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ewsHOSTING's Terms of Service
This is an agreement between you and eClipse Web Solutions, Inc, hereafter referred to as ewsHOSTING,
regarding your use of ewsHOSTING's computer, interactive information, communication and server
management service. This agreement governs the terms and conditions under which ewsHOSTING makes
the ewsHOSTING Service available to individual consumers through a personal computer or similar
access, or to individual consumers or small businesses in connection with the " ewsHOSTING "
webhosting or similar service. Under this agreement, you must comply with ewsHOSTING's then
current "Acceptable Use Policy," as updated from time to time by ewsHOSTING, which can be viewed
at Acceptable Use Policy.
- ewsHOSTING will host an account for the purchaser hereafter referred to as the Account Holder,
for their chosen domain name, for the period of time according to the payment plan chosen by the
user months. This contract will be automatically renewed at the end of its term. Termination of
Services must be given in written form, 30 days prior to the termination date. Email notification
is acceptable if it is from a recognizable email account. Phone notification is not acceptable.
For any one of the virtual hosting plans, the full amount paid less any set up fees, overages or
any domain registrations, transfers or renewals will be refunded, if ewsHOSTING is notified
of your intent to terminate within the first 30 days following activation. No refund is available
after the 30th day.
- The ewsHOSTING Service is provided on an as is, as available basis without warranties of any kind, either
express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or
non-infringement. ewsHOSTING expressly disclaims any representation or warranty that the ewsHOSTING
service will be error-free, secure or uninterrupted. No oral advice or written information given by ewsHOSTING,
its employees, licensors of the like, will create a warranty; nor may you rely on any such information or advice. The
terms of this Section will survive any termination of this agreement.
- The Virtual Web Server Internet account and/or related electronic services can only be used for legal purposes
under all international, federal, provincial, and municipal laws. Violations of this or any other provision of this
agreement can result in a 30-day notice to terminate service or an immediate termination of service depending
upon the severity of the violation. ewsHOSTING reserves the right to refuse service if the content of information
provided is deemed illegal, misleading, or obscene, in the opinion of ewsHOSTING Account Holder agrees not
to store, transmit, link to, advertise or make available any images containing pornography. ewsHOSTING will
make the final decision in any dispute over unacceptable context, and Account Holder agrees to accept
ewsHOSTING decision.
- ewsHOSTING reserves the right to increase prices at any time. If this service is paid yearly it may be
subject to future price increases. The Account Holder agrees to follow generally accepted rules of "Netiquette" when
sending e-mail messages or posting to newsgroups. Account Holder is responsible for security of their password.
ewsHOSTING will not change passwords to any account without proof of identification, which is satisfactory to
ewsHOSTING, which may include written authorization with signature. In the event of any partnership
break-up, divorce or other legal problems that includes Account Holder, Account Holder understands that
ewsHOSTING will remain neutral and may put the account on hold until the situation has been resolved. Under
no circumstances will ewsHOSTING be liable for any losses incurred by Account Holder during this time of
determination of ownership, or otherwise.
- The Account Holder agrees not to harm ewsHOSTING, its reputation, computer systems, programming and/or
other Account Holders using ewsHOSTING. ewsHOSTING reserves the right to select the computer for
Account Holder web-site for best performance. If Account Holder breaches this agreement, then ewsHOSTING
has the right to terminate service without any refunds of the unused portion prepaid by Account Holder. The Account
Holder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless both ewsHOSTING and any other Account Holder from any and
all claims and/or costs resulting from the Account Holders use or abuse of their service in any manner.
- Account Holder understands this service is provided on a shared server. This means that one web-site can not
overwhelm the sever with heavy CPU usage from highly active scripts. If your web-site
overwhelms the server and causes complaints from the other users, you have outgrown the realm of shared
servers, and will need to relocate your web-site. ewsHOSTING will refund any unused portion of prepaid
services. If at any time, Account Holder breaches any part of this contract and ewsHOSTING must engage
in the services of an attorney, then Account Holder will pay any and all of ewsHOSTING's reasonable
attorney fees and court costs. The Account Holder's rights and privileges cannot be sold or transferred without
written consent from ewsHOSTING
- This contract represents the complete understanding between the parties. If Account Holder sells or resells
advertising or webspace to a third party then Account Holder will be responsible for the contents of that advertising
and the actions of that third party. ewsHOSTING has the right to reject any illegal or offensive content. The
e-mail distribution by the Account Holder of "SPAM" , "JUNK MAIL", or "UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL E-MAIL", is
expressly prohibited. If Account Holder refuses to remove any content found objectionable by ewsHOSTING,
ewsHOSTING may terminate service.
- ewsHOSTING will use its best efforts to maintain a full time Internet presence for Account Holder. The network
may be down due, but not restricted to, utility interruption, equipment failure, natural disaster, acts of God, or human
error. Account Holder agrees that these events may or may not occur and Account Holder will hold ewsHOSTING,
its employees, owners, contractors, free and harmless from any damages incurred in any event of any type of loss
resulting from any reason whatsoever. ewsHOSTING total liability under all circumstances will never exceed the
amount paid by Account Holder for duration of this agreement. If Account Holder selects the discount for 12 months
prepaid service then any amounts prepaid cannot be refunded by ewsHOSTING in the event Account Holder stops
using this service.
- This agreement applies to all accounts, sub-accounts, and alternative account names associated with your principal
account. Account Holder is responsible for the use of each account, whether used under any name or by any person,
and for ensuring full compliance with this agreement by all users of that account. A ewsHOSTING Service
account may not be transferred without prior written approval from ewsHOSTING Account Holder is responsible
for maintaining the confidentiality his/her password. In the event of a breach of security through Account Holder's
account, Account Holder will be liable for any unauthorized use of the ewsHOSTING Service until Account Holder
notifies ewsHOSTING customer service.
- If ewsHOSTING assigns Account Holder an Internet Protocol address for his/her use of the ewsHOSTING
Service, the right to use that Internet Protocol address will belong only to ewsHOSTING, and Account Holder will
have no right to use that Internet Protocol address except as allowed by ewsHOSTING in its sole discretion
in connection with the plan Account Holder has selected, during the term of this agreement.
- This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Account Holder and ewsHOSTING with respect to the
ewsHOSTING Service and supersedes all prior agreements between Account Holder and ewsHOSTING.
ewsHOSTING's failure to enforce any provision of this agreement will not be construed as a waiver of any
provision or right. In the event that a portion of this agreement is held unenforceable, the unenforceable portion
will be construed in accordance with applicable law as nearly as possible to reflect the original intentions of the
parties, and the remainder of the provisions will remain in full force and effect.
- The parties shall attempt to resolve all disputes arising out of this agreement in a spirit of cooperation and with a
problem-solving mindset, without formal proceedings. Any dispute, which cannot be so resolved, shall be subject
to binding arbitration upon written demand of either party. Arbitration shall take place in Piedmont, SC. Should any
legal action permissible under this agreement be instituted to enforce the terms and conditions of this agreement,
in particular the right to collect money due on unpaid invoices, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover
reasonable attorney's fees and expenses incurred at both the trial and appellate levels.
- Account Holder agrees to indemnify and hold ewsHOSTING harmless from any and all claims, losses, damages,
liabilities, judgments, or settlements, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and other expenses incurred by
ewsHOSTING as a result of any activities conducted by Account Holder. Account Holder and ewsHOSTING
will promptly notify each other upon receipt of any claim or legal action arising out of activities conducted pursuant
to this Agreement. The rights and responsibilities established in this paragraph shall survive indefinitely the
termination of this Agreement.
- ewsHOSTING may include Account Holder's name and contact information in directories of ewsHOSTING
service subscribers for the purpose promoting the use of the service by additional potential clients. However,
ewsHOSTING is not authorized to Print Account Holder's name, trademarks or other identifying information
in any other advertising or promotional materials without the prior written consent of Account Holder.
- Interpretation and enforcement of this agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina (excluding its
choice of law rules). Account Holder hereby consents to personal jurisdiction in the Federal and Province courts of
South Carolina, USA for any action arising out of or relating to Account Holder's use of the ewsHOSTING Service.
The Federal and Province courts of South Carolina, USA will have exclusive jurisdiction over all such actions. In any such
action, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover all legal expenses incurred in connection with the action,
including but not limited to its costs, both taxable and non-taxable, and reasonable attorney's fees. The terms of this
Section will survive any termination of this agreement.
- Notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered either by personal delivery or by mail.
If delivered by mail, notices shall be sent by any express mail service; or by certified or registered mail, return
receipt requested; with all postage and charges prepaid. All notices and other written communications under this
Agreement shall be addressed to the individuals in the capacities indicated below, or as specified by subsequent
written notice delivered by the party whose address has changed.
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