Acceptable Use Policy
Intent and Scope:
The purpose of this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is to
inform our customers of our expectations regarding their
use of the Internet through the WEBPOWERPLUS Network. It is
binding on all resellers and end-users of the
WEBPOWERPLUS
Network. This policy should be read in conjunction with
the WEBPOWERPLUS Internet Access Agreement, and all other
published WEBPOWERPLUS policies.
Notice Any Violation(s) of This Acceptable Use Policy
Will Result In Immediate Suspension or Termination of
Your Account.
Illegal Use of WEBPOWERPLUS Network:
WEBPOWERPLUS neither censors nor precludes any content passing
through its network. However, WEBPOWERPLUS will not allow any
user to use the WEBPOWERPLUS Network in a manner that is illegal,
or infringes on the rights of others. WEBPOWERPLUS will cooperate
with legal authorities in the investigation of any
suspected criminal or civil infringements.
The following are examples of unacceptable use:
Fraud:
Fraud is making a knowing misrepresentation or
misleading statement, writing or activity with the
intent that the person receiving it will act upon it.
Child Pornography:
[18 U.S.C § 2256] defines child pornography as any
visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video,
picture, or computer or computer-generated image or
picture, whether made or produced by electronic,
mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit
conduct, where (A) the production of such visual
depiction involves the use of a minor engaging in
sexually explicit conduct; (B) such visual depiction is,
or appears to be, of a minor engaging in sexually
explicit conduct; (C) such visual depiction has been
created, adapted, or modified to appear that an
identifiable minor is engaging in sexually explicit
conduct; or (D) such visual depiction is advertised,
promoted, presented, described, or distributed in such a
manner that conveys the impression that the material is
or contains a visual depiction of a minor engaging in
sexually explicit conduct.
Such visual depictions are illegal to possess, produce,
receive, transport or distribute by any means, including
computer.
Copyright, Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret, or
Intellectual Property Rights:
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act [17 U.S.C. §
512(c)] sets forth our responsibilities and duties as an
ISP. The act requires us to take down any content on our
servers that is properly alleged to be a copyright
infringement, and we can only restore the content upon
receipt of proper counter-notice. To notify us of a
suspected infringement please contact our Infringement
Notification Department.
Illegal Software Exportation:
All users must comply with U.S. export laws concerning
the transmission of technical data and other regulated
materials via the WEBPOWERPLUS Network (i.e., data encryption
software).
This list is representative of prohibited activities and
is not all inclusive.
Network Resource Usage:
WEBPOWERPLUS will not tolerate any conduct that constitutes
invasions of privacy, or otherwise compromises the
security of our users, our Network or its resources.
Such acts include, but are not limited to:
Hacking/Violation of Privacy/Unauthorized Use:
attempting to access the accounts of others;
penetrating or attempting to penetrate security measures
of other computer systems, whether or not the intrusion
results in corruption or loss of data;
actual or attempted unauthorized entry and/or use of
another company’s and/or individual’s computer system.
This list is representative of prohibited activities and
is not all inclusive of future violations. Any of the
above acts, or similar acts will result in immediate
termination of your service.
Abusive E-mail:
E-mailing in bulk, whether solicited or unsolicited, is
prohibited. Sending unsolicited commercial E-mail (UCE)
to multiple recipients, or any other activities that
negatively impacts our mail system’s performance will
not be tolerated. Examples of prohibited behavior
include:
Posting of messages to newsgroups that is irrelevant or
blanket posting/cross-posting of messages to multiple
newsgroups;
Malicious impediments to another person’s use of
electronic mail services or news media (e.g. Mail
Bombing);
Forging any message header, in part or whole,
originating or passing through the WEBPOWERPLUS Network;
Ponzi Schemes, Chain letters, or Pyramid Schemes;
Network Resource Abuse:
The following are prohibited:
Intentional distributions of software that attempts to
and/or causes damage, harassment, or annoyance to
persons, data, and/or computer systems;
Use of software or any device that would facilitate a
continued connection with the WEBPOWERPLUS Network, including,
but not limited to pinging.
This list is representative of prohibited activities and
is not all inclusive of future violations. WEBPOWERPLUS has a
zero-tolerance for E-mail and Network resource
violations. Violators’ accounts will be promptly
terminated without notice.
Third Party Liability:
All WEBPOWERPLUS subscribers and any third parties using their
WEBPOWERPLUS access account are responsible and accountable for
any activity that violates this Acceptable Use Policy.
This list is representative of prohibited activities and
is not all inclusive of future violations.
Disclaimer:
WEBPOWERPLUS does not assume liability for our subscribers’
violation(s) of this policy. WEBPOWERPLUS reserves the right to
make changes to this policy without prior notification
to subscribers.
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