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I. Acceptance of terms
I UNDERSTAND THAT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN
SERVICE FROM ACECAPE, INC. ("ACECAPE"),
I MUST READ THIS SERVICE AND USAGE AGREEMENT (THE "AGREEMENT")
CAREFULLY AND ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT BY
CLICKING ON THE BUTTON BELOW MARKED "I ACCEPT". I UNDERSTAND
THAT BY CLICKING ON THE "I ACCEPT" BUTTON OR USING
ANY OF ACECAPE'S SERVICES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THE ACECAPE ADSL SERVICES, WEBSITE HOSTING OR EMAIL
SERVICES (COLLECTIVELY, THE "SERVICE" OR "SERVICES"),
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH
CONSTITUTES A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MYSELF AND
ACECAPE, AND THAT I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN.
I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I DO NOT AGREE
TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT,
I MUST CLICK ON THE "I DECLINE" BUTTON, IN WHICH CASE,
MY ACECAPE ACCOUNT WILL NOT BE ACTIVATED.
IF AT ANY TIME I WISH TO CANCEL MY
ACCOUNT WITH ACECAPE, I MAY DO SO, UPON THIRTY (30)
DAYS' NOTICE, BY SIMPLY SENDING NOTICE OF MY INTENTION
TO DO SO TO ACECAPE BY E-MAIL TO INFO@ACECAPE.COM, WITH
A COPY SENT BY FIRST-CLASS, POSTAGE PREPAID MAIL TO
ACECAPE, INC. 210 ROUTE 4 EAST, SUITE 208, PARAMUS, NJ 07652,
SUCH CANCELLATION WILL THEN BE EFFECTIVE
AS OF THE THIRTIETH (30TH) DAY AFTER THE DATE SUCH
NOTICE IS PROPERLY SENT TO ACECAPE BY E-MAIL.
THE TERMS "I", "ME", "MY" OR "MYSELF",
AS USED HEREIN, SHALL REFER TO THE AUTHORIZED ACECAPE
USER, AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO REFER
AND APPLY TO BUSINESS ENTITIES, THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS,
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS [SEE SECTION "III. a. (i)" BELOW]
OR SUCH OTHER GROUP ACCOUNTS AS MAY BE APPROVED BY ACECAPE
TO RECEIVE THE SERVICES.
II. Provisions
of service
I understand and hereby agree that,
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Acecape shall provide me with certain Internet access
and Website hosting services. I understand the terms
set forth herein may be updated by Acecape from time
to time and without notice to me. I am aware that I
can always review the most current version of this Agreement
at any time at: http://www.acecape.com/ADSLAgreement.html.
A. User Responsibilities and Service
Requirements. I understand that availability of certain
Services is dependent upon availability of ADSL services
on my telephone line. I also understand that my local
telephone company provides ADSL connection to Acecape's
Network and that Acecape provides no warranties to me
whatsoever as to availability of ADSL service on my
telephone line at any point in time, including my scheduled
activation date. [Please see Section "V." Limitation
of Liability below]
I understand that am solely responsible
for providing, installing and setting up all computer
hardware, telecommunications equipment, and software
required to use the Services. In order to use the Services,
I understand that I must own or purchase a compatible
ADSL modem and maintain an active telephone line with
my local telephone company.
III. Terms
and conditions
A. Accuracy of Information. All of
the information that I have provided or will provide
to Acecape, including information that I provided when
ordering Services, is true and accurate in all respects
and I will update this information throughout the term
of this Agreement [by mailing such updated information
to the following address together with my name and Acecape
Client Identification Number] so as to ensure its complete
and continued accuracy: 325 West 38th Street,
Suite 1005, New York, New York. I UNDERSTAND
THAT THIS OFFER IS ONLY OPEN TO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS,
18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, AND HEREBY REPRESENT THAT
I MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS. If completing this application
on behalf of a business entity, I hereby warrant and
represent to Acecape that I have the express authority
to contract on behalf of said business entity and to
bind the business, its employees and officers to the
terms set forth herein.
B. Content of Websites. I am solely
responsible for the content of any Website which Acecape
hosts for me and the communications that take place
through the Services. I hereby acknowledge that Acecape
acts ONLY as a passive conduit for my online distribution
and publication of such content and is not responsible
for monitoring the content disseminated by any of Acecape's
customers. Acecape reserves the right to remove from
the Services any information, including but not limited
to text, images, and links to other Websites, which
Acecape believes, in its sole discretion, may infringe
upon the intellectual property rights of Acecape or
third parties, be illegal, inappropriate or may create
liability for Acecape for any reason. Acecape reserves
the right, in its sole discretion, to limit the amount
of storage space available to me or to delete materials
stored for an excessive period while my account has
been inactive.
C. Passwords. I agree not to share
passwords or accounts with other individuals (except
when using one ADSL connection for multiple computers
within LAN or household). I understand that I am solely
responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of my
password(s) and account(s), and I am fully responsible
for all activities that occur under my password or account.
I agree to immediately notify Acecape of any unauthorized
use of my password or account or any other security
breach. I understand that Acecape shall provide me with
a new password upon reporting a breach in the security
of my account. Acecape cannot and will not be liable
for any loss or damage arising from my failure to comply
with this Section "III.c".
D. System Security. I understand and
agree that I am prohibited from utilizing Acecape's
services to compromise the security or tamper with system
resources or accounts on any of computers, routers,
servers, modems, or any other equipment belonging to
Acecape, its clients, or to unrelated third parties.
I covenant not to interfere with the operations of the
Services, whether intentionally, negligently or otherwise,
including, without limitation: (i) accessing any
data, servers or accounts which I am not authorized
to access; (ii) attempting to test the vulnerability
or breach the security or authentication measures of
any system, network or computer; (iii) attempting
to interfere with Service to any other user, host or
network. I understand that I am prohibited from distribution
of tools designed to compromise security of any systems
or networks. Examples of such tools include, but are
not limited to, password guessing programs, cracking
tools or network probing tools. I agree that Acecape
reserves the right to release my name to system administrators
at other sites or law enforcement authorities in order
to assist them in resolving security incidents in the
event that I or those who access Acecape's services
through my account are involved in violation of System
Security. I understand that my violation of this Section
"III.d." may result in the suspension or termination
of my account, at Acecape s sole discretion.
E. Resale of Services Prohibited. In
conjunction with the terms of Section "III c.", above,
I agree not to resell any of the Services provided hereunder
or the passwords thereto.
F. Intellectual Property Rights Infringements
Prohibited. Acecape respects the intellectual property
rights of others, and reserves the right to suspend
or terminate my account or any Services provided to
me hereunder if I use the Services to infringe upon
the copyright, trademark or other intellectual property
rights of Acecape or third parties.
IV. Billing
policies
I agree and assume full responsibility
for making, in advance, timely full monthly payments
for Acecape services.
A. Acceptable Forms of Payment. A valid
credit card account is required to place an order for
Acecape ADSL service. By submitting credit card information
during my subscription process, I warrant and represent
that I have the authority to use such credit card account
and expressly authorize Acecape to bill my credit card
account periodically for all applicable services including,
but not limited to, hardware that I purchase, monthly
access fees, sales tax, shipping fees, late payments
and other applicable charges. I understand that all
charges are considered valid unless disputed, in writing,
to Acecape within thirty (30) calendar days after the
date on which such charge has been posted to my credit
card account.
I understand and agree that Acecape
shall not be responsible for any charges or expenses
that I may incur resulting from overdrawing my bank
account or exceeding my credit card limit as a result
of a charge generated by Acecape pursuant to this authority.
I understand and agree that a credit
card is the ONLY acceptable form of payment for any
residential Acecape ADSL account. Acecape ADSL business
accounts may switch to receiving monthly statements
after the second billing cycle, which statements will
be due upon receipt.
B. Commencement of Charges. I understand
that I will not be charged for Acecape Services until
my ADSL connection is available on my telephone line,
provided, however, that if I fail to report to Acecape,
within one week after my scheduled activation date,
that my ADSL connection is not available on my telephone
line, then regardless of whether my ADSL connection
is actually functioning, my Acecape ADSL account will
be charged in full for Acecape Services from and after
the scheduled activation date, unless and until such
time as charges for Acecape Services may be abated pursuant
to the provisions of "IV.c." of this Agreement.
C. Downtime Reimbursement. A proportionate
downtime credit will be issued to my account for interruption
of Service caused by Acecape, provided that I report
such interruption of Service to Acecape and such interruption
continues for seventy-two (72) consecutive hours
or longer after the time such interruption is reported
to Acecape customer service. No downtime credit will
be issued for non-reported Service interruptions or
Service interruptions created through no fault of Acecape.
To report a DSL outage, I must contact Acecape customer
service by telephone at the number which will be supplied
to me during my account activation process.
D. Cost of Collection. In the event
that I fail to pay the charges incurred under this Agreement
or charges due for merchandise purchased from Acecape,
I hereby agree to pay the costs incurred by Acecape
to collect such outstanding charges, including, without
limitation, interest on the outstanding amount at a
rate of one and one-half (1.5%) percent per month,
or such lower amount as may be deemed the highest lawful
rate of interest allowable under the laws of the State
of New York, and attorney's fees.
V. Limitation
of liability
I HEREBY WAIVE, AND RELEASE AND DISCHARGE
ACECAPE FROM, NY AND CLAIMS AND LIABILITY ARISING UNDER
OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT AND THE SERVICES
TO BE PROVIDED HEREUNDER, AND AGREE THAT I SHALL MAKE
NO CLAIM AGAINST ACECAPE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL
OR OTHER LIABILITY FOR ANY MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THIS
AGREEMENT OR ITS TERMINATION, MY WEBSITE, MY USE OF
THE SERVICES OR MY OTHER ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.
I UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THAT ACECAPE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR LOSSES RESULTING FROM SYSTEM
FAILURE OR SERVICE INTERRUPTION. I UNDERSTAND THAT SERVICE
MAY BE INTERRUPTED AND THAT SUCH INTERRUPTION MAY RESULT
IN THE LOSS OF WEBSITE CONTENT, E-MAIL TRANSMISSIONS
AND/OR OTHER PROBLEMS. ACECAPE WILL MAKE REASONABLE
EFFORT TO PREVENT SUCH INTERRUPTION AND/OR REPAIR LOSSES
RESULTING FROM SYSTEM FAILURE, TO THE EXTENT THAT THE
SAME IS WITHIN ITS CONTROL, HOWEVER, I AGREE THAT IN
NO EVENT SHALL ACECAPE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS,
EMPLOYEES, SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND IN EXCESS OF ONE ($1.00) DOLLAR.
I UNDERSTAND THAT ACECAPE DOES NOT
AND CANNOT CONTROL THE FLOW OF IMAGES AND INFORMATION
TO OR FROM ITS NETWORK AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THE INTERNET.
SUCH FLOW DEPENDS IN LARGE PART ON THE PERFORMANCE OF
INTERNET SERVICES PROVIDED OR CONTROLLED BY THIRD PARTIES.
AT TIMES, ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF SUCH THIRD PARTIES
CAN IMPAIR OR DISRUPT MY CONNECTIONS TO THE INTERNET
(OR PORTIONS THEREOF). ACECAPE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH EVENTS WILL NOT OCCUR. ACCORDINGLY, ACECAPE DISCLAIMS
ANY AND ALL LIABILITY RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO SUCH
EVENTS.
I UNDERSTAND THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL
ACECAPE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, MONETARY LOSS, ARISING OUT OF VIOLATIONS
OF THIS AGREEMENT OR MY USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ACECAPE'S
SERVICES AT ANY TIME.
VI. Indemnity
I hereby agree to indemnify
and hold Acecape, its officers, directors, shareholders,
employees, agents, subsidiaries and affiliates harmless
from and against any and all claims, damage, loss, liability,
costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys'
fees, in any way related to or arising out of any violation
of this Agreement on my part, or on the part of those
who access Acecape's Services or the Internet through
my Acecape account, including, but not limited
to, unlawful behavior or the infringement of any intellectual
property of a third party.
I agree that under no circumstance can I sue or recover
damages from Acecape as a result of Acecape's decision
to alter the scope of its services, suspend or terminate
my account or take any other action during the investigation
of a suspected violation of this Agreement or as a result
of Acecape's conclusion that a violation has occurred.
VII. Warranty disclaimer
I ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR USE OF ACECAPE
SERVICES AND THE INTERNET BY ME AND THOSE INDIVIDUALS
WHO ACCESS ACECAPE'S SERVICES THROUGH MY ACCOUNT. I
UNDERSTAND THAT ACECAPE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN
"AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS AND THAT ACECAPE DOES
NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED
OR FREE OF DEGRADATION OR ERROR. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT
ACECAPE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE
OR OTHER MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AND ACCESSIBLE
VIA ACECAPE IS FREE OF VIRUSES, WORMS, TROJAN HORSES,
OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. I UNDERSTAND THAT ACECAPE
MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS
OR ENDORSEMENTS OF ANY KIND, 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 BY OR THROUGH ACECAPE OR ON THE INTERNET GENERALLY.
ACECAPE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACTUAL SPEED
OF THE ADSL CONNECTION ON MY TELEPHONE LINES, AND SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS TO THE CONTRARY.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE VOLUME OF USERS AT MY LOCATION
CAN AND DOES IMPACT THE SPEED OF ADSL SERVICE. I ACKNOWLEDGE
THAT NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION GIVEN BY ACECAPE, ITS
EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES OR CONTRACTORS SHALL CREATE SUCH
WARRANTY.
VIII. Termination of services
I understand that Acecape reserves the right to terminate
my account at any time, for reasons including, but not
limited to, my failure to abide by the terms of this
Agreement or my failure to pay any fees or charges when
due, or for any other reason deemed appropriate, at
Acecape's sole discretion.
In the event that my account is inactivated for cause,
I may be required to pay re-connection charges and a
prepaid deposit in order to re-activate my account.
I understand that any information stored on Acecape's
servers will be deleted upon inactivation. I understand
that violation of certain generally accepted guidelines
on Internet usage, such as restrictions on mass e-mail
and mass advertising, or mass posting to news groups,
may cause severe operating difficulties for Acecape,
and would constitute valid and good cause for the termination
of my account.
IX. Law and jurisdiction
I understand and agree that the laws of the State
of New York shall govern this Service Agreement, the
interpretation and enforcement of the terms contained
herein, and my Acecape account. I expressly agree that
exclusive jurisdiction for any claim or dispute with
Acecape or relating in any way to this Agreement, my
account or my use of Acecape's services, shall be in
the Courts of the State of New York venued in New York
County. I further agree and expressly consent to personal
jurisdiction in the Courts of the State of New York
in connection with any such dispute, including, but
not limited to, any claim involving this Agreement or
Acecape, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees,
agents, subsidiaries and affiliates. I agree that no
claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement
or the Services provided by Acecape may be brought by
me more than one (1) year after the event(s) giving
rise to such claim(s).
X. Miscellaneous
A. Integration. I understand that this Agreement constitutes
the entire agreement of the parties regarding the subject
matter hereof. This Agreement supercedes any prior agreement(s)
between myself and Acecape. I further understand that
no terms, representations or promises, written or oral,
shall be binding upon the parties hereto, unless explicitly
set forth in this Agreement.
B. Assignment. I agree that this Agreement may not
be assigned or otherwise transferred in any manner,
whether by operation or law or otherwise, by me without
Acecape's prior written consent in each instance, which
consent may be withheld for any reason or no reason
at all.
C. Privacy Policy. Acecape never sells customer lists
or personal information provided to Acecape by our users.
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