The intent of the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is to provide a clear understanding of Dotnet Internet Services expectations for subscribers. Any violation(s) of these guidelines may result in the suspension or cancellation of service.

Policy and Legal Infringements :

As an Internet Service Provider, Dotnet Internet Services (DOTNET) will not censor any content of information passing through its network unless the information is deemed illegal. DOTNET will cooperate will legal authorities in the investigation of any suspected criminal or civil order of infringements. Activities to avoid include the following:

• Fraud: Involves a knowing misrepresentation or misleading statement, writing or activity made with the intent that the person receiving it will act upon it.
• Child Pornography: Federal child exploitation statutes define child pornography as visual depictions of "sexual intercourse" and/or "sexually explicit conduct", whether between persons or lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of any persons. Such visual depictions are illegal to possess, produce, receive, transport or distribute by any means, including computer.
• Infringement of Copyright, Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret, or Intellectual Property Right: Distribution and/or posting of copyrighted or the aforementioned infringements will not be tolerated.
• Hacking: DOTNET will not tolerate any subscriber attempting to access the accounts of others; penetrate security measures of other systems, whether or not the intrusion results in corruption or loss of data.
• Unauthorized Computer/Network Trespass: Unauthorized entry and/or use of another company and/or individual's computer system will result in immediate termination.
• Illegal Export: Exporting software or technical information that is in violation of U.S. export control laws is prohibited.
• E-mail Spamming: Transmitting of unsolicited Email to multiple recipients will not be tolerated. Such an offense negatively impacts mail system performance.
• Usenet Spamming: Posting of messages to newsgroups that is irrelevant or blanket posting of messages to multiple newsgroups will not be tolerated.
• Distribution of Viruses: Intentional distributions of software that attempts to and/or cause damage, harassment, or annoyance to persons, data, and/or computer systems are prohibited. Such an offense may result in terminating the account immediately.
• Email/News Bombing: Malicious intent to impede another persons use of electronic mail services or news media will result in immediate termination.
• Email/Message Forging: Forging any message header, in part or whole, of any electronic transmission, originating or passing through DOTNET services is in violation of the Internet Access Agreement.
• Ponzi Schemes/Chain Letters/Pyramid Schemes: Posting of such scams may result in legal inquiries, suspension and/or termination of services.
• Inappropriate Use of Software: Use of software or any device that would facilitate a continued connection, i.e. pinging, while using DOTNET services could result in suspension of service.
• Third Party Accountability: DOTNET subscribers will be held responsible and accountable for any activity by third parties, using their account, that violates guidelines created within the Acceptable Use Policy.

This list is representative of prohibited activities and is not all inclusive of future violations.

Liability and Effect Date: DOTNET has no practical ability to monitor all conduct, communications, or content which might violate this policy prior to its transmission on DOTNET network. Therefore, DOTNET does not assume liability to subscribers for violation of aforementioned infringements. Also, DOTNET reserves the right to make change to this policy without prior notification to subscribers. As of October 1, 2003 this policy serves as an external policy for DOTNET.

Censorship

Being an Internet Service Provider, DOTNET Networks (DOTNET) will not censor any content of information passing through its network. Censor is defined as, "an official who examines or monitors materials for objectionable content in order to suppress or delete anything considered objectionable."

DOTNET along with any parties from whom DOTNET obtains network services, exercises no control whatsoever over the content of the information passing through DOTNET network. Use of any information obtained via the DOTNET network is at Subscriber's and its Users' own risk or the risk of the affiliates. DOTNET specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its service.

Therefore, DOTNET stands by the Access Agreement and the rights and privileges established within the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States . The amendment states, "Congress shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise or abridging the freedom of press."

As of October 1, 2003 this policy can be changed without notice and serves as an external policy for DOTNET.

Spamming Policy

DOTNET will not tolerate any Spamming over our network.

Spamming is defined as, "…flooding the Internet with copies of the same message, in an attempt to force the message on people who would not otherwise choose to receive it. Most ‘Spamming' is commercial advertising, often for dubious products, get-rich-quick schemes, or quasi-legal services. ‘Spamming' costs the sender very little to send – most of the costs are paid for by the recipient or the carriers rather than the sender."

"There are two principal types of ‘Spamming', and they have different effects on Internet users. Usenet ‘Spamming' is a single message sent to 5 or more Usenet newsgroups. Usenet ‘Spamming' is aimed at ‘lurkers'; people who read newsgroups but rarely or never post and give their address away. Usenet ‘Spamming' robs users of the utility of the newsgroups by overwhelming them with the barrage of advertising or other irrelevant posts. Furthermore, Usenet ‘Spamming' subverts the ability of the system administrators and owners to manage the topics they accept on their systems."

"Email ‘Spamming' targets individual users with direct mail messages. Scanning Usenet postings, stealing Internet mailing lists, or searching the Web for addresses often creates email ‘Spamming' lists. Email ‘Spamming' typically cost users money out-of-pocket to receive. Many people - anyone with measured phone service – read or receive their mail while the meter is running creating additional costs. Also, it costs ISPs and online services to transmit ‘Spammed' information, and these costs are transmitted directly to subscribers."

In regards to the aforementioned violations concerning ‘Spamming', DOTNET established and maintains zero tolerance for all ‘Spamming' infractions. Each ‘Spamming' infraction will be handled through our security channels; this may incur potential legal action and/or termination of service.

As of October 1, 2003 this policy can be changed without notice and serves as an external policy for DOTNET.

Internet Access Agreement

By accessing the Internet via DOTNET's network, Subscriber, and/or any person using Subscriber's login identification name, or login identification names ordered by Subscriber, is deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions contained in this Internet Access Agreement (the "Agreement") and shall be bound thereby.

1. Definition:

• "Subscriber" as used herein, means an individual, a corporation, or a legal entity who incurs usage charges for the Service for its own use or who incurs usage charges on behalf of a third party, i.e., a User.
• "User," as used herein, means a Subscriber who uses Service or an individual, a corporation, or a legal entity whose Service usage charges are incurred by a third party, i.e., Subscriber.

1. Service:

Dotnet Internet Services (DOTNET) will provide Subscriber and its Users analog or digital access to the Internet, depending on the rate plan selected (the "Service"), subject to conditions generally beyond the control of DOTNET, including the type and condition of the equipment (personal computer, modem, etc.) of Subscriber and/or its Users. Service may be temporarily unavailable or limited because of capacity limitations and may be temporarily interrupted or curtailed due to equipment modifications, upgrades, relocations, repairs, and similar activities necessary for the proper operation of Service.

1. Acceptable Usage of Dial-Up Accounts:

Subscriber and its Users agree to use dial-up accounts solely on an active "dial-up" basis, meaning only as needed and in no way on a standby or inactive basis in order to maintain a connection. Without limitation of the foregoing, Subscriber and its Users shall abide by the following provisions regarding usage:

1. A dial-up account may be used for World Wide Web browsing, reading or posting to Usenet newsgroups, sending, receiving and reading electronic mail and transferring files via the file transfer protocol.
2. A dial-up account shall not be used to host a dedicated server site on the Internet including but not limited to web, mail and ftp.
3. A dial-up account shall not be accessed simultaneously by multiple users using the same user ID.
4. A dial-up account has only two mailboxes for incoming electronic mail unless additional mailboxes have been purchased.
5. Automated processes may not be used such as checking e-mail or pinging the host to maintain a constant connection.

Inactivity Disconnect Policy:

DOTNET reserves the right to disconnect a dial-up account after 20 minutes of inactivity, as detected by DOTNET through electronic means. This time is approximate and subject to change without notice in DOTNET's sole discretion. Electronic or mechanical means to avoid an inactivity disconnect are strictly prohibited. Electronic or mechanical means include, but are not limited to, "pinging" the mail server, employing electronic or software autodialer features to maintain an active connection or repeatedly checking for e-mail by auto login to the mail server. DOTNET reserves the right to electronically audit connections to enforce the above requirements.

Access:

Service access will be provided via a local telephone number where available. DOTNET is not responsible for any toll or other charges in the event Service access is not provided via a local telephone number. It is the sole responsibility of the subscriber to check with their local telephone provider to ensure they are calling a local access number.

1. Price:

Subscriber shall pay to DOTNET the charges associated with the rate plan selected, including applicable taxes, 800 access charges, etc. If Service access is not provided via a local telephone number, Subscriber may also be responsible for toll or other charges. DOTNET reserves the right to modify the charges upon the completion of said terms of Agreement.

1. Acceptable Usage of Residential Wireless Service

Residential Wireless Customers will be limited to three (3) gigabytes of data transfer per month. If residential wireless customer exceeds that amount their connection speed will automatically be dropped for the remainder of the month. A residential wireless account shall not be used to host a dedicated server site on the Internet including but not limited to web, mail and ftp.

1. Payment:

Subscriber shall be invoiced according the rate plan selected. Payment will be deemed made when received by DOTNET.

6. Term and Termination:

This Agreement becomes effective upon registration of Subscriber's login identification name and shall remain in effect for the period indicated in writing or email or until terminated as provided herein. Termination notices must be made in writing either by mail or fax. Subscriber is subject to early termination fees.

1. Credit:

There shall be no credits, reductions, or setoff against the charges for Service for downtime or interruption of Service unless such Service interruption exceed 24 hours in duration. DOTNET shall provide Subscriber with a credit equal to 1/30 of the recurring monthly charge for Service for each twenty-four hour period from the time of notice of interruption until Service restoration, provided Subscriber notifies DOTNET of the Service interruptions. No adjustments shall be made by accumulating periods of non-continuous interruption. A credit allowance will not be given for mistakes, omissions, interruptions, delays, errors, defects or curtailments in the Service caused by the negligence or willful act of Subscriber or others, or mistakes, omissions, interruptions, delays, errors, or defects caused by failure of equipment or of Service as described in Section 2.

1. Limitation of Liability:

DOTNET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INTERRUPTION CAUSED BY FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT OR SERVERS NOT PROVIDED BY DOTNET, FAILURE OF COMMUNICATIONS, POWER OUTAGES, OR OTHER INTERRUPTION NOT WITHIN THE COMPLETE CONTROL OF DOTNET, NOR SHALL DOTNET BE LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES CAUSED OR CREATED BY SUBSCRIBER'S OR ITS USERS' EQUIPMENT. SUBSCRIBER AND USER HEREBY RELEASE DOTNET FROM LIABILITY ARISING FROM ANY CONTENT ACCESSED VIA THE SERVICE. DOTNET'S PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE EXCUSED IN CASE OF LABOR DIFFICULTIES, GOVERNMENTAL ORDERS, CIVIL COMMOTIONS, ACTS OF GOD, OR OTHER CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND ITS REASONABLE CONTROL. DOTNET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IF CHANGES IN OPERATION OR ALTERATION OF SUBSCRIBER'S OR ITS USERS' EQUIPMENT, RENDER THE SAME OBSOLETE OR OTHERWISE AFFECT ITS PERFORMANCE. IN NO EVENT SHALL DOTNET BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF USE, ETC. THE LIABILITY OF DOTNET FOR ACTUAL PROVEN DAMAGES FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY FAILURE OF OR DISRUPTION OF SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO CHARGES PAYABLE BY SUBSCRIBER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR THE SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD SUCH DAMAGE OCCURS. DOTNET MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE SERVICE, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY OTHER WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW.

1. Indemnity:

Subscriber and User shall indemnify and hold harmless DOTNET from and against any loss, cost, claim, liability, damage, or expense (including reasonable attorney's fees) to third parties, relating to the use of the Service by Subscriber, User, or any of their personnel, whether or not Subscriber or User has knowledge of or has authorized such access or use, including, without limitation, claims for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, infringement of copyright, patent infringement (where Subscriber or User has used, connected, or combined the Service with the products or services of others) negligence, or tortious behavior. Subscriber agrees to indemnify DOTNET along with any parties from whom DOTNET obtains network services, and to hold them harmless from any claims resulting from the use of the Service by Subscriber or its Users that damage another party or that violate the law.

1. Subscriber Responsibility:

Subscriber shall ensure that its Users shall comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any access to other networks connected to DOTNET's network must comply with the rules of the other networks.

1. Use of Service:

Subscriber and its Users agree to abide by and comply with the following terms and conditions:

1. Misuse of Service:

Subscriber and its Users shall not use the Service to make foul or profane expressions, to impersonate another person with fraudulent or malicious intent, to contact another person as to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass such other person, or for any purpose in violation of law, or in such a manner as to interfere unreasonably with the use of the Service by any DOTNET's customers. Subscriber and its Users shall not distribute chain letters or "junk" mail (any unsolicited mail of a business or commercial nature) or engage in " Ponzi " or "pyramid" schemes. The Service and underlying network may only be used for lawful purposes. Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, material which is threatening or obscene, or material protected by trade secret. In addition, DOTNET generally reserves the right in its sole discretion to either temporarily discontinue, or permanently terminate furnishing the Service upon notice to Customer in the event Customer uploads any information that is libelous, defamatory or that violates or infringes any right of privacy of any Persons; uploads any messages, data, images or programs that are indecent, obscene or pornographic; use the facilities and capabilities of DOTNET to conduct or solicit the performance of any illegal activity or to conduct any other activity that infringes the rights of DOTNET or any third party; or upload any information, messages, data, images or programs that is discriminatory or otherwise offensive as determined by DOTNET in its sole discretion.

b . Interference with the Right of Third Parties :

In the event that DOTNET receives notice from a third party, or in the event that DOTNET reasonably believes, that Subscriber's or any User's use of the Service, either alone or in connection with products or services of others, constitutes to either (1) defamation, invasion of privacy, or unfair competition, or (2) misuse, misappropriation or infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary of intellectual property right of such third party, the DOTNET shall have the right, in its sole and exclusive option and discretion, without prior notification to Subscriber or to User(s), and without limiting any other rights or remedies DOTNET might have or incurring any obligation or liability to Subscriber or to User(s), to temporarily discontinue or permanently terminate, in whole or in part, furnishing of Services to Subscriber or to User(s).

C. Usenet policy and Posting Restriction:

Usenet comprises a system of bulletin boards called newsgroups. Usenet access is provided to dial-up customers of DOTNET. Subscriber and its User shall not post to newsgroups until they have familiarized themselves with the subjects and established guidelines and restrictions are hereby incorporated herein by reference and Subscriber and its Users unconditionally agree to adhere to them. These guidelines and restrictions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Only post articles that are relevant to the newsgroup. Inappropriate or irrelevant postings are not appreciated by participants of newsgroups nor are they allowed under Usenet protocols.
• Most newsgroups do not allow commercial postings. Users should verify this restriction before making any such posting.
• Blanket postings to all or large numbers of newsgroups simultaneously with disregard to the newsgroups' subject are forbidden.
• Chain letters are not allowed to be posted.
• Unauthorized creation of a newsgroup is prohibited

D. Harm to Equipment, Software and Processes:

Subscribers agree unconditionally to not cause harm to DOTNET or third party equipment, software, or processes used in connection with furnishing the Service. In addition to constituting a default under this Agreement, any breach of this provision may result in civil and/or criminal penalties pursuant to applicable local, state and federal laws.

E. Content, Accuracy of Information:

DOTNET, along with any parties from whom DOTNET obtains network services, exercises no control whatsoever over the content of the information passing through DOTNET's network. DOTNET makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the content of the information passing through its network. Use of any information obtained via the DOTNET network is at Subscriber's and its Users' own risk or the risk of their affiliates. DOTNET specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its Service.

F. Offensive and/or Harmful Information:

The Internet hosts some material deemed unfit for viewing and reading by minors under the age of 18. Some sites contain information both in text and graphical formats that Subscriber and/or Users may consider obscene and/or harmful. Subscriber and/or Users agree to not hold DOTNET responsible for sites and postings that could be considered obscene, lewd, offensive, and/or harmful. Subscribers are responsible for their own monitoring and viewing habits and their Users, including minors. DOTNET does not block, filter or screen postings or sites on the Internet in whole or in part.

1. Default:

Upon a default by Subscriber DOTNET may, in its sole discretion, without prior notification and without limiting its remedies or incurring any liability to Subscriber, either temporarily discontinue or permanently terminate the furnishing of Service to Subscriber in whole or in part.

"Default" means any failure by Subscriber to comply with any term of this Agreement, including without limitation, failure to make timely payment of any amount due DOTNET or failure to comply with the restrictions on use of Service set forth in Section 13. Where Subscriber's equipment is used with Service provided by DOTNET in violation of any of the provisions herein, DOTNET will notify Subscriber and take such action as necessary for the protection of the Service for use by its other customers. Subscriber shall discontinue such use of equipment or correct the violation immediately and shall confirm in writing to DOTNET within five days of such use has ceased or that the violation has been corrected, and if Subscriber fails to do so, DOTNET will disconnect Subscriber's Service, without any credit allowance, until such time as Subscriber complies with the provisions hereof. DOTNET reserves the right to charge a reconnect fee for any discontinued Service that is subsequently reconnected.

1. Equipment:

Subscriber shall be responsible to provide for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of Subscriber's equipment used in connection with the Service, and Subscriber shall ensure that such equipment is technically and operationally compatible with the Service and in compliance with applicable Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations. 

1. Miscellaneous:

This Agreement shall be governed by, construed under, and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the state of Wisconsin . In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and any applicable tariff, the tariff shall prevail. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, and all contemporaneous oral agreements and understanding relating to the subject matter hereof. DOTNET may amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement by giving Subscriber 30 days' prior on-line notice. This Agreement is subject to modification by any authorized regulatory agency. DOTNET may assign this Agreement without limitation, but Subscriber may not assign this Agreement without DOTNET's prior written consent. This Agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto and their respective personal and legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns.