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Terms of Service/Acceptable Use Policy
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statement represents the acceptable use of ConnectNC's wide area
Transmission Control Protocol over Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) wide area
network (WAN) for data communications. It is only intended to address the
issue of WAN use. In those cases where data communications are carried
across other local, regional national, and/or international networks,
Customer is advised that acceptable use policies of those other networks
apply and may be more restrictive. Acceptable Use
Customer is expected to inform its users of all applicable acceptable use
policies, whether from ConnectNC or any other applicable network.
This service is provided to you at your home or
business, & is intended to be used by you personally, for your individual
use. You - the Customer/Subscriber - are personally responsible for those
who use the service in your home or business, (family members, employees,
etc.,) and any violations of this policy which may occur, regardless of
whether you authorized that use or not. Only one person at a time may use
your account to access the service.
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Advertising may not be "broadcast" or otherwise sent on an intrusive
basis to any user of any network.
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It
is not acceptable to use ConnectNC for illegal purposes.
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It
is not acceptable to use ConnectNC to transmit threatening, obscene,
objectionable or harassing materials.
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It
is not acceptable to use ConnectNC so as to interfere with or disrupt
network users, services or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not
limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of
computer "worms" and viruses, using the network to make or attempt to
make unauthorized entry into any other machine accessible via the
network and sustained high volume network traffic which substantially
hinders other customers' use of the network. Subscribers who engage in
the distribution of unsolicited commercial e-mail WILL be charged a
minimum of $50.00 for services required as a result of actions taken by
the system administrator to process complaints.
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Information and resources accessible via ConnectNC and all
interconnected networks are proprietary to individuals and organizations
which own or hold rights to those resources and information unless
specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of rights. It is
not acceptable to use ConnectNC to access information or resources
unless permission to do so has been granted by the owners or holders of
those resources or information. Placement of files, resources or
information into a computer directory structure accessible via
"anonymous ftp" or a published public TELNET account grants defacto
permission for access to all network users.
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The
Web server is not to be used as storage space for software unless the
subscriber holds all rights to that software. Subscribers are not to use
the Web server for distribution of any shareware, freeware or other
files unless permission is obtained from the System Administrator. There
will be an additional charge if the server is to be used for
distribution of files or programs.
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ConnectNC reserves the right to regulate and/or prohibit, in its sole
discretion, the use of ConnectNC to deliver commercial services,
including but not limited to, network management or sales of information
services or any use which seriously diminishes service available to
other customers.
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ConnectNC may be required to monitor user activities to prevent fraud,
enforce the TOS, maintain the network and systems,
or protect the
ISP or others, or to comply with legal process.
Customers' Web server space is intended for the exclusive use of the
customer and not for use by anyone other than the registered customer.
Web server space may not be resold or offered to any other individual or
business for use.
Subscribers are not permitted to use their connection to this network
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ConnectNC reserves the right to communicate with its subscribers by
e-mail whenever deemed necessary or appropriate. E-mail communications
from ConnectNC are not opt-in.
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Port scanning is strictly prohibited. Use of port scanners on this or
any other network by a subscriber will result in the immediate
termination of that subscriber's account.
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Use
of peer-to-peer networks, such as Limewire, Kazaa, AresWarez, etc. to
share copyrighted materials (music, movies, etc.) is prohibited by law.
ConnectNC, Inc. is required by law to require violators to stop such
activity when ConnectNC, Inc. is notified of violations.
Subscribers who violate copyright laws are subject to fines and harsher
penalties. ConnectNC, Inc. DOES NOT reveal the identities of its
subscribers to any company or agency without a court order.
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ConnectNC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify this
Acceptable Use Policy from time to time.
"Unlimited" use is defined as human-interactive use. The account is not
intended to be a dedicated connection. Additional charges may be
incurred if the account is used as such.
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ConnectNC reserves the right to refuse service to any entity at its sole
discretion.
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ConnectNC reserves the right to terminate service without notice at its
sole discretion.
Violation
ConnectNC will review alleged violations of applicable Acceptable Use
Policies on a case-by-case basis. Violations of these policies which are not
promptly remedied by Customer may result in immediate termination of
Internet access.
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