Updated: 6/1/2006
TechGether.net
DCMA Policy
The following terms and
conditions apply to all web hosting services offered by
TechGether.net Hosting Services ("TechGether.net").
By ordering web hosting services from TechGether.net you are
agreeing to the following terms and conditions.
Location
All accounts
will be located on Windows Server 2003 shared servers unless you
purchase a dedicated server or have a dedicated server with us.
Webspace
Hosting accounts are to be used by the primary owner only.
Account holders are not permitted to resell, store or give away
web-hosting service of their web site to other parties. Web hosting
services are defined as allowing a separate, third party to host
content on the owner's web site. Exceptions to this include ad
banners, classified ads, and personal ads.
Site Content
Space on TechGether.net server may not be used for the
distribution of adult-oriented or racist material, pirated software,
copyright material or for other illegal purposes. Contract (and
service) may be suspended at any time if usage or site content is
deemed inappropriate or offensive. Under no circumstances, must any
of the following materials appear on your web site.
Pornographic/explicit or obscene material, in the form of graphics
or text. Copyrighted music files (.wav, .mid, .mp3, etc.) or any
form of sound used without the original owner's written consent.
Copyright computer code/graphics without the original owner's
written consent. Lists of software package serial number or links to
cracks, patches, hacks or pirated software, pyramid advertising
schemes and "spam" banners. If any copyrighted material other than
the holder of the account's own is to be stores on a TechGether.net
server, TechGether.net must receive a signed photocopy or original
letter giving explicit, specific permission from the copyright
holder.
Errors & Omissions
Although we always endeavor to keep your sites error-free and
check them regularly for availability, you are advised that it is
your responsibility to back up your files, check your website for
availability, correct content and operation. Errors and omissions
should be reported via the
helpdesk as soon as possible for correction.
Passwords
You are responsible for keeping records of your FTP, mail and
access passwords and keeping these secure at all times. Failure to
do so, where a breach of security occurs, may results in termination
of your account, as will attempted access to accounts you do not
own.
Mail Usage
Your e-mail accounts may not be resold or used to send
unsolicited email (spamming). Clients who send, or allow the sending
of such mail (even using external mail facilities) will have their
service terminated immediately and will be liable for any costs
incurred by the result of their actions. Outgoing (SMTP) mail
facilities are provided as standard (you can usually use your ISPs
outgoing mail server) but you must have a user account and password
to be able to submit mail to the outgoing mail server provided for
your website.
High Resource
Usage
Resources are defined as bandwidth and/or processor utilization.
TechGether.net may implement the following policy to its sole
discretion. In order to maintain quality of service to all our
clients, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate an account
where it is found to be manipulating or monopolizing server
resources to the detriment of other users, whether via scripts,
programs, volume of mail, excess bandwidth or otherwise. It is
strongly suggested that any script development is carried out on
your local PC before uploading to the server, as incorrectly
configured scripts may seriously affect server performance.
The hosting packages
available on this website are not intended to be used as file
repositories nor as code development test-beds. TechGether.net
reserves the right to remove any sites which it believes are being
used for such purposes.
Loss of Service
TechGether.net web space, domain registration and email service
are derived in some part via partnerships with third-party
companies. No responsibility will be accepted for loss of service or
consequences of such caused by server failure or actions of any of
our partners service providers, or their subcontractors,
representatives or employees. This included loss of data resulting
from failures, delays, no deliveries, wrong delivery, and any and
all service interruptions. No SLA or uptime guarantees are given,
although every effort will be made to maintain service. No
warranties or claims of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose are made - either expressed or implied for service provided.
Bandwidth (data
transfer) Limits
Our basic webspace accounts have pre-set strict bandwidth limits
- keeping hosting fees at very competitive level for low-traffic
sites. If an account's limit is reached, you may be asked to pay
bandwidth fees on a monthly basis or upgrade to an account with
higher bandwidth limits. We'll be pleased to discuss this with you
before you place your order or when designing your site.
Payment
All accounts are setup on a prepay basis. Although
TechGether.net reserves the right to change prices of accounts or
services at any time, all pricing is guaranteed for a period of
prepayment. Payment is due each anniversary year or month following
the date the account was established. Customers will automatically
be involved again at the end of their prepay period unless a
cancellation notification has already been received. No refund will
be given for annual hosting fees if you choose to relocate your
domain, although prompt transfer to a new host will be arranged free
of charge.
In the event of late
payment, your service may be discontinued or suspended until fill
payment is made. No responsibility will be accepted for loss of
service or consequences of such action. Services ordered are
accepted on a "firm order" basis and fees, when requested via
invoice, are payable strictly within 7 days from the invoice date.
Cancellations &
Refunds
We require 30 days cancellation notice in writing. When you
cancel your account, all your files and access passwords will be
deleted. TechGether.net reserves the right to cancel the service at
any time. In this event customers will be entitled to a prorated
refund based upon their remaining period of membership. If a
customer contravenes TechGether.net's terms of service and incurs
cancellation, a refund will not be issued.
With the exception of
domain names, a seven day cooling-off period applies to out products
and services. In these seven days customers are entitled to cancel
the contract and obtain a refund for their purchase.
Domain Name Terms
& Conditions
The following terms and conditions apply to domain registration
services offered by TechGether.net. By ordering domain registration
services from TechGether.net you are agreeing to the following terms
and conditions.
We will not be able to confirm that we are able to register your
chosen domain name for you until we have received notification from
the appropriate domain registry that the application was
successful. All domain names will remain the property of
TechGether.net until full payment for that domain name has been
received. We will not accept responsibility for errors made by
Registration Authorities, registrars or their agents when submitting
domains for registration. Claims against TechGether.net for
incorrect registration on our part will be limited to replacement
domains to the same retail value, at our discretion. No claims for
compensation will be accepted for loss of use due to late payment.
Late Payment
We reserve the right not to release domain names whose owners'
account fees remain unpaid until all invoices are settled in full.
Domains remaining unpaid for may become lapsed or detagged.
Indemnification
Customer agrees to defend, indemnify, save and hold
TechGether.net harmless from any and all demands, liabilities,
losses, costs and claims, including reasonable attorney's fees
asserted against TechGether.net, its agents, its customers, officers
or employees. (1) an injury to person or property caused by the
products sold otherwise distributed in connection with
TechGether.net's Servers; (2) any material supplied by customer
infringing or allegedly infringing on the propriety rights of a
third party; (3) copyright infringement and (4)any defective
products sold to the customer from a TechGether.net server.
Disclaimer
TechGether.net will not be responsible for any damages a
Customer's business may suffer. TechGether.net makes no warranties
of any kind, expressed or implied for services provided.
TechGether.net disclaims any warranty or merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose. This includes loss of data resulting from
delays, non-deliveries, wrong deliveries, and and and all service
interruptions caused by TechGether.net and its employees.
TechGether.net reserves the right to revise its policies at any
time.
