NorthNet is an Internet Service Provider. The term "User" refers to the person reading and signing this agreement. Dial-up accounts are intended for users who intermittently access the Internet for information, browsing, and file transfers.

1. NorthNet exercises no control whatsoever over the content of information obtained through our services.

2. With respect to our services, NorthNet makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness of this service for a particular purpose. NorthNet takes no responsibility for any damages suffered by the User, including, but not limited to, loss of data from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by NorthNet's own negligence or the User's errors and/or omissions. NorthNet shall not be responsible for busy signals or other impediments to connection to our system over telecommunications lines. NorthNet makes no warranty with respect to the compatibility of its software and modems with the modems or software of User.

3. NorthNet services may only be used for lawful purposes. Transmissions and/or materials in violation of any US, state, or local regulation are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, material legally judged to be threatening and/or obscene, or material protected by trade secret. The User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless NorthNet from any claims resulting from the User's use of services provided by NorthNet that results in damage to the User or any third party including actual costs of defense.

4. The User will not directly or indirectly interfere or to attempt to interfere with or compromise the operation of NorthNet in whole or in part, nor interfere or attempt to interfere with any of the equipment that is a part of the system, nor access or attempt to access other accounts or restricted areas of the system. The User will use appropriate safeguards to avoid compromising NorthNet operations.

5. NorthNet will use reasonable precautions to maintain, but does not guarantee, the privacy of electronic forms of communication, system use, and personal directories. Provided, however, that NorthNet reserves the right to monitor, intercept, or disclose electronic mail of User in the event that NorthNet reasonably believes such actions are necessary to ensure compliance with this Agreement or with any applicable state or federal law. The User is hereby made to be aware that information on the Internet is not necessarily private; therefore, sensitive information should be encrypted. Encryption of information is solely the responsibility of the User.

6. The User is solely responsible for all use of his/her access account. NorthNet accounts cannot be transferred to any other party. No more than one modem may be in use at a time by the User. Accounts that have been transferred to other parties, or which show other activity in violation of this condition, may be disabled without prior notice with written notification following not more than 30 days after the account is disabled. All previous payments made to NorthNet will be forfeit.

7. The User is responsible for keeping any and all passwords for NorthNet services private. Any damages caused by use of the User's account by third parties is solely the responsibility of the User. It is the User's responsibility to report any suspected unauthorized use, or attempted use, of the User's account to NorthNet.

8. Overt advertising of products and/or services from the User's account is strictly prohibited except as may be permitted by separate written agreement between the parities. Users may discuss and evaluate products, announce conferences and seminars, and share other information of mutual interest.

9. The User's use of other organization's networks or computing resources is subject to their respective permission and usage policies.

10. Use of any information obtained via NorthNet services is at the User's own risk. NorthNet specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services and/or for any damage caused by viruses, Trojan Horses, worms, etc. caused to the User. User should not store important data on equipment in use for Internet traffic without implementing proper safe guards (e.g. virus scanning software, backup systems, etc.).

11. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Accounts are in default if payment is not received within 30 days of invoice. If the User's payment is returned to NorthNet unpaid, the User is immediately in default and subject to a returned charge of $25.00 from NorthNet. Accounts that are in default may be terminated. For service to be terminated the User must, in writing, notify NorthNet. Service termination does not remove the User's responsibility under these Terms and Conditions to pay all fees incurred up to the date of service termination. Written notice to terminate service should be sent to NorthNet at: 2129 Jackson Street.

12. Accounts in default may be subject to a late payment charge of $15.00 and an interest charge of 1.5% per month on the overdue balance. If you default, you agree to pay NorthNet its reasonable expenses, including attorney and collection agency fees, incurred in enforcing its rights under these Terms and Conditions.

13. NorthNet reserves the right to change the rates for services provided and otherwise modify these Terms and Conditions by notifying the User 30 days in advance of the effective date of the change.

14. NorthNet reserves the right to terminate and/or deny service to the User at any time without prior written notice for violation of these Terms and Conditions. Written notification will be sent to the User's address on file not more than 30 days after the denial of service.

15. These Terms and Conditions represent the complete agreement and understanding of the User and NorthNet with respect to the subject matter herein, and supersedes any other agreement or understanding, whether written or oral.