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Disclosures and Terms of Use

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I. Introduction

These Terms of Use govern your access and use of the Web sites of the Principal Financial Group^®, its affiliates and subsidiaries (as used here "The Principal^®" refers to the Principal Financial Group, its affiliates and subsidiaries, jointly and severally). All information accessed or viewed is considered confidential and is for only authorized personal or business purposes.

II. Acceptance of Terms

These Web sites are the property of one or more of the member companies and/or affiliates of the Principal Financial Group, Inc. By linking, referencing, using or accessing Web sites of The Principal, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, including agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless The Principal from all claims of any nature arising from your access and use of these Web sites. These Terms and Conditions may be changed at any time at the sole discretion of The Principal. These Terms and Conditions pertain to all Web sites of The Principal, including Web sites owned, operated or sponsored by any of the subsidiaries or affiliates of The Principal.

III. Consent to do Business Electronically

This system/application is the property of one or more of the member companies and/or affiliates of the Principal Financial Group, Inc. You may use this system/application to gain access to authorized information only. By providing the information requested periodically in a Consent to do Business Electronically form (presented at the time of login), you are:

Consenting to do business electronically with the member companies and affiliates of the Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Certifying that you are the person identified by that information. If you are not that person and/or you are attempting to access someone else's information, you are in violation of federal and/or state law and should exit this application now. Suspected violations may be reported to state and/or federal authorities;
If you are accessing this system/application on behalf of your employer, you are certifying that you have the appropriate authority to conduct business electronically on behalf of your employer;
Accepting and agreeing to be bound by the Disclosures and Terms of Use that apply to the Web sites of the Principal Financial Group, Inc., member companies and affiliates; and
Consenting to, and acknowledging that, activity on this system/application may be viewed, monitored and recorded by the Principal Financial Group in order to help prevent and detect potential fraud or other abuse, including unauthorized access to information.

When presented with the Consent to do Business Electronically, if you do not agree with any of these items, you should select the "Do Not Consent" button and exit the system/application. By selecting "Do Not Consent" you will not be able to conduct business electronically with the Principal Financial Group which includes not being able to access accounts and information online.

IV. Secure Web Sites

By using, accessing or attempting to access Web sites of The Principal that require the use of Passwords, Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) or any other method of authentication or any combination of authentication methods (these are defined as "secure Web sites"), you are certifying you are the person legally associated with the passwords, PINs or method(s) of authentication being used. Unauthorized access or use or attempts to access or use secure Web sites of The Principal is prohibited and may violate federal and/or state law. The Principal may report unauthorized access, use or attempts to access or use to law enforcement.

V. Products and Services

Products and services are offered through the Principal Financial Group and its subsidiaries. Not all products and services described are available in all states of the USA, or elsewhere in the world. Insurance products issued by or offered through Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Life maintains certificates of authority to transact insurance in all 50 states. Its NAIC identification number is 61271. Securities offered through Princor Financial Services Corporation, Member SIPC. Bank products and services provided by Principal Bank, FDIC insured. Annuities, Insurance, Retirement Plans, Mutual Funds and Other Securities are not insured by the FDIC, are not obligations or deposits for Principal Bank nor guaranteed by Principal Bank and involve risk, including the possible loss of principal invested.

VI. Children and The Principal Web Sites

The Web sites of The Principal are intended to be used by adults only and are not directed at minors. Children, before sending any information about yourself over the Internet to The Principal, you should ask your parents for permission. Adults, by allowing minors access to the Web sites of The Principal, you agree to accept full liability and responsibility for minors' use, action and access to such Web sites.

VII. Intellectual Property; Link and Logo Licensing

Copyright © 2006, Principal Financial Services, Inc. Materials and intellectual property found on Web sites of The Principal are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and treaties in the United States and worldwide. Trademarks, service marks and logos used on Web sites of The Principal are registered and unregistered trademarks, subject to the laws of the United States and other countries worldwide. Trademarks, service marks and logos used on these Web sites that have been provided by others are the property of their respective owners. You may not copy, modify, store, transmit, reproduce, or distribute any part of the information or content of or trademarks, service marks or logos used on these Web sites without the specific written consent of The Principal or their respective owners.

VIII. Privacy

All personal information is subject to the Privacy Policy of The Principal, which may be accessed by clicking on Privacy & Security link at the bottom of any page. The information for the accounts you have with The Principal is kept secure and confidential through multiple security features and procedures. See our online privacy and security policies for further information.

Online Privacy Policy
Online Security Policy

IX. No Legal or Investment Advice; Calculators/calculations

Content of the Web sites of The Principal should not be construed to be legal or investment advice. Users are responsible for obtaining their own competent legal and investment advice from qualified providers at their own expense.

Retirement and/or financial calculators/calculations which may be provided within these Web sites are provided solely for you to estimate hypothetical future financial or retirement status. You are responsible for the accuracy of any estimates and should not rely solely on these calculators. Seek advice from qualified providers before you make any investment or retirement decisions.

X. Links to Other Sites - Limitation of Liability

The Principal may provide, or third parties may provide, for your convenience and information only, links to other World Wide Web sites. Because The Principal does not have control over these sites, you agree that The Principal is not responsible for any liability resulting from the access or use of sites not owned by The Principal and that The Principal is not responsible for any content, advertising, product, or any other matter or issue, available through the World Wide Web, whether linked to, or from, Web sites of The Principal. Further, you agree that The Principal shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused, or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of Web sites The Principal does not own.

XI. Third Party Applications - Modification Prohibited

The Principal may provide you with access to third-party applications and services through its Web sites. You agree not to modify, decompile or reverse engineer any such third party applications, or any code related to such third party applications.

XII. Termination and Blocking

You agree that The Principal reserves the right to terminate and/or block your use or access of its Web sites for any reason without prior notice to you.

XIII. Monitoring

The Principal reserves the right to monitor your access and use of its Web sites without notification to you. The Principal may record or log your use in a manner as set out in Privacy and Security.

XIV. Hardware and Software Recommendations

We recommend using a computer with a Pentium 4+, 1.8+ GHz processor, minimum 256+ MB (megabytes) of RAM (Random Access Memory), at least a 56K Internet connection speed and 40 GB hard disk storage, CD-ROM - 48X, Windows 2000 or XP Operating System, Microsoft Office 2000 (or higher).

XV. Patent License

Principal Financial Group, Inc. is licensed under the following, and related Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. United States Patents: 5,128,984; 5,561,707; 5,684,863; 5,815,551; 5,828,734; 5,917,893; 5,898,762; 5,974,120; and others.

XVI. Export Control

The United States controls the export of products and information. You agree to comply with such restrictions and not to export or re-export any Material to countries or persons prohibited under the export control laws. By downloading any Material, you are agreeing that you are not in a country where such export is prohibited and that you are not a person or entity to which such export is prohibited. You are responsible for compliance with the laws of your local jurisdiction regarding the import, export, or re-export of any Material.

XVII. Limitation of Liability

YOU AGREE THAT YOUR ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, THE WEB SITES OF THE PRINCIPAL AND THE CONTENT THEREOF IS AT YOUR RISK. YOU AGREE, THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE PRINCIPAL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM VIRUSES, WORMS, TROJAN HORSES OR OTHER CODE THAT HAS CONTAMINATING OR DESTRUCTIVE PROPERTIES OR YOUR REFERENCING, USING, ACCESSING, INABILITY TO USE OR ACCESS OR LINKING TO OR FROM THE WEB SITES OF THE PRINCIPAL OR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE CONTENT THEREOF. There are some jurisdictions that do not allow for the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for consequential or incidental damages. Based on this conclusion, the liability of The Principal is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

XVIII. Governing Law; Severability

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Iowa with jurisdiction and venue being in Polk County, Iowa. You agree that your referencing, using or accessing Web sites of The Principal constitutes your acceptance of the jurisdiction of state or federal courts in Polk County, Iowa and that legal action may be brought against, or by, you must be brought in state or federal courts in Polk County, Iowa.

In the event any of the provisions of these Terms of Use shall be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, any such provision determined to be invalid shall not effect the validity of all remaining provisions.