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HyperHog Acceptable Use Policy Our Acceptable Use Policy is straightforward. We ask
you to follow the rules on the Internet and not do anything that would
harm our network or someone else's network as a result of your actions.
We also ask you to be responsible for the software you use, and for the
charges you incur while you are connected. Finally, we agree to work
with you to resolve disputes, but if we cannot agree on a solution, our
liability is limited to the amount of your current monthly charges. To
assume greater liability on our behalf would require us to charge higher
rates for our service. These points are outlined in the elements of our
Acceptable Use Policy, as defined below. This policy is subject to
change without notice. 1.
BCI, Inc. services may only be
used for lawful purposes. Transmission or storage of any information,
data, or material in violation of any US or state law or regulation is
prohibited. The subscriber agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BCI,
Inc. from any claims resulting from the subscriber's use of the service
that damages either the subscriber or another party or parties. 2.
The subscriber is responsible
for following all rules and regulations pertaining to the means by which
the subscriber connects their terminal or PC to BCI, Inc., including
payment of shareware royalties, if any, directly to authors. Subscriber
agrees to abide by any licensing restrictions applying to any software
supplied by BCI, Inc. 3.
The subscriber agrees to follow
general "netiquette" when sending messages to news groups and
email recipients. The subscriber will refrain from advertising in those
areas of the Internet that do not expressly allow advertising.
"Spamming", and other forms of unwelcome advertising, is
strictly prohibited. 4.
Payment for BCI, Inc. services
is due upon signup for service, and at monthly intervals thereafter.
Monthly service is prorated when you sign up, however if you cancel your
account your service will NOT be prorated down. We will simply
disconnect your account at the end of the current month. 5.
Payments for service are due on
the 1st of each month and considered late as of the 15th of the month.
On the 15th, a late fee of $5.00 will be added to your accounts.
Accounts are subject to de-activation after the 15th and you will still
be responsible for any charges already incurred. Payments not made by
the late date of the 15th of each month are considered delinquent and
may be subject to reasonable collection and legal fees as well as
interest accrued at 1.5% per month, or the state legal limit. Returned
checks are subject to a charge of a $25.00 fee for our efforts to
collect the returned check. 6.
Subscriber agrees to accept
electronic transmission of bills through their BCI, Inc. email account.
BCI, Inc., at their option, will send paper invoices when warranted. 7.
Subscriber agrees that BCI, Inc.
has the right to delete any and all information stored in the
subscriber's account when the account is terminated, for any reason, by
either BCI, Inc. or by the customer. 8.
BCI, Inc.’s personal accounts cannot be used by anyone other than the
subscriber. Personal accounts can only send IP packets from or receive
IP packets for the assigned IP address. Only one telephone connection
may be used at a time. IP addresses are assigned on a dynamic basis. 9.
You may not use your BCI, Inc.
account as a dedicated dial up connection to the Internet. You may not
use your account to run a remote server (i.e. irc, web). Running a
remote server is cause for immediate de-activation of your account.
Unlimited Access is defined as access to the Internet while you are
actually using the computer while connected to the Internet. You may not
connect to the Internet and leave your system running while it is
un-attended. Auto dialers and "keep connected" software is
strictly forbidden, i.e. leav AOL Instant Messenger or ICQ running does
not qualify as being in front of your system using it. You cannot log in
and simply leave AOL Instant messenger or ICQ running if you are not in
front of the computer using it. There are only so many phone lines and
so much bandwidth. We want all of our users to get equal access. 10.
Subscriber certifies that he or
she is at least 18 years of age. It is the responsibility of the
subscriber to keep BCI, Inc. informed in the event the subscriber's
mailing addresses is changed. BCI, Inc. will cooperate with law
enforcement authorities if an account is opened under fraudulent
pretenses. BCI, Inc. reserves the right to suspend service at any time,
for any reason, without advance notice. LIMITED
WARRANTY. No warranty is made by BCI, Inc. regarding any information,
services, or products provided through, in connection with, or by BCI,
Inc., and BCI, Inc. expressly disclaims any and all warranties,
including without limitation: 1) any warranties as to the availability,
accuracy, or content of information, products, or services; and 2) any
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. LIMITED
LIABILITY. The liability of BCI, Inc., including without limitation any
liability for damages caused or allegedly caused by any failure of
performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in
operation or transmission, communication line failure, theft or
destruction of or unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use of
records, whether for breach of contract, tortuous behavior, negligence,
or under any other cause of action, shall be strictly limited to the
amount paid by or on behalf of the subscriber to BCI, Inc. for the
current month. Use of a
BCI, Inc. account constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
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