Acceptable Usage Policy

  • Last Revised : 25th Sep, 2007

Pentosys Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") is provided to give our customers and users a clear understanding of what we expects of them while using the service. All users of Pentosys 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 Pentosys Service constitutes acceptance and agreement to Pentosys AUP as well as TOS (Terms of Service)

Important Note:

Pornography and sex-related merchandising are prohibited on any Pentosys Internet Services server EXCEPT those on servers that have clearly stated that such content is allowed upon signing up. This includes sites that may infur sexual content, or links to adult content elsewhere. This is also true for sites that promote any illegal activity or content that may be damaging to Pentosys Internet Services servers or any other server on the internet. Links to such materials are also prohibited. All IRC related activities are strictly prohibited and can be cause for immediate account termination!

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. Pentosys may cooperate with legal authorities 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 Pentosys account or other actions as detailed in Section 3 WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

This document is intended to provide a basic understand of Pentosys Acceptable Use Policy. The following are guidelines for the establishment and enforcement of Pentosys 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

Pentosys intends to provide its customers access to everything the Internet has to offer. While Pentosys is firmly committed to the principles of free speech, certain activities that may be damaging to the resources of both the Pentosysand the Internet and cannot be permitted under the guise of free speech. The resources of the Pentosys 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 virtual site to publish material, which Pentosys 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 Pentosys 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 member of our network community, you must use your Internet access responsibly. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please click here to contact us.

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. Pentosys 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:

Pentosys 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).

COPY OF THIS AUP IS PROHIBITED:

This Acceptable Use policy was Framed Legally and Pentosys Reserves all Rights to take Necessary Actions if this AUP is found to be used with another Company name in any other Places on the Internet, other than Pentosys Providing Respective permission for displaying it.

Copying, Modifying, Producing with different name, Using it on other Sites of this AUP is Strictly Prohibited and it is the Criminal Offense, when he/she is Found Guilty Pentosys takes Appropriate Actions against such Offense on the Person using it.