NU-Z.Net
Acceptable
Use And Online Policies
NU-Z.Net's
Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") is intended to enhance the use of the
Internet by preventing unacceptable use of any services we (NU-Z.Net) provide.
All users are bound by this policy.
To ensure equal Internet access for all NU-Z.NET
subscribers, our network operations center maintains utilization statistics to
establish an equitable balance in Internet access for all NU-Z.NET customers
regardless of their frequency of use or volume of traffic. To ensure this
equity, customers may experience some temporary throughput limitations.
NU-Z.NET Internet access is not guaranteed. To ensure that all NU-Z
subscribers have fair and equal access to the service, NU-Z has enacted
procedures to prevent abusive consumption of system resources. When a
subscriber exhibits patterns of system usage which adversely affect overall
system resources, the network operations center may invoke any of the
penalties listed in this AUP it deems necessary to correct the problem.
Violations
of this AUP may result in the suspension or termination of account or services
of the end user.
VIOLATIONS
OF ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
The
following constitute violations of this AUP:
A.
Illegal use.
Using NU-Z.Net's services to transmit any material (by email, uploading,
posting, or otherwise) that, intentionally or unintentionally, violates any
applicable local, state, national or international law.
B.
Harm to
minors. Using our services to harm, or attempt to harm, minors in any way.
C.
Threats. Using
our services to transmit any material (by email, uploading, posting, or
otherwise) that threatens or encourages bodily harm or destruction of
property.
D.
Harassment.
Using our services to transmit any material (by email, uploading, posting, or
otherwise) that harasses another.
E.
Fraudulent
activity. Using our services to make fraudulent offers to sell or buy
products, items, or services or to advance any type of financial scam such as
"pyramid schemes," "Ponzi schemes," and "chain
letters."
F.
Forgery or
impersonation. Adding, removing or modifying identifying network header
information in an effort to deceive or mislead is prohibited. Attempting to
impersonate any person or business entity by using forged headers or other
identifying information is prohibited.
G.
Unsolicited
commercial email/Unsolicited bulk email. Using our services to transmit any
unsolicited commercial e-mail or unsolicited bulk e-mail is prohibited.
Activities that have the effect of facilitating unsolicited commercial email
or unsolicited bulk email whether or not that e-mail is commercial in nature
are also prohibited.
H.
Unauthorized
access. Using our services to access, or to attempt to access, the accounts of
others, or to penetrate, or attempt to penetrate, security measures of
NU-Z.Net's Internet Services or another entity's computer software or
hardware, electronic communications system, or telecommunications system,
whether or not the intrusion results in the corruption or loss of data.
I.
Copyright or
trademark infringement. Using our services to transmit any material (by email,
uploading, posting, or otherwise) that infringes any copyright, trademark,
patent, trade secret, or other proprietary rights of any third party,
including, but not limited to, the unauthorized copying of copyrighted
material, the digitization and distribution of photographs from magazines,
books, or other copyrighted sources, and the unauthorized transmittal of
copyrighted software.
J.
Collection of
personal data. Using our services to collect, or attempt to collect, personal
information about third parties without their knowledge or consent.
K.
Reselling our
services. Reselling our services without NU-Z.Net's written authorization.
L.
Network
disruptions. Using our services for any activity which adversely affects the
ability of other people or systems to use NU-Z.Net's Internet Services or the
Internet. This includes but is not restricted to: "denial of
service" (DoS) attacks against another network host or individual user,
any techniques designed to cause damage to or deny access by legitimate users
of computers or network components connected to the Internet, hosting web
servers or engaging in file-sharing activities that cause interference with or
disruption of other network users, network services or network equipment.
PENALTIES
*
NU-Z.Net
may take any one or more of the following actions in response to complaints
and/or violations of the AUP:
A.
issue
warnings: written or verbal
B.
suspend
account
C.
terminate
account
D.
bill for
administrative and investigative costs and/or reactivation charges
E.
bring legal
action to enjoin violations and/or to collect damages, if any, caused by
violations.
* There
will be no refund when an account is terminated or suspended for AUP
violations.
REVISIONS
TO THIS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
NU-Z.Net
reserves the right to revise, amend, or modify this AUP, our Internet Service
Agreement and our other policies and agreements at any time and in any manner.
Policy changes take effect upon posting of revision to AUP on NU-Z.Net's Web
site: www.nu-z.net.
Service
Agreement
1.
I understand that I may cancel my account at any time effective at the end of
that billing cycle.
2.
I understand that NU-Z.Net may change its prices on occasion, and that I will
be given a 15 day written or electronic mail notice beforehand.
3.
I understand that multiple simultaneous logins using the same password are not
allowed and if this occurs I will be billed for multiple accounts. If after
notice of such occurrences, continued simultaneous logins whereby customer
does not agree to pay for separate accounts, will result in discontinuance of
service by NU-Z.Net.
4.
I understand that unlimited-access non-dedicated-line accounts are not limited
in their hours, but are not intended to be full time. NU-Z makes no
restriction on usage provided that such usage does not adversely affect
NU-Z.Net’s customers.
5.
I understand that NU-Z.Net cannot guarantee that I connect at my modem’s
maximum speed due to the condition (noise, signal loss, or distance) of phone
lines between myself and NU-Z.Net’s network.
6.
I agree to keep my password as private and confidential information.
7.
I understand that the information available through NU-Z.Net or
interconnecting networks may not be accurate, or may be intended for adult
audiences.
8.
I understand that the most Internet communications are not secure, and may be
subject to interception or loss.
9.
I understand that the use of my NU-Z.Net account, and any data or information
accessed or transmitted using that account will be completely at my own risk.
10.
I agree that NU-Z.Net shall have no liability for the services, data or
information made available to me, including any liability for any
consequential, indirect, special or incidental damages regardless of the
success or effectiveness of other remedies.
11.
I understand that NU-Z.Net reserves the right to terminate my account at any
time, for any reason, including, but not limited to, my failure to abide by
the terms of this agreement or my failure to pay any charges when due.
Information
and/or questions related to the NU-Z.Net Acceptable Use Policy should be
addressed to:
Management
NU-Z.Net
PO Box
70
Washington
,
GA
30673
washga@nu-z.net
Revised
by NU-Z.Net June 22,
2005
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