Contract for Website Hosting Services & Software License ======================================================== Excessive CPU Run Time/RAM Usage With the growing popularity of CGI scripts, problems arise with CGI scripts which consume too much CPU run time and/or RAM. This is true regardless of the amount of system resources. While CGI scripts can create dymanic features on your website, they can also have a detrimental effect on system performance. Poorly written CGI scripts can have infinite loops or other problems which causes them to run non-stop or use as much RAM as possible. It is important that you obtain CGI scripts from these popular free CGI script archives with care. Make sure your code is efficient and operates normally. We will have no problem with any free CGI scripts obtained from the following archives: Matt's Script Archive CGI-World We cannot speak for any other free archives. It is your responsibility to ensure all CGI scripts operate efficiently, so be careful of what free CGI scripts you run on your site! Under circumstances where a script is using as much of the CPU and RAM available, we will disable the program to prevent this from having an adverse effect on the server. If these incidences continue, we will be forced to terminate your account. Additionally, the following types of CGI scripts are prohibited: CGI scripts which upload files from the web to your account. These scripts can be potential security problems. CGI scripts which serve a chatroom applications because they are system resource problems, having to refresh every few seconds for each client in the chatroom. Websites which have Adult Material of any sort, including links to adult websites are stricly prohibited. We define "adult material" as pornography, nudity and sex-related merchandising. MP3 files are strictly forbidden from our servers. There are no exceptions made to this rule as it exists to protect ourselves from any copyright infringement problems. Webistes promoting illegal activies, including, but not limited to, warez, hacking, serial numbers, cracks, or information which violates any local, state, federal, or U.S. export restriction laws. Any processes executed which run in the background from the command line, including IRC Bots. Because of increased contraversy surrounding Emulators/Roms, we do not allow any websites pertaining to Emulators/Roms. These issues usually have to do with copyright violations and we prohibit any websites distributing Emulators or Roms. Websites whose primary purpose is file distribution or mirroring another website. Links to adult websites, MP3 sites, warez sites, or hacking websites. Sending unsolicited e-mail, or "spam" through our mail servers. This includes promoting a website hosted with us through unsolicited e-mail, regardless of whether or not the unsolicited e-mail is sent through our mail servers or not. Websites found in violation of this policy are subject account termination without notice. Materials distributed on your website cannot infringe upon another groups copyrights. This especially includes distributing copyright software, or "warez", also know as pirated software, MP3 files which usually consist of copyrighted music, and Emulators/ROMs. Please ensure that your website consists of your own work and none of the contents on your website do not infringe upon anyone else's copyrights. The best policy is good judgement. Do not copy anyone else's images unless free of copyrights, distribute MP3 files or pirated software. Websites found in violation of this policy are subject account termination without notice. The following agreement is between Lighthouse Sanctuary Youth Foundation, Inc., (hereforth known as "YouthOfamerica.Net"), a Georgia Corporation, of 1426 Web Gin House Rd, Lawrenceville, GA, 30045 and you (hereforth know as "Client"). WHEREAS, YouthOfamerica.Net is an information provider connected to the Internet. YouthOfamerica.Net offers data storage and transfer services over the Internet through access to its equipment; WHEREAS, Client seeks to utilize YouthOfamerica.Net equipment and software for its own purposes; WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that the Internet is neither owned nor controlled by any one entity; therefore, YouthOfamerica.Net can make no guarantee that any given person on-line shall be able to access anyone of YouthOfamerica.Net's webservers at any given time. WHEREAS, the only guarantee youthofamerica.net provides is if you are not satisfied with our services during the initial 30 days, you may request a refund of monthly fees paid minus the setup fee. YouthOfamerica.Net represents that it shall make every good faith effort to ensure that its equipment is available as widely as possible and with as little service interruption as possible; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows; I. Age: The Client certifies that he or she is at least 18 years of age. If the client is not at least 18 years of age, then he/she has been granted the permission by his/her legal guardian to act on that guardian's behalf. Under these circumstances, the underage client has been granted permission to use YouthOfamerica.Net's services and enter into this agreement on behalf of the legal guardian. II. Financial Arrangements: 1. Client agrees to a minimum three (3) month contract, beginning upon YouthOfamerica.Net's receipt by fax, postal mail or e-mail of client's order. 2. If the Client chooses a three (3) month plan, then three months of hosting service at the rate listed per month, plus a one-time setup fee listed at time of sign up is due upon initial order. If the Client chooses a six (6) month plan, then six months of hosting service at fee per month listed minus discounts listed at time of order, plus a one-time setup fee listed is due upon initial order. If the Client chooses a twelve (12) month plan, then twelve months of hosting service at listed pricing, plus a one-time setup fee of listed price minus discounts listed for services chosen is due upon initial order. 3. This agreement will automatically renew for the same successive period(s) specified by the client on the initial order. This agreement will renew every 3, 6, or 12 months unless canceled in writing at least 15 days prior to the renewal date. Renewal of services by Client indicates agreement to Contract revisions. III. Taxes: YouthOfamerica.Net shall not be liable for any taxes or other fees to be paid in accordance with or related to purchases made from Client or YouthOfamerica.Net's equipment. Client agrees to take full responsibility for all taxes and fees of any nature associated with such products sold. lV. NOTICE: Mail In Check Approval requires you to be sure your check is in our office no later than 5 days before account is due. Failure to have your check in our hands 5 days before due date will cause your account to be closed UNLESS you call and make arrangements.