller will be terminated automatically if all your accounts accessed through NetTeller On-Line Banking are closed. Termination will not affect your liability or obligations for transfers we have processed on your behalf.
Section 17. Limitation of Liability
Except as otherwise provided herein or by law, we are not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, caused by NetTeller or your use of NetTeller or arising in any way out of the installation, use, or maintenance of Quicken.

NetTeller Bill Pay

Section 1. Definitions
"Account(s)" means the deposit, loan and other accounts you have at The Citizens Banking Company to which you have access through NetTeller. "Business Days" are Monday through Friday, except bank holidays. "You" and "your" refers to the person(s) or entity subscribing to or authorized to use Online Banking; "we," "us", "our" and "bank" refers to The Citizens Banking Company
Section 2. Logging on to Bill Pay
To access the Bill Pay feature, you will need a Bill Pay Customer ID Number and a Personal Security Code in addition to your Net Teller ID and PIN. These will be sent to you after we receive your application for Bill Pay access.
Section 3. Setting Up Payments
You may make payments through Bill Pay to us and to any other business, merchant, or professional that generates a bill or invoice for products or services provided to you or on your behalf and that has a U.S address and phone number ("Business Payee"). You also may make payments through Bill Pay to individuals, family, or friends for non-business purposes. Payments may be made only to payees with a U.S. payment address. You may not make a payment of alimony, settlement of brokerage accounts, child support, taxes, or any other governmental fees or court-directed payments through Bill Pay.
You must provide sufficient information about each payee ("Payee Information"), and such other information as we may request from time to time, to properly direct a payment to that payee and to permit a Business Payee to identify the correct account ("Payee Account") to credit with your payment. This information may include, among other things, the name and address of the payee and your Business Payee account number. Your Payee Information and any additions, deletions, and changes to Payee Information are entered directly on your PC. Your Payee Information can be retrieved at your convenience. Because there is always a possibility that the Payee Information may be lost or accidentally destroyed, you should keep a copy of your Payee Information somewhere other than your PC, so that you may readily retrieve it.
You may have up to 99 payees. From time to time, we may change the number of payees you may designate to receive payments through Bill Pay.
After online bill payment, you will receive a confirmation number ("Confirmation Number"). The Confirmation Number will help us resolve any questions you may have concerning payment.
Section 4. Scheduling Payments
All payments are made from your designated checking account. To schedule a payment, you must provide the name of your payee, the amount of your payment, and the date or dates on which you want your payment to be scheduled. Each payment must be in an amount not less than $.01 and not more than $9,999.00. Any attempted payment that exceeds the available balance in your checking account may be rejected.
You may not schedule duplicate payments. A duplicate payment is one that is scheduled to be made to the same payee on the same Business Day for the same amount.
At the end of each Bill Pay request, you will see a confirmation number ("Confirmation Number"). The Confirmation Number will help us resolve any questions you may have concerning a payment. (If you would like a written confirmation of the payment information for any Recurring Payment you have scheduled, please call Bill Pay Support at 1-877-203-6713.)
Section 5. Scheduling and Payment Processing
Although you can enter payment instructions through Bill Pay (seven (7) days a week, 24 hours a day), excluding maintenance and other availability windows, payments will be "processed" only on Business Days. Funds will be withdrawn from your account on or within two days after the scheduled payment date.
We may remit your payments by mailing your payee a check, by an electronic payment method, or by other means. Because of the time it takes to transmit your payment to your payees, they will not receive payment on the day your transaction is initiated. Therefore, in order to provide sufficient time for payments to be received by your payees, the date on which payment is scheduled must be at least five (5) Business Days prior to the date your payment is due for payments made by check, and at least three (3) Business Days for electronic payments. You should allow additional time for the first payment you send to a payee through Bill Pay to allow the payee to adjust to the new form of payment.
IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE FOR A PAYMENT TO BE INITIATED AS INDICATED IN THIS SECTION, THE PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT GUARANTEE PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 8.
Section 6. Timing of Payments

(a) Future Payments
If you schedule a future payment for a Non-Business Day, your payment will be initiated on the next Business Day.
You may cancel or change a future payment on Sunday through Friday up to 11:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) the day before the scheduled payment date.
(b) Recurring Payments
You may schedule payments that do not vary in amount to initiate automatically on a regular schedule of your choice.
If you choose a day near the end of the month for a recurring payment that does not exist in a particular month, then the payment will be initiated on the last Business Day in that month.
If the scheduled recurring payment falls on a day, which is not a Business Day in a particular month, the payment may be initiated on the prior Business Day.
You may change the amount of the recurring payment or cancel the recurring payment altogether.
Section 7. Canceling or Changing Payments
You may use Bill Pay to change both the amount and the scheduled payment date of any scheduled payment. A scheduled payment may be canceled, changed, or rescheduled in this manner any time prior to 11:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the day prior to the scheduled payment date.
Section 8. Reviewing Payments
Bill Pay automatically includes records of past transfers as part of your account activity that can be displayed online. You can also download up to ninety (90) days of account history, including transfers, to your PC.
Section 9. Payment Guarantee
We will process and complete all payments properly initiated through Bill Pay in accordance with the Rules. We will reimburse you for any late payment fees or penalties you are charged, up to a maximum of $50.00 per scheduled payment, if a Business Payee does not receive a payment, other than a mortgage payment, made through Bill Pay by the Due Date, provided that the date on which payment is initiated is at least five (5) Business Days (or at least ten (10) Business Days for the first payment to each Business Payee) prior to the Due Date. We will reimburse you for any late payment fees or penalties you are charged, up to a maximum of $50.00 per scheduled payment, if a Business Payee does not receive a mortgage payment made through Bill Pay by the end of any grace period following the Due Date, provided that the date on which payment is initiated is at least twelve (12) calendar days (or at least ten (10) Business Days for the first payment to the Business Payee) prior to the end of any grace period following the Due Date. However, we will not be liable for failure to complete a transaction (and the payment guarantee will not apply) if:
• Through no fault of ours, you do not have sufficient available funds in your Primary Checking Account to make the payment.
• The payment would exceed the credit limit on your overdraft line, if applicable.
• The date and/or time settings on your PC are incorrect.
• Your PC was not working properly.
• The Payee Information necessary to complete the payment stored on your PC's hard drive and/or The Citizens Banking Company NetTeller systems has been lost.
• A payee mishandles or delays crediting payments sent by us.
• You have not provided the correct payee name, address, Confirmation Number, Payee Information or payment amount.
• Circumstances beyond our control (such as fire, flood, failure of third party equipment or software, or delay in the U.S. Mail) prevent the proper completion of the payment despite reasonable precautions by us to avoid those circumstances.
• You fail to properly instruct initiation of your payment.
• You fail to confirm that your payment instructions were transmitted to us.
• The payee is not a Business Payee.
• The payee, prior to the Due Date, has not published the late payment fee or penalty, or its method of calculation.
Section 10. Payments Not Completed
If we remit your payment to a payee by mailing your payee a check and the check has not been presented for payment within our payment cutoff period, we will investigate the status of the check. If the payee cannot be reached, or the payment is to an individual and the check has not been presented for payment for ninety (90) days after the scheduled payment date, we will place a stop payment order on the check and credit your account for the amount of the payment.
Section 11. Statements
All of your payments made through Bill Pay will appear on your monthly Account statement(s). The payee name, payment amount, and date will be reflected for each payment made through Bill Pay.
Section 12. Fees
Bill Pay is available at no charge. These fees may be amended from time to time in accordance with the Rules. All other fees applicable to your Accounts remain in effect.

Section 13. Effect of Termination on Scheduled Payments
If you have scheduled payments with a scheduled payment date within the ten-day termination period, you must separately cancel those payments. If we have not completed processing of your termination request and you have not otherwise canceled such a payment, you will be responsible for that payment.

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