- 2008-8-20 14:22
- The CollectiveIRC Acceptable Use Policy
- v1.0
- Last modified on Aug 04, 2008
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- Part 1
- I. Introduction
- II. Rights and Responsibilities
- III. Enforcement
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- Part 2
- Conduct Which Violates this Policy
- Further Information
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- PART 1
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- I. Introduction
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- This Acceptable Use Policy governs the use of computers and servers on
- the CollectiveIRC Internet Relay Chat Network, including but not limited to,
- its chat forums, web pages, and e-mail services. As a user of these resource
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- you are responsible for reading and understanding this document. This
- document protects the users of CollectiveIRC, computing hardware and
- networks, and system administrators.
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- Connection to the CollectiveIRC IRC network is a privilege, not a right.
- CollectiveIRC reserves the right to deny access to its network without advan
- d
- warning and without being under any obligation to provide a reason. Where a
- ason
- is provided, it is done so at the discretion of CollectiveIRC.
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- CollectiveIRC is an unmoderated forum made possible by the donations of its
- service providers and volunteer staff. By connecting to CollectiveIRC you
- accept that you are a guest on a private system. Your privilege of
- use is revokable at any time for any reason. Further you accept that
- you have no claim to any data maintained by CollectiveIRC that you have used
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- CollectiveIRC does not control/monitor the content transmitted via its servi
- s
- and, as such, does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of
- such content. You understand that by using CollectiveIRC, you may be exposed
- o
- content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. Under no
- circumstances will CollectiveIRC be liable in any way for any content, inclu
- ng, but
- not limited to, for any errors or omissions in any content, or for any loss
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- damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted,
- emailed, transmitted or otherwise made available via CollectiveIRC.
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- CollectiveIRC reserves the right to alter this AUP and any terms and
- conditions of service at any time without prior notice. However, a
- notice will be sent as an announcement and/or our mailing list at least 10
- days in advance of such changes if possible. Notice is deemed given
- when sent.
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- The CollectiveIRC AUP is under constant review. We consider comments from ou
- users and from experienced staff. We will change this document from
- time to time. You are subject to the AUP in effect at the time you use
- any CollectiveIRC resource/service, and to each revision of the AUP that
- becomes effective subsequently. This version of the CollectiveIRC AUP supers
- es
- all earlier versions.
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- The formation, construction, and performance of the AUP will be construed
- in accordance with the laws of the USA. If any provision of the AUP is
- held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the AUP will nevertheless
- remain in full force and effect. If any provision is held invalid or
- unenforceable with respect to particular circumstances, it will nevertheless
- remain in full force and effect in all other circumstances.
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- II. Rights and Responsibilities
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- This network can provide access to resources locally, as well as the
- ability to communicate with other users worldwide. Such open access is
- a privilege and requires that individual users act responsibly. Users
- must respect the rights of other users, respect the integrity of the
- systems and related physical resources, and observe all relevant laws,
- regulations, and contractual obligations. Since electronic information
- is volatile and easily reproduced, users must exercise care in
- acknowledging and respecting the work of others through strict
- adherence to software licensing agreements and copyright laws. CollectiveIRC
- ill
- openly and fully cooperate with any duly authorized law enforcement agency
- in their efforts to enforce their laws.
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- By using CollectiveIRC, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless CollectiveI
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