The
Internet is a powerful information and entertainment tool, we would
expect our customers to use the Internet with respect, courtesy, and
responsibility, giving due regard to the rights of other Internet users.
Our acceptable
use policy is actively and strictly enforced. Offending content or
users are removed from our network, usually as soon as they are discovered,
although we will always inform you when and why any action has been
taken.
Common sense is
the best guide as to what is considered acceptable use, however the
following are unacceptable uses.
Illegality
In any form, including
but not limited to the unauthorised distribution or copying of copyrighted
software or other data, harassment, fraud, trafficking in obscene
material.
Undesirable
Content
Certain types of
content are not allowed on our network. We do not host adult content
of any description. Content relating to Hacking, Cracking, Warez and
IRC is not allowed. Software downloads may only be hosted if you are
the writer and copyright owner of the software, all other software
including freeware, shareware and trial software is forbidden. Audio
and video downloads may only be hosted if you are the creator and
copyright owner of the work.
Bulk Email
The use of our
network to send bulk email whether opt-in or otherwise, and the use
of bulk email to promote a site on our network is strictly forbidden.
Misuse
Of Resources
Including but not
limited to employing applications which consume excessive CPU time,
memory or storage space. Chat/IRC, web proxy and mailing list scripts
are not allowed on our network under any circumstances. CGI based
message forums which use flat file databases are often found to use
excessive system resources, to avoid disappointment please use a PHP/ASP
message forum.
If you are unsure
about content you intend to place on our network, please check with
us before you do. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes
acceptable use.