Natcoweb Acceptable Use Policy
While accepting that Internet is a place for free and open discussion and information spread, Natcoweb reserves the right to take corrective actions when debates involving our clients' actions arise. This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) has been designed to explain certain terms of Master Service Agreement and be used as a guideline for Natcoweb customers clarifying their rights and obligations. These policies are drawn from applicable law and generally accepted standards of Internet conduct, and are intended to protect Natcoweb’s reputation as a service provider.
Email/Spam
Complying with CAN-SPAM Act [ https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cases/2007/11/canspam.pdf ]
Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 Natcoweb has a strong anti-spam policy and applies it in its everyday practice. WE DO NOT ALLOW SPAMMING of any kind be it unsolicited email advertising or open proxy spamming. Natcoweb does not allow
- sending unsolicited email messages, including, without limitation, commercial advertising and informational announcements;
- using another site's mail server to relay mail without the express permission of the site;
- sending out unsolicited email from any other network that advertises, promotes or in any way points to a resource hosted at Natcoweb servers;
- deliberate scanning of Internet resources with the aim to collect email addresses and other messenger services.
- creation, verification, support and spreading of databases of email and other messenger services (with the exception of those cases when the owners of all email addresses included in such a database expressed an agreement for email addresses to be included into this database; the open publication of the address can't be taken as an approval);
- creation, verification, support and spreading of databases of computer addresses, infected with remote control codes (using them for DDOS attacks and spamming);
management of the account on behalf of persons or firms stored in the database SROKSO (Spamhaus Register of Know Spam Operation) (www.spamhaus.org)
Natcoweb customer acknowledges that he/she is responsible for any spam-related actions within their account.
Adult
Natcoweb considers Internet to be an open forum for discussion and information dissemination and doesn't wish to discriminate against those who decide to utilize adult content or adult related material. However, we have a number of limitations concerning the content of adult-related sites.
Natcoweb does not allow:
- posting, displaying, or advertising of any image using a model or models under the age of 18 years anywhere on the site whether the models are clothed or unclothed.
- marketing the site utilizing content including "Kids", "Lolita", "Pedo", "Peta", "Peto", Pre-teen", "Pedophile", "Underage", "Child" or any other words, images, or descriptions that would lead someone to believe that the models are less than 18 years of age is not permitted anywhere on venue including the URL and meta tags.
- posting or displaying of any image or wording depicting or related to extreme violence, incest, snuff, scat, bestiality or the elimination of any bodily waste on another person, mutilation, or rape anywhere on the site, including the URL and meta tags.
- the posting or display of any image or wording depicting or related to bestiality anywhere on the site. including the URL and meta tags.
Unacceptable Material
Examples of unacceptable material on all Virtual Private servers include:
- Topsites
- IRC Scripts/Bots
- Proxy Scripts/Anonymizers
- Pirated Software/Warez
- Image Hosting Scripts (similar to Photobucket or Tinypic)
- AutoSurf/PTC/PTS/PPC sites
- IP Scanners
- Bruteforce Programs/Scripts/Applications
- Mail Bombers/Spam Scripts
- Banner-Ad services (commercial banner ad rotation)
- File Dump/Mirror Scripts (similar to rapidshare)
- Commercial Audio Streaming (more than one or two streams)
- Escrow/Bank Debentures
- High-Yield Interest Programs (HYIP) or Related Sites
- Investment Sites (FOREX, E-Gold Exchange, Second Life/Linden Exchange, Ponzi, MLM/Pyramid Scheme)
- Sale of any controlled substance without prior proof of appropriate permit(s)
- Prime Banks Programs
- Lottery/Gambling Sites
- MUDs/RPGs/PBBGs
- Hacker focused sites/archives/programs
- Sites promoting illegal activities
- Forums and/or websites that distribute or link to warez/pirated/illegal content
- Activities that may be characterized as file-sharing/peer-to-peer
- Proxy and VPN services
- Bank Debentures/Bank Debenture Trading Programs
- Fraudulent Sites (Including, but not limited to sites listed at aa419.org & escrow-fraud.com)
- Push button mail scripts
- Broadcast or Streaming of Live Sporting Events (UFC, NASCAR, FIFA, NFL, MLB, NBA, WWE, WWF, etc)
- Tell A Friend Scripts
- Anonymous or Bulk SMS Gateways
- Bitcoin Miners
- PayDay Loan Sites (including any site related to PayDay loans, PayDay loan affiliate progams, etc)
Examples of unacceptable material on all Dedicated servers include:
- IRCD (irc servers)
- IRC Scripts/Bots
- Pirated Software/Warez
- IP Scanners
- Bruteforce Programs/Scripts/Applications
- Mail Bombers/spam Scripts
- Escrow
- High-Yield Interest Programs (HYIP) or Related Sites
- Investment Sites (FOREX, E-Gold Exchange, Second Life/Linden Exchange, Ponzi, MLM/Pyramid Scheme)
- Sale of any controlled substance without prior proof of appropriate permit(s)
- Prime Banks Programs
- Lottery/Gambling Sites
- Hacker focused sites/archives/programs
- Sites promoting illegal activities
- Forums and/or websites that distribute or link to warez/pirated/illegal content
- Activities that may be characterized as file-sharing/peer-to-peer
- Proxy and VPN services
- Bank Debentures/Bank Debenture Trading Programs
- Fraudulent Sites (Including, but not limited to sites listed at aa419.org & escrow-fraud.com)
- Mailer Pro
- Broadcast or Streaming of Live Sporting Events (UFC, NASCAR, FIFA, NFL, MLB, NBA, WWE, WWF, etc)
Copyright Infringement / Intellectual Property
Complying with Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) [ http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/hr2281.pdf ] Natcoweb does not allow any activity that infringes or misappropriates the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, software piracy, and patents held by individuals, corporations, or other entities. Natcoweb clients engaged in such activity will be be required by law to remove or block access to customer content upon receipt of a proper notice of copyright infringement.
DMCA Notices can be sent to:
IPIPE International Corporation
100 Delawanna Ave, 3rd floor
Clifton, NJ 07014
100 Delawanna Ave, 3rd floor
Clifton, NJ 07014
email: abuse@natcoweb.com
Access to other resources
Natcoweb considers inappropriate any activity related to network attacks and aimed at obtaining unauthorized access to the network resources.
- actions aiming at getting an unauthorized access to the network resources (a computer or any other equipment), and further usage of the access to delete or modify the software or data stored at the resources is prohibited;
- deliberate scanning of network nodes with the purpose of revealing network inner structure and open ports is prohibited;
- change of software settings of visitors' sites located within Natcoweb resources without expressed visitor' agreement is prohibited.
Miscellaneous and Other Activities
Natcoweb considers inappropriate:
Natcoweb considers inappropriate:
- using its network as a means to transmit or post defamatory, harassing, abusive, or threatening language.
- placing any content that is discriminatory based on gender, race, age and/or promotes hate or violence.
- hosting sites advertising, selling or buying pharmaceuticals without providing all the necessary documents and licenses required by the legislation. It's done in compliance with with the Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act [https://www.congress.gov/110/plaws/publ425/PLAW-110publ425.pdf]
- hosting gambling sites, sites advertising or selling the following multi-level marketing businesses, grant/cash money making schemes sites.
Violations/Penalties
If any of the points mentioned above has been violated, Natcoweb will determine what action will be taken in response to a violation on a case-by-case basis. If Natcoweb believes that a violation of this AUP has occurred, such action may also include, but is not limited to, temporary or permanent blocking of access to Customer’s Equipment or data, and the suspension or termination of Customer’s services under MSA. Natcoweb may involve and will also fully cooperate with law enforcement authorities in investigating suspected lawbreakers. Natcoweb has no obligation to provide warnings under any circumstances and can terminate the account without prior notice if the Customer violates this policy. Natcoweb, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to determine if a client's site complies with all the policies described in AUP and can be hosted on Natcoweb resources.
Rights reserve
Natcoweb reserves the right to modify this AUP at any time without notice. Customer is responsible for all use of the Services by itself, its employees, agents, contractors, invitees and customers, whether such use is with or without the consent of Customer.
Any complaints about a client's violation of this AUP should be sent to: abuse@natcoweb.com