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This document was last modified on February
10, 2006.
The following are the terms and conditions
for use of eSOZO Computer & Network Services, LLC, PO Box 846 Flemington,
New Jersey 08822. Please read them carefully.The services that
eSOZO provides to you are subject to the following Terms of
Service ("TOS"). eSOZO reserves the right to update
the TOS at anytime without notice to you. By viewing, downloading
or otherwise using any materials on our web site you agree
to be bound by the terms set forth in the TOS. IF YOU DO NOT
AGREE TO THE TOS YOU MAY NOT ACCESS THIS SITE OR USE ANY OF
THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THIS SITE.
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
STATE IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS REGARDING YOUR USE OF eSOZO
COMPUTER & NETWORK SERVICE
AND YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH eSOZO. YOU SHOULD READ THEM CAREFULLY
AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS
AND OURS.
1. GENERAL
These Terms of Service (“TOS") are entered into
by and between you, the customer (personally and/or on behalf
of your employer, as applicable) ("you", "your" or "Subscriber")
and eSOZO Computer & Network Servies, LLC (“eSOZO”, "us" or "we").
The TOS and related policies are also set forth on the eSOZO
website (http://www.esozo.com) ("Website").
2. DEFINITION OF SERVICE
eSOZO is a web-based service that allows
remote access troubleshooting, computer services, and technical
support (“Service”). The
web service also allows REMOTE SUPPORT and PC tune-ups to your
computer to increase speed. For a full overview of all
of eSOZO’s services, see www.esozo.com and
REMOTE SUPPORT.
3. AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
3.1 The Service you select may not be available at all times,
and may not be available in the format generally marketed,
and some personal computers may not be available to receive
the Service even if initial testing showed that your connection
was qualified or your computer environment was suitable. For
Remote Computer Support, we will qualify your Internet connection
for the minimum line rate (speed) available for support based
on our standard line qualification procedures. All Services
are provided on an AS IS basis.
3.2 eSOZO or its suppliers may, at any time, without notice
or liability, restrict the use of the Service or limit its
time of availability in order to perform maintenance activities
and to maintain session control.
4. PRIVACY POLICY
Your use of the Service is subject
to eSOZO’s Privacy
Policy. For more information regarding eSOZO’s
Privacy Policy, see the entire POLICY in its full text at www.esozo.com.
5. TERM AND TERMINATION
This TOS goes into effect upon your acceptance of this TOS
as set forth in Paragraph 1 and shall continue, subject to
the terms of this Paragraph, until terminated by either party
as permitted by this Agreement.
6. MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICE
eSOZO reserves the right to modify
or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or
any part thereof) with or without notice at any time. You
agree that eSOZO shall not be liable to you or to any third
party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance
of the Service. For the most current
version of the TOS, see www.esozo.com,
TERMS OF SERVICE.
7. PRICING AND PAYMENT
7.1 Pricing and Fees. eSOZO fees
and charges for the Service(s) you select are supplied to
you during the ordering process and are available on the
eSOZO web site under the PRICING tab on the Website unless
otherwise provided for in this Agreement. You agree to pay
the charges applicable to your selected Service plan, as
well as any, applicable taxes and other charges including
but not limited to activation fees, minimum service fees, no-show
fees, fail to cancel fees, termination fees, other nonrecurring
charges and set-up fees. You also agree to pay any additional
charges or fees applied to your billing account for any reason,
including but not limited to, interest, and charges due to
insufficient credit or insufficient funds. Set up fees, activation
fees, installation fees and other non-recurring fees, if applicable,
will be included in your first bill. Monthly recurring charges
(subscription plans) will be billed one month in advance; usage
charges will be billed in arrears, and pre-purchase plans will
be billed in advance, if applicable. eSOZO or its agent will
bill you directly in the method specified by you in the ordering
process.
7.2 Late Fees. If any portion of your bill is not paid by
the due date, eSOZO may charge you a late fee on unpaid balances
and may also terminate or suspend your Service without notice.
The late fee will be the lesser of five percent (5%) per month,
or the highest rate permitted by law. In the event eSOZO utilizes
a collection agency or resorts to legal action to recover monies
due, you agree to reimburse us for all expenses incurred to
recover such monies, including attorneys' fees.
7.3 You have the option to change your Service(s) at any time
by notifying us, provided that you qualify for and comply with
any requirements of that Service.
7.4 Service Without Resolution. eSOZO will make every reasonable
attempt to troubleshoot, analyze, assess, correct or otherwise
fix your computer or network problem. If eSOZO is unable to
resolve your computer problem, you will still be liable for
charges for time spent by eSOZO in an attempt to correct a
problem.
8. WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
8.1 YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT
THE SERVICE SUPPLIED HEREUNDER IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" OR "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS,
WITH ALL FAULTS. eSOZO EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES
FOR THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY,
NON-INFRINGEMENT, NON-INTERFERENCE, TITLE, COMPATIBILITY OF
COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INTEGRATION, AND THOSE ARISING FROM COURSE
OF DEALING, COURSE OF TRADE, OR ARISING UNDER STATUTE. USE
OF eSOZO COMPUTER SUPPORT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND IS NOT WARRANTED.
8.2 eSOZO DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE PROVIDED BY ESOZO
WILL PERFORM AT A PARTICULAR SPEED, BANDWIDTH OR DATA THROUGHPUT
RATE, OR WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE
OF VIRUSES, WORMS, OR THE LIKE. ESOZO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
LOSS OF YOUR DATA, OR IF CHANGES IN OPERATION, PROCEDURES,
OR SERVICES REQUIRE MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF YOUR EQUIPMENT,
RENDER THE SAME OBSOLETE OR OTHERWISE AFFECT ITS PERFORMANCE.
eSOZO MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING ANY TRANSACTIONS EXECUTED
USING THE SERVICE OR THE INTERNET. eSOZO MAKES NO WARRANTY
REGARDING THE CONTENT AND INFORMATION ACCESSED BY USING THE
SERVICE OR ANY LINKS DISPLAYED. YOU EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL RISK
AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF THE SERVICE AND THE INTERNET
GENERALLY. DO NOT USE THE SERVICE IN ANY HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES
WHERE DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSON, PROPERTY, ENVIRONMENT, OR
BUSINESS MAY RESULT IF AN ERROR OCCURS.
8.3 IN NO EVENT SHALL eSOZO BE LIABLE FOR: (A) ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR DAMAGE
TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE, PARTIAL USE OR INABILITY TO
USE THE SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF CLAIM OR THE NATURE
OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE
ARISING UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY,
EVEN IF ESOZO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH CLAIM
OR DAMAGES, OR (B) ANY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
8.4 eSOZO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PURSUE ANY AND ALL LEGAL AND
EQUITABLE CLAIMS AGAINST YOU PERTAINING TO YOUR USE OR MISUSE
OF THE SERVICE OR FOR YOUR BREACH OF THE AGREEMENT (INCLUDING
ANY POLICIES RELATING TO THE SERVICE.)
9. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless eSOZO from
and against all liabilities, costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorney's fees, related to or arising from: (a)
any violation of applicable laws, regulations or this TOS by
you (or any parties who use your account, with or without your
permission, to access the Service); (b) the use of the Service
or the Internet or the placement or transmission of any message,
information, software or other materials on the Internet by
you (or any parties who use your account, with or without your
permission, to access the Service); (c) negligent acts, errors,
or omissions by you (or any parties who use your account, with
or without your permission, to access the Service); (d) injuries
to or death of any person and for damages to or loss of any
property, which may in any way arise out of or result from
or in connection with this Agreement, except to the extent
that such liabilities arise from the active negligence or willful
misconduct of the other party; or (e) claims for infringement
of any intellectual property rights arising from the use of
the Service, Software, or the Internet.
10. CHOICE OF LAW
This TOS shall be governed by and construed
under the laws of the State of New Jersey, U.S.A., as applied
to agreements entered into and to be performed in New Jersey
and New Jersey residents. The parties consent to the exclusive
jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in and serving
Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
11. WAIVER AND SEVERABILITY
Failure by either party to exercise any of its rights under,
or to enforce any provision of, this TOS will not be deemed
a waiver or forfeiture of such rights or ability to enforce
such provision. If any provision of this TOS is held by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable,
that provision will be amended to achieve as nearly as possible
the same economic effect of the original provision and the
remainder of this TOS will remain in full force and effect.
12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1 eSOZO will not be liable for delays, damages or failures
in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control,
including, but not limited to, acts of a governmental body,
acts of God, acts of third parties, fires, floods, strikes
or other labor-related disputes, of other things we do not
control, or an inability to obtain necessary equipment or services.
12.2 You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell
or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service,
or access to the Service.
12.3 This TOS constitutes the entire agreement between you
and eSOZO with respect to the subject matter hereto and supersedes
any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements whether written
or oral. Any changes by you to this TOS, or any additional
or different terms in your purchase orders, acknowledgements
or other documents, written or electronic, are void.
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