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PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS


Welcome to the Duke Energy Power Manager® Thermostat Program (“Program”). By becoming a Participant of the Program, you may reduce stress on the grid in your electricity service area. By participating in the Program, you may be eligible to receive the Reward described below, subject to these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). To become a Participant in the Program, you must submit an application to, and have it accepted by, Sponsor and the Utility (as each is defined below).


YOU MUST BE AN EXISTING USER OF THE VENDOR SERVICE TO BECOME A PARTICIPANT. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. THIS PROGRAM IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.


Binding Agreement. By applying for the Program, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. Failure to comply with these Terms may result in your disqualification from the Program. The decisions of the Sponsor and the Utility regarding your eligibility to participate are final and binding in all respects. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any Participant for, among other things: (1) tampering or attempting to tamper with the operation of the Program; or (2) violating these Terms or the terms and conditions of use of any of Sponsor Parties’ property or service. Any false information provided within the context of the Program by any Participant is a violation of these Terms and may result in the immediate disqualification of a Participant and forfeiture of any Reward.


About the Program. Applicants whose applications to participate in the Program are accepted by Utility (“Participants”) and who fully comply with these Terms may receive the incentive set forth below (“Reward”) to be provided to you by Utility. To receive the Reward, you must be accepted as a Participant by the Sponsor and Utility and your participation must not be withdrawn or terminated and the program must not be terminated. Participants may also help reduce stress on the electric grid.


Definitions. In the context of these Terms,