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Addendum A: Acceptable Use PoliciesAll clients of EC Suite, LLC ("ECS") agree to abide by the policies contained herein. ECS reserves the right to change and update these policies as it sees necessary. Any complaints about a client's violation of the AUP should be sent to abuse@ecsuite.com. IntroductionMost Service Providers have specific guidelines pertaining to general use of the Internet. As the Internet expands, it is increasingly common for an Internet Service Provider, such as ECS, to be blocked from use of another organization's systems due to violations of that system's AUP. Because ECS runs multi-user systems, client actions can have a severe impact on other clients' ability to use the system(s). This is unfair to all ECS users. To this end, ECS has developed these Acceptable Use Policies. They are intended to inform Client of what ECS considers to be acceptable conduct in relation to the Internet, and of what actions we may take, with or without notice, in the event that ECS becomes aware of inappropriate use of its service. This AUP will be used to help ECS' System Administrators deal with complaints from users of ECS or other Internet-connected systems, and to determine when action should be taken. It is expected that Client will follow the policies set forth herein. These policies are drawn from applicable law and generally accepted standards of Internet conduct, and are intended to ensure protection of ECS' technical resources, ability to continue to provide high quality service to Client, and protect ECS' reputation as a service provider. ACCESS TO ECS' SERVICE IS PROVIDED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:SecurityClient is responsible for all use of Client's account(s) and confidentiality of password(s), including choosing safe passwords and ensuring file protections are set correctly. ECS will suspend or change access to Client's ECS client account(s) immediately upon notification by Client that Client's password has been lost, stolen or otherwise compromised. ECS is not liable for any usage and or charges prior to ECS making the necessary account alteration. Electronic mail on this system is as private as ECS can make it. Client is reminded that no computer network can ever be considered completely safe from intrusion. E-mail may pass through many computer systems, and should not be considered a secure means of communication unless encrypted--and even encrypted information is only as secure as the encryption method utilized. Non-Transferability of AccountThe right to use ECS' services is not transferable. Use of ECS' accounts is expressly limited to the Client whose name appears on the contract. Unacceptable ConductThe following types of conduct are grounds for immediate suspension of service pending investigation by ECS and may result in termination of any and all accounts held by the individual, corporation, or Web site associated with these violations. Client will also be held responsible for the actions of Client's business relationships (referrers, associates, etc.) that impact ECS. Client's cooperation is necessary to insure that those involved in these relationships comply with ECS' AUP and those of ECS' providers. If they violate any of the following policies, ECS expects Client to make certain that they immediately cease the non-compliant action or that Client discontinues Client's association with them. Continuing violations by Client's business relationships may result in ECS at its discretion having to terminate ECS' agreement with Client.
Exporting encryption software over the Internet or otherwise, to points outside the United States is prohibited. EC Suite reserves the right not to accept postings from newsgroups where we have actual knowledge or reasonably believe that the content of the newsgroup violates this AUP. Compliance with Rules of Other NetworksAny access to other networks connected to ECS' Internet service must comply with the rules for that network as well as with ECS' rules. As a provider of Internet access, Web site hosting, and other Internet-related services, ECS respects that the Internet provides a forum for free and open discussion and dissemination of information; however, when there are competing interests at issue, ECS reserves the right to take certain preventative or corrective actions. In order to protect these competing interests, ECS has developed these Acceptable Use Policies (AUP), which supplement and explain certain terms of each client's respective service agreement and is intended as a guide to the client's rights and obligations when utilizing ECS' services. This AUP will be revised from time to time. A client's use of ECS' services after changes to the AUP are posted on ECS' Web site, www.ecsuite.com, constitutes the customer's acceptance of any new or additional terms of the AUP that result from those changes. In addition, ECS and its clients are responsible for adhering to the AUP of ECS' upstream providers which include the following:
Violation of an upstream provider's AUP by an EC Suite Client may result in the provider refusing to provide connectivity for that client. Monitoring/PrivacyECS reserves the right without Client's permission to monitor any and all communications through or with its facilities as well as all Clients' sites for compliance with this AUP and ECS' Terms and Conditions. ECS may also be required to provide access to Client's Web sites to representatives of the card associations and/or their acquiring members for monitoring for compliance with their operating rules. Client agrees that ECS is not considered a secure communications medium for the purposes of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and that no expectation of privacy is afforded. It may become necessary for ECS' employees to examine system accounting logs and other records to determine if privacy violations or other network unfriendly activities have occurred. Cooperation with AuthoritiesECS reserves the right to cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities in investigating claims of illegal activity including, but not limited to, illegal transfer or availability of copyrighted material, trademarks, child pornography, postings or E-mail containing threats of violence or other illegal activity without notification to Client. Confidentiality of Personal Subscriber InformationECS will not release any client or customer personal subscriber information, nor client or customer billing information, to any third party except upon presentation of a valid court order, or to a request to which ECS is legally required to respond to. Client agrees that ECS' judgment as to the validity of any court order, subpoena, or request shall be considered proper and final. ECS' Right to Modify These Acceptable Use PoliciesECS may modify these Acceptable Use Policies on its Web site in any way, at any time. It is Client's responsibility to review the AUP on the Admin Web site on a regular basis to ensure compliance with the latest version of this AUP. Client's use of ECS' services after such changes have been posted shall constitute Client's acceptance of the modifications to these policies. ECS may at its sole discretion accept or reject Client's site. Any complaints about a client's violation of the AUP should be sent to abuse@ecsuite.com. |
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