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TERMS OF SERVICE
Acknowledgment and Acceptance
MetroLink Technologies or metrolinkusa.com (hereafter referred to
as "Provider") shall provide electronic services to an
individual or organization ("Client") under these Terms
of Service ("TOS"), as well as any operating rules or
polices, current and future, published at metrolinkusa.com. This
TOS shall be binding on both Provider and Client and shall include
but not be restricted to services ("Service") for graphic
and file hosting. In this TOS, "we," "our" and
"us" means Provider and "you" or "their"
means Client. Provider reserves the right to refuse Service to any
individual or organization, for any legal, moral or ethical reasons.
Description of Services
Provider will give Client the ability to store Web pages, data, and files that
shall be accessible via the Internet and World Wide Web and be considered to be
Hosted by Provider. While Provider shall make every reasonable
effort to protect Client's
pages, data and files stored using the Service, Provider is not responsible for
theft, loss of, or damage to them. Client is solely responsible for
maintaining backups of their own pages, data and files, and agrees to
immediately notify Provider of any unauthorized use of their account or any
other breach of security known or suspected by Client.
The Service makes use of the Internet to conduct limited business and
disseminate information; therefore, Client's conduct is subject to Internet
regulations, policies and procedures.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Provider makes no Warranties, representations, or assurances that Client or
anyone else's equipment will be compatible with the Service. Client
expressly agrees that use of the Service is at Client's sole risk. The
Service is provided on an "AS IS, AS AVAILABLE" basis. Provider expressly
disclaims all Warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but
not
limited to, implied Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose or use and non-infringement. Provider makes no Warranty that the service
will meet Client's requirements, or that the Service will be uninterrupted,
timely, secure or error free; nor does Provider make any Warranty as to the
results that may be obtained from the use of the Service or as to the accuracy
of reliability of any information obtained through the Service or that defects
in the software will be corrected.
Client understands and agrees that any Web pages, data, or files downloaded or
uploaded for storage through the use of the Service is done at the Client's own
discretion and risk, and that Client will be solely responsible for any damage
to Client or third-party computer system(s) or loss of data that results from
use of Service. No advice or information, whether oral, written, obtained by
Client from Provider or through the Service shall create any Warranty not
expressly made herein.
Provider makes no Warranty regarding goods or services purchased or obtained
through the Service or any transactions entered into through the Service.
Privacy Policy
The policy of Provider is to respect the privacy of its Clients, as well as the
privacy of all those conducting business through use of the Service. However,
unless expressly stated and identified, communications by and between Provider,
Client, and third parties, cannot be considered completely private, and no
Warranties about their privacy are thus made by the Provider.
Client grants Provider the right to disclose to third-parties certain
information about the Client and Service in the aggregate; however, such
disclosures will exclude Client's name, mailing address, e-mail address, account
and phone number, unless: (1) Client directs Provider in writing to disclose
such information and/or (2) Provider is required to disclose such information by
any applicable law or legal process served on Provider. Client acknowledges and
agrees that Provider does not endorse the contents of any Client communications
or use of the Service and specifically disclaims any responsibility for any
threatening, libelous, obscene, harassing or offensive material contained
therein, as well as any claimed or actual infringement of third party
intellectual property rights arising there from or any crime facilitated
thereby.
Client acknowledges and agrees that certain technical
processing of communications and their content may be required to: (1)
communicate with Clients of Provider; (2) conform to connecting networks
technical requirements; (3) conform to the limitations of the Service; or (4)
conform to other similar requirements. Provider may at times monitor the use of
Service by and between Clients and third parties.
Pricing Policies
All accounts are setup on a pre-pay basis. Provider reserves the right to
change prices at any time and prices are guaranteed for the term of pre-payment.
Any account not brought current within a week (7 days) of Email notice is
subject to suspension. If the account is not brought current within a
further seven (7) days then all services will be canceled and any Agreements
deemed to be terminated. Client agrees they are responsible for keeping
their account up-to date and for all money owed on the account from the time it
was established to the time that Client notifies Provider with a written request
for termination of Service. All payment is in United States currency.
All Fees shall be collected through PayPal(R) or CCBill. The Plans described on metrolinkusa.com are on a subscription basis. The Subscription through PayPal(R)or
CCBill
and these list of terms will constitute the agreement between Provider and
Client.
Additional Fees
All Fees shall be collected through PayPal(R). The Plans described on metrolinkusa.com are on a subscription basis. The Subscription through PayPal(R)
or CCBill, and these list of terms will constitute the agreement between Provider and
Client.
Account Reactivation - If your account was suspended due to non-payment of fees,
there will be a $25.00 account reactivation fee due in addition to all other fees
owed before reactivation. Upgrades or downgrades - There is no charge to upgrade
or downgrade your account at this time.
Custom Plan Clients - Insufficient Funds Charge - There is a $35.00 fee
for each check returned marked insufficient funds. Credit Card Charge Back -
There is a $25.00 charge for any charge back that occurs on a legitimate
transaction with metrolinkusa.com.
Additional Disk Space - If you need additional disk space for your site, you
can upgrade your plan free of charge or purchase additional megs at $5.00 per 5
meg (per month). The Client can upgrade at any time with out penalty by emailing
the request to
sales@metrolinkusa.com
Extra Bandwidth/Data Transfers Charges - Bandwidth overage charges will be
billed at the end of the month for accounts that exceed their plan's bandwidth
allocation. You will be notified automatically when you near your plan's
bandwidth limit. Excess bandwidth is billed at $10.00 per any part of 500 Megs
(0.5 Gigabyte) per month. You may pre-pay for for extra bandwidth at the reduced
price of $10.00/Gig.
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Data Transfer Limit for Hosting Plans
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Personal Plan |
Designer Plan |
Webmaster Plan |
Business plan |
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$5.95 |
$8.95 |
$12.95 |
$24.95 |
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25 megs |
50 megs |
100 megs |
150 megs |
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3 Gigabytes Bandwidth* |
3 Gigabytes Bandwidth* |
4 Gigabytes Bandwidth* |
4 Gigabytes Bandwidth* |
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5-Pop3 Mailboxes |
15-Pop3 Mailboxes |
25-Pop3 Mailboxes |
unlimited Pop3 Mailboxes |
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Control Panel |
Control Panel |
Control Panel |
Control Panel |
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Domain Name Change/Additions - Each domain name change will have a
charge of $15.00 Each additional domain name you want to register
and "park" or point towards your existing domain will be $15 each for one
year. Script Installation - If you have a cgi, perl, php, etc, script you
would like us to install for you, there is a $25 charge per installation.
Each domain comes with their own CGI-Bin and the user may install the
scripts themselves, provided the installation does not violate any
copyright or intellectual property laws.
Cancellation
Provider reserves the right to suspend or cancel at any time Client access
to Service for any reason. If Provider institutes its right of
cancellation then all fees paid in advance of cancellation will be
pro-rated and paid by Provider if Client has not used services for
Illegal, immoral or unethical purposes as stated elsewhere in this TOS.
Client may request the cancellation of their account at any time. All fees
paid are non-refundable. Cancellation requests must be received 72 hours
(3 days) before the end of the next billing period to avoid being charged
further. All Subscriptions with PayPal(R) must be cancelled by the
Client through their PayPal(R) account. All files will be deleted within 72 hours (3 days) of the
day of
cancellation.All Subscriptions with CCBill must be cancelled by the
Client through their CCBill account. Metrolink Provides a CCBill
cancellation button for your convenience. All files will be deleted within 72 hours (3 days) of the
day of
cancellation. We value you as a Client and hope your hosting
experience with us was pleasant. If the opportunity presents itself,
we hope you will choose us again in the future.
Termination of Service
If it is discovered and proven to our satisfaction that our services are
being used for an illegal, immoral or unethical purposes, all services
shall be immediately terminated. All fees and/or advance payments
shall be deemed forfeited and non-refundable. Illegal purpose shall
include but not be restricted to, all applicable local, state and federal
laws of the United States and international laws and regulations. Immoral
or unethical purposes are at the sole discretion of the Provider, and
Client agrees that the Provider's determination is final, whether based on
personal opinion or fact. Termination shall be accompanied by
written notice to the Client. Under certain circumstances described
in this TOS, Provider may terminate Service with or without notice.
Provider shall not be liable to Client or any third party for termination
of Service. Upon termination of the Service, Client's rights
to use the Service immediately ceases, and Provider shall thereafter have
no obligation to maintain or forward any data or communications to Client
or any third party.
Not Allowed
Service will not be used for any of the following: Illegal activities or
materials, including but not limited to materials
that may violate another's intellectual property rights Promoting
pornographic, sexually explicit, violent, lewd or obscene
materials Anything that constitutes promotion of SPAM, Warez, or Hacker
related Pirated software, MP3s, IRC Bots,
Attempts to undermine or cause harm to other Clients of Provider,
including using an extreme amount of bandwidth, whether intentional or not
Any hate related material Any other reason that is deemed by Provider to
be unsuitable.
Indemnification
Client agrees to defend, indemnify, save and hold Provider harmless from
any and all claims, actions demands, including reasonable attorneys fees,
liabilities, judgments, damages, settlements, losses and costs, made by
any third party due to or arising out of use of the Service, violation of
this TOS, any copyright, trademark, trade dress, service mark, or other
intellectual property rights of any person or entity. Client also
agrees to extend this Indemnification to all officers, owners, employees,
successors, assigns, agents and contractors of Provider.
Governing Law
This TOS shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Arizona, United States. Client and Provider agree to submit any
legal action involving any disputes of this TOS to the exclusive jurisdiction of
the courts of the City of Tempe, County of Maricopa, in the State of
Arizona, United States of America. Venue shall be established in the City
of Tempe, County of Maricopa, in the State of Arizona, United States of
America. If any provision of this TOS is determined to be unenforceable or
contrary to law in a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions
shall remain valid and in effect, and shall be construed so as to give full
effect to the intentions of the parties. Provider's failure to exercise or
enforce any right or provision of this TOS shall in no way constitute a waive of
such right or provisions unless so acknowledged and agreed by Provider in
writing.
Limited Liability
Client is solely responsible for the contents of its transmissions and
communications through the Service. Client's use of the Service is subject
to all applicable local, state, and federal laws of the United States and
international laws and regulations.
Client agrees that any and all use of Service is at the Client's sole risk.
Provider does not warrant that the Service will be error free or uninterrupted.
No claims or guarantees are made by Provider as to the accuracy or reliability
of Service unless otherwise expressly stated in this TOS.
Client also agrees that Provider shall be held blameless and deemed not
responsible for any loss or damage to Client's business resulting from use of
Service.
Notwithstanding the above, Client's exclusive remedies for all damages, losses
and causes of actions whether in contract, tort including negligence or
otherwise, shall not exceed the aggregate dollar amount which Client paid during
the term of Agreement for Service and any reasonable attorney's fee and court
costs.
Entire Understanding
This TOS constitutes the sole agreement between Provider and Client with respect
to the subject matter hereof and shall be attached to any Agreement for Service.
All accounts are setup on a pre-pay basis. Provider reserves the right
to change prices at any time and prices are guaranteed for the term of pre-
payment. Any account not brought current within a week (7 days) of Email notice
is subject to suspension. If the account is not brought current within a
further seven (7) days then all services will be canceled and any Agreements
deemed to be terminated. Client agrees they are responsible for keeping
their
account up-to date and for all money owed on the account from the time it was
established to the time that Client notifies Provider with a written request for
termination of Service. All payment is in United States currency. |