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