Simply Connect User Agreement:

The Simply Connect service (the "Service") is an online Internet Technology service, subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below including, all exhibits hereto.

Please read this Agreement carefully before accessing or using the Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you may not access or use the Service.

Simply Connect requires that upon cancellation of service the user MUST contact our offices by phone or in writing to inform us of said cancellation. Otherwise Simply Connect will assume service as usual and any fees associated with the existing service.

Simply Connect may modify this Agreement at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting of the modified Agreement. You agree to review the Agreement periodically to be aware of such modifications and your continued access or use of the Service shall be deemed your conclusive acceptance of the modified Agreement.

Operating Policies. You agree to comply with the Operating Policies set forth in Exhibit A (as they may be amended by Simply Connect from time to time), which are the rules that govern your activity in connection with the Service. Simply Connect has the right but not the obligation to remove any communications and materials that Simply Connect believes in its sole discretion violate the Operating Policies.

Exhibit A

Operating Policies:
Your participation in on-line communications occurs in real time and is not edited, censored, or otherwise controlled by Simply Connect. Simply Connect cannot and does not screen content provided by users of the Service. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Simply Connect reserves the right to monitor content on the Service and to remove content which Simply Connect, in its sole discretion, determines to be harmful, offensive, or otherwise in violation of these Operating Policies. In order to maintain an informative and valuable service that meets the needs of the users of the Service and avoids the harm that can result from disseminating statements that are false, malicious, violate of the rights of others, or otherwise harmful, it is necessary to establish the following rules to protect against abuse:

(1) Unless you are participating in an area of the Service that requires or encourages anonymity, use your real name in online communications.
(2) You may not post or transmit any message which is libelous, defamatory or which discloses private or personal matters concerning any person. You may not post or transmit any message, data, image or program which is indecent, obscene or pornographic.
(3) You may not post or transmit any message, data, image or program that would violate the property rights of others, including unauthorized copyrighted text, images or programs, trade secrets or other confidential proprietary information, and trademarks or service marks used in an infringing fashion.
(4) You may not interfere with other users use of the Service.
(5) You may not post or transmit any file which contains viruses, worms, "Trojan horses" or any other contaminating or destructive features.
(6) You may not post or transmit any message which is harmful, threatening, abusive or hateful. It is not the Service's intent to discourage you from taking controversial positions or expressing vigorously what may be unpopular views; however, Simply Connect reserves the right to take such action as it deems appropriate in cases where the Service is used to disseminate statements which are deeply and widely offensive and/or harmful.
(7) You may not post or transmit charity requests, petitions for signatures, chain letters or letters relating to pyramid schemes. You may not post or transmit any advertising, promotional materials or any other solicitation of other users of the Service for goods or services except in those areas (e.g., a classified bulletin board) that are designated for such purpose.
(8) You may not post or list articles which are off-topic according to the description of the group or list or send unsolicited mass emailings to 10 people if such e-mail could reasonably be expected to provoke complaints from its recipients.
(9) You may not use the facilities and capabilities of the Service to conduct any activity or solicit the performance of any illegal activity or other activity which infringes the rights of others.


Use of the Service. You understand that, except for information, products or services clearly identified as being supplied by Simply Connect, Simply Connect does not operate, control or endorse any information, products or services on the Internet in any way. Except for Simply Connect-identified information, products or services, all information, products and services offered through the Service or on the Internet generally are offered by third parties that are not affiliated with Simply Connect. You also understand that Simply Connect cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading through the Service will be free of infection or viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other code that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to the Service for the reconstruction of any lost data. You assume total responsibility and risk for your use of the Service and the Internet. Simply Connect does not make any express or implied warranties, representations or endorsements whatsoever (including without limitation warranties of title or noninfringement, or the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) with regard to the Service, any merchandise, information or service provided through the Service or on the Internet generally, and Simply Connect shall not be liable for any cost or damage arising either directly or indirectly from any such transaction. It is solely your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness and usefulness of all opinions, advice, services, merchandise and other information provided through the Service or on the Internet generally. Simply Connect does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free or that defects in the Service will be corrected. The Service and any software made available on the Service are provided on an "as is, as available" basis.

You understand further that the Internet contains unedited materials some of which are sexually explicit or may be offensive to you. You access such materials at your risk. Simply Connect has no control over and accepts no responsibility whatsoever for such materials.

In no event will Simply Connect be liable for (I) any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of programs or information, and the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Service, or any information, or transactions provided on the Service or downloaded or hyperlinked from the Service, even if Simply Connect or its authorized representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages, or (II) any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in the Service and/or materials or information downloaded through, or hyperlinked from, the Service. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. In such states, Simply Connect's liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Unlimited hours of usage is defined as a "reasonable" amount of continuous usage of a dialup connection to our network. We consider this continuous connection to be the average duration of a normal business day activity of 8 hours. We reserve the right to terminate connectivity beyond this reasonable duration.

Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Simply Connect, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third party information providers to the Service from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of this Agreement by you.

Third Party Rights. The provisions of paragraphs 3 (Use of the Service), and 4 (Indemnification) are for the benefit of Simply Connect and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third party information providers to the Service. Each of these individuals or entities shall have the right to assert and enforce those provisions directly against you on its own behalf.

Term; Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party without notice at any time for any reason; provided that you may no longer use the Service after you have terminated this Agreement. Simply Connect requires that upon cancellation of service the user MUST contact our offices by phone or in writing to inform us of said cancellation. Otherwise Simply Connect will assume service as usual and any fees associated with the existing service. The provisions of paragraphs 3 (Use of the Service), 4 (Indemnification), 5 (Third Party Rights) and 7 (Miscellaneous) shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall all be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio applicable to agreements made and to be performed in Ohio. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between Simply Connect and you for any purpose concerning this Agreement or the parties' obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Ohio. Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the Service must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises or such claim or cause of action is barred. Simply Connect's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any provision of this Agreement. Simply Connect may assign its rights and duties under this Agreement to any party at any time without notice to you.

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