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Acceptable Use Policy
Intent and Scope:
The purpose of this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is to inform
our customers of our expectations regarding their use of the
Internet through the AIT Network. It is binding on all resellers
and end-users of the AIT Network. This policy should be read
in conjunction with the AIT Internet Access Agreement, and
all other published AIT policies.
Notice Any Violation(s) of This Acceptable Use Policy May
Result In Immediate Suspension or Termination of Your Account.
Illegal Use of AIT Network:
AIT neither censors nor precludes any content passing through
its network. However, AIT will not allow any user to use the
AIT Network in a manner that is illegal, or infringes on the
rights of others. AIT will cooperate with legal authorities
in the investigation of any suspected criminal or civil infringements.
The following are examples of unacceptable use:
Fraud:
Fraud is making a knowing misrepresentation or misleading
statement, writing or activity with the intent that the person
receiving it will act upon it.
Child Pornography:
[18 U.S.C § 2256] defines child pornography as any visual
depiction, including any photograph, film, video, picture,
or computer or computer-generated image or picture, whether
made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means,
of sexually explicit conduct, where (A) the production of
such visual depiction involves the use of a minor engaging
in sexually explicit conduct; (B) such visual depiction is,
or appears to be, of a minor engaging in sexually explicit
conduct; (C) such visual depiction has been created, adapted,
or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaging
in sexually explicit conduct; or (D) such visual depiction
is advertised, promoted, presented, described, or distributed
in such a manner that conveys the impression that the material
is or contains a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually
explicit conduct.
Such visual depictions are illegal to possess, produce, receive,
transport or distribute by any means, including computer.
Copyright, Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret, or Intellectual
Property Rights:
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act [17 U.S.C. § 512(c)]
sets forth our responsibilities and duties as an ISP. The
act requires us to take down any content on our servers that
is properly alleged to be a copyright infringement, and we
can only restore the content upon receipt of proper counter-notice.
To notify us of a suspected infringement please contact our
Infringement Notification Department.
Illegal Software Exportation:
All users must comply with U.S. export laws concerning the
transmission of technical data and other regulated materials
via the AIT Network (i.e., data encryption software).
This list is representative of prohibited activities and
is not all inclusive.
Network Resource Usage:
AIT will not tolerate any conduct that constitutes invasion
of privacy, or otherwise compromises the security of our users,
our Network or its resources. Such acts include, but are not
limited to:
Hacking/Violation of Privacy/Unauthorized Use:
attempting to access the accounts of others;
penetrating or attempting to penetrate security measures of
other computer systems, whether or not the intrusion results
in corruption or loss of data;
actual or attempted unauthorized entry and/or use of another
company’s and/or individual’s computer system.
This list is representative of prohibited activities and is
not all inclusive of future violations. Any of the above acts,
or similar acts may result in immediate termination of your
service.
Abusive E-mail:
E-mailing in bulk, whether solicited or unsolicited, is prohibited.
Sending unsolicited commercial E-mail (UCE) to multiple recipients,
or any other activities that negatively impact our mail system’s
performance will not be tolerated. Examples of prohibited behavior
include:
Posting of messages to newsgroups that is irrelevant or blanket
posting/cross-posting of messages to multiple newsgroups;
Malicious impediments to another person’s use of electronic
mail services or news media (e.g. Mail Bombing);
Forging any message header, in part or whole, originating
or passing through the AIT Network;
Ponzi Schemes, Chain letters, or Pyramid Schemes;
Network Resource Abuse:
The following are prohibited:
Intentional distributions of software that attempts to and/or
causes damage, harassment, or annoyance to persons, data,
and/or computer systems;
Use of software or any device that would facilitate a continued
connection with the AIT Network, including, but not limited
to pinging.
This list is representative of prohibited activities and is
not all inclusive of future violations. AIT has a zero-tolerance
for E-mail and Network resource violations. Violators’
accounts will be promptly terminated without notice.
Third Party Liability:
All AIT subscribers and any third parties using their AIT Access
account are responsible and accountable for any activity that
violates this Acceptable Use Policy.
This list is representative of prohibited activities and
is not all inclusive of future violations.
Disclaimer:
AIT does not assume liability for our subscribers’ violation(s)
of this policy. AIT reserves the right to make changes to
this policy without prior notification to subscribers.
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