AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)
Word Associates, Inc. Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") is provided to give our customers and users
a clear understanding of what Word Associates, Inc expects of them while using the service. All users
of Word Associates, Inc Internet services: those who access some of our Services but do not have
accounts, as well as those who pay a service fee to subscribe to the Services, must comply with this
AUP and our TOS (Terms of Service).
Use of Word Associates, Inc Service constitutes acceptance and agreement to Word Associates, Inc
AUP as well as Word Associates, Inc TOS (Terms of Service)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: *All Payments To Word Associates, Inc Are Non-Refundable*
We support the uncensored flow of information and ideas over the Internet and do not actively
monitor subscriber activity under normal circumstances. Similarly, we do not exercise editorial
control over the content of any web site, e-mail transmission, newsgroups, or other material created
or accessible over or through the services, except for certain proprietary Web sites. However, in
accordance with our TOS (Terms of Service), we may remove any materials that, in our sole
discretion, may be illegal, may subject us to liability, or which may violate this AUP. Word
Associates, Inc may cooperate with legal authorities and/or third parties in the investigation of any
suspected or alleged crime or civil wrongdoing. Your violation of this AUP may result in the
suspension or immediate termination of either your Word Associates, Inc account or other actions
as detailed in Section 3 WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
This document is intended to provide a basic understanding of Word Associates, Inc Acceptable Use
Policy. The following are guidelines for the establishment and enforcement of Word Associates, Inc
AUP:
Ensure reliable service to our customers
Ensure security and privacy of our systems and network, as well as the networks and systems of
others
Comply with existing laws
Maintain our reputation as a responsible service provider
Encourage responsible use of the Internet and discourage activities which reduce the usability and
value of Internet services
Preserve the value of Internet resources as a conduit for free expression and exchange of information
Preserve the privacy and security of individual users
Word Associates, Inc intends to provide its customers access to everything the Internet has to offer.
While Word Associates, Inc is firmly committed to the principles of free speech, certain activities that
may be damaging to the resources of both Word Associates, Inc and the Internet and cannot be
permitted under the guise of free speech. The resources of Word Associates, Inc and the Internet are
limited, and abuse of these resources by one user has a negative impact on the entire community.
We do not routinely monitor the activity of accounts except for measurements of system utilization
and the preparation of billing records. However, in our efforts to promote good citizenship within the
Internet community, we will respond appropriately if we become aware of inappropriate use of our
service.
You may not use your account to publish material, which Word Associates, Inc.
determines, at its sole discretion, to be unlawful, indecent or objectionable. For purposes of this
policy, "material" refers to all forms of communications including narrative descriptions, graphics
(including photographs, illustrations, images, drawings, logos), executable programs, video
recordings, and audio recordings.
If a Word Associates, Inc account is used to violate the Acceptable Use Policy or our TOS, we
reserve the right to terminate your service without notice. We prefer to advise customers of
inappropriate behavior and any necessary corrective action, however, flagrant violations of the
Acceptable Use Policy will result in immediate termination of service. Our failure to enforce this
policy, for whatever reason, shall not be construed as a waiver of our right to do so at any time.
As a client of Word Associates, Inc., you must use your account responsibly. If you have
any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at info@word-associates.com.
VIOLATIONS OF Word Associates, Inc ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
The following constitute violations of this AUP:
Illegal use of Word Associates, Inc services: Word Associates, Inc's services may not be used for illegal purposes, or in support of illegal activities. Word Associates, Inc reserves the right to cooperate with legal authorities and/or injured third parties in the investigation of any suspected crime or civil wrongdoing.
Harm to minors: Use of Word Associates, Inc service to harm, or attempt to harm, minors in any
way, including, but not limited to child pornography.
Threats: Use of Word Associates, Inc service to transmit any material (by e-mail, uploading, posting
or otherwise) that threatens or encourages bodily harm or destruction of property.
Harassment: Use of Word Associates, Inc service to transmit any material (by e-mail, uploading,
posting or otherwise) that harasses another.
Fraudulent activity: Use of Word Associates, Inc service to make fraudulent offers to sell or buy
products, items, or services, or to advance any type of financial scam such as "pyramid schemes,"
"ponzi schemes," and "chain letters."
Forgery or impersonation: Adding, removing or modifying identifying network header information
in an effort to deceive or mislead is prohibited. Attempting to impersonate any person by using forged
headers or other identifying information is prohibited. The use of anonymous remailers or nicknames
does not constitute impersonation.
Unsolicited commercial e-mail / Unsolicited bulk e-mail(SPAM): Use of Word Associates, Inc services
to transmit any unsolicited commercial or unsolicited bulk e-mail is expressly prohibited. Violations
of this type will result in the immediate termination of the offending Word Associates, Inc account.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY, anyone hosting websites or services on our server(s) that support
spammers or cause any of our IP space to be listed in any of the various Spam Databases will have
their account immediately terminated. The saccount will not be reconnected until such
time that you agree to remove ANY and ALL traces of the offending material immediately upon
reconnection and agree to allow us access to the server to confirm that all material has been
COMPLETELY removed. Severe violations may result in immediate and permanent removal of the
server from our network without notice to the customer. Any server guilty of a second violation
WILL be immediately and permanently removed from our network without notice.
E-mail / News Bombing: Malicious intent to impede another person's use of electronic mail services
or news will result in the immediate termination of the offending Word Associates, Inc account.
E-mail / Message Forging: Forging any message header, in part or whole, of any electronic
transmission, originating or passing through the Word Associates, Inc service is in violation of this
AUP.
Usenet SPAMing: Word Associates, Inc has a zero tolerance policy for the use of its network for the
posting of messages or commercial advertisements, which violate the rules, regulations, FAQ or
charter of any newsgroups or mailing list. Commercial messages that are appropriate under the rules
of a newsgroup or mailing list or that are solicited by the recipients are permitted.
Unauthorized access: Use of the Word Associates, Inc service to access, or to attempt to access, the
accounts of others, or to penetrate, or attempt to penetrate, security measures of Word Associates,
Inc or another entity's computer software or hardware, electronic communications system, or
telecommunications system, whether or not the intrusion results in the corruption or loss of data, is
expressly prohibited and the offending Word Associates, Inc account is subject to immediate
termination.
Copyright or trademark infringement: Use of the Word Associates, Inc service to transmit any
material (by e-mail, uploading, posting or otherwise) that infringes any copyright, trademark, patent,
trade secret or other proprietary rights of any third party, including, but not limited to, the
unauthorized copying of copyrighted material, the digitization and distribution of photographs from
magazines, books, or other copyrighted sources, and the unauthorized transmittal of copyrighted
software.
Collection of personal data: Use of the Word Associates, Inc service to collect, or attempt to collect,
personal information about third parties without their knowledge or consent.
Network disruptions and unfriendly activity: Use of the Word Associates, Inc service for any activity
which affects the ability of other people or systems to use Word Associates, Inc Services or the
Internet. This includes "denial of service" (DOS) attacks against another network host or individual
user. Interference with or disruption of other network users, services or equipment is prohibited. It
is the Member's responsibility to ensure that their network is configured in a secure manner. A
Subscriber may not, through action or inaction, allow others to use their network for illegal or
inappropriate actions. A Subscriber may not permit their network, through action or inaction, to be
configured in such a way that gives a third party the capability to use their network in an illegal or
inappropriate manner. Unauthorized entry and/or use of another company and/or individual's
computer system will result in immediate account termination. Word Associates, Inc will not tolerate
any subscriber attempting to access the accounts of others, or penetrate security measures of other
systems, whether or not the intrusion results in corruption or loss of data.
Fraud: Involves a knowing misrepresentation or misleading statement, writing or activity made with
the intent that the person receiving it will act upon it.
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.
Distribution of Viruses: Intentional distributions of software that attempts to and/or causes damage,
harassment, or annoyance to persons, data, and/or computer systems are prohibited. Such an offense
will result in the immediate termination of the offending account.
Inappropriate Use of Software: Use of software or any device that would facilitate a continued
connection, i.e. pinging, while using Word Associates, Inc services could result in suspension service.
Third Party Accountability: Word Associates, Inc 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.
Violation Of Word Associates, Inc Web Hostingl Accounts: It is absolutely forbidden to host
pornographic content or IRC servers on Word Associates, Inc Web Hosting Accounts. Web Hosting
Accounts found hosting this material will be subject to immediate cancellation without refund.
Security:
You are responsible for any misuse of your account, even if the inappropriate activity was committed
by a friend, family member, guest or employee. Therefore, you must take steps to ensure that others
do not gain unauthorized access to your account. In addition, you may not use your account to
breach security of another account or attempt to gain unauthorized access to another network or
server.
Your password provides access to your account. It is your responsibility to keep your password
secure.
Sharing your password and account access with unauthorized users is prohibited. You should take
care to prevent others from using your account since you will be held responsible for such use.
Attempting to obtain another user's account password is strictly prohibited, and may result in
termination of service.
You must adopt adequate security measures to prevent or minimize unauthorized use of your
account.
You may not attempt to circumvent user authentication or security of any host, network or account.
This includes, but is not limited to, accessing data not intended for you, logging into or making use
of a server or account you are not expressly authorized to access, or probing the security of other
networks. Use or distribution of tools designed for compromising security is prohibited. Examples
of these tools include, but are not limited to, password guessing programs, cracking tools or network
probing tools.
You may not attempt to interfere with service to any user, host or network ("denial of service
attacks"). This includes, but is not limited to, "flooding" of networks, deliberate attempts to overload
a service, and attempts to "crash" a host.
Users who violate systems or network security may incur criminal or civil liability. Word Associates,
Inc will cooperate fully with investigations of violations of systems or network security at other sites,
including cooperating with law enforcement authorities in the investigation of suspected criminal
violations.
Network Performance:
Word Associates, Inc accounts operate on shared resources. Excessive use or abuse of these shared
network resources by one customer may have a negative impact on all other customers. Misuse of
network resources in a manner which impairs network performance is prohibited by this policy and
may result in termination of your account.
You are prohibited from excessive consumption of resources, including CPU time, memory, disk
space and session time. You may not use resource-intensive programs which negatively impact other
customers or the performances of Word Associates, Inc systems or networks. Word Associates, Inc
reserves the right to terminate or limit such activities.
REPORTING VIOLATIONS OF Word Associates, Inc. AUP:
Word Associates, Inc requests that anyone who believes that there is a violation of this AUP to direct
the necessary information to Word Associates, Inc immediately via the following email address: support@word-associates.com
If available, please provide the following information:
The IP address used to commit the alleged violation
The date and time of the alleged violation, including the time zone or offset from GMT
Evidence of the alleged violation
E-mail with full header information provides all of the above, as do system log files. Other situations
will require different methods of providing the above information.
Word Associates, Inc may take any one or more of the following actions in response to complaints:
Issue written or verbal warnings
Suspend the Member's newsgroup posting privileges
Suspend the Member's account
Terminate the Member's account
Bill the Member for administrative costs and/or reactivation charges
Bring legal action to enjoin violations and/or to collect damages, if any, cause by violations
REVISIONS TO THIS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY:
Word Associates, Inc. reserves the right to revise, amend, or modify this AUP, our TOS (Terms of
Service) and our other policies and agreements at any time and in any manner. Notice of any revision,
amendment, or modification will be posted in accordance with our TOS (Terms of Service).