1. Overview

The use of proxyonline.com allows you, to access important information regarding an upcoming annual / special meeting. On this site you also have the ability to view and print proxy / information statement and record your vote.  

2. Usage

This website is used for the sole purpose of accessing consent form / proxy statement / information statement. This website is accessible up to the consent deadline / meeting date. Once the deadline has passed, this website will no longer be accessible.  

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

3. Responsibilities of User; Scope of Use

I shall be responsible for the confidentiality and use of my Membership number and other security data. I understand that I shall be solely responsible for all transaction requests electronically transmitted using my Membership number. I understand that AST Fund Solutions / D.F. King, 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 Membership number, and shall be entitled to act upon any such instructions. AST Fund Solutions / D.F. King 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.com 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. 1. If a transaction has been placed through this website, you should expect the following response rates:
    1. 1. Information statement can be viewed and downloaded instantaneously.
    2. 2. Shareholder consent is registered at the time of the vote is placed.
  2. 2. If there is any type of discrepancy relating to the services of this site or my consent I shall immediately notify AST Fund Solutions / D.F. King at:
      AST Fund Solutions / D.F. King
    Attn: Thomas Nader
    55 Challenger Rd. Suite 201
    Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
  3. 3. I shall immediately notify AST Fund Solutions / D.F. King if my Membership number is lost or stolen or if there is unauthorized use of my Membership number.

    If I fail to notify AST Fund Solutions / D.F. King when any of the above conditions occur, neither AST Fund Solutions / D.F. King 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 have the legal authority to do so. I have reviewed the information statement / proxy statement available to me on proxyonline.com and any vote issued was done so voluntarily by me or on my behalf.

7. Householding

Householding procedures utilize address information provided by your company to identify accounts you own. Variations in address information will require us to separate your investments. Therefore if you receive multiple information 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 investment I own but under different addresses, I understand that they will not be included on my list of investments once I login.

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 Membership number assigned to 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.