Common use of RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CUSTOMER Clause in Contracts

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CUSTOMER. a. The Service shall be used primarily for non-commercial purposes only. In the case of mobile wireless, use of the Service shall be limited to personal use, and in the case of fixed wireless, ADSL or cable modem service residential use only. PINE reserves the right to suspend or terminate Service accounts where data consumption or other evidence reasonably indicates that Customer is, or may be, using Service for substantially or entirely business, commercial, or other prohibited uses. PINE reserves the right to establish a monthly data consumption threshold per customer at any time by changing data plans. b. Customer shall, at its own expense, undertake all necessary preparations required to comply with PINE's installation and maintenance instructions and maintain its own equipment. Customer may not use the Service in a manner to violate or attempt to violate any applicable local, state, federal or international law, order or regulation, including, but not limited to: • Engaging in any file sharing that violates or infringes on the copyright or other rights of others. • Taking part in any fraudulent activities, including impersonating any person or entity or forging anyone else's digital or manual signature. • Posting, uploading, or downloading child pornography. c. Customer may not send or receive emails or data or use the Service in a way that is harmful to, or not wanted by, other users or persons, including, but not limited to: • Sending unsolicited bulk or commercial e-mail messages ("spam"). • Invading another person's privacy, stalking, harassing, or otherwise violating the rights of others. • Posting, transmitting, or disseminating content that is threatening, abusive, libelous, slanderous, or defamatory. • Restricting, inhibiting, or otherwise interfering with the ability of any other person to use or enjoy the equipment or the Service, including, without limitation, by posting or transmitting any information or software which contains a virus, lock, key, bomb, worm, Trojan horse, cancelbot, or other harmful feature. • Using an IP address not assigned to you. d. PINE’s Service is intended only for lawful and non-harmful purposes and primarily for Customers’ own personal, household, or family purposes, except for customers subscribed to a commercial or business plan. Accordingly, Customer may not resell, charge others, or redistribute the Service to any third party other than residents or guests in Customer’s household via any means including but not limited to wireless technology including, without limitation, to host a virtual private network service, IP address translation, public tethering, or similar facilities intended to provide additional access. Further, Customer may not operate, or allow others to operate, servers of any type or any other device, equipment, and/or software providing server-like functionality in connection with the Service, unless expressly authorized by PINE. e. Customer assumes total responsibility and risk for Customer's use of the Service and other Internet-related Services. Software or other content downloaded from the Service may contain viruses and it is Customer's sole responsibility to take appropriate precautions to protect their computer and other connected devices from damage to their software, files and data. Customer is solely responsible for any information that is published on the web or other Internet services. Customer must ensure that the recipient of the content is appropriate and must take appropriate precautions to prevent minors from receiving or sending unlawful, harmful, or unwanted content or violating this Service Agreement. Customer is solely responsible for the security of any device connected to the Service, including any data stored on that device.