TNT PREPAID GSM SERVICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By using the TNT Prepaid GSM Service (“Service” or “Prepaid Service”)
offered by Smart Communications, Inc. (“SMART”), the Subscriber agrees to
the TNT Prepaid GSM Service Terms and Conditions (this “Agreement”) and
the Terms and Conditions for SIM Registration [https://smart.com.ph/simreg] (the “SIM Registration Terms”) (collectively referred to as the “Terms
and Conditions”), to wit:
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The TNT Prepaid Global System for Mobile Communications (“GSM”)
Service is designed to work only if the Subscriber has the following:
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a TNT Prepaid GSM Subscribe Identity Module (“SIM”) whether
physical or digital (“eSIM”), (each, a “TNT Prepaid SIM”);
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Terminal equipment/unit including, but not limited to, mobile
phones, smart phones, tablets, portable hotspots, etc. which shall
be of a type approved by SMART (the "Device"); and
- airtime value loaded into Subscriber’s account.
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All new TNT Prepaid Subscribers shall, consistent with their
obligation under the SIM Registration Act, be required to register
their SIMs either through (i) SMART’s designated online portal (“SIM
Registration Portal”) accessible via the following link:
https://smart.com.ph/simreg or (ii) through assisted channels via
SMART retail stores located nationwide, as a pre-requisite to the
activation thereof and in accordance with the requirements of Republic
Act No. 11934 otherwise known as the "Subscriber Identity Module 'SIM'
Registration Act" and its Implementing Rules and Regulations set out
in NTC Memorandum Circular No. 001-12-2022 (hereafter, the "SIM
Registration Act").
Failure to comply with the
SIM Registration Terms
shall result in the automatic deactivation of the SIM and the
imposition of pre-termination fees, when applicable.
All TNT Prepaid Subscribers using the TNT Multi SIM (“Multi SIM”) are
required to undergo SIM Registration for both the Multi SIM and any
associated eSIMs within the Multi SIM. The TNT Multi SIM is a physical
SIM card which, when inserted into a non eSIM-capable Android (version
9 and above) handset, allows the Subscriber to carry and use local and
international eSIM profiles.
THE MULTI SIM AND EACH OF THE ASSOCIATED ESIMS MUST BE REGISTERED
UNDER THE NAME OF A SINGLE OWNER.
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The Subscriber acknowledges that the selling price of the Multi SIM is
solely for the default profile and that the addition of an eSIM
profile will require a separate purchase.
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The Subscriber acknowledges that the Multi SIM can carry up to five
(5) eSIM profiles. The addition of eSIM profiles under the Multi SIM
and the management of such profiles will only work using the SMART
Multi SIM App.
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The Subscriber acknowledges that only one SIM profile (i.e., TNT
Prepaid SIM, whether physical or eSIM, SMART eSIM, local non-SMART
eSIM, or international eSIM) under the Multi SIM can be active at a
single time. To switch SIM profiles, the Subscriber must ena- ble or
disable the SIM through the Smart Multi SIM App. In the event that the
Multi SIM is transferred to a different device, the last SIM profile
enabled will serve as the default profile. Once the SMART Multi SIM
App is downloaded and installed on another device, the Subscriber will
be able to access all the associated eSIMs under the Multi SIM. To
learn more about the SMART Multi SIM App, please visit
https://smart.com.ph/Corpo- rate/terms/multisim.
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The Subscriber acknowledges that the eSIMs linked to the Multi SIM
work independently from the Multi SIM in such a way that if the Multi
SIM were to be permanently discon- nected from the network, the
Subscriber would still be able to use the SMART Multi SIM App and its
associated eSIMs.
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The TNT Prepaid SIM and Data, Call and Text Cards are neither
refundable nor redeema- ble for cash, either in part or in full.
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All terminal equipment/unit connected to or used in conjunction with
the SMART tele- communication networks shall be of a type approved by
SMART. SMART does not by this Terms and Conditions cover any
representation or warranty for any telecommunications and related
equipment, including, but not limited to, mobile phones, smart phones,
tab- lets, portable hotspots, etc.
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The TNT Prepaid GSM SIM Card cannot be used with handsets which are:
- SIM-locked to networks other than TNT; or
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blacklisted by TNT due to theft, loss, non-payment or other
reasons.
TNT reserves the right to SIM-lock Devices as part of the TNT Prepaid
Phone Kit for use only of its own services. A TNT Prepaid Phone Kit,
availed from SMART, is qualified to be unlocked only after twenty (24)
months from date of purchase by providing a valid official receipt and
the Device’s IMEI number. Full details for unlocking a TNT Prepaid
Phone Kit can be found in SMART’s website compliance with the National
Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Memorandum Circular No.
01-05-2019, unlocking of the TNT Prepaid Phone Kits can be requested
by the Subscriber, subject to the Public Telecommunication
Entity’s (PTE) Implementing Rules and Regulations. Below are TNT’s
unlocking requirements per Prepaid Phone Kit acquisition category:
Purchased from SMART (SMART retail stores and SMART Online Store),
Authorized Resellers and Distributors:
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Prepaid Phone Kits bought from any of SMART’s distribution
channels are qualified for unlocking only after twenty four (24)
months from date of purchase.
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The Subscriber shall provide a valid Official Receipt or any proof
of purchase, the device’s IMEI number, and a valid ID upon
unlocking request.
Received from TNT for FREE through raffles, competitions,
partnerships, promotions, and/or all other similar initiatives:
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Qualified for unlocking only after thirty six (36) months from
date of receipt.
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The Subscriber shall provide any proof of receipt (e.g. award
letter received from TNT, copy of acknowledgement receipt),
device’s IMEI number, and valid IDs upon unlocking request.
In the absence of any proof of receipt, TNT shall perform internal
validation to authenticate the ownership of the device.Devices bundled
in a Ka-Partner Negosyo Kit are not eligible for unlocking. For more
details, please visit
https://smart.com.ph/Prepaid/load/be-a-smart-retailer.
Requests for unlocking may be raised through the following channels:
- SMART Stores
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SMART hotline:
(02) 8 888-1111
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Toll-free via SMART SIM: *888Facebook: @TNTPhTwitter: @tntph
The request will take at least two (2) business days to be completed,
upon receipt of complete requirements.
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The TNT Prepaid GSM Service requires for its use, reload of airtime
value through the SMART App, SMART or TNT Data, Call and Text Card,
TNT Load or PasaLoad. After airtime value is loaded into the TNT
Prepaid SIM, such value shall be valid for a specific period of time
as indicated at the time of purchase or loading, as the case may be.
Any unloaded SMART or TNT Data, Call and Text Card shall expire on the
date shown at the reverse portion of the card. It shall be the
Subscriber’s responsibility to be informed of the validity and the
specific terms and conditions of any load package loaded or purchased.
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The Subscriber acknowledges that the performance of the TNT Prepaid
SIM which the Subscriber may experience will depend on the type of
device used, network signal detected, network congestion and traffic,
device connectivity and intensity of usage, number and type of
connected devices, network management policies (including traffic
prioritization and throttling), compliance with SMART’s Fair Use
Policy (FUP), weather conditions (such as extreme temperatures,
storms, or humidity), Device’s firmware and software versions, and
compatibility and capability of connected user devices.
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The Subscriber’s TNT Prepaid SIM card will be PERMANENTLY
DISCONNECTED: (1) if the Subscriber fails to comply with the SIM
Registration Terms; or (2) if the SIM card remains inactivated or
unused until the indicated expiry date (i) written on the packaging of
SMART Prepaid SIM or (ii) indicated in the email or SMS notification
for eSIM,, or (3) if the activated SIM card has zero load balance for
at least one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days.
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Permanently disconnected TNT Prepaid accounst will not be reconnected,
and mobile identification numbers (“MINs”) associated with the
disconnected TNT Prepaid accounts cannot be reacquired. A new TNT
Prepaid SIM must be purchased to continue availing of the Prepaid
Service. SMART shall not be held responsible to replace any
permanently disconnected TNT Prepaid accounts.
To avoid
getting disconnected and to continue using TNT Prepaid Service, the
Subscriber must top up his prepaid account with any regular load
amount (e.g. TicketLoad15, Call and Text Card 100).
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Permanently deactivated TNT MINs will be recycled after 180 days from
date of disconnection. In cases where Subscriber purchased a new SIM
with a recycled mobile number already registered to certain mobile
applications (i.e. banking, shopping, messaging, or social media
applications), the Subscriber shall request for the updating of the
registered profile directly with these third-party applications. SMART
shall not be responsible or liable and is not authorized to store and
update information owned and maintained by these third-party
applications.
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Subscriber is allowed only five (5) attempts per calendar day to
correctly load a value of the TNT Data, Call and Text Card. Otherwise,
the Subscriber will have to wait for the next day (12:00 midnight) to
correctly load the TNT Data, Call and Text Card. To avoid getting
disconnected and to continue using TNT Prepaid Service, the Subscriber
must top up his/her prepaid account with any regular load amount (e.g.
eLoad 30, TicketLoad15, Call and Text Card 100).
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All outgoing calls and text messages will be charged based on
prevailing tariff rates, plus all applicable toll charges and taxes.
The use of the TNT Prepaid GSM Service (including, but not limited to,
calls to wrong numbers, fax tones, answering machines, subscriptions
to and availments of value-added services) shall be the Subscriber’s
sole responsibility regardless of who actually made the calls or sent
the text messages, or availed of the value-added services.
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The security and care of the GSM handset, TNT Prepaid GSM SIM Card and
TNT Data, Call and Text Card and the confidential codes (PIN1, PIN2,
PUK1 and PUK2) shall be the Subscriber’s full responsibility. SMART
has no obligation to answer inquiries regarding these confidential
codes. Furthermore, SMART is under no obligation to provide call
details or itemized bills for calls and text messages made or received
using the TNT Prepaid GSM Service.
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The TNT SIM Cards, TNT Data, Call and Text Cards, TNT Phone Kits and
any airtime values are non-refundable and non-replaceable in the event
of loss, theft, or damage due to misuse, mishandling or neglect.
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The TNT Prepaid SIM found inherently defective will be replaced
within seven (7) days from date of activation.
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Inherently defective TNT Prepaid Load Cards (no PIN, incomplete
PIN, unclear numbers) can be replaced only if there has been no
prior usage of the card.
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TNT Prepaid SIMs which are lost, or damaged due to misuse,
mishandling or neglect of the Subscriber or any person are
replaceable with cost to the Subscriber via processing in Smart
Retail Stores, provided that the Subscriber is able to provide
official documents proving his/her ownership of the SMART SIM to
be replaced.
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Inherently defective GSM handsets of the TNT Prepaid Phone Kits
can be replaced within fifteen (15) days from date of purchase.
All replacements due to defects are subject to the investigation
and validation of SMART’s Customer Care upon presentation of
required documents.
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The SMART’s liability for the loss or damage caused by defects in the
performance or non- performance of the TNT Prepaid GSM Service, shall
be limited to a credit in the Subscriber’s favor for the amount paid
for the TNT Prepaid SIM , TNT Prepaid Card, or TNT Prepaid Phone Kit.
SMART shall not be liable for any failure of the TNT Prepaid GSM
Service or for any loss, damage, theft, and misuse of the TNT Prepaid
SIM Card, TNT Data, Call and Text Card, or any GSM handset used as
part of the TNT Prepaid Service.
Replacement of TNT Prepaid
SIM Card or eSIM which are lost, damaged, defective or due to device
upgrade may be requested through any SMART Retail Store and other
available SMART channels, subject to payment of the applicable fees.
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Except as otherwise provided herein, does not expressly or impliedly
warrant the condition or merchantability of the information or
communication services provided through the TNT Prepaid Service for
any particular use or purpose. All information and translations are
provided on an “AS IS” basis.
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If the Subscriber, or any other person, at the sole discretion of
SMART, is found to use the Service for any unlawful, illicit, abusive
and/or fraudulent purpose or activities, or is found to use abusive
and/or indecent language to other subscribers or SMART’S staff and
partners, SMART reserves the right to disconnect the Service and/or
refuse to reconnect the Subscriber. The Company also reserves the
right to file the appropriate legal action against the erring
Subscriber or person/s concerned.
The Service is intended
for personal use only. The Subscriber shall not engage in the
following activities (collectively, the “Unauthorized Activities”):
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Any commercial use of the Service, including, but not limited to,
(a) reselling, re- distributing, or sublicensing of the Service or
any portion thereof; (b) providing the Service or access to the
Service to third parties for a fee or other consideration; (c)
using the Service to operate or facilitate a business, service, or
platform that gen- erates revenue from third-party utilization;
and (d) using the Service to provide internet access, data
services, or related services to others without the prior ex-
press written consent of SMART;
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Utilization of the Service in bypassing or in activities that tend
to bypass the SMART network, charging, and/or traffic routing;
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Use of the Service in prohibited services like callback, dial
back, unauthorized au- dio text, international and national simple
resale (ISR/NISR), international revenue share fraud (IRSF),
premium rate service (PRS) fraud, internet fraud, hacking, SMS
spamming, SMS flooding, SMS hoax, and other similar services; or
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Tampering, altering, modification, or unauthorized programming of
the SIM card or its digital reference.
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Use of TNT SIM cards with unauthorized types of devices apart from
the intended hardware (i.e., mobile phones, smart phones, or
tablets, portable hotspots). For example, SIM cards must not be
inserted in fixed routers. Otherwise, SMART re- serves the right
to temporarily suspend or terminate its service without prior no-
tice;
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Activities that are considered unlawful by the laws of the
Republic of the Philip- pines;
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Obstruction or penetration, or attempts to obstruct or penetrate
the security of any entity’s network or systems such as malicious
software (e.g., Trojan horses, worms, spyware, etc.), denial of
service attacks, spam emails, etc.;
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Excessive contribution to network congestion, which results to
disruption of other subscribers’ access to the network and
diminishes network performance; or
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Use of high bandwidth applications and services like operation of
servers, web broadcasting, and the like;
Any unauthorized use of the Service that directly or indirectly
results in financial gain through the utilization of third parties is
strictly prohibited. If SMART determines, in its sole discretion, that
the Subscriber is engaging in any of the aforementioned Unauthorized
Activities, SMART reserves the right to take necessary actions
including, but not limited to, the following:
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implement network management practices to improve its service, to
reduce network congestion, and/or to adapt to technological
advancements;
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downgrade Subscriber’s data speed in case of excessive usage at
any point;
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obtain and monitor Subscriber’s usage information through
reasonable and legal methods; and/or
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immediately disconnect, interrupt, or terminate the Subscriber’s
data services with- out prior notice and without refund.
Factors considered in the determination of whether the Subscriber has
engaged or is continuously engaging in any of the Unauthorized
Activities, may include, but are not limited to, excessive data usage,
multiple simultaneous connections, and evidence of reselling or
providing the Service to others for profit.
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The Subscriber shall likewise be liable to SMART for any and all
compensation fee on account of any of the above Unauthorized
Activities. The compensation fee is payable, without any limitation
from the time the Unauthorized Activity occurred until the actual
cessation thereof. A penalty equivalent to one hundred fifty percent
(150%) of the computed revenue losses shall be charged against the
Subscriber if proven accountable for such Unauthorized Activity. For
this purpose, SMART has the right to full access to the relevant books
and all other records of the Subscriber in order to ascertain the
volume of traffic and total amount of compensation fee payable. In the
absence of said record, SMART shall have the sole discretion in the
determination of the bypass compensation. In addition to the
Unauthorized Activities referred to above, the Subscriber undertakes
not to use the Service for any activity that is contrary to morals and
public policy or which violates any ordinance, law, decree, order,
regulation or treaty (the “Illegal Activities”).
The
Subscriber agrees to indemnify and hold SMART free and harmless from
any liability, suit, or damage arising from or connected with the
Subscriber’s Unauthorized and/or Illegal Activities. The Subscriber
further authorizes SMART to supply any and all information requested
by any law enforcement or government agency/ies, or other private
entities, the latter within the limits provided for by law, relative
to the Subscriber’s subscription to the Service. In which case, the
Subscriber hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives any and all
its relevant remedies under the law, including but not limited to the
right to claim damages.
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SMART shall not be liable for any loss, costs, compensation, damage or
liability to the Subscriber or any third party arising directly or
indirectly out of or in connection with the provision or use of the
Service including, without prejudice to the generality of the
foregoing, any loss, costs, compensation, damage or liability to the
Subscriber or third parties caused by:
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any delay, interruption, or termination of the Service, whether
caused by admin- istrative error, technical, mechanical,
electrical, or electronic fault or difficulty or any other reason
or circumstances beyond SMART's control (including, but not
limited to, acts of God, strike, labor disputes, fire,
disturbance, action of govern- ment, atmospheric conditions,
lightning, interference or damage by third parties or any change
in legislation);
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any inaccuracy or omission, lack of clarity, interference in,
misdirection or destruc- tion of any information transmitted to or
from the Subscriber howsoever caused;
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theft or unauthorized use of the SIM Card or eSIM, or any loss,
costs, damages, or compensation incurred by or payable to any
third party by the Subscriber; or
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transmission or non-transmission of any illegal, false,
misleading, derogatory, li- belous, obscene or vulgar messages or
information.
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SMART is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of
any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or
providers, computer equipment, software, technical problems of the
phone or of any phone network, or any combination thereof, including
any injury or damage to users or any other person’s phone related to
or resulting from participation in or sending or receiving of any
communication of any materials in this Service.
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SMART may collect, use, and disclose personal information as set forth
in the TNT Privacy Notice (https://tntph.com/privacy-policy)
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By using the Service, the user expressly releases and agrees to keep
SMART indemnified from any claim, cost, demand, tax, liability or
damage suffered or incurred by SMART or its directors, employees or
agents, arising directly or indirectly out of entry into the Ser-
vice.
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Content (including, but not limited to, information, communications,
software, images and sounds contained on or available through the
Service) is provided by SMART, its con- tent providers and or third
party licensors. The intellectual property rights to or over the
information or media contained in the content belong to SMART, its
content providers and/or third party licensors. All rights are
reserved. The contents of the Service cannot be reproduced, modified,
transferred, distributed, republished, downloaded, posted or
transmitted in any form or by any means including, but not limited to,
electronic, me- chanical photocopying or recording. Without prejudice
to the foregoing, the Subscriber agrees that the material and content
contained within or available through the Service may not be used for
commercial purposes or distributed commercially.
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These Terms and Conditions shall be in effect from the date of
purchase of products re- lated to the TNT Prepaid Service.
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SMART reserves the right at its absolute discretion to modify, delete
or add to any of these Terms and Conditions at any time without
further notice. It is the Subscriber’s re- sponsibility to regularly
check any changes to these Terms and Conditions available in SMART’s
website. The Subscriber’s continued use of the Service after any such
changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.
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These Terms and Conditions shall be construed in accordance with
Philippine law, includ- ing matters on enforcement and performance.
All suits involving the TNT Prepaid Service shall be filed with the
proper courts in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines only.
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If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid
or unenforceable, such provision shall be deleted and the remaining
provisions shall continue to be enforced. You agree that these Terms
and Conditions and all incorporated agreements may be au- tomatically
assigned by SMART in our sole discretion. Headings are for reference
pur- poses only and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the
scope or extent of such section. Our failure to act with respect to a
breach by you or other users does not waive our right to act with
respect to subsequent or similar breaches. These Terms and Condi-
tions set forth the entire understanding and agreement between the
Subscriber and SMART with respect to the subject matter hereof.
Sections 23 & 24 (Limitations of Liabil- ity), and 26 (Release and
Indemnity) shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms
and Conditions, or your use of the TNT Prepaid Service.
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These Terms and Conditions are the entire agreement between the
Subscriber and SMART and supersede any prior understandings or
agreements (written or oral).
T&C version as of August 14, 2025.