Acceptable Use Policy

Content Although we do not believe in censorship, XFire Web does not allow the following types of content:

• Sites containing pornographic material
• Sites containing or promoting racism or hate-related materials
• Sites containing "Warez" information or software, including but not limited to any copyrighted software or music files.
• Sites that provide methods for circumventing copy protection ("cracks", keycodes, serial numbers, decoder chips, etc.)
• Any other content which is illegal under the laws of the United States

Client Content XFire Web is not responsible for client content, transmission of sensitive data to and from a client site, or any other content or communications between a client site and a visitor of the site not expressly covered in this AUP. This includes but is not limited to, the collection or transmission of personal data, credit card information, or the like through any unsecured means such as standard HTTP or e-mail. XFire is also not responsible for such data stored on sites or XFire servers without the use of at least basic encryption.

Multiple Website Hosting XFire Web has a strict policy of one website per account. Up to three domain names can point to the same site without violating the policy, however the domain names may not point to a sub directory or specific subset of pages on the site. XFire Web reserves the right to assess fees to the account where this policy is being violated.

Mass E-Mail or Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail (SPAM) XFire Web has a strict policy governing the use of its mail systems. Customer agrees that it shall not send or facilitate the sending of SPAM through our mail systems. Violation of this policy will be dealt with in accordance to this policy, which may include termination of services. Mass E-Mail is permitted based on prearranged times and number of e-mails to send. This is an add-on service that can be quoted based on the client's sending needs. Please contact your account representative prior to initiating any mass e-mail sends or your account service could be interrupted for violation of this policy.

Violations Violations of the Terms of Service or Acceptable Use Policy will be dealt with in accordance with the terms set forth below.

1. Disclaimer. XFire Web expressly disclaims any obligation to monitor its Customers and other Users with respect to violations of this AUP. XFire Web has no liability or responsibility for the actions of any of its Customers or other Users or any content any User may post on any web site.
2. Reporting Violations . XFire Web encourages customers and non-customers to report violations of this policy by e-mail to: abuse@xfireweb.com, including the name of the offending domain and the type of abuse in the subject line of the e-mail.
3. Actions. If XFire Web learns of a violation of this AUP, XFire Web will respond to the customer and at its sole discretion, and may take any of the following actions, based on the severity of the violation:
1. Warn the Customer
2. Suspend Services of the offending Customer
3. Terminate Services of the offending Customer
4. Impose fees or charges on the offending customer account in accordance with the customer's service contract
5. Remove the offending content
6. Take any other action in accordance with this AUP, or any applicable law
4. Reservation of rights. XFire web reserves the right to cooperate with appropriate legal authorities in investigations of claims of illegal activity involving XFire Web's Services, Customers, and any other users. XFire Web reserves all other rights to respond to violations of this Acceptable Use Policy and the Terms of Service Policy.

(Last Updated January 27, 2002)