| YHTI Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") |
YHTI Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP")
Our Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") is intended to help protect our customers and the Internet community from unacceptable use of the Internet. This Policy describes activities that constitute unacceptable use of our Internet Services, and outlines actions that may be taken in the event of a violation, including termination of user accounts.
Use of our Internet Service constitutes acceptance of this AUP. We reserve the right to modify and update our AUP at any time. The AUP requires all users to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, but is not limited to matters of law. The AUP also sets standards of acceptable behavior for those who use our Internet Service to participate in the Internet community. Although we reserve the right to do so when necessary or appropriate, we do not monitor customers' usage of our Internet Services to ensure compliance with law or this AUP. We will look into possible violations when information that is sufficient to warrant an investigation is brought to our attention. If you have complaints or concerns regarding possible AUP violations, please contact us.
Unacceptable Uses of Internet Services
In addition to use of Internet Services for any illegal purposes (some of which are described below), it is a violation of the AUP to:
YHTI members may not operate a MAIL or Web server without the express permission of YHTI, Inc.
Send unsolicited bulk e-mails or mass advertising, harvest e-mail addresses for the purpose of sending bulk e-mails or mass advertising, or otherwise engage in spamming.
Engage in excessive multiple posting to newsgroups. As a general rule, this entails posting the identical or nearly identical message to 10 or more groups within a two-week period. Users should become familiar with and comply with the guidelines or community standards governing the newsgroups in which they participate.
Engage in mailbombing or otherwise interfere with or disrupt other network users, network services or network equipment (e.g., by transmitting a virus).
Using multiple connections at the same time with only one dial-up account.
Use network resources in excess of any prescribed limits on bandwidth or disk utilization. For example, it is a violation of this AUP to stay logged on to our Internet Services when you are not actively using your account unless you have a dedicated account with us.
Resell or supply our Internet Services to others without our written permission.
Obtain, or attempt to obtain, unauthorized access to, monitor, or use any data, systems, or networks without the express permission of the owner. Relay mail via another site's mail server without express permission of that site.
Cancel any postings or messages other than your own, except for postings in your name that have been forged.
Disclose your password for accessing our Internet Services to a third party, or otherwise facilitate unauthorized access.
Add, remove or modify identifying network header information ("spoofing") in an effort to deceive or mislead, or any attempt to impersonate any person by using forged headers or other identifying information. The use of anonymous remailers or nicknames does not constitute a violation of this provision.
Post, distribute or disseminate another's intellectual property or proprietary information, including trade secrets or copyright information, without express authorization of the rights holder. Pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, accounts of users who repeatedly infringe the copyrights of others must be terminated.
Transmit, post, store or knowingly receive any material that is obscene or constitutes child pornography under applicable law.
Threaten bodily harm, destruction of property or otherwise engage in harassment. Transmit or post any defamatory information.
You are fully responsible for all use of our Internet Services via your account. If any user of your account is suspected of violating this AUP, we may, among other things, investigate the situation and, where appropriate, cooperate with law enforcement if a criminal violation is suspected.
YHTI, Inc. has the right to terminate any account for any reason, at any time.
High-Speed Internet Services & Abusive Bandwidth Use
Customer expressly acknowledges that YHTI Internet reserves the right to manage its Networks to provide for maximum efficiency. Due to the demands of the Internet, the limitations of other networks that comprise the Internet and Customer’s equipment limitations, the maximum speeds may be available but only on a burst basis. The term "Unlimited Bandwidth" implies that the data transfer is not charged on a metered basis so long as it remains within reasonable expectations. YHTI reserves the right to adjust its' definition of "reasonable expectation" with respects to the bandwidth usage caps.
As a member, you ensure that your activities do not improperly restrict, inhibit, or degrade any other user’s use of the service or YHTI's ability to deliver and monitor the service and do not represent (in the sole judgment of YHTI Internet) an unusually large burden on the network itself. Users found to be (in the sole judgment of YHTI Internet) in violation of this policy may encounter additional service fees, bandwidth limitations or the account may be suspended or canceled. YHTI Internet will use reasonable efforts to notify a customer for excessive or abusive bandwidth use.
Email Procedures
Members acknowledge and accept that YHTI will scan inbound and outbound mail in order to reduce spam and viruses to our members. In the process this may mean that legitimate email gets blocked.
Account Delinquency
In the case of account delinquency customer is responsible and liable for all costs of collection including reasonable Attorney fees and court costs.
Procedural Matters
Anyone who believes that there has been a violation of this AUP should contact us and provide the following information:
the nature of the alleged violation, along with any supporting evidence;
the date and time of the alleged violation, including the time zone; and the IP address used to commit the alleged violation.
Where a violation of this AUP is found to have occurred, we retain full discretion to determine the response that is appropriate in the circumstances, including any one or more of the following actions: issue a warning to the user; remove any postings that violate this AUP; suspend newsgroup posting privileges; suspend the customer's account; terminate the customer's account; and bill the customer for administrative costs and/or reactivation charges.
As set forth in our Privacy Policy, we generally do not disclose any customer-specific information to third parties without the consent of the customer, other than as necessary to provide or enhance the Internet Service. However, such disclosure may be necessary to investigate alleged violations of this AUP or to otherwise protect our rights or property. Disclosure to authorized governmental authorities may also be necessary and will be undertaken only as prescribed by applicable law. Disclosure of customer information may also be compelled by civil legal process.
A members account will remain active until it has specifically been requested for cancellation. Verification of account information must be supplied before the request will be carried out. For security reasons YHTI does not cancel accounts through email. For your account to be canceled you must contact the sales office by phone and supply the password otherwise the account will remain ACTIVE. All canceled accounts are supplied a cancellation confirmation number.
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