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1: Membership |
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By
applying for use of SANYNET Internet Service as
provided by Sanyei Corporation ("SANYNET"
hereinafter ), the customer consents to all of the
articles in this agreement. |
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The
customer understands that it is SANYNET's prerogative
to deny membership to customers, at the time of
application, for any reason. |
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The
customer realizes that upon becoming a member of
SANYNET, his records may be listed in a directory
accessible to the public. 4. For customers under
18 years of age, SANYNET must receive the consent
of his/her legal guardian.
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2: Login name and password |
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Upon
receipt of the login name and password, all responsibility
for their safe-keeping becomes the responsibility
of the customer. However, the transfer of this account
information to others, the change of registered
name, and the buying and/or selling of this information
is strictly prohibited. |
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SANYNET
is not liable for damages done by third-parties
who without consent obtain login and password information
and use them to ill purpose. |
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In
case of the loss or theft of the login name or password,
the customer should report it to SANYNET immediately.
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3: Utilization of information |
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The
customer must obtain advance written approval from
the relevant person before reproducing, redistributing,
publishing information obtained from SANYNET. |
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When
using the Internet, please follow all common sense
network rules as well as the rules of the network
that you are visiting (whether in or outside of
Japan). Particularly do not visit educational institutions
or non-profit groups with the aim of commercial
gain.
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4: Initial membership fees and user fees |
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Initial
membership fees and user fees must be paid in accordance
with SANYNET's provisions on fee payments and must
be paid within the period designated by SANYNET. |
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Once
initial membership fees and user fees have been
paid, they cannot be returned to the customer for
any reason, including cancellation of membership.
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5: Prohibited actions |
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SANYNET
members are prohibited from doing the following
while using SANYNET services:
(1) Infringement of copyrights held by other members,
by third parties, or SANYNET itself.
(2) Slandering, spreading lies and/or disinformation
about other SANYNET members, third parties, or SANYNET
itself.
(3) Deeds which cause misfortune upon other SANYNET
members, third parties, or SANYNET itself.
(4) Acts which are aimed at and/or result in undermining
the public order or morals.
(5) Acts which violate the law or are aimed at violation
of the law.
(6) Acts which disrupt the daily operations of SANYNET
or are aimed at disrupting the daily operations
of SANYNET.
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6: News groups |
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SANYNET
members may not reproduce onto other media (newspapers,
magazines, etc.) the news, letters and other information
which are contained in those news groups which are
managed and provided to members by SANYNET, without
the prior written consent of the writer. |
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It
is forbidden for SANYNET members to engage in SANYNET
publicity without first receiving the written consent
of SANYNET. |
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SANYNET
reserves the right to delete the messages contributed
by members to news groups in the following cases:
(1) It is determined that the contributed article
violates an act in Article 5 or Article 6 above.
(2) The contributed article has exceeded the allowed
time period for posting such articles.
(3) In the case that a contribution which is judged
improper for being on the SANYNET server is deleted,
SANYNET is not obliged to reveal the reason for
the deletion.
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7: Disqualification of membership |
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SANYNET
can disqualify any member from all rights of membership
and nullify from all contracts with SANYNET in the
following cases:
(1) It is determined that the member violated an
act in Article 5 or Article 6 above.
(2) It is determined that information on the application
are untrue.
(3) In the event that there is an unacceptable delay
in payment of the required initial fees or other
membership fees.
(4) In the event that there is a disturbing act
done against SANYNET.
(5) In the event that there is a disturbing act
done to another SANYNET member.
(6) In the event that there are violations of Articles
in this Service Agreement.
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8: Cancellation of the contract |
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Should
the customer decide to cancel his membership, he
must report it in writing to SANYNET at least 2
months before the desired cancellation date. |
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The
customer must inform SANYNET the desired day of
cancellation the month before the service is to
be terminated, with the understanding that the minimum
period of membership is 6 months for all customers. |
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When
canceling, fees that have already been paid to SANYNET
will not be returned.
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9: Disruption of regular services |
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Due
to power outages & natural disasters, as well
as for maintenance, inspections, and installation
of new equipment and lines, as well as for other
reasons, it may be necessary to interrupt SANYNET's
regular service. At times when it is necessary to
temporarily disconnect Internet services, SANYNET
will inform members in an appropriate manner beforehand.
In case of emergencies, this may not always be possible.
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10: Exemption from responsibility |
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SANYNET
always strives to provide its customers with the
best Internet service possible. However, in the
event that a disruption in service causes problems
for a SANYNET member, the member understands and
agrees that SANYNET is completely exempt from any
responsibility whatsoever. |
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The
correctness, completeness, and usefulness of the
information or data taken from the network must
be determined by the customer himself. SANYNET accepts
no responsibility whatsoever for damages caused
to the customer through the use of these materials. |
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Damage
suffered by another SANYNET user or by a third party
while using the SANYNET network is the sole responsibility
of the customer, including all expenses incurred,
and SANYNET bears no responsibility in the matter.
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11: Scope of and modification of this services agreement |
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SANYNET
reserves the right to modify this agreement at its
sole discretion at any time without prior notification
to the customer. |
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This
service agreement is based on SANYNET's service
Agreement in Japanese (KANYU-KIYAKU) as posted on
the SANYNET homepage.
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| Article
12: Effectiveness of this service agreement |
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This
service agreement becomes effective immediately
after SANYNET sends the login and password information
to the user.
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