WaveLinc

Acceptable Use Policy revised 1/ 19 /2005

WAVELINC, hereafter referred to as WAVELINC does support the free flow of information and ideas over the Internet. WAVELINC does not monitor nor does it exercise editorial control over the content of any website, electronic mail transmissions, mailing list, news groups, or ANY other material created or ANY material accessible over its services provided. However, WAVELINC reserves the right to remove any materials that in WAVELINC’s sole discretion, are potentially illegal, may subject WAVELINC to liability, or violate this Acceptable Use Policy. Your violating this policy may result in suspension or cancellation of all services rendered from WAVELINC.

WAVELINC reserves the right to change any and/or all terms and conditions without any prior notice.

WAVELINC will maintain the following policies at all times:

Ensure security, reliability and privacy of WAVELINC’s systems and network, and the networks and systems of others.
Avoid situations that may cause WAVELINC to incur civil liability.
Maintain the image and reputation WAVELINC as a responsible provider.
Preserve the value of Internet resources as a conduit for free expression.
Encourage the responsible use of net resources, discouraging practices which degrade the usability of network resources and thus the value of Internet services.
Preserve the privacy and security of individual users

VIOLATIONS:

1. USING WAVELINC’s SERVICES FOR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES:

A. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material included but not limited to: digitalization and distribution of photographs from magazines, books, or any other copyrighted material or sources including software.

B. Posting or emailing of scams or "get rich quick" schemes, pyramid type or chain letters, subscribing others to a mailing list without their prior consent or knowledge or approval.

C. Threatening of bodily harm or the threat of property damage to groups or individuals

D. Making or taking part in fraudulent offers or products, items or services originating from your account

E. Attempting to access accounts of anyone other than your own, attempting to penetrate ("hacking") security measures of WAVELINC, whether or not the intrusion results in data corruption or loss.

F. The unauthorized use of a persons name or likeness

G. In accordance to our terms of use agreement reserves the right to assist in and with legal authorities in the investigations of suspected crimes committed while using WAVELINC's services. These investigations may/may not be in dealing with the injured third parties.

2. HARRASSING OF OTHERS BY EMAIL:

A. The sending of unsolicited email messages where the recipient objects to the content of the material sent.

B. SPAMMING IS PROHIBITED. ANYONE SENDING MASS MAILED MESSAGES TO MORE THAN 5 RECIPIENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED SPAMMERS AND LOSE ALL RIGHTS TO THE SERVICES OFFERED HERE AND BE SUBJECTED TO A FINE.

C. Spamming is defined as sending unwanted, unsolicited email to those who have not requested or invited the message

* In cases of willful violations of this provision, the offender agrees to pay WAVELINC $200.00 for every day the violations occur over and above any fines and damages incurred to WAVELINC. The Offender(s) also agree to pay any and all legal costs or fees involved with the apprehension and investigations of such activities.

D. No repetitive, persistent or consistent “pinging" on any scheduled or fixed rate of time. If this service is required or needed contact the office

E. Sending others "mail-bombs". Mail bombing is here defined as the sending of more than 10 like messages to the same address or by the sending of more than 10 MB of data to a newsgroup.

3. RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS SERVICE USE:

A. You may NOT use residential services for ANY commercial purposes.

B. You may NOT run a server of ANY kind without a written agreement from WAVELINC.

Examples include but are not limited to: mail, ftp, http, irc, dhcp and interactive multi-user forums

C. NO RESELLING or SHARING of internet connectivity. Anyone that is caught reselling or sharing their connection will be formally charged on all accounts and prosecuted to the fullest extent provided by law.

4. BANDWIDTH USEAGE:

A. "Always On" means the ability to achieve service to the web in an unlimited and always available connection, in no way or implication does WAVELINC guarantee or offer to deliver for the residential or business connections an unlimited amount of data transfer for a basic monthly price.

B. ALL RESIDENTIAL AND BASIC BUSINESS USERS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ACTIVITIES DO NOT RESRICT, INHIBIT OR DEGRADE ANY OTHER CLIENT OF WAVELINC, NOR BURDEN THE NETWORK OF WAVELINC. THIS IS A CALL AT OUR SOLE DISCRETION.

C. Advertised bandwidth speeds are “up-to” and “burstable.”

5. EQUIPMENT:

A. You agree that all equipment installed at your location to receive the WAVELINC service remains the property of WAVELINC and must be returned upon cancellation.

B. You agree that if equipment is lost or stolen that you will pay the replacement value and all necessary re-installation costs of the equipment.

C. You agree to maintain all equipment in safe working order and that you are respnsible for any damage to the equipment due to negligence.

D. You agree that at any time WAVELINC may enter the premises to remove or replace the equipment.

6. PAYMENTS:

A. All accounts are due by the 5th day of each month. All accounts not paid in full by the due date are considered "overdue" and will be charged a $10.00 late fee. Service still not paid in full by the 12th of each month will be suspended and service will not be restored until payment is received at P.O. Box 126, Bucyrus, OH 44820.

B. All checks returned due to "insufficient" funds or “payment stopped” will be charged $75.00 and services suspended if not taken care of by the 12th of the month. These checks will be turned over to the District Attorneys office for collection in the respective county. All costs related to the collection of "insufficient funds" check will be charged back to the check writer.

C. Residential and Business plan pricing is subject to change at any time.

7. CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE

You agree that, if any portion of this policy is held invalid or unenforceable, that portion will be construed consistent with applicable laws as nearly as possible, and the remaining portions will be in full force and effect.