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This
Services Agreement (the "Agreement") contains the
complete terms and conditions which govern your subscription
of Web hosting, e-Commerce and other Internet-related services
provided by ForwardWeb (the "Services"). As used
in this Agreement, "ForwardWeb" means ForwardWeb
and "Client", "you", or "your"
means you. By clicking on the "Submit Order" button,
you acknowledge that you have read the Agreement, and you
agree to its terms and conditions and all policies posted
on the ForwardWeb site. As referred to in this Agreement,
"Site" refers to a World Wide Web site and "ForwardWeb
Site" refers to the Site located at the URL http://forwardweb.com
, or any other successor Sites owned or maintained by ForwardWeb.
1. APPROPRIATE USE OF THE SERVICES.
ForwardWeb provides the Services exclusively and makes no
effort to edit, control, monitor or restrict the content of
data other than as necessary to provide such Services.
- Client
Content.
Client agrees that it will not distribute, electronically
transmit or display any materials supplied by Client - or
through Client by a third party - to any ForwardWeb server
in connection with Client's use of the Services which:
violate any state, federal or foreign laws or regulations;
- infringe
on any intellectual property rights (e.g., copyright,
trademark, patent or other proprietary rights) of ForwardWeb
or any third party;
- are
defamatory, slanderous or trade libelous;
- are
threatening or harassing;
- are
discriminatory based on gender, race, age or promotes
hate
- violate
any ForwardWeb policy posted on the ForwardWeb Site
including, but not limited to, our Acceptable Use Policy
(includes Adult Content Policy), UCE (SPAM) Policy,
and CGI Abuse Policy.
- contain
viruses or other computer programming defects which
result in damage to ForwardWeb or any third party.
- Bandwidth.
Client may occupy only the amount of disk space on the ForwardWeb
Server and utilize no more than the network bandwidth that
is allotted by ForwardWeb. Additional fees, specified in
the Virtual Host plans page, will be charged for exceeding
the disk space and/or network bandwidth allowance of your
selected plan.
- No
"SPAM".
Client shall not use the Services for chain letters, junk
mail, spamming, or any use of distribution lists to any
person who has not given specific permission to be included
in such a process. Client also shall not engage in any unsolicited
email practices at ForwardWeb, or otherwise, that mentions
or reference any domain hosted on ForwardWeb servers or
parked on ForwardWeb DNS servers. NOTE: THIS POLICY APPLIES
TO VIRTUAL SERVER ACCOUNTS, RESELLERS AND THEIR RESOLD ACCOUNTS,
DEDICATED SERVER CUSTOMERS, AND ALL DOMAINS, NAMES SERVERS
AND PARKED DOMAINS HOSTED ON THE SERVER. (Violators will
be fined! Refer to our UCE (SPAM) Policy).
- Licensed
Software Only.
Client agrees to use only properly licensed third party
software in connection with Client's use of the Services.
- Back-Up
Files. Client will have the ability to reinstate files
which are automatically archived by ForwardWeb; however,
ForwardWeb does not guarantee the existence, accuracy, or
regularity of its backup services and, therefore, Client
is responsible for making back-up files in connection with
its use of the Services. Backup capability is available
through the Client's Control Panel.
- Termination.
ForwardWeb reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
ForwardWeb, in its sole discretion, may immediately terminate
this Agreement if Client engages in any of the foregoing.
To report any unacceptable behavior by a third party using
the Services, please contact abuse@forwardweb.com.
2. PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS
- Service
Fees. By the Tenth (10th) of each billing cycle, ForwardWeb
shall either (i) debit Client's credit card (whereas such
information is provided by Client) or (ii) deliver by e-mail
or regular mail an invoice to Client in accordance with
the applicable Services fees for services rendered for the
current month. Where an invoice is delivered to Client,
Client shall remit payment to ForwardWeb by no later than
the specified payment due date. ForwardWeb shall be entitled
to immediately terminate this Agreement for Client's failure
to make timely payments to ForwardWeb. Certain services
carry a set-up fee charged by ForwardWeb to Client that
must be paid by Client in order to have use of the Services.
If Client terminates this Agreement in accordance with Section
4 hereunder, Client shall be responsible for any outstanding
fees owed to ForwardWeb and agrees to pay any and all fees
incurred by Client. Because the Services are provided on
a monthly basis, Client will be responsible for Service
fees incurred each month regardless of when Client provides
notice of termination. Thus, for example, if Client provides
notice to terminate on the 15th day of a particular billing
cycle, Client will still owe fees for the entire month and
such fees will not be pro-rated or refunded. If Client has
retained the Services for one (1) year and has pre-paid
ForwardWeb for such Services, refunds will be issued for
any unused full month portions of the Services upon Clients
request. Therefore, if Client's account is cancelled at
any point during the one (1) year term, Client will be entitled
to a refund for the months remaining after notice given
by the 25th day of the preceding billing cycle.
- Domain
Names. If Client chooses to register a domain name(s) through
ForwardWeb, Client acknowledges and agrees that Client will
pay a registration fee(s) to register the domain name(s)
with the applicable domain name registrar. ForwardWeb does
not offer refunds for domain name registrations for any
reason, including misspelling of the domain name. Domain
names registered as part of a web design contract or in
association with other services offered by ForwardWeb will
be registered in the name of ForwardWeb or its designated
agents, and will be transferred to the Client when said
contract is completed and paid in full.
3. CLIENT LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
· The parties agree that in no event shall ForwardWeb
be liable to any third party for Client's breach or alleged
breach of any of the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement. Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless
ForwardWeb from any and all expenses, losses, liabilities,
damages or third party claims resulting from Client's breach
or alleged breach of any Client obligations set forth hereunder.
4. TERM, TERMINATION & REINSTATEMENT
· Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, this
Agreement shall be effective on the date you register for
the Services, and shall continue in effect on a month-to-month
basis unless otherwise specified by separate agreement (the
"Term") unless terminated earlier pursuant to the
provisions of this Section 4. Either party will have the right
to terminate this Agreement upon notice to the other party.
If Client is terminating this Agreement, Client must follow
instructions for cancellation provided on the Server Cancellation
Information page. The essence of this page states that Client
must contact the ForwardWeb to receive a cancellation number,
which Client shall retain as proof of termination, and all
cancellation requests must be received by the Twenty-Fifth
(25th) of the respective month of cancellation. Any other
attempt by Client to cancel this Agreement by written or e-mail
notice shall be void. Sections 3 - 8 shall survive termination
or expiration of this Agreement.
If
Client terminates its account, Client shall be allowed to
re-instate Client's use of the Services within Seven (7) business
days of cancellation. Client shall pay a fee of Fifty Dollars
($50) prior to any re-instatement of Client's account. Once
payment has been received, Client's account will be activated
within Forty-Eight (48) business hours. ForwardWeb will maintain
an archival copy of Client's Web site for Seven (7) days after
ForwardWeb receives notice of cancellation. Thereafter, Client
will need to place a new order if it wishes to subscribe to
the Services.
5. TAXES
Client will pay and indemnify and hold ForwardWeb harmless
from any and all taxes associated with or arising from Client's
use of the Services, including any penalties and interest
and any costs associated with the collection or withholding
thereof.
6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
· THE SERVICES, THE ForwardWeb SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DISPLAYED OR OFFERED
ON THE ForwardWeb SITE, AND ALL TEXT, GRAPHICS, LINKS AND
APPLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO CLIENT ON AN 'AS IS' BASIS AND
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. ForwardWeb DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF THE FOREGOING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM
A COURSE OF DEALING. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE
FOREGOING, ForwardWeb SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY
THAT (1) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE;
(2) DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (3) THERE ARE NO VIRUSES OR
OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; AND (4) THE SECURITY METHODS EMPLOYED
WILL BE SUFFICIENT.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
· IN NO EVENT SHALL FORWARDWEB BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, USE OF THE FORWARDWEB
SITE OR ANY FORWARDWEB PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCTS OR
SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
· Notices. Any notices or communication under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered
to the party receiving such communication at the address specified
below (1) on the delivery date if delivered personally to
the party, or a representative of the party; (2) one business
day after deposit with a commercial overnight carrier, with
written verification of receipt; (3) five business days after
the mailing date, whether or not received, if sent by postal
mail, return receipt requested; (4) on the delivery date if
transmitted by confirmed facsimile. If to ForwardWeb: ForwardWeb
55948 US HWY 275
Norfolk, NE 68701. If
to Client: Name and address provided for account setup.
·
If any of the provisions, or portions thereof,
of this Agreement are found to be invalid under any applicable
statute or rule of law, then, that provision notwithstanding,
this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and such
provision or portion thereof shall be deemed omitted. This
Agreement (including the Exhibits, attachments and/or addenda,
if any,) represents the entire agreement of the parties with
respect of the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior
and/or contemporaneous agreements or understandings, written
or oral between the parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof. This Agreement and the rights granted and obligations
undertaken hereunder may not be transferred, assigned or delegated
in any manner by Client, but may be so transferred, assigned
or delegated by ForwardWeb. Any waiver or any provision of
this Agreement, or a delay by any party in the enforcement
of any right hereunder, shall neither be construed as a continuing
waiver nor create an expectation of non-enforcement of that
or any other provision or right. In any legal proceeding between
the parties under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall
be entitled to recover its costs, expenses and reasonable
attorneys' fees. This Agreement is made under and shall be
governed by the laws of the United States of America, except
with regard to its conflict of law rules. This Agreement and
ForwardWeb's policies are subject to change by ForwardWeb
without notice. Continued usage of the Services after a change
to this Agreement by ForwardWeb or after a new policy is implemented
and posted on the ForwardWeb Site constitutes your acceptance
of such change or policy. We encourage you to regularly check
the ForwardWeb Site for any changes or additions. |