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Webs 4 Christ's Acceptable Use
Policy ("AUP") is provided to give our customers and users a clear
understanding of what Webs 4 Christ expects of them while using the service.
All users of Webs 4 Christ's Internet services: those who access some of our
Services but do not have accounts, as well as those who pay a service fee to
subscribe to the Services, must comply with this AUP and our TOS (Terms of
Service).
Use of Web4Christ Service constitutes acceptance and agreement to
Web4Christ's AUP as well as Webs4Christ's TOS (Terms of Service)
We support the uncensored flow of
information and ideas over the Internet and do not actively monitor
subscriber activity under normal circumstances. Similarly, we do not
exercise editorial control over the content of any web site, e-mail
transmission, newsgroups, or other material created or accessible over or
through the services, except for certain proprietary Web sites. However, in
accordance with our TOS (Terms of Service), we may remove any materials
that, in our sole discretion, may be illegal, may subject us to liability,
or which may violate this AUP. Webs 4 Christ may cooperate with legal
authorities and/or third parties in the investigation of any suspected or
alleged crime or civil wrongdoing. Your violation of this AUP may result in
the suspension or immediate termination of either your Webs 4 Christ account
or other actions as detailed in Section 3 WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
This document is intended to
provide a basic understanding of Webs 4 Christ's Acceptable Use Policy. The
following are guidelines for the establishment and enforcement of Webs 4
Christ's AUP:
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Ensure reliable service to
our customers
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Ensure security and privacy
of our systems and network, as well as the networks and systems of
others
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Comply with existing laws
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Maintain our reputation as a
responsible service provider
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Encourage responsible use of
the Internet and discourage activities which reduce the usability and
value of Internet services
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Preserve the value of
Internet resources as a conduit for free expression and exchange of
information
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Preserve the privacy and
security of individual users
Webs 4 Christ intends to provide
its customers access to everything the Internet has to offer. While the Webs
4 Christ is firmly committed to the principles of free speech, certain
activities that may be damaging to the resources of both the Webs 4 Christ
and the Internet cannot be permitted under the guise of free speech. The
resources of the Webs 4 Christ and the Internet are limited, and abuse of
these resources by one user has a negative impact on the entire community
We do not routinely monitor the
activity of accounts except for measurements of system utilization and the
preparation of billing records. However, in our efforts to promote good
citizenship within the Internet community, we will respond appropriately if
we become aware of inappropriate use of our service.
You may not use your dedicated server, shared hosting space or reseller
hosting space to publish material, which Webs4Christ.com determines, at its
sole discretion, to be unlawful, indecent or objectionable. For purposes of
this policy, "material" refers to all forms of communications including
narrative descriptions, graphics (including photographs, illustrations,
images, drawings, logos), executable programs, video recordings, and audio
recordings.
If a Webs 4 Christ account is used to violate the Acceptable Use Policy or
our TOS, we reserve the right to terminate your service without notice.
We prefer to advise customers of inappropriate behavior and any necessary
corrective action, however, flagrant violations of the Acceptable Use Policy
will result in immediate termination of service. Our failure to enforce this
policy, for whatever reason, shall not be construed as a waiver of our right
to do so at any time.
As a member of our network community, you must use your Internet access
responsibly. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact
us at
abuse@webs4christ.com
VIOLATIONS OF
Webs 4 Christ
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
The following constitute violations of this AUP:
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Illegal use: Webs 4
Christ's services may not be used for illegal purposes, or in support of
illegal activities. Webs 4 Christ reserves the right to cooperate with
legal authorities and/or injured third parties in the investigation of
any suspected crime or civil wrongdoing.
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Harm to minors: Use of
the Webs 4 Christ service to harm, or attempt to harm, minors in any
way, including, but not limited to child pornography.
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Threats: Use of the
Webs 4 Christ service to transmit any material (by e-mail, uploading,
posting or otherwise) that threatens or encourages bodily harm or
destruction of property
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Harassment: Use of the
Webs 4 Christ service to transmit any material (by e-mail, uploading,
posting or otherwise) that harasses another
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Fraudulent activity:
Use of Webs 4 Christ service 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."
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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 by using forged headers or other identifying information is
prohibited. The use of anonymous remailers or nicknames does not
constitute impersonation
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Unsolicited commercial
e-mail / Unsolicited bulk e-mail (SPAM): Use of the Webs 4 Christ
service to transmit any unsolicited commercial or unsolicited bulk
e-mail is expressly prohibited. Violations of this type will result in
the immediate termination of the offending Webs 4 Christ account. Anyone
hosting websites or services on their server or given Web space that
support spammers or cause any of our IP space to be listed in any of the
various Spam Databases will have their account immediately removed from
our network. The server or the given Web space will not be reactivated
until such time that you agree to remove ANY and ALL
traces of the offending material immediately upon reactivation and agree
to allow us access to the server or the given Web space to confirm that
all material has been COMPLETELY removed. Severe violations may
result in immediate and permanent removal of the server or the the given
Web space from our network without notice to the customer. Any server or
a given Web space guilty of a second violation WILL be
immediately and permanently removed from our network without notice.
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E-mail / News Bombing:
Malicious intent to impede another person's use of electronic mail
services or news will result in the immediate termination of the
offending Webs 4 Christ account
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E-mail / Message Forging:
Forging any message header, in part or whole, of any electronic
transmission, originating or passing through the Webs 4 Christ service
is in violation of this AUP
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Usenet SPAMing: Webs 4
Christ has a zero tolerance policy for the use of its network for the
posting of messages or commercial advertisements, which violate the
rules, regulations, FAQ or charter of any newsgroups or mailing list.
Commercial messages that are appropriate under the rules of a newsgroup
or mailing list or that are solicited by the recipients are permitted.
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Unauthorized access:
Use of the Webs 4 Christ service to access, or to attempt to access, the
accounts of others, or to penetrate, or attempt to penetrate, security
measures of Webs 4 Christ's 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, is expressly prohibited and the offending Webs 4 Christ account
is subject to immediate termination
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Copyright or trademark
infringement: Use of the Webs 4 Christ service to transmit any
material (by e-mail, 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
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Collection of personal
data: Use of the Webs 4 Christ service to collect, or attempt to
collect, personal information about third parties without their
knowledge or consent
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Network disruptions and
unfriendly activity: Use of the Webs 4 Christ service for any
activity which affects the ability of other people or systems to use
Webs 4 Christ Services or the Internet. This includes "denial of
service" (DOS) attacks against another network host or individual user.
Interference with or disruption of other network users, services or
equipment is prohibited. It is the Member's responsibility to ensure
that their network is configured in a secure manner. A Subscriber may
not, through action or inaction, allow others to use their network for
illegal or inappropriate actions. A Subscriber may not permit their
network, through action or inaction, to be configured in such a way that
gives a third party the capability to use their network in an illegal or
inappropriate manner. Unauthorized entry and/or use of another company
and/or individual's computer system will result in immediate account
termination. Webs 4 Christ will not tolerate any subscriber attempting
to access the accounts of others, or penetrate security measures of
other systems, whether or not the intrusion results in corruption or
loss of data.
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Fraud: Involves a
knowing misrepresentation or misleading statement, writing or activity
made with the intent that the person receiving it will act upon it.
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Infringement of Copyright,
Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret, or Intellectual Property Right:
Distribution and/or posting of copyrighted or the aforementioned
infringements will not be tolerated
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Distribution of Viruses:
Intentional distributions of software that attempts to and/or causes
damage, harassment, or annoyance to persons, data, and/or computer
systems are prohibited. Such an offense will result in the immediate
termination of the offending account.
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Inappropriate Use of
Software: Use of software or any device that would facilitate a
continued connection, i.e. pinging, while using Webs 4 Christ services
could result in suspension service.
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Third Party
Accountability: Webs 4 Christ subscribers will be held responsible
and accountable for any activity by third parties, using their account,
that violates guidelines created within the Acceptable Use Policy.
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Pornography and IRC
Servers: It is absolutely forbidden to host pornographic content or
IRC servers on all accounts. Accounts found hosting this material will
be subject to immediate cancellation without refund
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IRC networks: It is
absolutely forbidden to host an IRC server that is part of or connected
to another IRC network or server. Servers or given Web spaces found to
be connecting to or part of these networks will be immediately removed
from our network without notice. The server or the given Web space will
not be reactivated to the network until such time that you agree to
completely remove any and all traces of the IRC server, and agree to let
us have access to your server or given Web space to confirm that the
content has been completely removed. Any server or a given Web space
guilty of a second violation will result in immediate account
termination.
Security
You are responsible for any misuse of your account, even if the
inappropriate activity was committed by a friend, family member, guest or
employee. Therefore, you must take steps to ensure that others do not gain
unauthorized access to your account. In addition, you may not use your
account to breach security of another account or attempt to gain
unauthorized access to another network or server.
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Your password provides access
to your account. It is your responsibility to keep your password secure.
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Sharing your password and
account access with unauthorized users is prohibited. You should take
care to prevent others from using your account since you will be held
responsible for such use.
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Attempting to obtain another
user's account password is strictly prohibited, and may result in
termination of service.
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You must adopt adequate
security measures to prevent or minimize unauthorized use of your
account.
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You may not attempt to
circumvent user authentication or security of any host, network or
account. This includes, but is not limited to, accessing data not
intended for you, logging into or making use of a server or account you
are not expressly authorized to access, or probing the security of other
networks. Use or distribution of tools designed for compromising
security is prohibited. Examples of these tools include, but are not
limited to, password guessing programs, cracking tools or network
probing tools.
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You may not attempt to
interfere with service to any user, host or network ("denial of service
attacks"). This includes, but is not limited to, "flooding" of networks,
deliberate attempts to overload a service, and attempts to "crash" a
host.
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Users who violate systems or
network security may incur criminal or civil liability. Webs 4 Christ
will cooperate fully with investigations of violations of systems or
network security at other sites, including cooperating with law
enforcement authorities in the investigation of suspected criminal
violations
Network Performance
Webs 4 Christ accounts operate on shared resources. Excessive use or abuse
of these shared network resources by one customer may have a negative impact
on all other customers. Misuse of network resources in a manner which
impairs network performance is prohibited by this policy and may result in
termination of your account.
You are prohibited from excessive consumption of resources, including CPU
time, memory, disk space and session time. You may not use
resource-intensive programs which negatively impact other customers or the
performances of Webs 4 Christ systems or networks. Webs 4 Christ reserves
the right to terminate or limit such activities.
REPORTING VIOLATIONS OF Webs 4 Christ AUP
Webs 4 Christ requests that anyone who believes that there is a violation of
this AUP direct the information to the Abuse Department at
abuse@webs4christ.com.
If available, please provide the following information:
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The IP address used to commit
the alleged violation
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The date and time of the
alleged violation, including the time zone or offset from GMT
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Evidence of the alleged
violation
E-mail with full header
information provides all of the above, as do system log files. Other
situations will require different methods of providing the above
information. Webs 4 Christ may take any one or more of the following actions
in response to complaints:
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Issue written or verbal
warnings
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Suspend the Member's
newsgroup posting privileges
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Suspend the Member's account
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Terminate the Member's
account
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Bill the Member for
administrative costs and/or reactivation charges
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Bring legal action to enjoin
violations and/or to collect damages, if any, cause by violations
REVISIONS TO THIS ACCEPTABLE
USE POLICY
Webs 4 Christ reserves the right
to revise, amend, or modify this AUP, our TOS (Terms of Service) and our
other policies and agreements at any time and in any manner. Notice of any
revision, amendment, or modification will be posted in accordance with our
TOS (Terms of Service).
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