Terms and Conditions

Table of Contents:

• Use of the UWG card
• Use of the Wolf Bucks Account Function
• Responsibilities of the Cardholder
• Shortages/Negative Amount
• Lost/Stolen or Unauthorized Card Usage
• Other Policies
• Account Usage/Account Statements
• Disclaimer

Use of the Wolves Card:

1. The Wolves Card is your identification for the University. The Wolves Card is the property of The University of West Georgia, is issued to the Cardholder only, and is non-transferable.


2. Use of the Wolves Card may be revoked at University's sole discretion for violation of University policies and procedures. Faculty and staff must relinquish the card upon separation from the University. Access privileges of the Wolves Card will be deactivated when student, faculty or staff status is terminated.


3. The Wolves Card must be presented upon request at the time of use to obtain services or to establish official University status.


4. The Wolves Card is to be used only by the person to whom it is issued. Only the Cardholder can present the Wolves Card for debit and other privileges. The Wolves Card will be confiscated if presented by someone other than the Cardholder.


5. There is no provision for signature on the Wolves Card. Additional identification or signature may be required for certain purposes.


6. The University of West Georgia Rules and Relations govern the use of the Wolves Card. Misuse of the Wolves Card may be referred to the Office of Student Services.

Use of the Wolf Bucks Account Function:

1. In general there are no limitations on the number of times the Wolf Bucks account may be used for purchases or the dollar amounts of those purchases, so long as Cardholder maintains an adequate balance in Cardholder's account. An exception is limited-use cards issued for special events. However, we may assert limits to prevent stolen card abuse (e.g. vending/laundry).


2. Wolf Bucks accounts may be used for purchases at locations participating in the program (e.g. bookstore, c-store).

Responsibilities of the Cardholder:

1. The debit feature of the Wolves Card is optional. Cardholder will activate the Wolf Bucks account upon initial deposit. Activation of the Wolf Bucks account signifies agreement with these Terms and Conditions.


2. Deposits must be made by credit, cash or check. Credit card deposits may be made in-person, by-mail, or online. Currency will only be accepted at the Value Transfer Stations in the University Community Center, the Public Safety dispatch in Aycock Hall, Suites, Arbor View, Ingram Library, or The Card Office, located on the 3rd floor of the University Community Center. Check deposits may be made in The Wolves Card Office on the 3rd floor of the UCC, or by mail to the address on the University of West Georgia's website. Checks must be payable to "The University of West Georgia". Funds deposited via check will not be available on the account until they have been received and processed.


3. There is no limit on the frequency of credit cards, cash, or check deposits.


4. Funds are immediately available for deposits made by credit card or cash.


5. Positive balances that remain on the Wolf Bucks account for faculty, staff and student Cardholders will carry forward to the next term.


6. There are no fees for using your Wolf Bucks account.


7. Upon leaving or graduating from the University, you must close your account by submitting the "Refund Request" form. This form is available on the Card website. Balances under $10 will not be refunded. Any existing charges on a student's Wolves account may be paid before a refund is issued. Wolf Bucks accounts that remain inactive for 12 months will be refunded less a $10 processing fee.


8. There will be no cash withdrawals or refunds from Wolf Bucks accounts.


9. Receipts will be available for goods or services purchased with the Wolves Card at attended point-of-sale locations and for deposits made in person.


10. The Wolf Bucks account program reserves the right to make appropriate adjustments or corrections to the amounts assigned to each card. Any such adjustment or correction will be fully disclosed in your transaction summary.

Shortages/Negative Amounts:

It is the Cardholder's responsibility to keep track of spending in the Wolf Bucks account program. If the Cardholder attempts to use the account when there are not enough funds in the Wolf Bucks account, the transaction will not be approved.

Lost/Stolen or Unauthorized Card Usage:

1. Lost or stolen cards must be reported immediately online anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days per week or in-person at the Wolves Card Office during business hours.


2. The replacement fee for lost, stolen or damaged cards is $20. Replacement of a card when there is a change of the Cardholder status is free. The old card must be presented in exchange-otherwise there is a $20 charge.


3. A police report does NOT waive the charge of $20 when replacing a stolen card.


4. Students, Faculty and Staff may pay for the replacement fee with a Wolf Bucks account, cash, check, or credit card.

Other Policies:

1. If the Wolves Card Office fails to complete a transfer to or from an account in accordance with this Agreement, the Office will be liable for direct and documented losses or damages that result from the error in an amount not to exceed the amount of the transfer. The University will not be liable if through no fault of The Wolves Card Office there are insufficient funds to complete a transfer, there is documented system failure or there are circumstances beyond The Wolves Card Office's control (such as fire, flood, earthquake, civil disturbance, etc.), which prevent the transfer.


2. Information regarding Cardholder's account(s) will not be provided to third parties unless required by applicable laws, in compliance with court orders, or with the written permission of the Cardholder.


3. The University will comply with all applicable laws and University policy regarding the use of information or stored images.


4. The University reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions and to make reasonable changes in the procedures set forth. Terms and Conditions relating to the use of the Wolves Card will apply to all in circulation and use at that time.

Account Usage/Account Statements:

The Cardholder may obtain information regarding Wolf Bucks account usage, including the amount of funds remaining in the account, recent transactions or where Wolf Bucks account was last used, and any new amounts added to the account, by accessing the Online Wolves Card Office from the main Wolves Card web page, or the Wolves Card Office located in the University Community Center. Refer to the web for account statements at http://www.bf.westga.edu/WolvesCard/.

Disclaimer:

Only the latest card printed is valid. Access to university facilities may be denied if your account is frozen by the University for administrative reasons, your account is deactivated, or if your card's magnetic stripe is damaged and will not scan.

The University of West Georgia is not liable for any charges made to your Wolf Bucks account after it is lost or stolen.

The University of West Georgia accepts no liability for excessive charges or less than satisfactory services provided by purveyors using the Wolves Card system.