Terms Of Service

DISCLAIMER

By subscribing I am stating that I have fully read, understood and accepted all terms and conditions listed in this agreement.

Maximum Usenet has a zero-tolerance SPAM policy.

Maximum Usenet Service is available only to adults who are at least 18 years old. By accepting this AGREEMENT, you certify to us and all others that you are an adult.

Maximum Usenet does not archive or store any completed binary or decoded files anywhere on our network. All files always exist only as ascii characters on our network.

You understand that we are providing you with unfiltered access to Usenet. We cannot, nor do we try to, control the content that you will receive via Usenet. Usenet groups may carry offensive, harmful, or inaccurate material, and in some cases postings that have been mislabeled or are otherwise deceptive. We expect that you will use caution--and common sense--when using Maximum Usenet. The content of all discussion groups, including without limitation, the descriptions for discussion groups and the content within a specific article, is provided by and is the responsibility of the creator of the discussion group or the person posting an article. Maximum Usenet has NO responsibility for such content and is merely a conduit of articles traveling across Usenet. Usenet in general is a public forum much like the world wide web is available to the public. Maximum Usenet does not control Usenet. Maximum Usenet has no way to control the content on the servers we provide access to, since Maximum Usenet isn't the owner or manager of the servers. Maximum Usenet resells capacity in other providers servers, over which Maximum Usenet has no influence or control. Furthermore, you shall comply with all applicable laws regarding your access to Maximum Usenet Services.

I affirm that I am at least 18 years of age and that I will be the sole user of this account. I understand that Maximum Usenet will attempt to provide quality service and that this service is not guaranteed. I understand that the transfer speed for data to or from Maximum Usenet servers is not guaranteed. I understand that the internet may contain information which violates copyright protections or may be considered illegal in various localities or improper for certain ages and that as a value-added common carrier, Maximum Usenet is not responsible for detection and removal of such information. I understand that Maximum Usenet may terminate my account for any reason at any time. I understand that I am not to use Maximum Usenet services for the commission of illegal acts and that I will lose my access if I choose to do so. I understand that Maximum Usenet will not knowingly be an accomplice in the commission of illegal acts. I understand that any use of Maximum Usenet services which violate state or federal laws which apply to Maximum Usenet, will be eradicated upon notice of the offense. I have read the Maximum Usenet service agreement below.

I understand that the internet and Usenet may contain information which violates copyright protections or may be considered illegal in various localities or improper for certain ages and that as a value-added common carrier, Maximum Usenet is not responsible for detection and removal of such information and will make no attempt to remove such information. I understand that Maximum Usenet may terminate my account for any reason at any time. I understand that I am not to use Maximum Usenet services for the commission of illegal acts and that I will lose my access if I choose to do so. I understand that Maximum Usenet will not knowingly be an accomplice in the commission of illegal acts. I understand that any use of Maximum Usenet services which violate state or federal laws which apply to Maximum Usenet, will be eradicated upon notice of the offense. By its very nature, Usenet groups may carry very offensive, harmful, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate material, or in some cases, postings that have been mislabeled or are otherwise deceptive. We expect that you will use caution and common sense and exercise proper judgment when using Usenet. Any article that passes through our servers is the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY of the person who posted the article or created the newsgroup.

Maximum Usenet does not produce any content that passes through our servers.

Maximum Usenet does not condone nor support people posting copyrighted or illegal content to Usenet. If you discover an article that contains any copyrighted or illegal content please fill out our online abuse reporting form. We will then take any possible action to remove the offending article, and forward any and all relevant information to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.The name of a newsgroup is not illegal in nature and does not necessarily imply inappropriate or illegal activity. We encourage customers to exercise caution and discretion when viewing and posting to all Usenet newsgroups. All content, without limitation, is provided by and is the responsibility of the person posting the content. We expect all customers to abide by Usenet etiquette, copyright laws, and civil and criminal laws.

CONDITIONS OF USE

I understand that I may only enter this site, and/or use its services, if I agree to all the terms and conditions of this website. If I do not agree to all of the terms in this document, I must exit now.

GROUP LIMITATIONS

Some groups are not available with all pay types. In order to comply with community standards, acceptable use policies, and general guidelines, we do not offer all groups with all pay types.

AGE REQUIREMENT

I am at least 18 (21 where required) years of age and have the legal right to possess adult material in my community.

COMMUNITY STANDARDS

I understand the standards and laws of the community, site and computer to which I am transporting this material, I am solely responsible for my actions, posting of illegal media is prohibited, violators will banned from our servers.

COPYRIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITY

I will not sell, redistribute, or copy in any way the contents of this site. I will not allow anyone to use my username, password. If I do post, I do so at my own risk. Customer shall not upload, post, publish, transmit, reproduce or distribute in any way, information, software, or other material obtained through the system which is protected by copyright or other proprietary right or derivative works with respect thereto, without obtaining the permission of the copyright owner or rightholder and shall not upload, post, publish, reproduce, transmit or distribute in any way any component of the system itself or derivative works with respect thereto. Maximum Usenet enforced a zero-tolerance spam policy regarding our users posts to usenet through our network. It is the sole discretion of maximum usenet to determine if a user’s posts are considered spam.

POSTING ABILITY

Posting ability is a privilege, not a right. Your posting access may be suspended at any time without notice at the discretion of our abuse department. If you are unable to post and believe that your access may have been revoked, you may contact Maximum Usenet with your account information. The decision of the abuse department is final and NO refunds will be granted due to inability to post after your posting access has been blocked.

FORBIDDEN ACTIVITIES

Maximum Usenet has a zero-tolerance policy for the following activities, performing any of them will cause permanent suspension of your posting ability and possibly your ability to read newsgroups. These activities include, but are not limited to:

- Accessing our system simultaneously through different IP addresses. We will issue one warning and then upon the second detection your account will be terminated without refund.

- Trolling: Harassing or annoying other newsgroup users repeatedly.

- Flooding: Attempting to take over a newsgroup by flooding it with your posts.

- Copyright Infringement: Posting anything that is not in the public domain and that you don't own the rights to. This is a serious crime carrying serious legal consequences!

- Posting Off-Topic: Posting something that does not belong in that newsgroup, as indicated by its charter or FAQ.

- Posting Illegal Content: Posting anything that is not legal in the United States.

- Crossposting: Posting the same article to more than three newsgroups is prohibited. The article posted must be on-topic for each group.

- Harassment/Cyberstalking: Threatening or provoking confrontation with another party, causing fear for personal safety. Posting anyone's personal information such as phone numbers, addresses, social security numbers, etc. without that person's prior consent also falls under this category.

SYSTEM SECURITY

I will not attempt to bypass any security and/or access features of this site.

SUPPORT REQUESTS

All customer support requests will be handled through our live support system or our ticket support system. We DO NOT answer phone calls, emails, or faxes in relation to our customer accounts. For security purposes, you will be asked to provide account details to verify your identity.

VIOLATIONS

If I use these services in violation of this agreement, I understand I may be in violation of local, federal and or civil laws. I agree to be responsible for all legal fees and loss of any income due the owners, Corporate Officers of this site. I understand that my membership will be canceled without notice or refund.

USE OF INFORMATION

I will not use or provide any information about or contained within this site against the providers, owners, Corporate Officers, and/or creators of this site in any type of action, legal or otherwise.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This agreement shall be automatically be renewed for successive requested periods until cancelled by customer. Maximum Usenet shall have the right to terminate this agreement immediately in the event of a breach of any of its terms by customer or without cause.

FRAUD

If your credit card or Paypal account was fraudulently used to gain access to this service, we will refund the charge. We will provide this information to the appropriate police authority for substantiation of criminal fraud charges. We take fraud seriously. We will press charges, both criminal and civil. Users who commit fraud by gaining access to our sites and then by what ever means obtains refunds, are committing fraud.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

You must have Internet access to use our service as well as any Windows, Linux or Macintosh system.

Maximum Usenet Privacy Policy

Maximum Usenet is required to notify the appropriate authorities if it becomes aware that any End User is engaged in posting of articles dealing with or depicting child pornography or any practice by which minors are solicited to engage in a sexual act.

Maximum Usenet reserves the right to use your email address or INTERNAL communications and INTERNAL promotional purposes. We do not and will not ever sell or share your email address or any contact info to any outside company....EVER!

Accounts are intended for personal use only, commercial use is prohibited without prior written authorization from Maximum Usenet.