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USE OF IRC SERVERS & CONNECTION LIMITS

Each individual shell account is not permitted to make more than two (2) connections to any "IRC server". IRC community networks such as Undernet have strict network-wide cloning/maximum connection limits. In this instance, you cannot make more than two connections to the entire IRC network from the same shell account. Additionally, not more than two (2) connections can be made to any single "bnc" process running on KIRE servers. BNCs and eggdrops which spawn more than 2 connections to the same server or network are subject to suspension and grounds for account termination after investigation. Access to all third party IRC servers, networks, or communities are not guaranteed and is not considered part of Provider's service agreement.

BitchX sessions and IRC sessions run on the shell account by default will put your Real Name into the Real Name/IRCname field. This information will show up in a /whois. If you do not wish for this information to be shown when you log on IRC via the shell, it is for your own privacy that we suggest you change it by typing "ircname" at the shell prompt.

SECURITY

Information transmitted over the Internet and/or other computer networks is generally not considered to be secure. While Provider respects the privacy of our customers, the Customer understands that there is no guaranteed privacy on the Internet. Provider cannot be liable or responsible for any viewing or interception of Customer's e-mail, downloads, news, etc., by other customers or individuals at Provider or on any network. The Customer also acknolwedges that although network and server backups are performed regularly as a courtesy, Provider cannot be liable or responsible for any loss of data, or for any security holes in Customer applications.

SERVICE QUALITY

Provider makes no warranty of its service and availability, and Customer understands and agrees that Provider's services may be terminated or discontinued at any time and without notice with no liability on the part of Provider and no responsibility for refunding any prepaid charges. While a good faith effort will be made to restrict any and all downtime to scheduled maintenance periods, no guarantees or representations are made as to any account, data, or service offered or stored by Provider. In addition, Provider makes no warranty of Customer transmissions, connections, downloads, etc. Further, Provider is not responsible for, nor guarantees access to any third-party network, service, or website which the Provider does not own or administer. Provider may remove certain services or features should they been deemed harmful to Provider's systems and/or network. Customer is solely responsible for any losses, damages, or expenses related to service failure, whether caused by Provider or a Customer, and agrees that Provider shall not be liable for any or all of same, even if caused by Provider's own negligence.

The Customer agrees to indemnify and hold Provider wholly harmless from and against any and all liabilities that may arise as a result of the failure of services, equipment or software of Provider, with the exception of willful misconduct or omissions of Provider.

MISCELLANEOUS

Provider reserves the right to change this agreement at any time without notice. Changes will be posted to this website, and Customer is responsible for reviewing these provisions often. By using any Provider services, the Customer agrees that he or she has read and understands these terms and conditions and agrees to be bound by them.

By making use of an Provider account or service, the Customer certifies to Provider that he or she is eighteen (18) years of age or older. If the Customer allows an individual under eighteen years of age to access the Internet from Customer's Provider account, Customer takes full responsibility for the minor's access to any information that might be viewed as unsuitable. Customer agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Provider for any claims or charges that arise from said minor's use of service.

Customer acknowledges that the Internet contains some information that may be deemed offensive, obscene, or adult in nature. Customer accesses such information at his or her own risk, and understands that Provider has no way to limit access to this type of material located on the servers of other providers. Customer understands that Provider reserves the right to remove from its servers any material that Provider management deems to be objectionable in Provider's sole discretion. Customer will be notified by e-mail at the time the material is removed. Portrayal of objectionable material on Provider servers will be grounds for termination of the user account.

The Customer agrees to take responsibility for any accesses, retrieval, and/or storage of any and all information available to Customer from his/her Provider account. The Customer indemnifies Provider against any and all claims or charges relating to the information Customer can or does access while using his/her Provider account.

Personal home page areas may not be used for commercial or organizational purposes unless Provider gives prior authorization. Commercial and Organizational purposes are defined as being any type of advertising for profit. Non-profit organizations such as public schools, churches, etc. are not included in this definition.

Customer shall not intentionally allow unauthorized connections to Provider, or unauthorized reselling of Provider services, nor shall Customer in any way duplicate any Provider materials, advertising, brochures, pamphlets and the like or any other information which is proprietary to Provider.

Provider reserves the right to direct a customer to remove any program, process, or technique from an account that causes excessive utilization of Provider bandwidth or resources, or which Provider deems offensive for any reason in Provider's sole discretion.

Should any violations within these Terms of Service require corrective action on the part of Provider, the Customer will be held liable for all costs associated with such action.