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PrairieWave provides access to various forms of content that are available over the Internet. PrairieWave does not screen in advance any specific information available over the Internet. PrairieWave reserves the right, but does not assume the responsibility, to block or limit access to general categories of content that PrairieWave deems in its sole discretion to be harmful, offensive, or otherwise in violation of this AUP. PrairieWave disclaims any liability for any act or failure to act with respect to content received over the Internet. It is your responsibility to control access to information that you might find unsuitable. This includes controlling access by minors through your account. By signing up for the Internet Service you acknowledge receiving this disclaimer and agree to hold PrairieWave harmless for language, opinions, discussions or graphics that may be viewed on the Internet Service. PrairieWave has no obligation to monitor the Internet or any service offered via the Internet, including the Internet Service; however, you agree that PrairieWave has the right to monitor electronically, from time to time, and to disclose any information as PrairieWave in its sole discretion deems necessary to satisfy any law, to operate its Internet Service properly, or to protect itself or its subscribers. g. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION PRIVACY ACT (ECPA) NOTICE. In accordance with ECPA, you are hereby notified that PrairieWave does NOT offer the same kind of privacy for e-mail or files that you have for regular paper mail. h. PrairieWave provides spam and virus filtering. However this is not a substitute for a customer providing his or her own methods of security and protection. PrairieWave specifically disclaims any liability for any virus or spam received by the customer while connected to a PrairieWave Internet service. i . PrairieWave subscribers may use facilities accessible through the PrairieWave Internet service, under the following conditions: (1) No one may attempt to access any facility that will result in the third party charges to PrairieWave. (2) Any user who believes that someone else has sent news or e-mail under his/her name or site should immediately notify the PrairieWave System Administrator. An email should be sent to abuse@iw.net if you wish to report any abuse. (3) The System Administrator will maintain the privacy of restricted files or of any user consistent with PrairieWave Internet Terms and Conditions and the Acceptable Use Policy, PrairieWave, however, retains the right to access these files to correct problems, maintain service or investigate possible breach of this agreement, without prior consultation with the user. (4) The System Administrator has the absolute right to suspend any login at any time without cause or notice if:(a) A local user or another Internet Service Provider Webmaster or System Administrator complains of extreme abusive behavior by the login user. (b) The System Administrator judges the login user's actions to be a threat of immediate harm to any computing facility. (c) The login user violates, or appears to be in violation of, any provision of the Terms and Conditions or the Acceptable Use Policy. (5) The customer is responsible for the protection of his/her account and data. The Internet is not a secure system. PrairieWave specifically disclaims any responsibility for the security of the Customer's account(s) and data stored in PrairieWave facilities. (6) Use of Information obtained via PrairieWave Internet services is at Customer's own risk. PrairieWave specifically disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy, privacy or quality of the information received or transmitted. (7) The sharing of passwords or accounts is strictly prohibited and violators are subject to cancellation of their account(s) without prior notice. (8) Sending unsolicited e-mail, harassing or threatening e-mail, large volumes of e-mail, excessive cross posting or posting the same article to several newsgroups (spamming) is prohibited. Violations of this rule will result in immediate cancellation of the users account without recourse. (9) The resale of any PrairieWave Internet services or any associated services is strictly prohibited unless approved in advance in writing by PrairieWave. (10) PrairieWave reserves the right to evaluate on an individual basis the bandwidth or hardware utilization of individual accounts. Excessive bandwidth or hardware utilization that affects the ability of PrairieWave to provide service will result in the account being re-evaluated and may, at the discretion of PrairieWave, require the user to upgrade the account service agreement or to notify the activity creating the excessive use. (11) Using computer programs or hardware to defeat system timers designed to limit inactivity or allocate PrairieWave Internet resources is prohibited. (12) Personal web space is for personal use only and may not be resold. It is not provided for business purposes such as for advertising or marketing of any product. Non-Profit organizations may utilize the site in compliance with this AUP. Violating the terms for use of web space may result in removal of the materials from the server. PrairieWave does not allow copyrighted materials to be posted on personal web space without permission of the copyright holder. PrairieWave does not allow pornographic materials to be posted on personal web space. PrairieWave also reserves the right to remove any material that is deemed illegal, inappropriate or creates excessive load on its web server. (13) Usenet Groups are provided by PrairieWave for use by its customers. Content restrictions include, but are not necessarily limited to:(a) illegal or copy righted content is not permitted, and(b) postings that do not conform to the various conventions, guidelines and local culture found in each newsgroup as a whole. Posting multiple copies of the same message in a 30-day period (spamming) is prohibited. Posting articles with falsified header information is prohibited. The Internet account of any user of the PrairieWave Internet system that violates ANY single one of the above rules will be subject to immediate cancellation. j. Additional Information regarding Use of the PrairieWave Internet Service: As a user of the Internet Service, you may be assigned an IP address. This address is controlled by PrairieWave and may be provided to you during the time that you use the Internet Service. Any IP addresses assigned to you are controlled by PrairieWave and are not transferable to any other party. You will not be allowed to maintain this IP address if you discontinue your use of the Internet Service. IF YOU VIOLATE THIS AUP, YOUR INTERNET ACCOUNT MAY BE SUSPENDED OR TERMINATED WITHOUT NOTICE, AND WITHOUT A REFUND, AT THE DISCRETION OF PRAIRIEWAVE. 2. Local Exchange, Long Distance and Dedicated Telecommunications Services: This policy applies regarding your use of any PrairieWave local exchange, long distance or private line services, whether provided pursuant to tariff or contract or both. By using any of these services, you are consenting to be bound by the terms of this AUP. a. Service is furnished only for your use and those authorized, either directly or indirectly, by you to use the service. You are responsible for any charges incurred by use of the service so authorized. b. Employees or agents of PrairieWave may enter your property at any reasonable hour to install, relocate, maintain, or remove PrairieWave's facilities used for providing PrairieWave services. PrairieWave may remove those PrairieWave facilities incident to the termination or cancellation of PrairieWave services. Any facilities on your side of the demarcation point furnished by PrairieWave as part of a specific service remain the property of PrairieWave, and PrairieWave shall have access to those facilities as specified in this provision. c. PrairieWave does not undertake to furnish or continue to furnish service to you through a particular central office or other facility. PrairieWave may change a customer's telephone number or central office designation whenever it deems it desirable in the conduct of its business. You may initiate a change in telephone number, which change will be accommodated if the necessary facilities and technology exist.