Terms of
Service Agreement
This Terms of Service Policy ("Policy") is a binding agreement
between Link Tech Computer Services. ("we" or "us") and you
[hereinafter "you" or "customer(s)"]. You understand and agree
that your use of and access to the Internet hosting and related
services ("Services") and the network and host computers
("Network") that we, our affiliates and/or subcontractors operate,
are conditioned upon your full compliance with the terms of this
Policy.
We may modify this Policy as well as modify Services. Your
continued use of the Services after we post the modified Policy
indicates your acceptance of the modified Policy. Therefore, you
are encouraged to review this Policy on a regular basis, which is
located at: http://www.linktechcomputerServices.com/terms.htm
Right of Termination
If any customer account is involved in a violation of this Policy,
or if we reasonably anticipate such a violation, we reserve the
right, at our option, to suspend or terminate use of and access to
the Services and Network without notice. The key contributing
factors affecting our actions taken on Policy violations include,
but are not limited to, protection of our customers and our
resources, provision of quality service to our customers,
compliance with applicable law, and the protection of our
reputation as a service provider.
Re-Establishing an Account
In the event that an account is deactivated or cancelled as a
result of any activities in violation of this Policy, the account
may be subject to set-up fees, reactivation charges, deposit
requirements and/or other restrictions to be determined by us if
such account is permitted to be re-activated or re-established.
Services Agreement, Utilization and Account Sharing
Your use of the Services is also subject to other applicable
agreements, including, without limitation, the Services Agreement.
Bandwidth and disk utilization will be computed in accordance with
those relevant agreements. In the event we determine that any
account is exceeding the relevant bandwidth or disk utilization,
the customer will generally be notified by e-mail. If the excess
use continues after such notification, the customer may be
requested to upgrade the account under the Services Agreement or
to modify the activity creating the excess use, or otherwise risk
account termination.
Each customer may only use those Services and portion of the
Network which have been authorized for customer's use. If access
is protected by a password, customers are not to make this
password available to others or use the password(s) of others to
gain access to such areas. Account sharing (other than as
expressly permitted in the applicable Services Agreement) is
strictly prohibited. Accounts which have been transferred to other
parties, or which show other activity in violation of this
condition, may be terminated without notice.
Your Responsibilities
By accessing and using the Services and Network, you represent,
covenant and warrant that all information, data and materials
hosted on and/or transmitted through the Network do not and will
not violate any law or infringe upon any legal rights.
Furthermore, you agree not to engage, or assist any others to
engage, in using the Service and/or Network in connection with any
illegal purpose including, but no limited to:
(i) Attempting to interfere with or compromise the operation of
the Network in whole or part, with any of the equipment comprising
the Network, or intercepting, redirecting or interfering with
messages or data intended for transfer to other parties;
(ii) Accessing without authorization any computers, accounts or
networks or attempting to penetrate security measures (a/k/a
"hacking"), and any other activity that might be used to attempt
to penetrate a system (i.e., stealth scans or other information
gathering activity).
(iii) Engaging in any activity, hosting or transmitting data or
other material that infringes upon or misappropriates intellectual
property rights, including, without limitation, copyright,
trademark, trade secret, patent, privacy or publicity, moral
rights, or other personal or proprietary rights. This also
includes deleting or falsifying any author ownership attributions,
legal notices or designations of origin in a file that you host or
transmit;
(iv) Permitting use of the Network in any manner to transmit or
store libelous, slanderous or defamatory statements or otherwise
statements that constitute false or misleading indications of
origin or statements of fact;
(v) Permitting use of the Network as a means to threaten, harass,
stalk, or otherwise violate the legal rights of others;
(vi) Hosting or transmitting, or distributing information
regarding the creation and sending of, files that contain a virus,
worm, Trojan Horse, pinging, floating, mail bombs or denial of
service attacks;
(vii) Hosting, publishing, advertising, storing, posting,
distributing or disseminating child pornography, obscene or other
unlawful material or information;
(viii) Sending large volumes of unsolicited e-mails or materials,
commercial or otherwise. This risks overloading our Network and
has a negative impact on our customers and public image;
(ix) Violating any applicable federal, state, municipal, local or
foreign laws, rules, or regulations;
(x) Advertising, transmitting or otherwise making available any
software, program, product, information or service that is
designed to violate this Policy, or otherwise engaging in
activities, whether lawful or unlawful, that we determine to be
harmful to customers, operations, reputation, goodwill, partners
and/or affiliates.
Network Integrity and Content
We reserve the right to access a customer's account to investigate
and/or resolve any problems. In addition, you understand we will
cooperate with the appropriate legal authorities or other parties
in investigating claims of activity violating any law or this
Policy.
No computer system can be completely protected or should be
considered 100% safe from intrusion. E-mail and other data
transmissions over the Internet may pass through many computer
systems, and even with use of encryption such information is only
as secure as the encryption method used.
We do not generally monitor the activity of accounts except to
measure system utilization and accumulated billing records. The
views and comments expressed by customers or others hosting or
sending data through the Network are solely those of their authors
and do not necessarily reflect any review, approval or endorsement
by us. Customers acknowledge that we have no control over the
individuals using the Internet and that we do not warrant that no
one will infringe upon your materials hosted on or distributed
through the Network. We are not responsible for the content or
tone of any e-mail or other transmissions, and customers and
others should not expect that we will attempt to mediate or
otherwise become involved in any disagreement or dispute between
Internet users. However, we will cooperate with appropriate law
enforcement agencies involved in investigating instances.
Indemnification
You agreed to defend, indemnify, save and hold us harmless and our
parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, and providers (including,
without limitation, Link Tech Computer Services, and its
affiliates) and each of the foregoing party's directors, officers,
employees, agents, contractors, counsel, successors and assigns,
from all liabilities, claims, awards, expenses, damages and
judgments, including reasonable attorneys fees and cost that arise
from your use or misuse of the Services and Network. This means
you will pay for any people's claims brought against us for which
we believe you are responsible. We reserve the right, at its own
expense, to assume the defense and control of any matter otherwise
subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will
cooperate fully and pay for the entire amount spent in asserting
any defense.
Disclaimer of Warranties
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES AND NETWORK IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
THE SERVICES AND NETWORK ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE"
WITH ALL FAULTS. THE SERVICES AND NETWORK ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT ANY
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
NON-INFRINGEMENT, SECURITY AND ACCURACY (ALL OF WHICH ARE
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED). WE DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT YOUR
USE OF THE SERVICES AND NETWORK WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR FREE,
SECURE, FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
Limitation of Liability
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE, OUR, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES,
AFFILIATES OR PROVIDERS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LINK TECH
COMPUTER SERVICES AND ITS AFFILIATES), AND EACH OF THE FOREGOING
PARTY'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS,
ADVISORS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
THAT RESULTS FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES OR
NETWORK. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED
LIABILITIES ARE BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH LIABILITIES. REGARDLESS OF ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU INCUR FOR
ANY REASON, THE ENTIRE LIABILITY TO YOU UNDER ANY PROVISION OF
THIS POLICY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU PURSUANT TO THE
SERVICES AGREEMENT (OR SUCH LESSER AMOUNT IF THE LESSER AMOUNT IS
SET FORTH IN THE SERVICES AGREEMENT).
Applicable Law and General Terms
The Network has a substantial presence in Pinellas County,
Florida, U.S.A. By using the Services and accessing the Network,
you agree that the laws of the State of Florida and of the U.S.A.
will govern all matters relating to your use of the Services and
this Policy, without giving effect to any contrary conflicts of
law principles. You also agree and hereby submit to the exclusive
personal jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts
located in and for Pinellas County, Florida, U.S.A. The prevailing
party in any action to interpret or enforce any part of this
Policy shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs,
in addition to any other relief entitled to it. Any failure by us
to enforce any of its rights under this Policy or applicable laws
shall not constitute a waiver of such rights. If any provision of
this Policy shall be deemed unlawful by a court of competent
jurisdiction, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision
shall be deemed severable from this Policy and shall not affect
the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions
hereunder. This Policy contains the entire agreement relating to
the matters contained herein.