In addition to the dialup policy, all users must abide by the acceptable use policies of our upstream providers.

• Hypersurf Internet, Acceptable Use Policy
• News Terms of Subscription for all Usenet News accounts

Additional clarification or restrictions of acceptable use may be added upon notice to users via email.

Dialup Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy has been formulated with the following goals in mind:

• Ensure the security, reliability and privacy of the dialup service and systems, and the networks and systems of others.
• Preserve the value of the Internet as a resource for information and free expression.
• Preserve the privacy and security of Internet users.
• Discourage irresponsible practices which degrade the usability of network resources and thus the value of Internet services.
• Avoid situations that may cause prxy Internet Services or the dialup service to incur legal liability.
• Maintain the image and reputation of prxy Internet Services or the dialup service as a responsible provider.

This Acceptable Use Policy in no way supercedes or overrides other applicable AUP and Terms of Service agreements.

A. prxy Internet Services operates under a strict "No Spam" policy. The sending of any unsolicited e-mail advertising messages from, to, or through prxy Internet Services or the dialup service may result in the imposition of civil liability against the sender, in accordance with California Business & Professions Code Section 17538.45. A copy of the California Business & Professions Code may be obtained on-line from http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/. "Unsolicited bulk" messages include, but are not limited to, commercial advertising, informational announcements, and political or religious tracts.

B. The following activities are expressly prohibited, and may result in account suspension or termination:

1. Sending unsolicited bulk e-mail (UBE) which advertises a Web site, e-mail account, or other service provided by or through prxy Internet Services or the dialup service.
2. Making Usenet postings which advertise a Web site, e-mail account, or other service provided by or through prxy Internet Services or the dialup service, to any newsgroup whose charter does not specifically allow such advertisements.
3. Sending UBE or posting advertisements to Usenet (except where specifically allowed by newsgroup charters) from a service provided by or through prxy Internet Services or the dialup service.
4. Hosting "spam-friendly" Web sites, including spam software sites.
5. Harrassment, whether through content, frequency, or size of e-mail or Usenet messages.
6. Sending e-mail to any person who does not wish to receive it. If a recipient asks to stop receiving email, the Customer must immediately and permanently cease to send that individual any further e-mail.
7. Forwarding or otherwise propagating chain letters or "e-mail hoaxes," whether or not the recipient wishes to receive them, unless such propagation is both solicited and in the clear context of debunking or discrediting chain letters/hoaxes.
8. Transmitting any electronic communication, including e-mail, using the name or address of another person or organization, for purposes of deception.
9. Impersonating another individual by altering source IP address information, or forging e-mail/Usenet headers or other identifying information.
10. Any attempt to fraudulently conceal, forge, or otherwise falsify one's identity in connection with use of the service.
11. Any use of another party's electronic mail server to relay e-mail without express permission.
12. Collecting replies to messages sent from another Internet service provider, where those messages violate this Acceptable Use Policy or any applicable policies of the other provider.
13. Denial of Service, including, but not limited to, any form of Internet packet flooding, packet corruption, or abusive attack intended to impact the proper functioning of any party's Internet servers or services.
14. Using prxy Internet Services' or the dialup service's network, services, or systems to store or send content which is illegal in the United States of America, including but not limited to child pornography and pirated software or music. All child pornography incidents will be reported to federal authorities and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
15. Using or storing any type of software which is designed to or is likely to abuse or negatively impact Internet service, including, but not limited to, portscanners, hacking tools, ping flooding programs, security/root exploits, packet sniffers, and spam software.
16. Modifying, changing, or obscuring the MAC (Media Access Control) or IP (Internet Protocol) address(es) of servers or services. Doing so may be considered cause for service suspension or termination.
17. Intercepting or attempting to intercept, through any method, network traffic intended for other customers.
18. Running proxy servers, such as squid or BNC, unless they are available only to users whose verified contact information is known by the proxy operator and can be disclosed to prxy Internet Services or the dialup service or law enforcement authorities upon request.
19. Any previous or current behavior, such as the sending of unsolicited e-mail, that results in the addition of prxy Internet Services or the dialup service to any e-mail blackhole lists, or otherwise negatively impacts the overall services of prxy Internet Services or the dialup service, is grounds for termination.