User Agreement

This Agreement represents the complete agreement and understanding between the Calgary Community Network Association, (herein after called "Calgary Community-Net"), and User and supersedes any other written or oral agreement. Upon notice published on-line via the Calgary Community-Net domain services home page at http://www.calcna.ab.ca/, Calgary Community-Net may change these terms and conditions, and/or discontinue or change the services offered.

Terms and Conditions of account use:

1.

This Agreement shall remain in effect until the User terminates its account or Calgary Community-Net cancels User's account. Calgary Community-Net may occasionally require new registration and account information by the User to continue this service. In addition, the User shall notify Calgary Community-Net in writing or by e-mail of any changes in the account information, such as address or phone number.

2.

Calgary Community-Net reserves the right to change the terms and conditions by publishing on-line via the Calgary Community-Net domain services home page at http://www.calcna.ab.ca/ at least 30 days in advance of the effective date of the change. Use by the User after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the new terms and conditions. If User does not agree to the new terms and conditions, the User may cancel this Agreement at any time by giving Calgary Community-Net proper written notice in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein. Calgary Community-Net also reserves the right to terminate an account at any time for any reason.

3.

All registered users of the Calgary Community-Net must provide accurate information on their application forms.

4.

Calgary Community-Net will provide services on its host computing systems to individual Users in exchange for compliance with the terms and conditions of this document. Calgary Community-Net services are defined as the use by the User of computing, telecommunications, software, and information services provided by Calgary Community-Net. These services also include the provision of access to computing, telecommunications, software and information services provided by others via the world-wide computer network known as the Internet.

Access to the Internet is sometimes temporarily disrupted by mechanical breakdown, technological changes, weather conditions and other forces beyond Calgary Community-Net's control. User agrees that such temporary disruptions are not a breach of this agreement.

5.

When User has access to Calgary Community-Net services such a e-mail, User agrees to maintain a secure password to the account. It is recommended that the User change the password on a regular basis to protect him/herself from the most common breach of Internet security.

6.

User agrees not to use any Calgary Community-Net services to obtain the passwords of users on Calgary Community-Net or other systems. The User agrees not to use Calgary Community-Net services to make unauthorized attempts to access the systems and networks of others.

7.

The User agrees not to use Calgary Community-Net services to violate copyright or other intellectual property rights of any author or publisher. For example, the User may not upload or download commercial software in violation of software license agreements.

8.

The User agrees to use the services provided by Calgary Community-Net as permitted by applicable local, provincial, and federal laws. The User agrees, therefore, not to use these services to conduct any business or activity or solicit the performance of any activity that is prohibited by law.

9.

The User agrees to refrain from the use of obscene, abusive or otherwise objectionable language in either public or private messages. The User agrees to refrain from mass posting of the same message to many inappropriate Usenet newsgroups (Spamming). The User agrees to refrain from mass, unsolicited e-mailings. The User agrees to post advertisements only where appropriate, for instance in biz.for.sale, and other venues that specifically encourage or allow advertising. The User agrees to respect the conventions of the newsgroups, lists and networks to which the User is posting, including rules more restrictive than, but not limited to, the above.

User agrees to abide by Calgary Community-Net's interpretation of the above. If the User needs help interpreting or applying these rules, the User should ask Calgary Community-Net by e-mail to manager@calcna.ab.ca for assistance.

10.

Any use of Calgary Community-Net system resources that disrupts the normal use of the system for other Calgary Community-Net users is considered to be abuse of system resources and is grounds for administrative intervention. Some examples of system abuse include spawning dozens of processes, consuming excessive amounts of memory or CPU for long periods of time, and staying attached to modems while not "active" on the line.

11.

Violations of the Calgary Community-Net conditions for use are unethical and may in some cases be criminal offenses. You are expected to report to Calgary Community-Net any information you may have concerning instances in which the conditions of use have been or are being violated. When Calgary Community-Net becomes aware of possible violations, we will attempt to ask appropriate users about the matter. At the same time, in order to prevent further possible unauthorized activity, Calgary Community-Net may suspend access to services to the individual account in question. Confirmation of violations may result in cancellation of the individual account and/or criminal prosecution. The account suspension may be rescinded at the discretion of Calgary Community-Net.

12.

Calgary Community-Net reserves the right to monitor Users' actions when this is necessary to determine whether or not the User is violating the conditions of use.

Warranties and Limitation of Liability

13.

Information contained on the Calgary Community-Net is placed there for general informational and educational purposes and is, in no way, intended to refer or be applicable to any specific person, case, or situation.

14.

The User is solely responsible for the content and use of its account, and shall indemnify and hold Calgary Community-Net harmless for any and all loss, cost, damage and expense due in whole or in part to the content and use of User's account. Calgary Community-Net shall not be responsible for any consequential or other damages caused or alleged to be caused by User's account content or useon the Internet, or the User's inability to use the Calgary Community-Net.

Acceptance

15.

Information provided on the Calgary Community-Net is offered as a community service and is not a substitute for individual professional consultation. Adequate professional guidance for making personal decisions cannot be provided through an electronic format of this type. Advice on individual problems should be obtained personally from a professional.

By my submitting this form, I agree that:

a) I understand this agreement;

b) That by using the Calgary Community-Net, I am not seeking to establish a doctor/patient, lawyer/client, or similar relationship with any of the information providers or other users.

Calgry Community-Net Acceptable Use Policy

To contact Calgary Community-Net, e-mail: manager@calcna.ab.ca