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HostRock.Net's
Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") is provided to give our customers and
users a clear understanding of what HostRock.Net expects of them while
using the service. All users of HostRock.Net'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 HostRock.Net Service constitutes acceptance and agreement to
HostRock.Net's AUP as well as HostRock.Net's TOS (Terms of Service)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND
NON-TRANSFERABLE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EVEN IF YOUR SERVICE IS
SUSPENDED, CANCELLED OR TRANSFERRED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE THEN-CURRENT
SERVICE TERM. All personal checks and eChecks will be delayed
fourteen (14) days until the money is credited, which may delay Your
usage of the product or service, and any check that bounces will result
in a US $25.00 bounced check fee. Credit cards that are declined for any
reason are subject to a $1.00 declination fee. In the event of a charge
back by a credit card company (or similar action by another payment
provider allowed by us) in connection with your payment of fees for any
Service(s), you agree that such action will result in the suspension to
any and all accounts you have with us and that all rights to and
interest in and use of any domain name registration(s) services, website
hosting, and/or email services, including all data hosted on our systems
shall be assumed by us, as the case may be. We will reinstate your
rights to and control over these Services solely at our discretion, and
subject to our receipt of the unpaid fee(s) and a reinstatement fee,
currently set at US $75.00 per transaction..
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. HostRock.Net 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 HostRock.Net account
or other actions as detailed in Section 3 WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
This document is intended to provide a basic understand of
HostRock.Net's Acceptable Use Policy. The following are guidelines for
the establishment and enforcement of HostRock.Net's AUP:
- Ensure reliable service to our
customers
- Ensure security and privacy of our
systems and network, as well as the networks and systems of others
- Comply with existing laws
- Maintain our reputation as a
responsible service provider
- Encourage responsible use of the
Internet and discourage activities which reduce the usability and
value of Internet services
- Preserve the value of Internet
resources as a conduit for free expression and exchange of
information
- Preserve the privacy and security
of individual users
The HostRock.Net intends to provide
its customers access to everything the Internet has to offer. While the
HostRock.Net is firmly committed to the principles of free speech,
certain activities that may be damaging to the resources of both the
HostRock.Net and the Internet and cannot be permitted under the guise of
free speech. The resources of the HostRock.Net 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 rack or virtual site to publish material,
which HostRock.Net 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 HostRock.Net 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.
DISPUTES. The customer agrees to be bound by the UDRP. If any dispute
arises the customer is responsible to protect his interests. The
customer accepts that HostRock.Net acts as accredited registrar and
might be bound to cancel a domain or to transfer it to a third party -
according UDRP-regulations - if the customer does not provide evidence
within ten days after an Administrative Panel's decision, that he has
commenced a lawsuit against the complainant in a Mutual Jurisdiction
regarding the right to use the disputed domain name. During a pending
administrative proceeding or during a period of fifteen (15) days after
such proceeding is concluded or during a pending court proceeding or
arbitration commenced regarding the domain name the customer may not
transfer the domain name registration to a third party unless the third
party agrees, in writing, to be bound by the decision of the court or
arbitrator. HostRock.Net will not participate in any way in any dispute
between you and any party other than HostRock.Net regarding the
Registration and use of your Domain. You will not name HostRock.Net (BRS
Media Inc.) as a party or otherwise include HostRock.Net in any such
proceeding. In the event that HostRock.Net is named as a party in any
such proceeding, iDotz.Net reserves the right to raise any and all
defenses deemed appropriate, and to take any other action necessary to
defend HostRock.Net.
RIGHT OF REFUSAL. We, in our sole discretion, reserve the right to
refuse to register your chosen domain name or register you for other
HostRock.Net service(s), or to delete your chosen domain name within the
first thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of your payment for such
services. In the event we do not register your chosen domain name or
register you for other HostRock.Net service(s), or we delete your chosen
domain name or other HostRock.Net service(s) within such thirty (30)
calendar day period, we agree to refund any applicable fee(s) you have
paid. You agree that we shall not be liable to you for loss or damages
that may result from our refusal to register your chosen domain name,
the deletion of your chosen domain name or refusal to register you for
other HostRock.Net service(s).
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@hostrock.net.
VIOLATIONS OF HostRock.Net ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
The following constitute violations of this AUP:
- Illegal use: HostRock.Net's services
may not be used for illegal purposes, or in support of illegal
activities. HostRock.Net reserves the right to cooperate with legal
authorities and/or injured third parties in the investigation of any
suspected crime or civil wrongdoing.
- Harm to minors: Use of the
HostRock.Net service to harm, or attempt to harm, minors in any way,
including, but not limited to child pornography.
- Threats: Use of the HostRock.Net
service to transmit any material (by e-mail, uploading, posting or
otherwise) that threatens or encourages bodily harm or destruction
of property.
- Harassment: Use of the HostRock.Net
service to transmit any material (by e-mail, uploading, posting or
otherwise) that harasses another.
- Fraudulent activity: Use of
HostRock.Net 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."
- 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.
- Unsolicited commercial e-mail /
Unsolicited bulk e-mail (SPAM) Use of the HostRock.Net 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 HostRock.Net account.
- 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
HostRock.Net account.
- E-mail / Message Forging: Forging
any message header, in part or whole, of any electronic
transmission, originating or passing through the HostRock.Net
service is in violation of this AUP.
- Usenet SPAMing: HostRock.Net 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.
- Unauthorized access: Use of the
HostRock.Net service to access, or to attempt to access, the
accounts of others, or to penetrate, or attempt to penetrate,
security measures of HostRock.Net'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 HostRock.Net account is subject to immediate termination.
- Copyright or trademark infringement:
Use of the HostRock.Net 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.
- Collection of personal data: Use of
the HostRock.Net service to collect, or attempt to collect, personal
information about third parties without their knowledge or consent.
- Network disruptions and unfriendly
activity: Use of the HostRock.Net service for any activity which
affects the ability of other people or systems to use HostRock.Net
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. HostRock.Net 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.
- Fraud: Involves a knowing
misrepresentation or misleading statement, writing or activity made
with the intent that the person receiving it will act upon it.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inappropriate Use of Software: Use
of software or any device that would facilitate a continued
connection, i.e. pinging, while using HostRock.Net services could
result in suspension service.
- Third Party Accountability:
HostRock.Net 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.
- Violation Of HostRock.Net Virtual
Accounts: It is absolutely forbidden to host pornographic
content or IRC servers on Virtual Server Accounts. Virtual Server
Accounts found hosting this material will be subject to immediate
cancellation without refund.
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.
You agree you are entirely responsible for maintaining the
confidentiality of your customer number/login, password, credit card
number, and shopper PIN (collectively, the "Account Access
Information"). You agree you are entirely responsible for any and all
activities that occur under your account. You agree HostRock.Net will
not be liable for any loss that you may incur as a result of someone
else using your Account Access Information, either with or without Your
knowledge. You further agree you could be held liable for losses
incurred by HostRock.Net or another party due to someone else using your
Account Access Information. For security purposes, you should keep
Account Access Information in a secure location and take precautions to
prevent others from gaining access to your Account Access Information.
You agree that you will be responsible for all activity in your account,
whether initiated by you, or by others on your behalf, or by any other
means. HostRock.Net will not participate in any way in any dispute
between you and any party other than HostRock.Net regarding your Account
Security and use of your Account. HostRock.Net specifically disclaims
liability for any activity in your account, whether authorized by You or
not.
- Your password provides access to your
account. It is your responsibility to keep your password secure.
- 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.
- Attempting to obtain another user's account
password is strictly prohibited, and may result in termination of
service.
- You must adopt adequate security measures
to prevent or minimize unauthorized use of your account.
- 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.
- 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.
- Users who violate systems or network
security may incur criminal or civil liability. HostRock.Net 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
HostRock.Net 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 HostRock.Net systems or networks. HostRock.Net
reserves the right to terminate or limit such activities.
REPORTING VIOLATIONS OF HostRock.Net AUP
HostRock.Net requests that anyone who believes that there is a violation
of this AUP direct the information to the Abuse Department at
abuse@hostrock.net.
If available, please provide the following information:
- The IP address used to commit the alleged
violation
- The date and time of the alleged violation,
including the time zone or offset from GMT
- 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. HostRock.Net may
take any one or more of the following actions in response to complaints:
- Issue written or verbal warnings
- Suspend the Member's newsgroup posting
privileges
- Suspend the Member's account
- Terminate the Member's account
- Bill the Member for administrative costs
and/or reactivation charges
- Bring legal action to enjoin violations
and/or to collect damages, if any, cause by violations
REVISIONS TO THIS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
HostRock.Net 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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