The Network

1. The User acknowledges that Pipex is unable to exercise control over the content of the information passing over the network utilised by Pipex Services. Therefore, Pipex is not responsible for the content of any message whether or not the posting was made by a Pipex Customer.

2. The network utilised by Pipex Services may be used to link into other networks worldwide and the user agrees to conform to the acceptable use policies of these networks.

3. In addition the User undertakes to conform to the Internet protocols and standards.

4. The User may not circumvent User authentication or security of any host, network, or account (referred to as "cracking" or "hacking"), nor interfere with the Service to any User, host, or network (referred to as "denial of service attacks").

5. Without prejudice to the foregoing, any application that overloads the network utilised by Pipex Services by whatever means will be considered as making profligate use of the network utilised by Pipex Services and will as such NOT be permitted. Use of IP multicast other than by means provided and co-ordinated by Pipex is likewise prohibited.

6. The User acknowledges that the availability of their Pipex Service is also dependent upon reasonable usage of the network. The User further acknowledges that Pipex reserves the right to manage the Traffic of those Customers whose usage Pipex considers to be either not consistent with or appropriate for the Service to which they subscribe or detrimental to the other Users who share the network.

7. The User acknowledges that Pipex has the right to introduce a Fair Use Policy for its Services if Pipex feels such a policy is necessary to ensure the provision of service for all Users. Details of any applicable Fair Use Policy will be posted on the Pipex website

8. Users sending or receiving malicious or illegal Traffic will be suspended or disconnected upon detection by Pipex. Pipex understands that in some cases the User may not be aware of or responsible for the origination of such Traffic, in which case Pipex will work with the User to resolve the issue and restore normal service as efficiently as possible.

9. Users who violate systems or network security may incur criminal or civil liability. Pipex will co-operate fully with investigations of suspected criminal violations, violation of systems or network security under the leadership of law enforcement or relevant authorities.

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