Internet Terms and Conditions
INTRODUCTION
goNDTC (Stellarnet) is owned by North Dakota Telephone Company to provide the ability for users to access the Internet in a variety of ways, i.e., www, e-mail, ftp, usenet, etc. We do this by connecting your personal computer with a modem to the goNDTC System.
NDTC recommends that users purchase prepackaged internet software available at retail outlets (or pre-installed on your computer). Some examples are Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. NDTC will supply the necessary information to configure the software for the goNDTC system.
EMAIL
There is a limit to the amount of email stored for goNDTC.com (stellarnet.com) accounts. We have a 50 meg limit. Any mail sent to an account over this size will be rejected.
WEB PAGE SPACE
NDTC (Stellarnet) offers space (10 meg) for personal web pages free of charge to Stellarnet internet subscribers. Please contact NDTC for details regarding content and space limitations. Free web page hosting is for personal use by NDTC subscribers only. (Sorry, no commercial or advertising content). For information regarding business, professional, and commercial web hosting, please contact NDTC.
AGREEMENT
The billing cycle will begin as soon as that customer administratively is entered into the server. To disconnect our service you will need to notify our office as soon as possible. This service is prorated so when you connect and disconnect in the beginning, middle or at the end of a month you will only be billed for the days used.
You must have parental permission if under the age of 18.
The undersigned appoints North Dakota Telephone as agent to order and make changes in service associated with the activation of Internet services specified above.
I agree to follow the rules of any connected networks if and when using North Dakota Telephone's Internet system. I recognize that North Dakota Telephone offers no guarantees or warranties on the performance of its network and Internet connection, nor on the performance of its members gateway connections to other networks.
I agree to hold North Dakota Telephone, their officers, directors, agents and any of the members harmless from any liability arising from special, indirect, or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits, loss of opportunity of any other loss which may result from the use of, misuse of, or lack if availability of North Dakota Telephone Company or their facilities.
USER RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Users are personally responsible for all use of the service under their login, even is someone else used their login. Illegal, fraudulent, or abusive use of any login on the service will result in immediate termination of membership and may be referred to law enforcement authorities. Use of any login under a name other than you own is prohibited.
You must immediately inform NDTC if you suspect any breach of security, such as loss, theft or unauthorized disclosure or use of your login or password. Until NDTC is notified of a breach of security, by notice given as such the user will remain responsible for any unauthorized use of the goNDTC service occurring under their login.
A user login is for the use of one user only (one user includes the immediate family living in the household). A member may not sell, assign, transfer or give away a user login. Under no circumstances will NDTC allow any member to resell their connect time. Only one instance of a user's login can be used at any given time.
NDTC is not responsible in any way for any computer programs or devices intended for use in connection with the goNDTC service if such programs are made available on the service. Most of the programs used on the goNDTC service are third party programs beyond the control of NDTC.
The account holder will indemnify and hold harmless NDTC against any loss, damage, cost and expense which NDTC may incur or become liable for by reason of claims or actions for libel, violation of privacy rights, plagiarism, copyright infringement, trademark or trade name infringement, domain name disputes, and claims arising in connection with data transmitted pursuant to the terms and provisions of this agreement and any claims or suits resulting from the account holder's use of the service including, without limitation, the expense and cost of defending any and all such claims and actions. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive termination of this agreement.
If NDTC is informed of illegal content or alleged copyright or trademark infringement involving an account, NDTC will attempt to notify the account holder of those allegations and secure a response. NDTC may, in its sole discretion, remove or terminate the account containing, on a temporary or permanent basis, materials which NDTC believes are illegal or may create, constitute, or contribute to copyright or trademark infringements. Account holder expressly waives the right to assert any claims against NDTC for any such removal or termination.
Services provided to the Customer by NDTC may only be used for lawful purposes. Transmission or publication of any information, data or material in violation of any U.S. Federal or state regulation or law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, material protected by copyright, trade secret or any other statute, threatening material or obscene material. NDTC reserves the right to remove any and all materials which infringe on copyright work. Such materials will be removed at any time upon receiving a complaint and or notice of copyright infringement.
FEES AND PAYMENT
Each member is responsible for paying all fees and charges (plus applicable taxes) associated with the use of the goNDTC service. NDTC reserves the right to change the amount of, or basis for determining, any fee or charge, and to institute new fees or charges, effective upon 30 days e-mail notice to the member.
| NDTC rates are as follows: |
| Basic Service |
15 hours |
$ 9.95 |
| Unlimited Service |
unlimited hours |
$17.95 |
| Additional Email |
|
$ 5.00 |
| Overtime |
|
$ 2.50 per hour |
All plans are billed in arrears on your North Dakota Telephone Bill. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
Either the membership holder or NDTC may terminate the membership at any time and without cause. The only recourse of a user with respect to dissatisfaction with any policies, guidelines or practices, changes in fees, or service content is for the membership holder to terminate the membership.
NDTC may terminate any individual or suspend any member's access to all or any part of the service without notice for conduct that NDTC believes is a violation of this agreement or any policies or guidelines posted by NDTC on the service or for other conduct that NDTC believes harmful to others.
NDTC is not responsible for notifying anyone other than the membership holder of termination. Upon termination of a membership any banking, brokerage or other third party relationships will no longer be accessible through goNDTC. NDTC shall not be held responsible for any consequences due to lack of access.
USING THE SERVICE
You are responsible for providing all equipment, devices and software necessary to receive the service.
NDTC will provide telephone numbers to connect to the service, which for most customers will include a local number.
You are responsible for all telephone fees and charges associated with the use of the telephone number you select. Use of the service and of specific numbers are subject to interruptions at NDTC's discretion or beyond NDTC's control. Unauthorized access to the service, the telecommunications or computer facilities used to deliver the service is a breach of this agreement.
LOGINS AND PASSWORDS
Use of the service requires both a login and a password. Each new member will choose a unique login. Your login name is your address on the internet and you may disclose it to others. Your password is the key that allows you to access the Internet under your login name and unlocks access to your e-mail.
Anyone knowing both your login and password can gain access to your e-mail and misuse your internet access (passwords should be kept a secret). When choosing a password select one that is hard to guess (i.e. your first or last name is not recommended). If you forget your password, please contact us so that we can reset it. You may not use another members login. Use of another member's login or improper solicitations of another member's password are grounds for termination. |