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This Good Sam Insurance branded website and policies linked herein are hosted and administered by National General Insurance Marketing, Inc. Please read our terms of use carefully before using this website. By using goodsamrvinsurance.com in any manner, you agree to all terms and conditions contained or referenced in these Terms of Use. We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time without notice. The effective date at the top of the document shows when these Terms of Use was last revised. You will continue to be bound by the most recently revised version. We encourage you to visit this page periodically to check for changes. Your continued use of directauto.com constitutes acceptance of those changes. Please discontinue use of our site immediately if you do not agree with these Terms of Use and cease use of all information, materials, and email you obtained through our site.

As used herein, "you" and "your" refer to the individuals using the Site. "We", "us" or "our" and “Good Sam” or “GSIA” refer individually and collectively as applicable to the Good Sam Insurance Agency, and National General Insurance and National General Insurance Marketing, Inc.

IMPORTANT NOTE: “Good Sam Insurance” is also a brand name used for recreational vehicle insurance policies underwritten by specific carriers in the National General Group, Winston-Salem, NC. Each such insurer is solely responsible for its own products and policyholder data.

Accessibility Assistance

We are committed to making our website contents accessible and easy to use for everyone. If you are having difficulty viewing or navigating the content on our website or find any feature that is not functioning or fully accessible to you, please contact us by phone at:1-877-468-3466 or by email: service@ngic.com. Please be ready to provide us with the details of the specific difficulty you are having.

The GSIA website may contain links to websites hosted by third parties. We do not make any claims regarding the accessibility of third-party websites, and we are not able to make accommodations on or for those websites..

Product and Price

Our products are not available in any jurisdiction in which we are not licensed and writing business and we are not soliciting business in any such jurisdiction.

This website provides only a general description of some of the products, coverages, features, and discounts available through GSIA and is not a statement of contract. Not all products, coverages, features, discounts or pay plans that may be described on this website are available in every state where GSIA produces business. GSIA may offer products, coverages, features and discounts not described on this website. All products, coverages, features, and discounts are subject to the individual underwriting company’s rules and guidelines as well as the terms and conditions of the policies and contracts issued in each state. Availability and eligibility may vary from state to state and by company. Cost may vary depending on if you choose to purchase online or if you purchase through a live agent.

Our product forms are available in English only, unless required otherwise by law. Any Non-English documentation or advertising is informational only, unless required otherwise by law. In the event of a discrepancy between the English version and the non-English version of a document, the English version will be the controlling document.

Certain insurance products are produced GSIA as independent producers for third party carriers which are not available on this website. GSIA is compensated by the insurance companies they represent.

GSIA may also market optional products that are not insurance, including but not limited to Roadside Assistance and Auto Protection Plans, which are provided by third parties.

Contact a GSIA agent for more information regarding your eligibility for certain products or to learn about savings opportunities available through GSIA.

Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Statement and our California Privacy Policy describe our use and protection of nonpublic personal information (“customer information”) and will help you understand how we treat the customer information that we obtain from you or other sources in the course of providing you with products and services. We urge you to read our Privacy Statement and, if applicable to you, our California Privacy Policy.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our site and all of its content are provided "as is" and without warranties or representations of any kind, either express or implied. This means that we disclaim all express and implied warranties, including but not limited to: the material is of any particular quality or is fit for a particular purpose; that the site and/or content will be available to you; that you will qualify for offered products or services; the site, content or any emails sent by us are free of viruses or other harmful components or software; failure of performance; omission; that the functional elements contained in the materials will be uninterrupted or error-free; or that information contained in the website is accurate as of any particular date. We reserve the right to change or terminate all or part of our website at any time without notice. Certain states do not allow the disclaimer of implied warranties. If you are in such a state, the above disclaimer, or a portion of it, may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, we will not be responsible for any loss, claim, damages, or injuries that accompany or result from your use of our website whether based in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise. These include, but are not limited to, damages or injury caused by any: use of (or inability to use) the website; use of (or inability to use) any site to which you hyperlink to or from this website; failure of performance; error; omission; interruption; defect; delay in operation or transmission; computer virus; or communication line failure. We are not liable for any consequential or incidental damages, which are damages intended to compensate someone directly for a loss or injury, damages reasonably expected to result from a loss or injury, or other miscellaneous damages and expenses resulting directly from a loss or injury. Furthermore, except as provided below, we are not liable even if we have been negligent or if our authorized representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages - or both.

In certain states where the law may not allow us to limit or exclude liability for incidental or consequential damages, the above limitation may not apply. In any event, our liability for all losses, damages, injuries and claims of any kind, whether the damages are claimed under the terms of a contract, or they are claimed to be caused by negligence or other wrongful conduct or any other legal theory, will not be greater than the amount you paid to access our website.

Bulk E-mail and Other Prohibited E-mail

Our computer network (which includes, but is not limited to, the technology and applications which support the e-mail functionality we provide its officers, employees, independent contractor agents, and other authorized users) is the private property of National General Insurance Marketing, Inc.

We expressly prohibit any bulk e-mail transmissions to be sent, or caused to be sent, over the Internet to goodsamrvinsurance.com or ngic.com e-mail addresses unless we, through one of our officers, has specifically requested or authorized the sending of such bulk e-mail. For purposes of these Terms of Use, the word "bulk" shall mean an e-mail message, or group of identical or similar e-mail messages, sent to more than 20 different goodsamrvinsurance.com or ngic.com addresses in any 24-hour period.

We also expressly prohibit any e-mail transmissions of the following types to be sent, or caused to be sent, over the Internet to more than 5 different goodsamrvinsurance.com or ngic.com e-mail addresses in any 24-hour period unless we, through one of its officers, has authorized the sending of such e-mail: (1) commercial advertising; (2) informational announcements; (3) political or religious tracts; or (4) solicitations for funds or donations.

We prohibit any e-mail transmission to be sent, or caused to be sent, over the Internet to any goodsamrvinsurance.com or ngic.com e-mail addresses if the e-mail is intended to, or appears intended to, harass, embarrass, threaten, defame or impersonate any person, or if the e-mail is pornographic, offensive, indecent, discriminatory or offensive on the basis of sex, color, national origin, race, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

We prohibit any e-mail transmission to be sent, or caused to be sent, over the Internet to any goodsamrvinsurance.com or ngic.com e-mail address that makes use of a forged header or deceptive addressing, or which attempts in any manner to disguise the source of the e-mail.

We prohibit the harvesting or collection of the e-mail addresses of our agents and/or personal financial representatives from the goodsamrvinsurance.com web site for the purpose of sending bulk e-mail to goodsamrvinsurance.com or ngic.com e-mail addresses.

We reserve the right to take all legal and technical steps available, including pursuing civil remedies and criminal prosecution, to prevent bulk or other prohibited e-mail from entering, utilizing, or remaining within the National General Insurance computer network.

Nothing in this policy is intended to grant any right to transmit or send e-mail to, or through, the National General Insurance computer network. Our failure to enforce this policy in every instance in which it might have application does not amount to a waiver of our rights.

Third-party websites

This site may contain links to other Internet sites ("third-party sites") that are not controlled or maintained by GSIA or National General Insurance. These links are provided as a convenience to visitors to our site. We are not responsible for and make no warranties or representations, express or implied, about the contents, accessibility, privacy policies, or products or services offered by any third-party sites, nor do we approve, endorse, or certify information available at any third-party site or linked addresses contained herein.

GSIA Brand and Tradename

The GSIA brand is used with permission from Good Sam Enterprises by insurers in the National General Group, Winston-Salem, NC to describe their recreational vehicle and related affinity insurance programs.

Copyrights and Trademarks

Except where otherwise indicated, all materials contained in this website are the proprietary and copyrighted property of GSIA or National General Holdings Corp., its parent, subsidiaries and/or third-party licensors. The logos, all other service marks and trade names, slogans, and the names of various products and services described within are service marks are owned by GSIA or National General Holdings Corp., all rights reserved. All website design, text, graphics, and the selection and arrangement thereof are our exclusive property. Permission to use, electronically copy and distribute the information contained on this website is hereby granted, provided the use is for non-commercial purposes only, that the material is unaltered, and that our copyright notice appears on all copies.

Any third-party tradenames, product names, service marks, or trademarks used in this website are the property of their respective trademark owners.

We do not knowingly permit anyone to post materials that infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties on our website. If you believe that your work has been copied and is available on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please notify our E-Commerce/Marketing Manager in writing at Good Sam Insurance Agency c/o National General Insurance, PO Box 3199, Winston-Salem, NC 27102-3199, with the following information:

identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;

identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material;

your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address;

a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and

a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;

Upon receipt of a notice meeting the above requirements, we will respond in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to remove or disable access to the material claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity. We will also terminate account access by repeat infringers where we deem appropriate.

Entertainment Content

The content provided on certain pages on our website, including but not limited to Blogs and Learning Center, is designed for general information and/or entertainment purposes on the topics discussed. It is not intended to provide legal advice or replace official sources and should not be used as the exclusive basis for making decisions. Unless expressly referenced, we are not affiliated with any company or app that may be referenced on those pages and we do not endorse them. Although we attempt to ensure the information presented is accurate and timely, we make no warranties. We are not responsible or liable for the user’s reliance on this content or for the availability of links to other websites or resources, or for advertising, products, services, or other materials on or available through these web sites or resources. Coverages, discounts, features, or benefits when described are summaries and are subject to the individual carrier’s terms, conditions, deductibles, and exclusions as well as state requirements. Individual rates and savings, if any, will vary. Information on these pages is subject to change without notice.

Promotions

GSIA may operate sweepstakes, contests, and similar promotions (individually and collectively referred to as "Promotion") through this website that may require online registration. We typically ask you for certain personally identifiable information when you enter and, if applicable, win a Promotion. We may share this personally identifiable information with National General Insurance and/or third-party sponsors of the Promotions (regardless of whether it is hosted by us), or otherwise in accordance with the rules applicable to the Promotion. You should carefully review the rules for each Promotion in which you participate as they may contain additional importation information about use of your personally identifiable information by us and/or our sponsor. In the event there is a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Promotion rules concerning the treatment of your personally identifiable information and this page, the Promotion rules will control.

Online Registration/Application Process and Representations

If you apply for insurance through GSI branded website, you represent and warrant that:

You are the individual applying for and seeking insurance coverage under our Site or otherwise accessing our Site, and that you are not using our Site for unauthorized or unlawful use.

You have fully and accurately disclosed all material information we require, such as: your address, family members who live with you, all regular or frequent operators of any vehicle(s) you ask us to insure and whether they are used for any business or commercial purpose; your type of residence, etc.

You also agree to notify us immediately at any time that information ceases to be true, complete, and accurate and understand that coverage may be terminated or declared void from inception or claims may be denied due to any misrepresentations, omissions, or inaccuracies stated by you.

Consent to Electronic (“Paperless”) Communication and Electronic Signature

As used in this Consent, the prospective policyholder or policyholder is referred to as “you,” “your” or “Policyholder.” GSIA and the National General insurance companies that underwrite the policies GSIA produces through this website are referred to individually and collectively as “GSIA,” “we,” “us,” or “our.”

In order to apply for or purchase an insurance policy or other product through our website, you must agree to (i) completing and signing your application(s) and related forms electronically and (ii) receive electronic communications from us. This consent applies to any transaction (hereafter “Transaction”) you enter into with GSIA or any of the affiliates in the National General Insurance Group through this website and Transaction-related websites hosted by us.

Electronic Communications: If you are electing or have elected to receive documents from us in electronic form, you agree as follows:

Required Technology. In order to access, download and retain electronic communications/documents, you must have a valid and working email address and access to a personal computer or smart device with internet capability and the following: a compatible Internet Browser (e.g. Edge, Chrome, Firefox, DuckDuckGo, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat Reader (available for free at adobe.com). Your browser may be required to allow pop-up windows and it may also be necessary for you to enable "Cookies". You must have the ability to save electronic communications on your device(s) or to print out the electronic communications. We may require you to validate your email address. If any hardware or software requirements needed to access or retain your electronic records are revised, we will notify you and you will have the right to withdraw your consent without penalty.

Types of Communications. This consent to receive electronic communications applies to all transactions with, and products and services from GSIA/National General Insurance that are initiated or applied for through this website. This includes without limitation communications and documents relating to an application for insurance and delivery of all relevant disclosures, statements, notices, policies, declaration pages, endorsements, agreements, and other forms (“Policy Documents”) that we are required to send to you. The parties intend the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (E-SIGN) Act to apply to the fullest extent possible to validate the electronic transactions and communications of the parties.

Electronic Communication Methods. GSIA/National General Insurance may communicate with you electronically by (1) email to the most recent email address you have registered with us and (2) by a posting to this website or any “my account” portal hosted by National General Insurance that is accessed by you. All electronic communications from us to you will be considered “in writing.” GSIA/National General Insurance may send a notice to your email address when it posts an electronic communication to this website. An electronic communication is delivered to you upon placing the communication on this website or upon emailing it to you. Please print or save for your records a copy of any electronic communication (including this Consent Page) that is important to you.

Withdrawing Your Consent. You must agree to receive electronic communications in order to purchase a policy or other product produced by GSIA through our website. You may withdraw your consent to receive future electronic communications from us regarding a purchased insurance policy or by calling our Customer Service (1-888-514-1116). You must confirm the physical address to which you want the paper copies sent. After a reasonable time to allow us to process your request, all copies of future Policy Documents will be delivered to you in paper form. Except where prohibited by law, we reserve the right to impose a transactional fee if you withdraw your consent to receive electronic communications from us.

No Paper Copies. Except where required by law, neither GSIA nor National General Insurance are required to send you paper copies of any electronic communications. However, we reserve the right in our discretion to send you a paper communication regarding your insurance policy or product. You may request a paper copy of a communication relating to your policy or other GSIA product or service by contacting GSIA Customer Service. Except where prohibited by law, GSIA may impose a fee for providing you with a paper copy at your request.

Updating Contact Information. To update your email address or other contact information for receipt of electronic communications, or to withdraw your consent to receive electronic communications, please use the “MyAccount” feature on the GSIA website or contact our Customer Service. You must notify us immediately at 1-888-514-1116 if you change your email address or other location to which your policy documents are to be delivered.

If at any point you have questions regarding Electronic Delivery, please contact us by any of the methods described above.

Electronic Signature and Use of Electronic Documents: If you elect to complete and/or electronically sign your application or any other related document on this Site (“electronic document”), you agree as follows:

By completing an electronic application or other form on this Site, you agree that, for purposes of complying with any applicable law that requires a "writing," such electronic document shall be considered to be "in writing" or "written" to the same extent as if it were in paper form. You and we intend the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (E-SIGN) Act to apply to the fullest extent possible to validate the electronic transactions and communications of the parties.

By electronically signing a document on this Site (which may include clicking on an “I Accept” button or other steps designated on this Site as constituting your electronic signature), you agree that application of your electronic signature indicates your intent to sign and be bound by the applicable document to an extent no less than if it were signed using pen and paper, that it shall satisfy all legal requirements for a signature.

If introduced as evidence in any judicial, arbitration, mediation, or administrative proceedings, such electronic documents shall be admissible as between you and us to the same extent and under the same conditions as records originated and maintained in paper form, and you agree that you shall not contest the admissibility or enforceability of such electronic documents resulting from your electronic transaction(s) through our website on the basis that the electronic document was not originated or maintained in paper form.

If you have questions regarding Electronic Signature, please contact us by any of the methods described above.

Online Account Access. If you choose to create an online account on our website, you agree to the following:

You may access your account online by entering the required identifying information such as your username and password in the appropriate fields.

We are authorized to act on the instructions we receive under your password without any requirement to question or otherwise verify those instructions.

We are not liable for any unauthorized access to your personal information that is not directly due to our gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

You acknowledge, understand, and agree with Consent to Electronic (“Paperless”) Communications and Electronic Signature You acknowledge your responsibility to keep your password and other uniquely identifiable information confidential and secret.

You will notify us immediately and cooperate with us if you believe anyone else has learned your password or if you think anyone has accessed your account without your authorization.

We may deny access or block any transaction made under your password without prior notice if we believe your password is being used by someone other than you, or if any unauthorized access to your personal information has occurred or may occur, or for any other reason, but we are under no obligation to do so.

Mobile Messaging and Email

By providing your email address to GSIA or National General Insurance on any application for insurance, any endorsement, or any other form of communication, including digital or by phone, you understand and expressly agree that GSIA or National General Insurance may send emails to you at your email address. You understand that certain emails, including payment reminders, may be sent at any time of the day or night and you expressly consent to receiving those emails at those times. You can revoke your consent to email at any time by notifying us by any of the contact methods listed above.

If you have agreed to receive communications from us via your mobile device or email, you agree that you will be responsible for updating your contact information if it changes and for any fees your wireless service provider charges you for sending and receiving text/data messages. We also do not assume any liability for any losses or damage (a) caused by the disclosure of information to your mobile phone when the phone is another person's possession; or (b) to your data, mobile device, or other equipment unless the damage is directly and solely caused by our gross negligence or willful default. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from and against any claims, losses, or costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) if you provided us with a phone number that is not your own or if you violate any applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Remember, you can revoke your consent to receiving email and text messages at any time by notifying us in writing.

Timely Payment

If you are a policyholder with us, you understand and agree that if we do not receive proper and timely payment or if your financial institution does not honor/authorize the payment you may not receive insurance coverage. Any dishonored payments may incur an insufficient funds fee. If we do not receive your payment of the invoiced amount by the payment due date, we may charge you a late fee. Any overdue payment may result in the cancellation of your insurance policy. Cancellation of a policy before the term expiration date may incur a cancellation fee.

If you choose to make payments by electronic funds transfer, you agree to provide accurate information allowing for the processing of such payments and agree to electronic authorization of such payments.

Applicable Law

These Terms of Use, as well as the use of our Site, is governed in all respects by the laws of the State of North Carolina without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws. Any dispute concerning this Agreement, or our Site, shall be subject to the exclusive venue of a court of competent jurisdiction in the state of North Carolina.

Severability

If any provision in these Terms of Use is held to be invalid, void, or for any reason unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.