This application does not constitute an offer to become a Sears Hometown Store Owner. It is strictly an application to be an independent Sears Hometown Store Owner. It does not constitute an application for employment.
The undersigned acknowledges that operating an independent Retail Dealership has no guarantee of success and that Sears makes no representations as to the business risks associated with owning and operating a Hometown Store. The risks and rewards, if any, are primarily dependent on the individual operator.
The undersigned represents and warrants that the information furnished is full, truthful and accurate. The undersigned authorizes Sears or its designated representatives to do the following as part of the application process and, if applicant is selected as a Sears Hometown Store Owner and enters into a definitive Hometown Store Agreement with Sears, as part of any review of applicant's financial status during the term of the Hometown Store Agreement and any successor agreements thereto:
- obtain consumer credit reports, including investigative consumer reports;*
- obtain commercial credit reports;
- conduct a background investigation, including the verification of any information furnished by the undersigned;
- contact any references noted; and
- provide any and all information contained in this application or obtained from any credit report, background investigation or references, to any financial institution requesting such information for purposes of providing financing related to Hometown Stores to the undersigned.
* These reports will provide, among other things, information on the character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living of the undersigned and may be obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or assocaites, or with others with whom the undersigned is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information.
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