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The purpose of this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is to inform our customers of our expectations regarding their use of the Internet through the Home TeleNetworks, Inc. (HomeTel) Network. It is binding on all users of the HomeTel Network. This policy should be read in conjunction with the HomeTel Internet Access Agreement, and all other published HomeTel policies. Notice Any Violation(s) of This Acceptable Use Policy May Result In Immediate Suspension or Termination of Your Account
If you find any material on HomeTel’s website, or any website hosted on HomeTel’s web servers, that you believe to be inaccurate, constitutes copyright infringement or otherwise violates your intellectual property rights, we encourage you to bring it to our attention so that we may investigate. HomeTel’s designated agent for notice of a claim of copyright infringement is:
Rachel Stopka Email: admin@hometel.com US Mail: 501 North Douglas Street, PO Box 215, St. Jacob, IL 62281 Phone: 618-644-2111 Fax: (618) 644-9525
If we receive written notice that contains substantially all of the following information, we will act expeditiously to remove the material alleged to be infringing:
A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed; and? Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site; and?Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity that is located on HomeTel’s system or network and that is to be removed, and information reasonably sufficient to permit HomeTel to locate the material; and Information reasonably sufficient to permit HomeTel to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted; and
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.?In addition, if you believe that you have found a site or received a transmittal that otherwise violates the AUP, the reporting procedures are as follows.

Notify abuse@hometel.com concerning the nature of the abuse. Please provide all pertinent information. If the abuse is on an Internet site, please provide the URL address. If the abuse is in e-mail form, please forward the e-mail to us in its entirety.
All complaints of abuse must be 1st person or the parent/guardian of a minor.

All complaints must be submitted by e-mail. No action will be taken on complaints communicated by telephone or person to person.

Acceptable Usage
You may use your account for communications, research, public relations, education, and entertainment. This statement describes certain uses which are consistent with the purposes of the Internet. It is not intended to exhaustively list all such possible uses or abuses. We expect our subscribers to respect the culture and civility of communications and disclosure on or through the Internet. We expect our subscribers to maintain respect for privacy, legal issues, and courtesy to other Internet users and network resources.

Ethical Guidelines
We expect you to:

• obey all federal and state laws regarding your use of the Internet and information obtained or transmitted through the Internet.

• respect the ownership of information including copyright and license agreements.

• be courteous in your use of others and their right to voice those opinions.

• respect the culture and civility of communication and disclosure on or through the Internet. ?Courtesy Please?You must be courteous in your use of the Internet.

Please:

• respect the privacy of other users. For example, you should not intentionally seek information about, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or represent yourself as another user unless explicitly authorized to do so by that user.

• respect the legal protections provided by copyrights and licenses to programs and data.

• use the Internet in ways consistent with ethical guidelines and accepted community standards; malicious use is not acceptable.

• follow the Acceptable Use Policies of any networks you may use as File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or Telnet site.

• be aware that many networks are production or communications networks that many people rely on for business, education, or communications; uses that significantly interfere with the ability of others to make effective use of the network are not acceptable.

• assume that information and resources are private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights to those resources and information unless permission to do so has been granted by the owners or holders of rights to those resources or information.

Illegal Usage of HomeTel’s Network
HomeTel neither censors nor precludes any content passing through its network. However, HomeTel will not allow any user to use the HomeTel Network in a manner that is illegal, or infringes on the rights of others. HomeTel will cooperate with legal authorities in the investigation of any suspected criminal or civil infringements. All subscribers and any third parties using their HomeTel account are responsible and accountable for any activity that violates this Acceptable Use Policy. The following are examples of unacceptable illegal use and is not all inclusive: Copyright, Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret, or Intellectual Property Rights: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act [17 U.S.C. § 512(c)] sets forth HomeTel’s responsibilities and duties as an ISP. The act requires HomeTel to take down any content on our servers that is properly alleged to be a copyright infringement, and we can only restore the content upon receipt of proper counter-notice. To notify us of a suspected infringement please contact us using the steps outlined above.

Fraud:
Fraud is making a knowing misrepresentation or misleading statement, writing or activity with the intent that the person receiving it will act upon it.

Child Pornography:
[18 U.S.C § 2256] defines child pornography as any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video, picture, or computer or computer-generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit conduct, where (A) the production of such visual depiction involves the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (B) such visual depiction is, or appears to be, of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (C) such visual depiction has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaging in sexually explicit conduct; or (D) such visual depiction is advertised, promoted, presented, described, or distributed in such a manner that conveys the impression that the material is or contains a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Such visual depictions are illegal to possess, produce, receive, transport or distribute by any means, including computer.

Illegal Software Exportation:
All users must comply with U.S. export laws concerning the transmission of technical data and other regulated materials via the HomeTel Network (i.e., data encryption software).
Prohibited Usage of HomeTel’s Network
HomeTel will not tolerate any conduct that constitutes invasion of privacy, or otherwise compromises the security of our users, our Network or its resources. Any of the acts listed below, or similar acts, may result in immediate termination of your service.

Hacking/Violation of Privacy/Unauthorized Use:
Including, attempting to access the accounts of others; penetrating or attempting to penetrate security measures of other computer systems, whether or not the intrusion results in corruption or loss of data; actual or attempted unauthorized entry and/or use of another company’s and/or individual’s computer system.

Abusive E-mail:
E-mailing in bulk, whether solicited or unsolicited, is prohibited. Sending unsolicited commercial E-mail to multiple recipients or any other activities that negatively impact our mail system’s performance will not be tolerated. Other examples of abusive e-mail include: (1) sending messages likely to result in the loss of recipients’ work or system; (2) malicious impediments to another person’s use of electronic mail services or news media (e.g. Mail Bombing); (2) forging any message header, in part or whole, originating or passing through the AIT Network; (3) using e-mail to engage in Ponzi Schemes, Chain letters, or Pyramid Schemes; and (4) broadcasting messages to lists or individuals that have not explicitly expressed an interest in such messages, particularly where such use causes congestion of the networks or otherwise interferes with the work of others.

Distrubution of Spyware/AdWare, Etc.:
HomeTel has a zero-tolerance for E-mail and Network resource violations. Violators’ accounts will be promptly terminated without notice. Such activity includes, but is not limited to: (1) to intentionally develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage or alter the software components of a computer or computing system; (2) the use of software or any device that would facilitate a continued connection with the HomeTel Network, including, but not limited to pinging.

Commercial Use
Unsolicited advertising is not acceptable. Advertising is permitted on some mailing lists and news groups if they explicitly allow advertising. Announcements of new products or services are acceptable.

Ownership/Copyright
Information available on HomeTel’s Network is the property of HomeTel. Subscribers shall not redistribute, reproduce, or commercially exploit such information without express written permission of its owner.?Subscribers submitting information owned by Subscribersr for publication on HomeTel’s Networkgrants HomeTel non-exclusive permission to distribute the information product worldwide. Subscriber retains all rights Subscriber may have to such information.

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Home TeleNetworks, Inc. (“HomeTel”) currently offers dial-up and dedicated Internet access in the St. Jacob and Highland , IL communities. We are adding more customers everyday. We appreciate the growth of our business and the support of our customers. But, there is a downside. As our number of customers has increased, we’ve received an increase in reports of abuses (violations of our “Acceptable Use Policy”(AUP)).

The most common abuses reported are: 1) spamming (sending bulk, unsolicited e-mail over the Internet), 2) posting or transmitting material that is harassing, threatening, or offensive, 3) posting or transmitting material that is discourteous, disrespectful or defaming; 4) posting or transmitting material that violates personal privacy and 5) the transmission of copyrighted materials.

We do not monitor every personal website and we have no intention of doing so in the future. Limitations of time and personnel make this prohibitive. We require all HomeTel subscribers to conform to our AUP in both letter and spirit. The text of our AUP is available on our home page (http://www.hometel.com/PDF/HomeTel_acceptable_use_policy.pdf). If you find any material on HomeTel’s website, or any website hosted on HomeTel’s web servers, that you believe to be inaccurate, constitutes copyright infringement or otherwise violates your intellectual property rights, we encourage you to bring it to our attention so that we may investigate. HomeTel’s designated agent for notice of a claim of copyright infringement is:

Rachel Stopka Email: admin@hometel.com US Mail: 501 North Douglas Street, PO Box 215, St. Jacob, IL 62281 Phone: 618-644-2111 Fax: (618) 644-9525
If we receive written notice that contains substantially all of the following information, we will act expeditiously to remove the material alleged to be infringing:

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed; and

2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site; and

3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity that is located on HomeTel’s system or network and that is to be removed, and information reasonably sufficient to permit HomeTel to locate the material; and

4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit HomeTel to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted; and

5. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

In addition, if you believe that you have found a site or received a transmittal that otherwise violates the AUP, the reporting procedures are as follows.

1. Notify abuse@hometel.com concerning the nature of the abuse. Please provide all pertinent information. If the abuse is on an Internet site, please provide the URL address. If the abuse is in e-mail form, please forward the e-mail to us in its entirety.

2. All complaints of abuse must be 1st person or the parent/guardian of a minor.

3. All complaints must be submitted by e-mail. No action will be taken on complaints communicated by telephone or person to person.

4. If the abuse is outside of our network, your complaint will be forwarded to the appropriate network officials. Normal response time is 48-72 hours.

5. If the abuse is within our network, your complaint will be forwarded to our network officials. Normal response time is 24-36 hours.

6. If the abuse is within our local service area, your complaint will be forwarded to our network officials. Normal response time is 24 hours. If the abuse is confirmed, the abuser will be notified to cease at once. Failure to cease abusive activity will result in termination of the account without refund. HomeTel reserves the right to suspend or terminate an account immediately without notice and without refund.

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Home Telephone Company strives at all times to respect a customer’s desire for privacy. We obtain and use individual customer information for business purposes only. The information is used to enable us to provide our customers with the best service possible. Customer information may also be used to protect customers, employees and property against fraud, theft, or abuse and to maintain good customer relations. Our employees are responsible for safeguarding individual customer information and communications. All personnel are aware of and protect the privacy of all forms of customer communications and information.

Privacy for Internet Service Subscribers?HomeTel Internet does not track its user’s activities on the net. We monitor traffic in the aggregate in order to improve our Internet services and web site.

Proprietary Customer Information?It is the policy of this corporation to maintain and protect the confidential and proprietary information it possesses of its customers. Unless required to do so by law or unless such information will assist the corporation in providing telecommunications services, no customer confidential or proprietary information will be given to any third parties. For the purposes of this policy, “customer confidential or proprietary information” does not include any information published in any telephone directory.

Privacy of Information?One can visit and use our web site with complete privacy. A web site visitor can chose to provide customer-specific information by ordering a product or service, sending us e-mail or using our convenient on-line tools. Any information provided by a web site visitor is held strictly confidential by Home Telephone or by its authorized agent and will not be sold or provided to any other organization or business.

Privacy of Personal Information?No personal information obtained on-line is released outside of the family of Home Telephone companies or by its authorized agent, except with the customer’s permission, as required by law, for safety reasons, or to survey customer satisfaction. We use the information provided when placing an order to complete that order. Any information asked for on our website will only be used to process your request. We do not sell customer information to any outside party.

Internet Use?The web sites of Home Telephone Co. may contain links to other web sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of other sites. Even though we will use our best efforts to assure privacy and confidentiality, material on the web, e-mail, or other electronic communications cannot be guaranteed to be protected against access by unauthorized persons. Access by unauthorized persons can be obtained without your consent or our consent. This is simply a function of the technology in today’s environment.

Data Security?To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and ensure only appropriate use of information, appropriate safeguards have been established to secure the information collected on-line.

Updates?To improve the services we offer, the information obtained about web users may be revised in the future. This privacy statement will be updated to reflect any future developments in our Internet business practices.

Effective June 22, 2004.

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I understand and agree that, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the policies referenced herein, Home TeleNetworks, Inc. (“HomeTel”) shall provide me (the Subscriber) with certain Internet access (the Network). By accessing the Internet through the HomeTel Network, I understand that I, and/or any person using my login identification (Authorized User) explicitly and implicitly accept the terms and conditions contained in this HomeTel Internet Access Agreement (Agreement) and I agree to be bound thereby. I UNDERSTAND THAT HOMETEL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THIS ACCOUNT AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON.

Term and Termination:

The Subscriber agrees that this Agreement becomes effective upon registration of my login identification name and shall remain in effect for the period indicated in the rate plan selected or until terminated as provided in this Agreement. The Subscriber further acknowledges that this Agreement shall continue in effect for consecutive additional terms until either the Subscriber or HomeTel gives the other party online notice or other notice of termination at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the then-current term. The Subscriber understands that HomeTel reserves the right to terminate the Subscriber’s account at any time, for any reason, including, but not limited to, the Subscriber’s failure to abide by the terms of this agreement or Subscriber’s failure to pay any fees or charges when due.  The Subscriber agrees that initiating two or more service cancellations and reactivations within a 12-month period may result in a $75.00 Administrative fee.  If the Subscriber’s account is deactivated for non-payment, there will be a $20.00 reconnect fee charged to the Subscriber’s Account to reactive the Subscriber’s account. The Subscriber understands that violation of certain generally accepted guidelines on Internet usage, such as restrictions on mass e-mailings and mass advertising, or posting to inappropriate newsgroups, may cause severe operating difficulties for HomeTel, and would likely be a cause for termination of the Subscriber’s account. The Subscriber agrees to abide at all times by HomeTel’s then-current Usage Policies.

Provision of Service/Access:

The Subscriber understands and agrees that they are fully responsible for the use of the Network by themselves or by anyone whom they permit to use the account, and that HomeTel reserves the right to terminate the Subscriber’s account at any time, for any reason. The Subscriber understands that services may be interrupted for several reasons, including but not limited to malfunctions, maintenance, improvement, or as required to protect network resources in the event of malfunctions or misuse. Customer understands that it may not receive advance notification of any such interruption of service. Scheduled outages will be publicized online.

Subscriber Obligations:

a) The Subscriber understands that they are responsible for determining whether a HomeTel phone number is within the Subscriber’s local calling area, and for any long distance charges the Subscriber may incur in connecting to HomeTel. b) The Subscriber understands that if they wish to cancel service with HomeTel, they may do so by calling HomeTel’s billing office at (618) 644-2211 or by sending an email to admin@hometel.com. The Subscriber understands that since HomeTel’s Internet service is unmetered the account will not be prorated. The Subscriber also understands that if they choose to disconnect service before the full month of service is up, they will be responsible for the full month of service. c) The Subscriber understands that HomeTel reserves the right to change its services without notice including but not limited to access procedures, hours of operation, menu structures, commands, documentation, and services offered. d) The Subscriber understands that HomeTel reserves the right to delete Subscriber’s personal files which have not been accessed for more than one (1) month. e) The Subscriber understands that they cannot use or permit other users to use the Network in ways: i) that are unlawful; or ii) infringe the rights of others; or iii) interfere with users of HomeTel’s Network or other networks; or iv) infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks or other intellectual property rights of others; or v) otherwise violate the policies referenced in this Agreement.

Security:

The Subscriber understands that the information available through HomeTel’s Network or other interconnecting networks may not be accurate, including the content displayed on the Subscriber’s desktop. The Subscriber also understands that some of the information available through HomeTel’s Network or other interconnecting networks may be intended for adult audiences. The Subscriber understands that internet communications are not secure, and may be subject to interception or loss. The Subscriber understands that HomeTel makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed, implied, or statutory concerning either the security of data and/or information or its accuracy available through the HomeTel Network, or other interconnecting networks.

Monitoring and Compliance:

The Subscriber understands that HomeTel may, but is not required to, monitor Subscriber’s compliance, or the compliance ofother subscribers, with the terms, conditions or policies of this Agreement and AUP. Subscriber acknowledges that HomeTel shall have the right, but not the obligation, to pre-screen, refuse, move or remove any content available on the Network, including but not limited to content that violates the law, this Agreement or the HomeTel Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

Intellectual Property:

The Subscriber may not use the network to post, copy, transmit, or disseminate any content that infringes the patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trademark, service marks or propriety rights of any party. HomeTel assumes no responsibility, and Subscriber assume all risks regarding the determination of whether material is in the public domain, or may otherwise be used by Subscriber for such purposes. The section shall in no way limit further restrictions placed on customer, including, but not limited to, state and federal law, and the “Intellectual Property” Section of the HomeTel AUP.

Restrictions on Use, Resale of Service:

The Subscriber’s access to the Network is designed for personal, non-business related use of the Internet and may not be used for commercial purposes. You may not resell (for example, though Wi-Fi or other methods of wireless or wireline networking), or otherwise charge others to use the residential Network service. You agree not to use the Network for operation as an Internet service provider, or for any other business enterprise, including, without limitation, IP address translation or similar facilities intended to provide additional access. If you subscribe to service through HomeTel’s (Broadband/DSL) Network, you may connect multiple computers/devices within a single home to your modem and/or router to access the Network, but only through a single HomeTel?issued IP address. You also may not exceed the bandwidth usage limitations that HomeTel may establish from time to time for access to the Network, or use the Network to host any type of server. Violation of this section may result in bandwidth restrictions on Subscriber’s access to the Network or suspension or termination of your service.

Pricing/Payments/Credits:

If the Subscriber has given their credit card number to HomeTel, the Subscriber understands that charges will be automatically billed to the Subscriber’s credit card each month for the basic service fee and any additional usage fees. The Subscriber expressly authorizes this automatic billing by HomeTel. The Subscriber understands that HomeTel’s monthly billing cycle runs from month to month with each period ending on the last day of each month. Payment is due by the end of the billing month. Subscribers may choose to be billed by paper, e?bill, or by credit card. The Subscriber’s account will be charged each month on heir bill date for that month’s service unless the bill date falls on the weekend or on a holiday. In such instances, the charge will occur on the next business day The Subscriber understands and agrees that HomeTel shall not be responsible for any charges or expenses that the Subscriber may incur resulting from overdrawing the Subscriber’s bank account or exceeding the Subscriber’s credit card limit as a result of an automatic charge generated by HomeTel pursuant to this authority. The Subscriber understands that there will be a $25.00 charge for a check returned due to insufficient funds. The Subscriber understands there shall be no credits, reductions, or setoffs against the charges for service for downtime or interruption of Service.

Payments may be mailed to:

Home TeleNetworks, Inc. 501 North Douglas Street PO Box 215 St. Jacob, IL 62281 Or in person at our office, located at: Home TeleNetworks, Inc. 501 North Douglas Street St. Jacob, IL 62281

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER:

HOMETEL’S SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS, AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. HOMETEL DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE SERVICES (WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, INFRINGEMENT OR TITLE ANY WARRANTY OF QUALITY, FUNCTIONALITY, OPERABILITY, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES ANY WARRANTY OF THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR VALIDITY OF THE DATA OR INFORMATION COMMUNICATED THROUGH THE SERVICES ANY WARRANTY OF THE CONTINUOUS AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES, OR THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY (WHETHER TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) SHALL HOMETEL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL OR INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS OR DAMAGE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO HOMETEL’S SERVICES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES), EVEN IF HOMETEL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL HOMETEL’S CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER EXCEED THE SERVICE CHARGES PAID BY CUSTOMER TO HOMETEL FOR THE SERVICES DURING THE SIX (6) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT FOR WHICH LIABILITY IS CLAIMED.
• The Subscriber understands that HomeTel is not responsible for any damages or injuries arising from Customer’s use of HomeTel’s services or inability to use HomeTel’s services.

• The Subscriber understands that HomeTel is not responsible for undelivered e-mail. There is no guarantee of message receipt or delivery. Return receipts may be requested, but there is no guarantee that the recipient’s e-mail system will honor such requests.

• The Subscriber understands that HomeTel is not obligated to store the contents of Subscriber’s e-mail messages and is not obligated to produce copies of e-mail messages to Subscriber.

• The Subscriber understands that HomeTel is not responsible for Subscriber’s personal files residing on HomeTel’s system. Subscriber is responsible for independent backup of all such data. If Subscriber exceeds the published space limitation for personal files (Web space, e-mail, FTP, etc.), HomeTel will notify the Subscriber via e-mail to reduce the file storage space. If Subscriber fails to reduce the storage space within the specified time period, HomeTel reserves the right to delete files from the Subscriber’s personal space without further notice.

• The Subscriber understands that some sites accessible via HomeTel allow posting, viewing, retrieval, and/or electronic mailing of materials that may be considered obscene, offensive, inaccurate, incomplete, defamatory, harmful or objectionable. HomeTel is not responsible for Subscriber’s inadvertent or deliberate access to such material and cannot prevent access of such materials.

Choice of Law and Jurisdiction:

The Subscriber understands and agrees the laws of the State of Illinois govern this Agreement and the Subscriber’s HomeTel account. The Subscriber expressly agrees that exclusive jurisdiction for any claim or dispute with HomeTel or relating in any way to the Subscriber’s account resides in the courts of Illinois. The Subscriber further agrees and expressly consents to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the courts of Illinois in connection with any such dispute, including any claim involving HomeTel or its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, contractors, officers, or directors.

Indemnity:

The Subscriber agrees to defend, indemnify and hold HomeTel and its affiliates harmless from any and all liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, related to or arising from, any violation of this agreement by the Subscriber or those who access the Network through the Subscriber’s account, or the use of the Network or the Internet whether or not the Subscriber has knowledge of or have authorized such access or use, including, without limitation, claims for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, infringement of copyright, patent infringement, or other tortious behavior. The Subscriber agrees to indemnify HomeTel along with any parties from whom HomeTel obtains network services, and to hold them harmless from any claims resulting from the use of the Network by the Subscriber or any Authorized Users that damage another party or that violate the law.

Force Majeure:

HomeTel will not be liable for delays, damages or failures in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of a governmental body, acts of God, acts of third parties, fires, floods, strikes, work slow-downs or other labor-related activity, or an inability to obtain necessary equipment or services. Subscriber understands and agrees that temporary interruptions of service may occur as normal events in the provision of service to the Network and that HomeTel is not liable for such interruptions. Subscriber further understands and agrees that HomeTel has no control over third party networks he or she may access in the course of using the Network, and therefore, delays and disruptions of other network transmissions are beyond the control of HomeTel.

Complete Agreement/Amendments:

This Agreement, when read in conjunction with the then-current published HomeTel’s Internet Usage Policies (incorporated herein by reference as if fully set out) represents the complete agreement between HomeTel and the Subscriber with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes any other written or oral agreement. The Subscriber understands and agrees that HomeTel may amend or modify this agreement and/or the HomeTel Internet Usage Policies, or impose new conditions at any time. Any use of HomeTel’s Network subsequent to any changes or amendments shall be deemed to constitute acceptance by the Subscriber of the then-current service agreement (including any amendments, modifications or new conditions) as published and made available via a link on the HomeTel home page.

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