MK Computer Associates – Acceptable Use Policy

MK Computer Associates – Acceptable Use Policy

The acceptable use policy ("Policy") set forth below has been in affect since December 1, 1995. The policy applies to all users of the MK Computer Associates network and servers, including MK Computer Associates’ customers and their end users. MK Computer Associates hereby informs you that MK Computer Associates may terminate service for any violations of the Policy. If you have any questions concerning this Policy, please contact MK Computer Associates Technical Support at support@mk.net.

This Acceptable Use Policy specifies the actions prohibited by MK Computer Associates ("MK.NET") to users of the MK.NET Network. MK.NET reserves the right to modify the Policy at any time, effective upon posting of the modified policy to this URL : http://www.mk.net/usepolicy.

ILLEGAL USE. The MK.NET Network may be used only for lawful purposes. Transmission, distribution or storage of any material in violation of any applicable law or regulation is prohibited. This includes, without limitation, material protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property right used without proper authorization, and material that is obscene, defamatory, constitutes an illegal threat, or violates export control laws.

SYSTEM AND NETWORK SECURITY. Violations of system or network security are prohibited, and may result in criminal and civil liability. MK.NET will investigate incidents involving such violations and may involve and will cooperate with law enforcement if a criminal violation is suspected. Examples of system or network security violations include, without limitation, the following:

Unauthorized access to or use of data, systems or networks, including any attempt to probe, scan or test the vulnerability of a system or network or to breach security or authentication measures without express authorization of the owner of the system or network.

Unauthorized monitoring of data or traffic on any network or system without express authorization of the owner of the system or network.

Interference with service to any user, host or network including, without limitation, mailbombing, flooding, deliberate attempts to overload a system and broadcast attacks.

Forging of any TCP-IP packet header or any part of the header information in an email or a newsgroup posting.

EMAIL/USENET. Sending or posting unsolicited messages, including, without limitation, commercial advertising and informational announcements, is explicitly prohibited. A user shall not use another site's mail server to relay mail without the express permission of the site.

Posting the same or similar message to one or more newsgroups (excessive cross-posting or multiple-posting, also known as "SPAM") is explicitly prohibited. Posting of unsolicited messages for the purpose of advertising ones site (also known as "SPAMVERTISING") is also explicitly prohibited, regardless of whether or not MK.NET systems were actually used in the offense.

INDIRECT OR ATTEMPTED VIOLATIONS OF THE POLICY, AND ACTUAL OR ATTEMPTED VIOLATIONS BY A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A MK.NET CUSTOMER OR A CUSTOMER'S END USER, SHALL BE CONSIDERED VIOLATIONS OF THE POLICY BY SUCH CUSTOMER OR END USER.

Complaints about Illegal Use or System or Network Security issues should be sent to abuse@mk.net.

MK Computer Associates' Interim Designation of Agent to Receive Notification of Claimed Copyright Infringement pursuant to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Section 512(c), is as Follows :

MK Computer Associates
attn : Michael Kropinack
1044 Clearwater Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

email : mike@mk.net
Phone : (732) 560-5893
Fax   : (732) 563-9281