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they become effective. C. The publication of such maximum rates shall not restrict the Company from offering discounted rates or waiving charges for: 1) Promotional campaigns. 2) Non-profit charitable, educational, governmental or religious organizations. 3) Hotels, motels and similar installations where the reduced cost of service justifies rate reductions. In all other respects, the Company shall apply its published rate schedule to all subscribers on a fair, uniform and non- discriminatory basis. Section 4-3. Interference with Reception. The Company shall not allow its cable or other operations to interfere with television reception by persons not served by the Company. Section 4-4. Service to be Uniform throughout Franchise Area. The Company shall provide cable service on a uniform, non-discriminatory basis to all residences and businesses within the entire franchise area. No service provided by the Company • shall be denied to any person desiring to subscribe to the same on account of that person's race, color, religion, age, sex or national origin, nor shall any service be denied to any area of the City on the basis of the income or economic status of the residents of the area. The Company shall maintain a record of any service application denied for any reason other than nonpayment of the subscriber's account, and shall provide such record to the City Manager upon request. Section 4-5. Maintenance of Local Office. The Company shall, at all times during the term of the franchise or any extension thereof, maintain within the City an office for the transaction of all subscriber transactions and other business. Such office shall be open at least eight hours per day, five days per week, legal holidays excepted. The Company shall provide sufficient incoming local, toll-free telephone lines to provide subscribers reasonable access, without undue inconvenience, for calls to request service, make complaints, obtain information or transact other business with the Company. Section 4-6. Continuity of Service. A. Continuity of service shall be considered the Company's paramount obligation under this franchise. The Company shall render efficient service, make repairs promptly, and interrupt • service only for good cause and for the shortest possible time. Whenever possible, service interruptions shall be preceded by notice to subscribers affected and shall be scheduled during -19-