Natel
sets forth an Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”)
with the intent of protecting our service,
our customers, and other users of the
Internet from potentially abusive actions
taken by Natel customers. The following
policy is non-exclusive; any action about
which there is doubt should be referred
to Natel for evaluation. Natel may alter
this policy, which is set forth and periodically
updated on the Natel web site at http://www.natel.net/policies,
from time to time, as need dictates.
Natel Acceptable Use Policy: Statement of Responsibility
• Every
Natel
Internet
customer
is
directly
connected
to
the
Natel
Internet
network, and has been assigned one or more IP addresses to connect devices to
the network. Natel customers agree to use only those addresses provided by and
specifically authorized by Natel. Customers agree not to use DHCP or similar
protocols to automatically use addresses that may not be authorized by Natel.
• Sites directly attached to the Natel backbone are expected to adhere to
the Natel Acceptable Use Policies. The individual who signed this Agreement is
responsible for educating site users on acceptable use policies. Violations of
the AUP by directly attached sites will be referred to the signer of this Agreement
for resolution. The signer will be held responsible for any violations of the
AUP.
• Natel enforces these policies with respect to Natel customers only. We
are not responsible for abusive actions which originate from other sites or networks
on the Internet.
Acceptable Use:
Network
Acceptable use of the Natel network facilities
does NOT include:
• Any use that generates excessive amounts (as determined by Natel in its sole discretion) of Internet traffic, or to disrupt net user groups or email use by others
• Attempting to circumvent user authentication or security of any host,
network, or account on Natel systems or the Internet at large ("cracking").
This includes scanning or probing ports without the consent of the owner of the
machine being scanned.
• Use of Natel systems or networks (willfully or negligently) in a manner
that encumbers disk space, processors, bandwidth, or other system resources so
as to interfere with others' normal use of services on Natel or other systems
and networks ("denial of service" attack).
• Activities which violate local, state, or federal statutes.
Acceptable Use:
Domain Names
Natel provides domain name service for Natel customers. Keeping registry information
updated and accurate is the responsibility of the domain holder and not Natel.
Acceptable use of the Natel domain name service does NOT Include:
• Falsifying or omitting valid domain contact information, including the
administrative, technical, zone, and billing contacts.
Acceptable Use:
Email
• You
may not use your account to send unsolicited
bulk or commercial messages ("spam").
This includes, but is not limited to,
bulk mailing of commercial advertising,
informational announcements, charity
requests, petitions for signatures, and
political or religious tracts. Such messages
may only be sent to those who have explicitly
requested it.
• You may
not use your account to collect responses
from unsolicited bulk or commercial e-mail
sent from accounts with other providers.
• Forging,
altering or removing electronic mail headers
is prohibited.
• You may
not send numerous copies of the same or substantially
similar message, nor may you send very large
messages or files to a recipient, with the
intent to disrupt a server or account ("mail
bombing").
• You
may not forward or otherwise propagate
chain letters, whether or not such messages
solicit money or other items of value,
and whether or not the recipient wishes
to receive such mailings.
• Natel
accounts may not be used to collect replies
to messages sent from another Internet service
provider if those messages violate this Acceptable
Use Policy or the acceptable use policy of
the other service provider.
• If you
use the services of another provider to promote
a web site hosted by or through Natel, then
the provisions of this Acceptable Use Policy
shall apply to the methods used to promote
such site.
• You may NOT use a Natel account for any purpose which violate local, state, or federal statutes.
Acceptable Use: Peer to Peer
Natel allows the use of internet peer to peer software for file sharing purposes. Natel highly recommends strict oversight and management of peer to peer software environments due to the propensity to violate copyright law by sharing commercial software or copyright protected material. The sharing of copyright protected software and material is NOT allowed and is in direct violation of federal law and this AUP. Violation of the Peer to Peer policy may result in suspension or termination of service. In addition, any use of Peer to Peer software that generates excessive amounts (as determined by Natel in its sole discretion) of Internet traffic is prohibited.
Acceptable Use: Bit Torrent
Natel allows the use of bit torrent protocols on the public network. Natel highly recommends strict oversight and management of Bit Torrent software environments due to the propensity to violate copyright law by sharing commercial software or copyright protected material. The sharing of copyright protected software and material is NOT allowed and is in direct violation of federal law and this AUP. Violation of the Bit Torrent policy may result in suspension or termination of service. In addition, any use of Bit Torrent that generates excessive amounts (as determined by Natel in its sole discretion) of Internet traffic is prohibited.
Acceptable Use:
Usenet
Acceptable use of Natel Usenet News service does NOT include:
• Posting unsolicited messages to a large number of Usenet newsgroups either
by cross-posting or posting to individual groups ("spamming").
• Attempting to cancel, supersede, or otherwise interfere with Usenet posts
other than one's own.
• Blatant posting of articles which violate the named charter for specific
newsgroups.
• Publishing someone's real-world data (such as phone number, address, social
security number, etc.) in such a way as to cause the person trouble or to incite
others to do so.
• Forging Usenet header information to obscure the true originator of the
message.
• Activities that violate local, state, or federal statutes.
Acceptable Use:
Web/FTP Sites
Acceptable use of Natel web/FTP space does NOT include:
• Distribution of pornographic or otherwise indecent or offending materials.
• Distribution of restricted software or materials in violation of copyrights
or distribution licenses.
• Distribution of materials which violates local, state, or federal statutes.
Natel reserves the right
to restrict or terminate service without
refund in the event of an AUP violation.
Natel also reserves the right to take action
on abuse which is not specifically named
in this AUP at the sole discretion of Natel.
Use of the Natel systems and network constitutes
understanding and agreement of this policy. |
