By using The RiverNet,
you agree to all of the following provisions and conditions. Failure to abide by the
rules will result in immediate termination of your use of The RiverNet and it’s
facilities, with no refund for monies paid:
You may use The RiverNet only for lawful and proper purposes. Resale, or use by any
other parties, of network connectivity is prohibited. Transmission of any material:
(i) which is legally obscene, violates proprietary rights of third parties, impairs the
privacy of communications or is otherwise unlawful, or
(ii) which causes technical disturbances to the Network, or otherwise violates reasonable
regulations of The RiverNet Internet Solutions, (The RiverNet) or other providers
with respect to the Internet, is prohibited. It is prohibited to knowingly engage in
any activities that will cause a denial-of-service to any The RiverNet customers,
end-users, or other connected networks. Upon detecting any activity which The
RiverNet at its sole discretion determines to be in violation of this policy, The RiverNet
may elect to suspend or terminate without notice all or any portion of a service provided
by it in the interest of preserving Network integrity.
Unsolicited Communications
It is contrary to the Acceptable Use Policy of The RiverNet for a direct customer, or for
an Internet Service Provider customer to permit any third party, to use any The RiverNet
service, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of unsolicited mass transmissions or
multiple or inappropriate postings in a manner which, in The RiverNet's sole judgement and
discretion, is abusive, offensive, inappropriate or unacceptable. Without
limitation, any of the following activities constitute a prohibited use of The RiverNet's
services:
1. Posting or transmitting one or more articles, advertisements or other materials:
(i) to 10 or more unrelated Usenet newsgroups, forums including Internet Relay Chat (IRC),
electronic mail lists or other similar groups or lists (collectively, Sites), or
(ii) to any one or more Sites if the materials are off-topic according to the charter or
other owner published description of the Site.
2. Sending any unsolicited electronic mail message:
(i) to 25 or more electronic mail users, or
(ii) to multiple electronic mail users in a manner which generates one or more complaints
from such users.
3. Obtaining or attempting to obtain unauthorized access to any account or computer
resource not belonging to customer.
4. To engage in any of the aforementioned activities using the service of another Internet
Service Provider, but relaying such activities through a The RiverNet computer account, or
using a The RiverNet computer account or Web site as a maildrop or other means of
compiling responses.
Upon detecting any activity which The RiverNet determines to be in violation of this
policy, The RiverNet may elect to take any one or more of the following steps:
1. Provide its direct customer with twenty-four (24) hours notice of an activity, during
which period the direct customer must explain, cease, remedy or correct the activity,
whether the activity is being conducted by itself, its employees, its customers or other
third parties, to The RiverNet's satisfaction in its sole discretion;
2. Implement technical mechanisms where available to block or prevent multiple
transmissions or postings using a The RiverNet service;
3. Suspend or terminate without additional notice relative to initial twenty-four hour
notice as stated above all or any portion of a service provided by it;
4. Recover any and all costs incurred by The RiverNet or its upstream providers in
identifying, correcting or terminating prohibited activities under this Policy including
the levying of cancellation or termination fees;
5. Pursue any and all other remedies which may be available to The RiverNet under law,
equity, contract or tariff (or under the customary practices and procedures of the
Internet community); or
6. Take any and all other actions
which The RiverNet determines to be necessary or appropriate in connection with such
prohibited activities.
Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP) .
Terms of Service (TOS)
Your account on THE RIVERNET is subject to the following:
THE RIVERNET's access numbers are only local calls from the cities where we currently
provide service. If you are placing a toll call to log-in, you are responsible for paying
any toll charges associated with that call. Also, please remember that some calling
areas attach a toll charge to what you may think is a local call. THE RIVERNET will
not reimburse you for any additional or incidental expenses incurred as a result of making
a toll or long distance call.
User shall not transfer or assign this Agreement without the written prior consent of THE
RIVERNET, which may be withheld at THE RIVERNET's sole discretion. Any such
assignment without THE RIVERNET's express written approval shall be void and of no effect.
There are no bots allowed on THE RIVERNET's systems at any time. If you don't know
what a bot is, chances are you're not running one. Processes left running while user
is not logged in will be terminated and your shell will be revoke.
Users are not allow to spam other users via e-mail and/or posts unrelated Usenet
newsgroups and/or hire others to spam for you. Doing so will results in your account
being deactivated, period. THE RIVERNET will charge $500 and any other cost should
you violate this policy, due to the fact you have damage THE RIVERNET's reputation and
network. Furthermore, legal action will be taken should we deemed necessary.
Harassing, physical threats, stalking other users on the Internet is prohibited, proper
authority will be notify.
User hereby agrees and understands that IN NO EVENT shall THE RIVERNET be liable for
damages to User and/or his/her properties and/or business directly and/or indirectly
resulting from the use of THE RIVERNET's services, equipment, software, etc.
User shall be in default of this Agreement if User fails to make payment on this contract
when due. In such event, THE RIVERNET shall have the right to temporarily de-activate the
account until the payments are satisfied by User. If no form of payment has been
made after thirty (30) days from the date the account was temporarily de-activated, the
User's account will be completely removed from THE RIVERNET's system, and THE RIVERNET
shall be entitled to a deficiency judgement against the User. User agrees to pay to
THE RIVERNET all costs THE RIVERNET incurs to collect this debt, including all attorneys'
fees actually incurred by THE RIVERNET.
User hereby understands that he/she must be at least eighteen (18) years or older on the
date this Agreement is signed. If the User is not eighteen (18) years or older, an
authorized signature of his/her parents or legal guardian is required. The parents
or legal guardian hereby agree and understand that he/she shall be liable for all terms,
conditions and policies specified within this Agreement.
Users must abide by computer laws and any laws relating to the industry whether regulated
by the government and/or by THE RIVERNET Corporation. Activities such as interfering with
network operations, system security, or other illegal activities are not permitted. THE
RIVERNET reserves the right to take necessary actions to correct the problem, including
reporting to proper authorities.
Any violations by User of this Agreement will result in immediate removal of his/her
accounts from THE RIVERNET's systems without any prior warning. THE RIVERNET
reserves the right to make any changes to this agreement at anytime. User will be
notified within fifteen (15) calendar days before the changes take effect. All sales are
final, no refund.
If you need to cancel, please send in a written request, 30 days prior to the date you
want to cancel. It is required under our guidelines and for user's security.
Please include the following:
* Your Name
* Address
* Phone Number
* E-mail address
* Social Security Number
* Date you want to cancel
* Please sign and date the letter
The RiverNet Internet Solutions
Attn: Billing Dept.
P.O. Box 76
Norco, CA USA 92860-1416
Using THE RIVERNET account for spamming, web space for adult materials, hacking, and other
illegal activities are prohibited. User will be held responsible for any costs
incurred related to the account illegal activities such as spamming, pornography, network
security, etc. We highly recommend users do not give out their username and password
to anyone.
By using THE RIVERNET, you have agreed to abide by the above policy and regulations and/or
any regulations hereafter. Policy and guidelines are subject to change without notice.
If you have any questions concerning the guidelines above, please do not hesitate
to contact us.
Thank you,
Michael E. Staley /
Owner
The RiverNet Internet Solutions |
