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AUP ( Acceptable Use Policy ) TOS (Terms of Service)
Lasting Impressions Web Host Acceptable Use Policy is provided
to give our customers and users a clear
understanding of what Lasting Impressions Web Host
expects of them while using the service. All users
of Lasting Impressions Web Host 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 Lasting Impressions Web Host
Service constitutes acceptance and agreement to Lasting Impressions Web Host
AUP as well as Lasting Impressions Web Host TOS
(Terms of Service)
NO ILLEGAL CONTENT OF ANY KIND IS
PERMITTED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO POSTING OF
LINKS TO
SUCH MATERIAL, EMAILING SAID MATERIAL, OR
ACTUAL
HOSTING OF SUCH MATERIAL. NO GAMING SITES
ARE PERMITTED (THIS INCLUDES ARCADE GAMING
SITES)! HIGH BANDWIDTH SITES, VIDEO AND
MUSIC TARGETED SITES ARE
LIKEWISE FORBIDDEN! (This includes but is
not
limited to streaming audio or video, webcams
and
shoutcast.) Remember this is a web hosting
service please use a file storage company for any of your non-web
storage as these files are not permitted on our server.
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. Lasting Impressions Web Host
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 your Lasting Impressions Web Host
account.
This document is intended to provide a basic
understand of Lasting Impressions Web Host
Acceptable Use Policy. The following are guidelines
for the establishment and enforcement of Lasting Impressions Web Host
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
Lasting Impressions Web Host intends to provide its customers access
to
everything the Internet has to offer. While
the Lasting Impressions Web Host
is firmly committed to the principles of
free
speech, certain activities that may be
damaging to
the resources of both the Lasting
Impressions Web Host
and the Internet and cannot be permitted
under the
guise of free speech. The resources of the
Lasting Impressions Web Host
and the Internet are limited, and abuse of
these
resources by one user (including but not
limited to excessive disk usage, excessive bandwidth usage, excessive
CPU usage) has a negative impact on the
entire community and is grounds for
termination of your account.
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 virtual site to publish
material, which Lasting Impressions Web Host
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 Lasting Impressions Web Host account is used to
violate the Acceptable Use Policy or our TOS, we
reserve the right to terminate your service. 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.
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@lastingimpressionswebhost.com
VIOLATIONS OF LASTING IMPRESSIONS WEB HOST
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
The following constitute violations of this AUP:
Lasting Impressions Web Host services may not be
used for illegal purposes, or in support of illegal
activities. Lasting Impressions Web Host 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 Lasting Impressions Web Host service to
harm, or attempt to harm, minors in any way,
including, but not limited to child pornography .
Use of the Lasting Impressions Web Host service to
transmit any material (by e-mail, uploading, posting
or otherwise) that threatens or encourages bodily
harm or destruction of property.
Use of the Lasting Impressions Web Host service to
transmit any material (by e-mail, uploading, posting
or otherwise) that harasses another.
Use of Lasting Impressions Web Host 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, 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
re-mailers or nicknames does not constitute
impersonation.
UNSOLICITED COMMERICAL EMAIL / UNSOLICITED BULK EMAIL:Use of the Lasting Impressions Web Host
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 Lasting Impressions Web Host
account.
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 Lasting Impressions Web Host
account.
E-MAIL / MESSAGE FORGING:Forging any message header, in part or whole, of any
electronic transmission, originating or passing
through the Lasting Impressions Web Host service is
in violation of this AUP.
USENET SPAMMING: Lasting Impressions Web Host 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 Lasting Impressions Web Host service to
access, or to attempt to access, the accounts of
others, or to penetrate, or attempt to penetrate,
security measures of Lasting Impressions Web Host 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 Lasting Impressions Web Host
account is subject to immediate termination.
COPYRIGHT OR TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT:
Use of the Lasting Impressions Web Host 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 Lasting Impressions Web Host 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 Lasting Impressions Web Host service for
any activity which affects the ability of other
people or systems to use Lasting Impressions Web Host
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. Lasting Impressions Web Host
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.
DISTRUBUTION 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
Lasting Impressions Web Host services could result
in suspension service.
DOWNLOADS: In
order to maximize uptime on our servers, downloads
of any kind (media, backups, warez, etc.) are
forbidden on the server. Video/Game/Music
targeted sites are not allowed.
THIRD PARTY ACCOUNTABILITY: 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 LASTING IMPRESSIONS WEB HOST VIRTUAL ACCOUNTS: It is absolutely forbidden to host illegal
pornographic content whereas the subjects are under
the age of majority, or IRC servers on Virtual
Server Accounts. Virtual Server Accounts found
hosting this material will be subject to immediate
cancellation without refund.
You are responsible for any misuse of your account,
even if the inappropriate activity was committed by
a client, 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.
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. Lasting Impressions Web Host
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.
REPORTING
VIOLATIONS OF Lasting Impressions Web Host AUP
Lasting Impressions Web Host requests that anyone
who believes that there is a violation of this AUP
direct the information to the Abuse Department at
abuse@lastingimpressionswebhost.com
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. Lasting Impressions Web Host 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
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