LICENSE AGREEMENT:

This is an agreement between VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC, a MICHIGAN Company, the owner and operator of www.vip-shop-management.com, VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT software, including VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND YOU, a user of the Service/VIP Application /SITE. BY USING THE SERVICE/APPS/SITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, AND VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC PRIVACY POLICY, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT https://www.vip-shop-management.com/privacy-policy.php, AND WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. If you choose to not agree with any of these terms, you may not use the VIP Application / website or Service.

 

2. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT APPLICATION:

VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT APPLICATION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING :

                                                                                                               _ OPERATING SYSTEM:          WINDOWS 10, WINDOWS 11

                                                                                                               _ SCREEN RESOLUTION:      1920 X 1080 @ 100% scale OR 4k @ 200% scale

                                                                                                               _ DATABASE SERVER:          MYSQL SERVER

                                                                                                               _ CONNECTOR:                     MYSQL CONNECTOR/NET 6.9.9

                                                                                                               _ FRAMEWORK:                    MICROSOFT .NET FRAMEWORK 4 CLIENT PROFILE (X86  X64)

                                                                                                              

                                                                                                               _ INSTALLER                         WINDOWS INSTALL 4.5

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS @: https://www.vip-shop-management.com/downloads-menu.php.

VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT APPLICATION USES MYSQL SERVER AS DATABASE. MySQL is a freely available open source Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query Language (SQL). SQL is the most popular language for adding, accessing and managing content in a database. It is most noted for its quick processing, proven reliability, ease and flexibility of use.

MySQL GPL LICENSE:

• The GPL allows you to run a for-profit business on MySQL.
• The GPL allows you to modify the MySQL source code in any way you want.
• The GPL allows you to sell MySQL.
• The GPL allows you to redistribute MySQL.
• The GPL allows you to redistribute your modifications of MySQL.

BACKUP / RESTORE DATABASE: YOU ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE TO BACKUP VIP APPLICATION'S DATABASE DAILY/ WEEKLY USING A FLASH DRIVE. ANY DEFECTIVE FLASH DRIVE MIGHT DAMAGE THE DATABASE FOR VIP APPLICATION WHICH WILL RESULT IN LOSING YOUR SHOP DATA. BACKING UP / RESTORING VIP'S DATABASE SHALL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE, APPS AND YOUR USE THEREOF. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT VIP'S APPLICATION DATABASE AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT

3. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT APPLICATION:

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC APPS. Information provided by our users through the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC APPS/site may contain links to third party websites that are not owned or controlled by VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT APP has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites. In addition, VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT APP will not and cannot censor or edit the content of any third-party site. By using the Service, you expressly acknowledge and agree that VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT APP shall not be responsible for any damages, claims or other liability arising from or related to your use of any third-party website.

4. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC ACCESS:

A. Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Service, VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC hereby grants you permission to use the Service, provided that: (i) your use of the Service as permitted is solely for your personal use, and you are not permitted to resell or charge others for use of or access to the Service, or in any other manner inconsistent with these Terms of Service; (ii) you will not duplicate, transfer, give access to, copy or distribute any part of the Service in any medium without VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC prior written authorization; (iii) you will not attempt to reverse engineer, alter or modify any part of the Service; and (iv) you will otherwise comply with the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

5.  INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS:

The design of the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC APPS along with VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC created text, scripts, graphics, interactive features , and the trademarks, service marks and logos contained therein ("Marks"), are owned by or licensed to VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under United States and foreign laws and international conventions. The Service is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the Service. You agree to not engage in the use, copying, or distribution of any of the Service other than expressly permitted herein, including any use, copying, or distribution of Status Submissions of third parties obtained through the Service for any commercial purposes.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

IN NO EVENT SHALL VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SERVICE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SERVERS, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC CLIENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE COMPANY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND/OR (VI) THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR PRIVACY POLICY. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.

YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR USER SUBMISSIONS OR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT THE RISK OF HARM OR DAMAGE FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU.

The Service is controlled and offered by VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC from its facilities in the United States of America. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC makes no representations that the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law.

7. ABILITY TO Accept Terms of Service:

You affirm that you are either more than 17 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service, and to abide by and comply with these Terms of Service. In any case, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old as the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service is not intended for children under 18. If you are under 18 years of age, you are not permitted to use the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service. You further represent and warrant that you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a' terrorist-supporting' country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC is the developer of the Service.

8. ASSIGNMENT:

These Terms of Service, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC without restriction.

9. Software Subscription Service | Professional Services:

Monthly Subscriptions: The Subscription Period shall commence upon the successful processing of your payment and renew on the same day of each successive month thereafter, unless and until you provide VIP Shop Management with notice of your intent to cancel, or as otherwise may be terminated by VIP Shop Management in accordance with the terms set forth herein. No refunds will be given for partial months.

10. Termination:

You may cancel and terminate your subscription by stopping payment or contacting us at info@vip-shop-management.com. Please be aware that upon termination, access to portions of our Platform may be immediately disabled. Upon termination you will not be entitled to any refunds or proration of any subscription fees paid.
We may terminate your subscription if we determine that:
1 - You have violated any applicable laws while using our Platform.
2 - If you have violated this Agreement or any other of our agreements pertaining to your use of our Platform.
3 - If we believe that any of your actions may harm vip-shop-management.com | VIP APP, at our sole decision or discretion.
In the event of termination, we will strive to provide you with a timely explanation; however, we are not required to do so.

11. Refunds:

At VIP Shop Management we want you to be satisfied with our Platform and any services offered. If you are unsatisfied with our Platform during the first month of your paid subscription we will offer you a full refund. You must contact us before your first month’s subscription period elapses to be eligible for a refund. After your first month of usage, you will no longer be eligible for any refunds. For any questions regarding our refund policy and to apply for a refund within the first month, please contact us at info@vip-shop-management.com. Please be aware that we have the final and sole discretion in issuing any refunds to you.

12. Return Policy:

NO RETURNS.

13. Warranty Disclaimer:

YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC APPS/SITE SHALL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE, APPS AND YOUR USE THEREOF. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS SERVICE'S CONTENT AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SERVICE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SERVICE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICE THROUGH THE ACTIONS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC SERVICE. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC SERVICE OR ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE OR FEATURED IN ANY USER STATUS SUBMISSION OR OTHER ADVERTISING, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.

ALL APPS THAT ARE OWNED BY VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC ARE LICENSED 'AS _ IS.'YOU BEAR THE RISK OF USING IT. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC GIVES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES OR CONDITIONS. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ADD, REMOVE UPDATE ANY FEATURE OF ALL APPS.

14. VIP Shop Management Pro:

VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT PRO (APP) is only AVAILABLE for subscribers: Cloud $99 a Month. Local Database: $55 a month. If you are using VIP Shop Management 7th Generation / (1 thru 6 Generation),we strongly recommend moving to VIP Shop Management PRO. Technical Support for VIP Shop Management PRO: All VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT PRO customers have full Technical Support as long as they have a valid subscription. Include the following services:

1 - Priority support: Subscribers have access to dedicated support resources and receive priority service over non-subscribers.
2 - Remote support: Subscribers can receive remote support through the use of remote access software, which allows for quick and efficient troubleshooting and problem resolution.
3 - Software updates: Subscribers receive regular software updates and upgrades to ensure they have the latest version of the software and to fix any bugs or security vulnerabilities.
4 - Email support: Subscribers can receive support through email, which allows for fast and convenient communication with technical support representatives.
5 - Phone support: Subscribers can receive support through phone, which allows for direct communication with technical support representatives.

15. VIP Shop Management (1 to 7 Generations):

ALL Users of VIP Shop Management Generations ( 1 thru 6 ) must be upgraded to the lastest version of VIP Shop Management 7th Generation. To stay up to update, click on help, check for updates. It is the user's responsibility to stay up to date.

However, We strongly recommend moving to VIP Shop Management PRO by subscribing.If you need help upgrading to VIP PRO you can call us on 248-820-5333 during our business hours(MON - FRI) 9AM to 5PM Eastern time.


Parts Catalog / Text Messaging Subscriptions:
- Once upgraded to VIP Pro Local Database. All active subscriptions will be canceled. You will have one subscription with one payment $55 a month that includes Parts Catalog and Text Messaging - If you already have subscription(s) and decided not to upgrade. Your subscription will be cancelled automatically on June 1st 2023 OR upon request by phone: 248-820-5333 or email:info@vip-shop-management.com - VIP Shop Management 7th Generation will no longer be supported by: 12/12/2023. There will be very minimal updates.

What happens to the VIP 7th Generation after 12/12/2023?
VIP Shop Management 7th generation can run offline. So it will not be locked. You still can use VIP Shop Management Generations (1 thru 7). However VIP Shop Management 7th Generation depends on Windows 10/11. Using VIP Shop Management 7th Generation (without updates) after 12/12/2023 is something that we can not recommend, as we can not control updates from Windows 10/11 for the app to continue to be compatible. Use it at your own risk. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Can I still download VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT 7th Generation?
Yes, Here is the link to download VIP Shop Management 7th Generation. https://vip-shop-management.com/downloads-additional.php

Technical Support for VIP Shop Management (1 - 7th Generation):
- If you currently have a subscription for Parts Catalog Or Text Messaging or both. You will still receive Technical Support as long as you have a valid subscription. Please note, Parts Catalog Subscription | Text Messaging Subscription subscription will be cancelled automatically on June 1st 2023 OR upon request by phone: 248-820-5333 or email:info@vip-shop-management.com.
- If you don't have any subscriptions, the following services will be AVAILABLE with a FEE:

1 - Troubleshooting: The process of identifying and resolving technical issues related to software for a fee of $100 per incident.
2 - Remote Support: Technical support provided remotely through the use of remote access software for software related issues for a fee of $100 per incident.
3 - Installation: Programs and applications that run on a computer or device, that may require additional fees of $100 for installation and $100 for technical support and troubleshooting.
4 - Configuration: The process of setting up and adjusting the various software components to optimize performance, additional fees of $100 for installation may apply.
5 - Technical Support Privacy Policy will be revised periodically and this will be reflected by the 'effective Date' below.


Paid Services: Effective from June 1, 2023, VIP Shop Management (1 - 7) Generation will discontinue all paid services, including Parts Catalog, Text Messaging, and Carfax Services.

Carfax services include:
1. QuickVin: The ability to decode license plate and VIN numbers will be discontinued starting from July 1st, 2023.
2. Carfax Service History: Reporting vehicle history to Carfax and viewing a vehicle's history will no longer be available after 12/12/2023.
3. Carfax Shop Loyalty Program: The Carfax Shop Loyalty Program will come to an end on 12/12/2023.

To continue enjoying the aforementioned paid services, it is necessary to upgrade to VIP Shop Management Pro. Please feel free to contact us at info@vip-shop-management.com for assistance in upgrading to the Pro version.

16. Mandatory Updates:

VIP Shop Management App is designed to provide our users with the best possible experience and functionality. As part of this, we release updates that are required for the proper functioning of the app. These updates may include bug fixes, security patches, or new features.

To ensure that our users are always using the most current version of the VIP App, we may require mandatory updates. This means that users will be required to install updates in order to continue using the app. We understand that some users may not wish to install updates, but in order to ensure the security and functionality of the app, we must require these updates.

By using the VIP Shop Management App, users agree to the terms of our privacy policy and the requirement of mandatory updates. We reserve the right to make changes to this policy at any time.

 

Privacy Notice:

VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT recognizes that its customers, visitors and users, want to know what's up with privacy. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC provides this Privacy Policy to help you make an informed decision about whether to use or continue using the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site, VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Software and/or the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC APPS. If you do not agree to our practices, please do not use the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site, VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Software, or VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC APPS.

This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and is subject to the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Terms of Service. Your use of the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site, VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Software and the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC APPS and any personal information you provide on the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site or VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC APPS remains subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

1 _ What Does This Privacy Policy Cover?

This Privacy Policy is part of VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Terms of Service and covers the treatment of user information, including personally identifying information, obtained by VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC, including information obtained when you access the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site, use the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC APPS or any other software provided by VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC does not own or control, or to individuals whom VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC does not employ or manage, including any of the third parties to which VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC may disclose user information as set forth in this Privacy Policy.

2 _The Information VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Collects:

VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC may obtain the following types of information from or concerning you or your mobile phone device, which may include information that can be used to identify you as specified below ('Personally Identifying Information'):

3 _ User Provided Information:

You provide certain Personally Identifiable Information, such as your mobile phone number, push notification name (if applicable), billing information (if applicable) and mobile device information to VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC when choosing to participate in various uses of the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service.

 

4 _ Cookies Information:

When you visit the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site, we do not send cookies or a small text file containing a string of alphanumeric characters - to your computer that uniquely identifies your browser. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC doesn't use session cookies or persistent cookies. A persistent cookie remains after you close your browser. Persistent cookies may be used by your browser on subsequent visits to the site. Persistent cookies can be removed by following your web browser help file directions. A session cookie is temporary and disappears after you close your browser.

 

5 _ Log File Information: 

When you use the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site, our servers automatically record certain information that your web browser sends whenever you visit any website. These server logs may include information such as your web request, Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser language, referring / exit pages and URLs, platform type, number of clicks, domain names, landing pages, pages viewed and the order of those pages, the amount of time spent on particular pages, the date and time of your request, one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser, your phone number, phone number you are requesting the status of and various status information. When you use the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service, our servers log certain general information that our application sends whenever a message is sent or received, or if you update or request any status information, including time and date stamps and the mobile phone numbers the messages were sent from and to.

 

6 _ The Information VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Does Not Collect:

VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC does not collect names, emails, addresses or other contact information from its users' mobile address book or contact lists other than mobile phone numbers-the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC mobile application will associate whatever name the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC user has assigned to the mobile telephone number in his/her mobile address book or contact list - and this occurs dynamically on the mobile device itself and not on VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC servers and is not transmitted to VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC.

7 _ The Way VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Uses Information:

If you submit Personally Identifiable Information to us through the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site, or VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service, then we use your personal information to operate, maintain, and provide to you the features and functionality of the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site and VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service. We may use cookies and log file information to: (a) remember information so that you will not have to re-enter it during your visit or the next time you use the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service or VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site; (b) provide custom, personalized content and information; (c) monitor individual and aggregate metrics such as total number of visitors, pages viewed, etc.; and (d) track your entries, submissions, views and such.

8 _ When VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Discloses Information:

We do not sell or share your Personally Identifiable Information (such as mobile phone number) with other third-party companies for their commercial or marketing use without your consent or except as part of a specific program or feature for which you will have the ability to opt-in or opt-out. We may share your Personally Identifiable Information with third party service providers to the extent that it is reasonably necessary to perform, improve or maintain the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service. We may share non-personally-identifiable information (such as anonymous User usage data, referring / exit pages and URLs, platform types, asset views, number of clicks, etc.) with interested third-parties to assist them in understanding the usage patterns for certain content, services, advertisements, promotions, and/or functionality on the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site. We may collect and release Personally Identifiable Information and/or non-personally-identifiable information if required to do so by law, or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with state and federal laws (such as U.S. Copyright Law), international law or respond to a court order, subpoena, or search warrant or equivalent, or where in our reasonable belief, an individual's physical safety may be at risk or threatened. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC also reserves the right to disclose Personally Identifiable Information and/or non-personally-identifiable information that VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC believes, in good faith, is appropriate or necessary to enforce our Terms of Service, take precautions against liability, to investigate and defend itself against any third-party claims or allegations, to assist government enforcement agencies, to protect the security or integrity of the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site or our servers, and to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC, our users or others.

9 _ Your Choices:

You may, of course, decline to submit Personally Identifiable Information through the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site or the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service, in which case VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC may not be able to provide certain services to you. If you do not agree with our Privacy Policy or Terms of Service, please delete your account, uninstall the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC mobile application and discontinue use of the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service; your continued usage of the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service will signify your assent to and acceptance of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. To protect your privacy and security, we take reasonable steps  to verify your identity before registering your mobile phone number and granting you access to the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Service. Please contact VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC via email to vipshopmanagement@gmail.com or available web forms with any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, your consent, or your opt-in or opt-out choices.

10 _ Third-party Advertisers, Links to Other Sites:

We are not fans of advertising. VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC is currently ad-free and we hope to keep it that way forever. We have no intention to introduce advertisements into the product, but if we ever do, will update this section.

11_ Special Note to International Users:

The VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site and Service are hosted in the United States and are intended for and directed to users in the United States. If you are a user accessing the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site and Service from the European Union, Asia, or any other region with laws or regulations governing personal data collection, use, and disclosure, that differ from United States laws, please be advised that through your continued use of the VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC Site and Service, which are governed by MICHIGAN law, this Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Service, you are transferring your personal information to the United States and you expressly consent to that transfer and consent to be governed by MICHIGAN law for these purposes.

12 _ In the Event of Merger, Sale, or Bankruptcy:

In the event that VIP SHOP MANAGEMENT INC is acquired by or merged with a third party entity, we reserve the right to transfer or assign the information we have collected from our users as part of such merger, acquisition, sale, or other change of control. In the (hopefully) unlikely event of our bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, or assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the application of laws or equitable principles affecting creditors' rights generally, we may not be able to control how your personal information is treated, transferred, or used.

13 _ Partnership with CARFAX Inc:
VIP Shop Management Inc, a Michigan corporation, has partnered with CARFAX Inc, a Pennsylvania corporation. As a user, you have the option to accept or decline the use of CARFAX QUICKVIN TM Decoder. Please note that using CARFAX QUICKVIN is not mandatory. Even if you decline to use CARFAX QUICKVIN, you can still continue using VIP Shop Management. However, if you choose to decline, your company's data will not be sent to CARFAX servers. If you wish to decline and no longer use the CARFAX QUICKVIN feature, please email us at info@vip-shop-management.com. Kindly understand that by declining, you will not have access to the QuickVIN feature anymore.

14 _ Firewall/Antivirus Programs:
To ensure seamless usage of VIP Shop Management and/or QuickVIN, please ensure that VIP Shop Management (vip.exe) is not blocked by any firewall or antivirus program.

15 _ Impact of Firewall or Antivirus Program Blocking:
In the event that VIP Shop Management (vip.exe) is blocked by a firewall or antivirus program, it will be unable to send vehicle history reports to CARFAX servers. Consequently, this will result in the disabling of your access to QuickVIN and may prevent VIP Shop Management from receiving future updates.

16 _ CarFax:

Effective July 1, 2023, the QUICKVIN feature will only be available for customers with an active subscription to VIP Shop Management Pro. The feature will no longer be accessible for customers using VIP Shop Management (1 - 7) Generation.

A. What is QuickVIN:
QuickVIN TM Plus is a valuable productivity tool offered by CARFAX for Shop Management Systems. When integrated, service providers can simply enter a vehicle license plate and state, and the system will automatically retrieve the corresponding vehicle identification number (VIN), make, model, and year into VIP Shop Management.

B. Benefits to Your Company:

By incorporating the QuickVIN feature, your company can enjoy the following benefits:

- Streamlined process for obtaining accurate VINs
- Reduction in costs associated with obtaining VINs (e.g., VIN readers, time spent physically inspecting the vehicle)
- Mitigation of risks related to ordering incorrect parts
- Increased customer satisfaction rates
- Decreased turnaround time for car services/repairs, enabling servicing of more vehicles and revenue growth for the shop
- Enhanced customer awareness through a higher number of records on the CARFAX Vehicle History Report