Definitions.

As used in ss. 520.151-520.156, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires, the term:

(1) “Administrator” means the person who is responsible for the administrative or operational function of managing vehicle value protection agreements, including, but not limited to, the adjudication of claims or benefit requests by contract holders.

(2) “Commercial transaction” means a transaction in which the motor vehicle subject to the transaction is used primarily for business or commercial purposes.

(3) “Contract holder” means a person who is the purchaser or holder of a vehicle value protection agreement.

(4) “Finance agreement” means a loan, retail installment sales contract, or lease for the purchase, refinancing, or lease of a motor vehicle.

(5) “Free-look period” means the period of time, commencing on the effective date of the contract, during which the buyer may cancel the contract for a full refund of the purchase price. This period may not be shorter than 30 days.

(6) “Motor vehicle” has the same meaning as provided in s. 520.02.

(7) “Provider” means a person that is obligated to provide a benefit under a vehicle value protection agreement. A provider may function as an administrator or retain the services of a third-party administrator.

(8) “Vehicle value protection agreement” includes a contractual agreement that provides a benefit toward either the reduction of some or all of the contract holder’s current finance agreement deficiency balance or the purchase or lease of a replacement motor vehicle or motor vehicle services upon the occurrence of an adverse event to the motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, loss, theft, damage, obsolescence, diminished value, or depreciation. The term does not include guaranteed asset protection products as defined in s. 520.02. Such a product is not insurance for purposes of the Florida Insurance Code.