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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This Service Agreement Terms and Conditions
("TERMS") is between BGS Grafix (PROVIDER) and the user
of Internet access provided by PROVIDER ("USER"). Any
use of the accounts provided by PROVIDER shows that the user
agrees to the terms and conditions stated as follows: WHEREAS,
PROVIDER agrees to provide, and USER agrees to receive, access to
Internet services ("INTERNET SERVICES") according to the
following terms and conditions: DEFINITIONS: USER USE includes but
is not limited to accessing PROVIDER services by USER or outside
parties on the Internet, registering with PROVIDER by phone,
online, or mail for Internet service.
THIRD PARTY SERVICES are software, information, and network
services that are accessible through PROVIDER's web pages, PPP
connection and/or related services. ACCEPTANCE for the purposes of
determining who is subject to these TERMS is defined as logging
onto PROVIDER's services, using USER's account in any way, and
pressing the "Submit" and/or "I Accept" button
on these TERMS, or by initiating a SERVICE REQUEST as defined
herein. INTERNET SERVICES are full PPP dial-up access to the
Internet. SERVICE REQUEST is any verbal, written or electronic
contract by which USER agrees to pay PROVIDER for its INTERNET
SERVICES.
MISUSE is an act by USER expressly or impliedly forbidden by
these TERMS.
Duties of PROVIDER: PROVIDER will maintain accessibility
to the Internet via local and/or dial-up access to USER. USER
understands and agrees that this access will be limited by the
following: (a) Maintenance: PROVIDER will have scheduled downtime
and maintenance of equipment. (b) Good Faith Duty: PROVIDER has
only a good faith duty to make repairs in a timely manner and
maintain data. (c) Force Majeure: USER understands that due to
factors outside PROVIDER's control, including but not limited to
power failures, technical failures, interruption of service by any
telecommunication company, activity on the Internet, acts of God,
or any other cause outside PROVIDER's control, service may be
interrupted. (d) Limited Responsibility of PROVIDER: Except for
PROVIDER's good faith duty defined in 1(b), PROVIDER has no
responsibility for providing INTERNET SERVICES or safe keeping of
USER's data.
Acceptable Use Policy (MISUSE): In the event of
inappropriate use of the service or of THIRD PARTY SERVICES,
PROVIDER, at its sole discretion, may suspend Internet access by
the USER and to the USER's INTERNET SERVICE. Customer agrees to
abide by acceptable use policies of all THIRD PARTY SERVICES.
MISUSE includes but is not limited to the following USER actions
via PROVIDER's INTERNET SERVICES or THIRD PARTY SERVICES: (a)
publish, post, distribute or disseminate defamatory, infringing,
obscene or other unlawful material or information; (b) use
PROVIDER's INTERNET SERVICES to threaten, harass, stalk, abuse, or
otherwise violate the legal rights (including rights of privacy
and publicity) of others; (c) intercept or attempt to intercept
Email; (d) upload files that contain software or other material
protected by intellectual property laws, rights of privacy or
publicity, or any other applicable law unless you own or control
the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents; (e)
upload files that contain a virus or corrupted data; (f) delete
any author attributions, legal notices or proprietary designations
or labels in a file that you upload to a BBS; (g) falsify the
source or origin of software or other material contained in a file
that you upload to a BBS; (h) use your account in a manner that
adversely affects the availability of its resources to other
USER's; (i) send Email to USER's for any purpose other than
personal communication, including to advertise or offer to sell
goods or services to other USER's (except as otherwise expressly
permitted by PROVIDER); (j) download files that contain software
or other material protected by intellectual property laws, rights
of privacy or publicity, or any other applicable law unless you
own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary
consents; or (k) act, or fail to act in a manner that is contrary
to applicable law or regulation. (l) Disseminate any material
(including dial-ups, solicited or unsolicited e-mail, solicited or
unsolicited web sites) which generates multiple complaints with
internet users. In addition, each time you upload a file to a
PROVIDER network you represent and warrant that you own or
otherwise control the rights or have the necessary consents to do
so, and you grant every other USER the right to download and use
such file for personal use. Your failure to observe any of the
foregoing limitations or obligations may result in civil or
criminal liability, as well as termination of your Service
Agreement. Non-Assignability: The benefits or rights conferred by
these TERMS are non-transferable, except by the written consent of
PROVIDER. If such consent is granted, the provisions of these
TERMS shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties, their agents, servants, employees, officers, directors,
parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, franchisees, licensees,
successors and assigns.
Date of Effect: These TERMS shall be effective on
ACCEPTANCE by USER and shall remain in force for an initial period
of one (1) month or any portion thereof. Thereafter, the TERMS
shall automatically renew for successive one-month periods, until
USER gives written notice of termination to PROVIDER as outlined
in Section titled "Termination Rights of USER:".
Cancellation: These TERMS are not cancelable by USER
except as provided in Section titled "Termination Rights of
USER:" or as prescribed by Federal law and the laws of the
State that PROVIDER resides.
Prepayment for Services: All services provided to USER
are to be prepaid, unless other specific arrangements have been
made in writing by an authorized representative of PROVIDER.
Individual Continuous Use Only: The benefit of or rights
conferred by these TERMS are expressly limited to individual
continuous use. Individual continuous use is defined as
uninterrupted physical presence in front of any access equipment
used by USER to access PROVIDER's INTERNET SERVICES.
No Activity/Session limit/Monthly usage: In the event
USER's account shows no activity for fifteen (15) or more minutes,
PROVIDER may at its option disconnect USER's connection to
PROVIDER. Use of a ping or "keep alive" program is
strictly prohibited. In the event USER's account is connected for
a period of four (4) hours continuously the session is subject to
an automatic disconnect. The USER may immediately dial back into
the service after this disconnect. This automatic disconnect is
for the sole purpose to allow all USER's a chance to gain
access to the service. It also prevents subscribers from
forgetting to disconnect or connecting to sites that require
continuous connection or from going away for extended periods of
time thereby tying up an access port. Monthly usage is limited to
up to 200 hours combined time on all networks provided.
Incorporation: All provisions of these TERMS are to be
incorporated into all other contracts for service which PROVIDER
has entered into with the USER including but not limited to any
SERVICE AGREEMENT. USER is responsible for any and all local or
long-distance telephone charges for connecting to PROVIDER.
Termination Rights of USER: USER may cancel USER'S
INTERNET SERVICE with PROVIDER only in writing, by email, fax or
U.S. Mail on or before 10 days from the End Date of the current
Service Period. The date of receipt of cancellation shall be when
the cancellation request is physically received by PROVIDER. USER
agrees to follow the TERMS of any network access pursuant to these
TERMS whether now in existence or added subsequent to the date
hereof, including, but not limited to, PROVIDER's system. USER is
responsible for all use of USER's account(s) and confidentiality
of USER's password(s) and information. PROVIDER will suspend
access or change access to USER's account(s) within a reasonable
time upon written notification by USER that his/her password(s) or
information has been lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised.
PROVIDER reserves the right to charge a reasonable administrative
fee for changing USER's account password(s) and or information. If
USER has chosen to pay for months in advance and USER requests
cancellation of service prior to end of paid term, then
USER is entitled to refund of unused monies calculated to end date of current
term. Setup fees are not refundable.
Responsibility for Payment Upon ACCEPTANCE: USER is
responsible for charges at the time of ACCEPTANCE of these TERMS
and PROVIDER may apply the amount due to USER's credit card at any
time for amounts due. USER agrees to be financially responsible
for use of PROVIDER's INTERNET SERVICES (as well as for use of
USER's account by others, including minors living with USER) and
to comply with USER's responsibilities and obligations as stated
in these TERMS. There are no trial periods. Accounts will
automatically renew for the same Service Period as originally
registered for, unless agreed upon in writing by an agent of
PROVIDER, on or before their respective End Dates unless a
termination request is received by PROVIDER at least 10 days in
advance of the End Date. If a CREDIT CARD payment fails to clear
bank and/or Authorization the PROVIDER has the right to terminate
the USER's account without notice. It is the responsibility of
the USER to keep the PROVIDER current with any CREDIT CARD account
number/expiration date changes. If an account is terminated for
Payment Reasons the PROVIDER shall impose a $10.00 re-instatement
fee payable prior to reinstatement. The re-instatement fee will be
in addition to a Late Charge of $10.00 per month for all PAST DUE
months.
Account Renewal Rate: All accounts renew at the current
rate in effect at the date of renewal. USER consents to and
PROVIDER reserves the right to change its service rates based
solely on PROVIDER's business judgment.
Credit Policy - Irrevocable Right to Collect Costs and Fees:
PROVIDER reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to
suspend access to service for USER's account(s) upon an indication
of credit problems including but not limited to delinquent
payments or rejection of any credit card charges, or returned bad
checks. USER understands and agrees that after ACCEPTANCE of these
TERMS, USER will be billed for the full period for which USER has
subscribed. USER understands and agrees that USER is responsible
for any costs and fees generated by credit issues in USER's
control. USER grants PROVIDER an irrevocable right to charge costs
and fees caused by USER back to USER. These costs and fees include
but are not limited to, charge backs, any service charge(s) levied
by a merchant account carrier for a stop-payment, any service
charge(s) levied by any bank for a stopped check, or any increased
costs incurred by PROVIDER due to USER's actions. USER consents to
billing of costs and fees out of USER's credit card. PROVIDER
reserves the right to change without notice PROVIDER service,
including, but not limited to, access procedures, commands,
documentation, directory or file structures, vendors and services
offered, so long as PROVIDER continues to provide equivalent or
greater functionality of services. PROVIDER is not responsible for
any damages arising from USER's use of PROVIDER's INTERNET SERVICE
or by USER's inability to use PROVIDER's INTERNET SERVICE for any
reason. Sole Remedy of USER: After ACCEPTANCE of these TERMS, no
refunds shall be given to USER by PROVIDER for any reason, except
as noted in TERMINATION RIGHTS OF USER. USER's sole remedy shall
be in the form of an online credit provided by PROVIDER to USER.
This online credit may be granted to USER after written notice of
access problems with PROVIDER's INTERNET SERVICES. USER must
comply with all terms and conditions of Section titled
"Written Notice Required:" of these TERMS to receive an
online credit. Public Nature: Due to the public nature of the
Internet, all information should be considered publicly accessible
and important or private information should be treated carefully.
PROVIDER is not liable for protection or privacy of electronic
mail or other information transferred though the Internet or any
other network PROVIDER or its USER's may utilize.
Credit Card Required: As of 1/1/2006 all new accounts will
be setup for payment by credit card only. Billing
date for all credit cards will be on or about the anniversary date
of signup. Any established account paying by check/money order
will continue to have that option so long as payments are received
in accordance with terms stated in this policy. PROVIDER may accept
Checks/Money Orders subject to the
following terms: (a) Payments are due prior to
the last calendar business day (Monday - Friday) of each Service
Period for the next Service Period. (b) Payments are considered late if not received prior to
the last calendar business day of each Service Period. (c) Payments not
received by the due date are subject to a late charge of $10.00
which will be added to your next billing period or
disconnection, at PROVIDER's sole discretion. (d) All accounts
paying by Check/Money Order are considered calendar month accounts. (e)
Payment by Check/Money Order requires a $2.00 processing charge. These and all TERMS are SUBJECT TO CHANGE at PROVIDER's
sole discretion.
Legal Compliance: USER agrees to use the service in a
manner consistent with any and all applicable laws.
Warranty of Age: By signing or accepting (ACCEPTANCE)
this contract, USER warrants that signer is more than 18 years of
age, or, if not, that these TERMS have been signed or accepted
(ACCEPTANCE) by the parents or legal guardian who has accepted
responsibility. If USER's representations concerning this section
are fraudulent, then PROVIDER has the right to immediately
terminate all services and collect any damages caused as a result
of the misrepresentation.
Warranty Disclaimer: PROVIDER PROVIDES THIS SERVICE TO
USER "AS IS," "AS AVAILABLE." PROVIDER
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES FOR INTERNET SERVICE INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Intellectual Property Compliance: USER HEREBY AGREES
THAT ANY MATERIAL SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION BY PROVIDER THROUGH
USER'S ACCOUNT WILL NOT VIOLATE OR INFRINGE ANY COPYRIGHT,
TRADEMARK, PATENT, STATUTORY, COMMON LAW, TRADE SECRET OR
PROPRIETARY RIGHT OF OTHERS. USER FURTHER AGREES THAT NO MATERIAL
SUBMITTED SHALL CONTAIN ANYTHING OBSCENE OR LIBELOUS.
Damage Limitation: In no event shall PROVIDER be liable
for damages under these TERMS, including but not limited to
special or consequential, direct or indirect, whether or not the
possibility of such damages has been disclosed to PROVIDER in
advance or could have been reasonably foreseen by PROVIDER. The
parties agree that any liability of PROVIDER to USER shall be
limited to an online credit for the time under dispute as
liquidated damages and PROVIDER shall be relieved of further
liability under these TERMS. The period under dispute shall not
commence until USER notifies PROVIDER in writing of the problem.
Customer Liability: USER is liable for any damages that
result from willful or negligent violation of these TERMS, the
acceptable use policy of PROVIDER, or the acceptable use policy of
any THIRD PARTY SERVICES.
Disputes: Any disputes that arise between PROVIDER and
USER with respect to the performance of this contract shall be
submitted to binding arbitration to the presiding arbitration
judge in the county in which PROVIDER resides, and shall be
determined and resolved under the rules and procedures in effect
at the time of submission and the parties hereby agree to share
equally all costs of said arbitration, excluding attorney's fees.
Non-Waiver: Non-enforcement of any section of these
TERMS by PROVIDER does not constitute consent or waiver of that
term or section and PROVIDER reserves the right to enforce these
TERMS at its sole discretion.
Written Notice Required: All notices given by any party
or required under these TERMS provided by USER to PROVIDER shall
be in writing, by mail or fax, and addressed to the relevant
party(ies) at the following locations: a. Notices to PROVIDER
should be sent to: BGS Grafix Internet Service, Inc., 1090 12th
St, Vero Beach, FL 32960 b. However, the above paragraph in
no way limits PROVIDER's ability to notify USER of any information
regarding USER's account through the account(s) held by USER and
provided by PROVIDER.
Termination Rights of PROVIDER: PROVIDER in its business
judgment, may terminate customer's SERVICE AGREEMENT immediately
or suspend USER's access to the service upon any breach of these
TERMS by USER including, but not limited to, refusal or failure to
pay for services provided or by sole judgment of PROVIDER that
USER may be performing activities harmful to PROVIDER or its other
customers, employees, vendors, business relationships or any other
Internet user. Upon termination, USER may reapply for membership,
although PROVIDER reserves the right in its sole discretion to
accept or deny such application. Upon termination of USER's
account under this section, USER understands that no refund will
be issued. It is difficult or impossible to ascertain damages
caused by USER's actions causing a termination of USER's account
by PROVIDER under this section. Therefore, USER agrees to pay the
balance due for the remaining registered Service Period as
liquidated damages. The payment of these damages by USER in no way
limits USER's responsibility under this Agreement for USER's
action that triggered USER's termination.
Governing Law: These TERMS and the rights and
obligations of the parties under it are governed by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of which
PROVIDER resides (without regard to principles of conflicts of
law).
Modification: Modification or amendment of any provision
of these TERMS will be binding on any USER when USER consents to
the modified or amended TERMS by ACCEPTANCE.
Attorney Fees: In the event of any suit or action to
enforce or interpret any provision of these TERMS, the prevailing
party is entitled to recover, in addition to other costs,
reasonable attorney fees in connection with the suit, action, or
arbitration, and in any appeals. The determination of who is the
prevailing party and the amount of reasonable attorney fees to be
paid to the prevailing party will be decided by the court or
courts, including any appellate courts, in which the matter is
tried, heard, or decided.
Severability: If any term or provision of these TERMS is
held to be void or unenforceable, that term or provision will be
severed from these TERMS, the balance of these TERMS will survive,
and the balance of these TERMS will be reasonably construed to
carry out the intent of the parties as evidenced by the terms of
these TERMS.
Captions: The captions used in these TERMS are for the
convenience of the parties only and will not be interpreted to
enlarge, contract, or alter the terms and provisions of these
TERMS.
Mass Mailing Limitation: Use of distribution lists via
electronic mail or other mass electronic mailings is subject to
approval by PROVIDER. Failure to obtain approval from PROVIDER by
USER prior to any mass mailing may result in the immediate
termination of USER's account(s). Further, USER agrees to be
responsible and indemnify PROVIDER for any harm, monetary or
otherwise caused by USER's MISUSE of his/her account(s). No
spamming allowed. PROVIDER reserves the right to impose a $500.00
fee for any solicited or unsolicited mailing complaints generated
by an internet user for e-mail generated from a PROVIDER e-mail or
dial-up account. USER agrees to cover any cost involved in damages
caused by these incidents.
Modification of TERMS: PROVIDER may at its option
modify, append or delete these TERMS by posting them to PROVIDER's
web page (http://www.PROVIDER). USER's acceptance of new TERMS
shall be on use of a PROVIDER account by USER or on ACCEPTANCE.
PROVIDER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THESE TERMS AT ANY TIME BY
POSTING CHANGES ONLINE. YOU, THE USER, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
REVIEWING INFORMATION POSTED ONLINE ON PROVIDER'S WEB PAGES, ON A
REGULAR BASIS, IN ORDER TO OBTAIN TIMELY NOTICE OF SUCH CHANGES.
YOUR NON-TERMINATION OR CONTINUED USE OF PROVIDER INTERNET
SERVICES OR ACCEPTANCE AFTER CHANGES ARE POSTED CONSTITUTES YOUR
CONSENT TO THESE TERMS AS MODIFIED BY THE POSTED CHANGES.
Indemnity: USER agrees that by ACCEPTANCE of these TERMS
USER hereby assumes the entire responsibility and liability on the
part of PROVIDER and USER for any and all damage to persons or
property caused by or resulting from or arising out of any act or
omission including MISUSE on the part of the USER under or in
connection with these TERMS including any claim of libel,
defamation, violation of rights of privacy or publicity, loss of
service by other USER's and infringement of intellectual property
or other rights. The USER shall hold harmless and indemnify
PROVIDER from and against any and all claims, losses, expenses,
fees or criminal penalties, including but not limited to counsel
fees, which either or both of them may suffer, pay or incur as the
result of claims or suits by private or public bodies, due to,
arising out of or in connection with any and all such damage, real
or alleged, and USER shall, upon written demand by PROVIDER,
assume and defend at USER's sole cost and expense, any and all
such suits or defense of claims, using PROVIDER's choice of
council.
Subpoena Consent: PROVIDER will allow USER account
access to Federal or State law enforcement authorities if
subpoenaed. USER shall hold harmless PROVIDER for any such action.
Liquidated Damages for Termination Under Section titled
"Termination Rights of USER:": If USER elects to
terminate service pursuant to Section titled "Termination
Rights of USER:", such termination may take effect
immediately upon receipt by PROVIDER, regardless of USER's End
Date, unless USER indicates a specific date to terminate the
account. USER agrees to pay for, as liquidated damages for
cancellation, the remaining time due in USER's Service Period.
USER understands that this provision is intended to establish
liquidated damages in the event of a cancellation and is not
intended as a penalty. Unless otherwise provided for in writing,
payment to PROVIDER by USER for INTERNET SERVICES shall be paid on
a monthly or quarterly basis.
Singular and Plural: As used in these TERMS, the use of
the singular or plural form of any noun, pronoun or verb will be
deemed to include the other whenever the context so indicates or
requires.
USER Information: The name, address and payment
information that you provide when you subscribe to PROVIDER,
together with information regarding the manner in which you use
PROVIDER's INTERNET SERVICES, will not be processed or disclosed
by PROVIDER except as permitted by these TERMS. By becoming a
USER, you agree that PROVIDER may share with other parties both
aggregate information and limited individual information gathered
during your use of PROVIDER INTERNET SERVICES and THIRD PARTY
SERVICES. "Aggregate information" is information that
describes the habits, usage patterns and/or demographics of USER's
as a group but does not indicate the identity of particular USER.
"Individual information" is information about a USER
presented in a form distinguishable from information relating to
other USER's but not in a form that enables the recipient to
personally identify any USER. You also agree that locator
information about you may be gathered, processed or used.
"Locator information" consists of a USER's name, email
address, physical address and/or other data that enables the
recipient to personally identify the USER. You agree that locator
information for you may be gathered, processed or used as follows:
PROVIDER may use the locator information for its billing and
collection of charges due pursuant to this Agreement, and as is
necessary for its enforcement of any of the terms of this
Agreement; as PROVIDER sees fit for it's own promotional,
marketing, or business development reasons. The PROVIDER shall not
sell/give/barter or otherwise release any USER's personal
information; to a merchant, Internet Access Provider or other
entity except in the final sale of such PROVIDER's business.
THIS CONTRACT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH
MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. |