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SERVICE AGREEMENT
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Maximum Internet Services of Minnesota,
Inc. (MAXMINN) reserves the right to change the rates and otherwise
modify this agreement upon thirty (30) days notice to you. Use
of MAXMINN Internet Service after the effective date constitutes
acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.
2. All MAXMINN Network Internet access accounts
are defined as follows:
- Non-Dedicated Dial-up Connection
Defined as a client based single-user attended access account.
Attended access is defined as interactive use of an established
Internet connection by the account holder. Interactive use requires
the physical presence of the account holder; in other words,
attended access. Single-user is defined as one concurrent login
per access account holder. Multiple concurrent logins for a single-user
account will be considered a request for an additional Internet
access account and will be billed accordingly. Use of a non-dedicated
dial-up connection for the purpose of running any type of Internet
server (Web, Chat, FTP, etc.) is expressly prohibited.
- Dedicated Connection
Defined as client and/or server based multi-user attended or
unattended access account. A dedicated Internet access account
connection may be utilized for the purpose of running Internet
servers, such as Web, Chat, FTP, etc.
- Business Accounts
Defined to be any account held by a Sole Proprietor, Partnership,
Corporation, or any other entity engaged in an ongoing "Business
Enterprise"
- Personal Accounts
Defined as an account held by an individual for personal use,
research, and recreation. .Personal Use Accounts receiving storage
space for a Personal Web Page are subject to certain use restrictions
for said personal page. A Personal page may be used for personal
Internet distribution of subscriber's personal information such
as: bio, resume, privately owned items for sale, hyperlinks to
favorite Web locations, and information to let the world know
who you are and what you think. A Personal Page, other than for
personal recommendations, may not be used for any business related
activities such as: advertising, sales, marketing, promotions,
posting information for other individuals or businesses, software
FTP site, any illegal activity, and any other activities prohibited
by MAXMINN's terms and conditions.
All account activations require the disclosure
of intended use, be it business or personal, and any account
misrepresentation shall be cause for immediate termination.
Unless otherwise expressly provided by
written contract, the resale, transfer, or trade of any MAXMINN
Account and/or Services is strictly prohibited. Inquiries regarding
"Accounts for Resale" should be directed to the MAXMINN Sales Manager.
3. Although we don't enforce strict time limits,
there is no line camping allowed. Line Camping is considered
to be the same as having dedicated access. We at MAXMINN will
be the sole judges of infractions and written and/or email notification
of said infractions will be made to the account(s) causing this
disruption. If this behavior persists, the accounts(s) will be
billed as Dedicated Access, upon notice.
We reserve the right to enforce time limits during periods of
high usage.
4. Customer is solely responsible for any
and all local or long-distance telephone charges for connecting
directly to MAXMINN network or indirectly via any access broker
or access intermediary. It is the sole responsibility of the
customer to determine if the provided MAXMINN access telephone
number(s) will be a local telephone call.
5..Customer agrees to pay MAXMINN all charges
relating to use of Customer's Account(s). Customer acknowledges
that there is a 30 day minimum subscription period, which means
no full or partial refund of the initial month's service fee
and activation fee will be given if service is canceled within
the initial 30 day subscription period. Additionally, all cancellations
become effective at the end of the current billing period.
6. All accounts will be billed on either a
monthly, Semi-Annual or yearly basis. The billing period begins
on the first or the fifteenth of the month. A billing statement
is issued for that month's service fees plus, depending on the
type of account you have, any surcharges incurred during the
previous month. All invoices are due and payable upon receipt.
Payment must be received within ten (10) days of the billing
date. If payment is not received within ten (10) days of the
billing date, the account may suspended until payment is received.
There is a $25.00 fee for any check with insufficient funds.
Accounts will be suspended immediately for a returned check.
Such interruption will not relieve you from the obligation to
pay MAXMINN's monthly charges. Only a written request to MAXMINN
to terminate your service will relieve you of your obligation
to pay MAXMINN's monthly charges. Accounts in default are subject
to current reconnection fees. If you default, you agree to pay
MAXMINN its reasonable expenses, including attorneys and collection
agency fees, incurred in enforcing its rights.
7. If you have any questions about MAXMINN
or need additional information, send E-mail to help@compueasy.comat
any time or call 320-269-9565 320-269-9574 between 10:00 a.m.
and 7:00 p.m.Tuesday Through Saturday. Our staff is small and
usually available during and beyond those hours, but we're not
always able to answer the phone. If you call and get the answering
machine, please leave a message.
Our business is providing connectivity. We
help you get connected to the Internet, and stay connected through
the most reliable, secure system we can provide. We'll help you
find the software and help you get it up and running. In the
event that you have difficulty connecting to our system, we'll
verify that our network and modems are operating as they should
and make every effort to help you. If you have questions about
your software, modem or computer as they relate to our system,
don't hesitate to ask us. Questions or problems about your software,
modem or computer which don't relate to our system (for example:
general usage, features they do or don't come with, their compatibility
with other programs on your computer) should be directed to technical
support for that particular package or product.
8. Customer is responsible for all equipment
and software necessary to connect to MAXMINN network. MAXMINN
offers both complimentary and fee-for-service Internet connection
support for all active subscribers.
9. You can choose any username as long as
there are no duplicates in the username list and subject to technical
limitations of the system. Your username will always appear in
your newsgroup postings and sending of electronic mail. Your
username is your "login" authorization. Your username
will be shown in system utilities.
10. MAXMINN's Internet services are provided on an as is basis.
There are no warranties expressed or implied, including those
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with
respect to the MAXMINN service, any software or material provided
to the customer. The customer is responsible for implementing
sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy its requirements
for accuracy of data input and output and maintaining a means
external to the MAXMINN Internet service for the reconstruction
of any lost data.
11. MAXMINN Internet service is not responsible
for service interruptions beyond its control, including acts
of God or service interruptions by its suppliers. From time to
time, the system may be down for routine maintenance. Advanced
notice will be given when possible.
12. MAXMINN Internet service may only be used for lawful
purposes. Transmission or storage of any material in violation
of any Federal, state, or local law or regulation is prohibited.
This may include, but is not limited to, copyrighted material,
materially legally judged to be threatening or obscene, or material
protected by trade secret. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless
MAXMINN from any and all losses, claims, damages and expenses,
including attorneys fees, that result from or that are alleged
to result from your use of MAXMINN's services.
13. Information available on MAXMINN network
is the property of MAXMINN, its Information Providers, or other
Customers. Customer shall not redistribute, reproduce, or commercially
exploit such information without express written permission of
its owner.
14. Information Providers shall have the right
to assert and enforce such copyright provisions directly on their
own behalf.
15..Customer submitting information owned
by Customer for distribution on MAXMINN network grants MAXMINN
non-exclusive permission to distribute the information product
worldwide. Customers retain all rights Customer may have to such
information and should expressly state such rights in conjunction
with said information.
16. Any access to other networks or systems
through MAXMINN's Internet service must comply with applicable
rules of that service.
- . Use of MAXMINN Network for bulk and/or
unsolicited email, commercial or otherwise, is prohibited. Bulk
email is defined as the same or similar email message sent to
more than 25 recipients. MAXMINN offers email list server services
for bulk distribution of solicited email materials.
- Use of the MAXMINN NNTP news server for software
distribution, cross-posting messages to more than 10 news groups,
and the posting of off-topic messages to newsgroups is prohibited.
- The use of programs such as packet sniffers,
host and/or service monitoring, and other similar programs is
forbidden. MAXMINN monitors all network services around the clock.
17. ACCESS TO CERTAIN MATERIALS THROUGH
MAXMINN. MAXMINN provides a means of access to information that
includes information generally available through the Internet,
and MAXMINN exercises no control whatsoever over the content
of the information that can be accessed through its services.
Use of any information obtained through MAXMINN's services is
at your own risk. By subscribing to MAXMINN's services, you request
access to all information provided through the Internet. Certain
information that can be accessed on the Internet through MAXMINN
is inappropriate for minors, and may be offensive to you. Because
MAXMINN does not control the content of the information that
is available on the Internet, MAXMINN cannot ensure that inappropriate
or offensive material will not be available to you or others,
including minors, whom you may allow to access Internet through
your account, and it is your responsibility to exercise control
over such access.
18. Customer is hereby warned that some Internet
sites accessible via MAXMINN network allow posting, retrieval,
and/or electronic mailing of materials that may be considered
obscene or objectionable. MAXMINN is not responsible for inadvertent
or deliberate access to such material and cannot prevent access
of such material. It is recommended that each customer closely
monitors use of his/her account especially in the case of potential
use or misuse by minor children. Accounts for minor children
must be opened by a parent or legal guardian.
19. MAXMINN at its sole discretion and judgment
may immediately suspend Customer's access to the service upon
any breach of any of the Terms and Conditions by Customer, including,
but not limited to, refusal or failure to pay for services provided
or disruptive on-line behavior.
20. MAXMINN reserves the right to disconnect
non-dedicated dial-up connections with inactivity for more than
10 minutes ("time-out").
21. MAXMINN reserves the right to delete Customer's
personal files for which a storage fee has not been paid and
which have not been accessed for more than one (1) month.
22. It is recognized that the Internet may contain viruses which
may, if not eliminated, destroy parts or all of the data contained
in your computer. MAXMINN has no control over these viruses.
MAXMINN does not provide any filtering or checking of data to
eliminate these viruses. You agree to provide your own mechanism
for checking your computer system for viruses and hold MAXMINN,
its affiliates, subsidiaries, and suppliers faultless for any
damage caused by viruses obtained through the Internet. Further
you agree not to introduce, knowingly or unknowingly, any virus
onto the internet system or MAXMINN hosts. Further you hold MAXMINN,
its affiliates, subsidiaries, or suppliers harmless from, and
to indemnify MAXMINN, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or suppliers
for, any damages resulting from any viruses, software bugs introduced
by you into the Internet or MAXMINN systems.
23. Information transmitted through MAXMINN
and through the Internet in general is not confidential. Therefore,
MAXMINN can not and will not guarantee privacy or protection
of any user. We reserve the right to monitor any user's transmissions
when deemed necessary for providing proper service and/or to
protect the rights and property of our company. We will not disclose
any information about any User unless required by court order,
subpoena or other legal request, or upon the advice of counsel.
24. The customer agrees to protect and treat
all MAXMINN's confidential and proprietary information, including
access codes and ID's provided by MAXMINN for its systems. Sharing
of ID's/accounts is expressly forbidden. If a customer believes
his access ID/password has been compromised, immediate email
or telephone notification must be provided to MAXMINN. The customer
may be held responsible for all acts/communications initiated
or authorized by that account ID until receipt by MAXMINN Internet
services.
25. Both parties agree to accept electronic
mail as legally binding documentation for billing and notification
purposes.
26. These Terms and Conditions represent the
entire agreement between you, the subscriber, and MAXMINN, and
supersedes all prior oral or written agreements and understandings
between the subscriber and MAXMINN. These Terms and Conditions
shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws
of the State of Minnesota, United States of America. Any claims
or causes of action arising out of or related to this agreement
must be instituted with one (1) year after the claim or cause
of action has arisen or be barred.
For more information send email to help@compueasy.com
   
   
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