Introduction

The goal of Tornado Computer is to provide the best service possible for an enjoyable Internet experience. This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP" or "Policy") is designed to keep Tornado Computer and the Internet enjoyable and useful for all of our subscribers. Violation of this Policy may result in suspension or cancellation of Tornado Computer services. Tornado Computer is committed to and supports the free exchange of information and ideas over the Internet.

Tornado Computer does not actively monitor nor does Tornado Computer exercise editorial control over the content of any web site, electronic mail Internet transmission, mailing list, news group or other material created or accessible over Tornado Computer servers. However, Tornado Computer reserves sole discretionary rights to remove any materials deemed potentially illegal, harmful to Tornado Computer business operations or equipment, or in violation of any part of this AUP or of the standard Tornado Computer Internet Agreement. Use of Tornado Computer Network's servers immediately constitutes acceptance and acknowledgement of this Acceptable Use Policy

Restricted Content

Clients are expected to use the Internet with respect, courtesy, and responsibility, giving due regard to the rights of other Internet users. Clients are expected to use his/her account for the purposes of maintaining a website only. Common sense is the best guide as to what is considered acceptable use. Tornado Computer forbids websites with adult graphic content (soft core and/or hardcore), including, but not limited to, banner advertising, any adult website(s), child pornography, and distribution of adult website passwords. Client's whose accounts are found in violation of this policy may, at the discretion of Tornado Computer, have their account(s) terminated without notice and are subject to a maximum clean-up/disconnect fee. Client's whose website promotes activities that violate federal, state, local, International laws and/or violation of U.S. export restrictions are also not welcome at Tornado Computer. This includes "warez" sites (freely distributing copyright programs), or sites promoting hacking and/or cracking programs. Client's whose accounts are found in violation of this policy may, at the discretion of Tornado Computer, have their account(s) terminated without notice and are subject to a maximum clean-up/disconnection fee. Additionally, Tornado Computer may contact the Software Piracy Association ("SPA") and release any information in connection with any illegal activities relating to software piracy on the Client's account.

IRC Bots or any other automaton programs written in C, Perl or IRC-script used specifically in conjunction with IRC are not allowed. These programs tie up system resources and are in no way related to maintaining a website. Clients are not allowed to have any programs, including but not limited to, Egg drop, or any other IRC-related programs, within their account. Client agrees not to upload the tar file for any of these programs or to execute them within their account. The first violation of this policy will result in the IRC-related program to be removed from the Client's account and Tornado Computer will notify the Client immediately of the violation. The second violation of this policy may, at the discretion of Tornado Computer, result in the Client's account(s) being terminated without notice and a maximum clean-up/disconnect fee.

Simply put, we ask that you use your account for the purposes of hosting a non-adult oriented, legal website.

Warranties /Disclaimers

Tornado Computer Internet service is provided on an "as is, as available" basis. No warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, those of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are made with respect to Tornado Computer or any information or software therein. You release Tornado Computer from and Tornado Computer shall have no liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages suffered by you in connection with your use of or inability to use Tornado Computer services including, but not limited to, damages from loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, miss-deliveries, or service interruptions, or due to inadvertent release or disclosure of information sent by you even if the same is caused by Tornado Computer own negligence. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tornado Computer disclaims to the full extent permitted by applicable law any responsibility for (and under no circumstances shall be liable for) any conduct, content, goods and services available on or through the Internet or the Tornado Computer services. In no event shall Tornado Computer aggregate liability exceed the amount paid by you to Tornado Computer for the Tornado Computer services. Use of any information obtained via Tornado Computer Internet service is at the user's own risk.

Tornado Computer specifically disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services

Trademarks & Copyrights

Client warrants that it has the right to use the applicable trademarks, if any, and grants Tornado Computer the right to use such trademarks in connection with Tornado Computer Network's service.

Client agrees not to modify any copyright notices in features (Perl programs, etc.) provided by Tornado Computer. Modification of scripts provided by Tornado Computer without written permission is strictly prohibited

Etiquette and Policies (spam etc)

Spamming is the sending of unsolicited e-mail, regardless of size or volume, to persons the sender does not know or have prior consent to send the message to. Using fictitious e-mail addresses @tornado.ae, or any domain name hosted with Tornado Computer is strictly forbidden. Spamming also includes sending unsolicited advertisements to numerous email addresses or newsgroups and/or generating a significantly higher volume of outgoing email than a normal user. A violation of this policy extends to clients who send unsolicited e-mail from a domain name not affiliated or hosted with Tornado Computer but the mail message makes mention of a website hosted with Tornado Computer.

Tornado Computer allows clients to send mailings to subscribers of their own mailing list. Such mailings must have explicit instructions to the recipient on how to remove his/her name from the list, and all requests to do so must be honored immediately. Client agrees not to send mailings to lists provided by an outside agency or individual. Client further agrees not to provide mailing list services to others. Due to the nature of a shared-server environment, Tornado Computer requests that mailing lists be sent during non-peak hours, specifically between the hours of 1:00 am and 5:00 am, Central Time (U.S.A). Tornado Computer reserves the right to terminate a client's mailing program, whether provided by Tornado Computer or not, immediately and without notification to client if said list causes a problem with the e-mail services of other clients. Tornado Computer also reserves the right to forbid a client from utilizing any mail-sending program that jeopardizes the mail services of other clients.

Due to the consumption of system resources and overloading of the e-mail server, Tornado Computer forbids the use of the "Gossamer Links" program by any client.

Trolling, the posting of outrageous messages to generate numerous responses, is also not allowed. Mail bombing, the sending of multiple messages without significant new content to the same user and/or subscribing someone else to a mailing list without that person's permission, cross-posting articles to an excessive number of newsgroups, or attempting without authorization to enter into a secured computer system is strictly forbidden. Tornado Computer reserves the right to determine what constitutes abuse of this policy. Clients whose accounts are found in violation of this policy may, at the discretion of Tornado Computer, have their account(s) terminated without notice and are subject to a maximum $500 clean-up/disconnection fee.

The following should be noted...
a. The network resources of Tornado Computer may not be used to impersonate another person or misrepresent authorization to act on behalf of others or Tornado Computer All messages via Tornado Computer should correctly identify the sender; users may not alter the attribution of origin in electronic mail messages or postings. Users may not attempt to undermine the security or integrity of computing systems or networks and must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to said networks. Clients may not use Tornado Computer Network's server for mass e-mail or "spamming" purposes. b. Tornado Computer may discontinue servicing any Plan, or may require fulfillment of terms or conditions Tornado Computer may choose to impose as a prerequisite for continuing to service any such Plan. Such discontinuation or requirement may not be unreasonable, however, and Tornado Computer agrees to provide Customer with reasonable notice by Email and fax of any such intent to discontinue or impose certain conditions. Tornado Computer Network's services may not be used for illegal purposes, or in support of illegal activities. Tornado Computer reserves the right to co-operate with legal authorities and/or injured third parties in the investigation of any suspected crime or civil wrong.

Activities which are prohibited as potentially illegal include, but are not limited to:
(i). Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material including, but not limited to, digitization and distribution of photographs from magazines, books, or other copyrighted sources, and copyrighted software.
(ii). Threatening bodily harm or property damage to individuals or groups.
(iii). Making fraudulent offers of products, items, or services originating from your account.
(iv). Attempting to access the accounts of others or attempting to penetrate beyond security measures of our or other systems (referred to as hacking) whether or not the intrusion results in corruption or loss of data.
(v). Harassing others by 'mail-bombing'. 'Mail-bombing' constitutes sending more than ten (10) similar mail messages to the same e-mail address.
(vi). Forging any message header, in part or whole, of any electronic transmission, originating or passing through Tornado Computer services.
(vii). Distributing viruses to or from Tornado Computer systems.