Bluebuzz's Acceptable Use Policy

Section 1 - Introduction: This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") is designed to protect Bluebuzz Internet, its subscribers and the Internet community from irresponsible and/or illegal activities. You should read and interpret this Policy in conjunction with the Bluebuzz Internet Subscriber Agreement.

Bluebuzz Internet supports the free flow of information and ideas over the Internet. Bluebuzz Internet does not actively monitor or exercise editorial control over the content of any web site, electronic mail transmission, mailing list, news group or other material created or accessible over Bluebuzz Internet's services. However, Bluebuzz Internet reserves the right to remove any materials it becomes aware of that are potentially illegal, could subject Bluebuzz Internet to liability, or violate this Policy. Violation of this Policy may result in the suspension or cancellation of your services.

Section 2 - Policies: The following are violations of Bluebuzz Internet's acceptable use policies:

Using a personal account for high volume or commercial use. If you would like to receive high-volume or commercial services, please contact Bluebuzz Internet's Customer Care Center at 1-715-204-9423 for information about establishing a commercial account. Activities which are prohibited as high volume include, but are not limited to:
Exceeding 5MB of disk space for free Web sites. Any free Web site exceeding 5MB will be suspended until the customer brings the disk space usage under 5MB.
Exceeding 250MB of traffic in a one month period for free Web sites. Any free Web site exceeding 250MB of traffic will be billed for the excess traffic. Pricing information may be obtained by calling 1-715-204-9423.
Using our mail server as a long-term archive: Any mailbox exceeding 10MB may, at Bluebuzz Internet's discretion, be trimmed by removing old or large messages without notice. Messages older than 6 months are also subject to removal. Using access obtained from Bluebuzz or any of our servers to transmit spam or other unwanted traffic. Using Bluebuzz Internet services for illegal purposes or in support of illegal activities. Bluebuzz Internet reserves the right to cooperate with legal authorities and/or injured third parties in the investigation of any suspected crime or civil wrong. Activities prohibited as illegal include, but are not limited to:
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material.
Exporting software or technical information in violation of U.S. export control laws.
Posting or e-mailing of scams such as 'make-money-fast' schemes or 'pyramid/chain' letters.
Threatening bodily harm or property damage to individuals or groups.
Making fraudulent offers of products, items, or services.
Attempting to access the accounts of others, or attempting to penetrate security measures of Bluebuzz Internet's or other entities' systems ("hacking"), whether or not the intrusion results in corruption or loss of data.
Harassing others by 'mail-bombing' or 'news-bombing'. 'Mail-bombing' constitutes sending more than ten (10) similar mail messages to the same e-mail address. 'News bombing' constitutes sending more than 10Mb of data to a newsgroup.
Revealing your account password to others or allowing use of your account by others (other than authorized users in your household). At no time can there be simultaneous use of the same username and password combination.
Distributing viruses to or from Bluebuzz Internet systems. This includes access the Internet using an infected machine. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that his/her machine is clean.
Use of software or any device that would allow your account to stay logged on while you are not actively using Bluebuzz Internet or use of the account for the purpose of operating a server of any type.
Posting articles to any USENET or other newsgroup, mailing list or similar forum which are off-topic according to the charter or other public statement of the forum.
Disrupting any newsgroup with frivolous, excessively vulgar, or repetitious postings.
Engaging in any of the above activities using the service of another provider but channeling such activities through a Bluebuzz Internet account or re-mailer, or using a Bluebuzz Internet account as a mail drop for responses.

Section 3 - No Liability: Bluebuzz Internet has no practical ability to restrict all conduct, communications or content which might violate this Policy, nor can Bluebuzz Internet ensure prompt removal of any such communications or content after transmission or posting. Bluebuzz Internet does not assume liability to subscribers or others for any failure to enforce the terms of this Policy.

Section 4 - Revisions to this Policy: Bluebuzz Internet reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time. Notice of modifications to this Policy may be given to subscribers by posting such changes to the Bluebuzz Internet homepage (http://www.bluebuzz.net), by electronic mail, or by conventional mail.


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Bluebuzz's Subscriber Agreement

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ACCESS THE SERVICE PROVIDED TO YOU BY Bluebuzz INTERNET. BY CLICKING THE "YES" BUTTON AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT, DOWNLOADING, OR USING THE COMPANY'S INTERNET SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT, THE COMPANY'S SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY, AND SUCH OTHER USER POLICIES AS THE COMPANY MAY ESTABLISH FROM TIME TO TIME.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE, SHOULD CLICK THE "NO" BUTTON, AND, IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE AN Bluebuzz INTERNET ACCOUNT, YOU MUST CONTACT OUR OFFICES AS SPECIFIED IN SECTIONS 10 AND 11 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS DOCUMENT.

Bluebuzz Internet provides the Service, defined below in Section 1, subject to your compliance with this Agreement. Other services provided by Bluebuzz Internet will not be subject to this Agreement unless this Agreement is expressly incorporated into any other agreement regarding those services.

Section 1 - Service: The Service includes: Internet access; Electronic mail ("e-mail") and up to five electronic mail addresses; and, up to 5 megabytes on Bluebuzz Internet's server.

Any means of identification assigned to you by Bluebuzz Internet (including usernames and e-mail addresses) will remain the property of Bluebuzz Internet and at its sole discretion may be altered or replaced at any time.

Bluebuzz Internet makes no guarantees as to the continuous availability of the Service or any specific feature of the Service. Bluebuzz Internet reserves the right to change the Service or any of its features at any time without notice.

Section 2 - Subscriber Registration Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old to register for the Service. By accepting this Agreement, you represent that you meet this age requirement. Minors who use the Service are assumed to have parental or guardian consent to do so.

You agree to provide Bluebuzz Internet with accurate and complete billing information including your legal name, address, and telephone number. All changes to this information must be reported to Bluebuzz Internet within 30 days of the change.

By accepting this Agreement, you agree that you are responsible for all charges posted to your account until you cancel the account as specified in Section 11.

Section 3 - Fees: Bluebuzz Internet does not issue pro rata refunds for fees paid in advance.

LOCAL ACCESS DIALUP NUMBERS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL AREAS. IT IS YOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE IF USE OF A PARTICULAR Bluebuzz INTERNET DIALUP NUMBER WILL CAUSE YOU TO INCUR LONG-DISTANCE, TOLL OR OTHER CHARGES. Bluebuzz INTERNET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LONG-DISTANCE OR TOLL CHARGES INCURRED BY YOU THROUGH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CHARGES INCLUDING LOCAL AND LONG-DISTANCE TELEPHONE CHARGES FOR CONNECTION TO THE SERVICE BY YOU AND BY THOSE WHO ACCESS THE SERVICE THROUGH YOUR ACCOUNT.

Current prices for Bluebuzz Internet services may be obtained by calling 1-715-204-9423. Bluebuzz Internet reserves the right to change prices and institute new fees.

A service charge of $25.00 will be assessed to your account for each check that is returned for insufficient funds.

Payments for all charges are due within 10 days of the beginning of the month in which the charges are incurred. If your account is delinquent, your account may be suspended or canceled at Bluebuzz Internet's sole discretion. If your account is suspended, regular charges continue to accrue until you cancel your account. Bluebuzz Internet may charge a fee of $10.00 to reinstate a suspended account.

You agree to pay all sales and use taxes, duties, or levies which are required by law as well as all attorney and collection fees arising from efforts to collect any unpaid balance on your account.

If you believe that Bluebuzz Internet has billed you in error, you must contact the Billing Department within 60 days of the invoice or transaction date of the charge. Refunds or adjustments will not be given for any charges which are more than 60 days old.

Section 4 - Use of Service: You and any members of your household are the only individuals who are authorized to access the Service through your Bluebuzz Internet account. You must not permit anyone else to access the Service through your account and must ensure that all authorized users of your account comply with this Agreement.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of passwords used by you or members of your household .

You are responsible for all charges assessed as a result of use of your account. However, Bluebuzz Internet will not hold you responsible for charges attributable to an unauthorized user's access to your account without your permission, provided that you notify Bluebuzz Internet within 24 hours of discovering any such unauthorized use and the unauthorized use is not attributable to the failure of any authorized user to exercise reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality of the account or password.

Except for software provided by Bluebuzz Internet, you are responsible for providing and maintaining all equipment and other software necessary to access the Service.

You will not use the Service or permit others to use the Service through your account in any way that violates any law or regulation; subjects Bluebuzz Internet to liability; or is in contravention of this Policy. You agree to comply with all security procedures and standards and to be bound by the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement for any software provided to you.

Section 5 - Monitoring the Service and Disclosure of Member Information: Bluebuzz Internet has no obligation to monitor the Service but may do so and may disclose information regarding your use of the Service to satisfy laws, regulations or governmental requests; to operate the Service properly; and, to protect itself and its members. However, Bluebuzz Internet will not disclose member information to outside persons or entities for the purpose of soliciting Bluebuzz Internet members.

Bluebuzz INTERNET, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, MAY REMOVE OR REFUSE TO POST ANY INFORMATION OR MATERIALS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WHICH ARE UNACCEPTABLE, UNDESIRABLE OR IN VIOLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

Section 6 - No Warranties Provided by Bluebuzz Internet: Except for certain products and services specifically identified as being offered by Bluebuzz Internet, Bluebuzz Internet does not control any information, products or services on the Internet and except for such Bluebuzz Internet-identified content, all merchandise, information and services offered, made available, or accessible on the Internet are by third parties who are not affiliated with Bluebuzz Internet.

YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR USE OF THE SERVICE AND THE INTERNET BY YOU AND YOUR AUTHORIZED USERS. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. Bluebuzz INTERNET DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE OR OTHER MATERIAL ACCESSIBLE VIA THE SERVICE IS FREE OF VIRUSES, WORMS, TROJAN HORSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. Bluebuzz INTERNET MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING ANY MERCHANDISE, INFORMATION OR SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH Bluebuzz INTERNET OR ON THE INTERNET GENERALLY. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION GIVEN BY Bluebuzz INTERNET, ITS EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES OR CONTRACTORS SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY.

Bluebuzz INTERNET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY COSTS OR DAMAGES ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM USE OF THE SERVICE. IT IS SOLELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO EVALUATE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND USEFULNESS OF ALL OPINIONS, ADVICE, SERVICES, AND OTHER INFORMATION, AND THE QUALITY AND MERCHANTABILITY OF ALL MERCHANDISE PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR ON THE INTERNET.

THE INTERNET CONTAINS UNEDITED MATERIALS, SOME OF WHICH ARE SEXUALLY EXPLICIT OR MAY BE OFFENSIVE TO YOU OR OTHERS ACCESSING THE SERVICE THROUGH YOUR ACCOUNT. YOU ACCESS SUCH MATERIALS AND PERMIT OTHERS TO ACCESS SUCH MATERIALS THROUGH YOUR ACCOUNT AT YOUR OWN RISK. Bluebuzz INTERNET HAS NO CONTROL OVER AND ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH MATERIALS.

Section 7 - Subscriber Remedies: If you are dissatisfied with the Service your sole and exclusive remedy is to terminate this Agreement and discontinue using the Service by canceling your account by one of the methods outlined in Section 11.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL Bluebuzz INTERNET, ITS EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES OR CONTRACTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT IN ANY WAY FROM ANY: USE OF YOUR ACCOUNT OR THE SERVICE OR YOUR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; ACCESS OF THE INTERNET OR ANY PART THEREOF; OR, YOUR RELIANCE ON OR USE OF INFORMATION, SERVICES OR MERCHANDISE PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE OR THAT RESULT FROM MISTAKES, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELETION OF FILES, ERRORS, DEFECTS, DELAYS IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, OR ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE.

Section 8 - Indemnify: You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Bluebuzz Internet and its affiliates harmless from any and all liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, related to or arising from: any violation of this Agreement by you or those who access the Service through your account; AND, the use of the Service or the Internet and the placement or transmission of any message, information, software, or other materials on the Internet by you or by those who have access to the Service through your account.

Section 9 - Term of Agreement: This Agreement is effective from your acceptance thereof or upon the first use of the Service through your account, whichever is first. If you are a current Bluebuzz Internet member when this Agreement is activated, your continued use of the Service constitutes your acceptance of this Agreement.

Section 10 - Termination of Agreement: Your termination will only be complete upon your receipt of a confirmation number from Bluebuzz Internet. You will receive verbal confirmation if you cancel by telephone, and a written reply through U.S. mail if you cancel by mail or webform. E-MAIL CANCELLATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Charges to your account will stop accruing the day we receive your request. Bluebuzz Internet does not issue pro rata fee refunds.

Bluebuzz Internet may terminate this Agreement: at any time without cause upon 30 days prior notice; or, immediately upon notice if you, or any person who has access to the Service through your account, commit a material breach of this Agreement, including but not limited to a breach of any obligation imposed under Section 4 or you fail to pay any charges within 40 days of the date they accrue.

Upon termination of this Agreement all rights granted to you and your authorized users under this Agreement shall immediately cease and terminate; and, you must destroy or return to Bluebuzz Internet all copies of software and documentation that you received from Bluebuzz Internet.

Termination of this Agreement does not release you from the obligation to pay all accrued charges under this Agreement.

Section 11 - Notice: You may change or cancel your Bluebuzz Internet account by the following methods only: first-class registered or certified mail, return receipt requested addressed to Bluebuzz Internet, Billing, P.O. Box 38 Boyd, Wisconsin 54726 or telephone calls directed to Customer Care Center at 1-715-204-9423.

Bluebuzz Internet may provide notice to you by the following methods: Electronic mail (e-mail) addressed to your e-mail account; general posting to Bluebuzz Internet's web site at http://www.bluebuzz.net; or by US Mail or courier service at the address you provided Bluebuzz Internet when you registered for the service. All notices or other communications to you shall be deemed effective on the first (1st) calendar day following the date of electronic mailing or posting or on the fourth (4th) calendar day following the date of first-class mailing or deposit with a commercial courier service.

Section 12 - Miscellaneous: Neither this Agreement, nor any of your rights or obligations arising hereunder, shall be transferable by you to any third party without Bluebuzz Internet's prior written consent.

This Agreement and the Acceptable Use Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Bluebuzz Internet with respect to the Service.

Bluebuzz Internet reserves the right to alter, amend or modify this Agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days notice. No amendment or modification to this Agreement by you shall be valid or binding on Bluebuzz Internet unless made in writing and signed by both parties.

If you require further assistance, please call our Support Group at 1-715-204-9423 or send an e-mail to support@bluebuzz.net