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 Vermont Web Works Network.
It is binding on all resellers and end-users of the
Vermont Web Works Network. This policy should be read in conjunction
with the Vermont Web Works Internet Access Agreement, and all other
published Vermont Web Works policies.
Notice Any Violation(s) of This Acceptable
Use Policy May Result In Immediate Suspension or Termination
of Your Account.
Illegal Use of Vermont Web
Works Network:
Vermont Web Works neither censors
nor precludes any content passing through its network.
However, Vermont Web Works will not allow any user
to use the Vermont Web Works Network in a manner that
is illegal, or infringes on the rights of others.
Vermont Web Works 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 Vermont Web Works Network (i.e., data encryption
software).
This list is representative of prohibited activities
and is not all inclusive.
Network Resource Usage:
Vermont Web Works 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 Vermont Web Works 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 Vermont Web Works
Network, including, but not limited to pinging.
This list is representative of prohibited activities
and is not all inclusive of future violations. Vermont
Web Works has a zero-tolerance for E-mail and Network
resource violations. Violators’ accounts will be promptly
terminated without notice.
Third Party Liability:
All Vermont Web Works subscribers and any third parties using their
Vermont Web Works 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:
Vermont Web Works does not assume liability for our subscribers’
violation(s) of this policy. Vermont Web Works reserves the right
to make changes to this policy without prior notification
to subscribers.
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