1. Overview

The use of proxyonline.us allows you, the proxyholder, to access important proxy information regarding an investment you own.  On this site you also have the ability view and print proxy material, vote your shares, elect to receive copies of the material and elect for future material delivery. 

2. Usage

This website is used for the sole purpose of accessing proxy material for an upcoming shareholder meeting.  Shareholders will have access to this website from the receipt of the proxy package through to the shareholder meeting.  Once the meeting has been held, access to this site and voting is closed. 

For non proxy related matters including account information, address changes, and any other account transaction, you should contact your mutual fund or company directly. 

3. Responsibilities of User; Scope of Use

I shall be responsible for the confidentiality and use of my control number and other security data. I understand that I shall be solely responsible for all transaction requests electronically transmitted using my control number.  I understand that AST Fund Solutions, the owner and operator of proxyonline.com shall not be under a duty to inquire as to the authority of any instructions given by me or via my control number, and shall be entitled to act upon any such instructions. AST Fund Solutions will not be liable for any loss, cost, expense or other liability arising out of any such instructions.

4. User Consent

I recognize that my use of proxyonline.us involves the transmission to me of information that may be considered personal financial information. By logging in, I consent to the transmission by electronic means of such information through the Services; such consent shall be effective at all times that I use this website.

5. Processing Requests

I understand that all requests placed through this website are at my sole risk and responsibility. I agree that any requests given by me and any information furnished to me by use of this website shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:

  1. If a transaction has been placed through this website, you should expect the following response rates:
    1. Proxy material can be viewed and downloaded instantaneously.
    2. Proxy voting is registered at the time of the vote is placed.  Confirmation requests via email are sent within minutes of the request.
    3. Requests for material via the US post office are processed and mailed within 72 hours but usually sent on the next business day.  Depending on your location you should expect to receive the material 3-5 business days from the time the mailing is sent.
  2. If there is any type of discrepancy relating to the services of this site or my proxy I shall immediately notify AST Fund Solutions at:
      AST Fund Solutions
    Attn: Thomas Nader
    110 Wall Street, 5th Floor
    New York NY  10005
  3. I shall immediately notify AST Fund Solutions if my control number is lost or stolen or if there is unauthorized use of my control number.

    If I fail to notify AST Fund Solutions when any of the above conditions occur, neither AST Fund Solutions nor any of its employees, agents, affiliates, nor any third parties, can or will have any responsibility or liability to me or to any other person whose claim may arise through me for any claims with respect to the handling, mishandling, or loss of any transaction.

6. Online Account Transactions

By entering a transaction online, I certify that I am the legal proxyholder and authorized to so. I have reviewed the proxy material available to me on proxonline.com and any vote issued was done so voluntarily by me or on my behalf.

7. Householding

Householding procedures utilize address information and social security number provided by your mutual fund or company to identify accounts you own.  Variations in address information and social security numbers will require us to separate your investments.  Therefore if you receive multiple proxy packages please be sure to have them available at the time you log in.

If other family members in my household have accounts in the same fund(s) I own but under different social security numbers, I understand that they will not be included on my list of investments once I login.  However once logged in, I can opt to enter additional control numbers in my summary to view these positions as well.

8. Security

This website has multiple security measures in place to protect you and your information.  However there is limited information about you accessible on this site.  The only personal information about you is the name of the investment you own.  There is no account information loaded on this site nor is there any social security numbers, account numbers, share positions or address information that can be obtained from this website.