WINS Acceptable Use Policy

You may use your account for communications, research, public relations, education, and entertainment. This statement describes certain uses which are consistent with the purposes of the Internet. It is not intended to exhaustively list all such possible uses or abuses. We expect our subscribers to respect the culture and civility of communications and discourse on or through the Internet. We expect our subscribers to maintain respect for privacy, legal issues, and courtesy to other Internet users and network resources.

Please report or forward any abuse email to abuse@winco.net.

Ethical Guidelines

We expect you to:

Obey all federal and state law regarding your use of the Internet and information obtained or transmitted through the Internet
Respect the ownership of information including copyright and license agreements
Be courteous in your use of the Internet and network resources
Respect the opinions of others and their right to voice those opinions
Respect the culture and civility of communication and discourse on or through the Internet

Legal Issues

You may not use your account:

For any purpose which violates US federal or state laws
To interfere with or disrupt network users, services or equipment including distributing unsolicited advertising, propagating computer worms or viruses, and using the network to make unauthorized entry to other computational, information, or communications devices or resources
To transmit threatening, obscene, or harassing materials

Network Integrity or Efficiency

You may not use your account:

In a manner that precludes or significantly hampers its use by others
To send messages likely to result in the loss of recipients' work or systems
To send or respond to "chain letters"
To broadcast message to lists or individuals that have not explicitly expressed an interest in such messages, particularly where such use causes congestion of the networks or otherwise interferes with the work of others
To intentionally develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage or alter the software components of a computer or computing system

Dialup Access

Dialup connections that are idle for 20 minutes or longer, or connected for more than 12 hours continuously, will be disconnected. Idle time is defined as a period during which no input or output is sent or received across the modem connection.
Multiple simultaneous logins to a single WINS dialup account is prohibited.
While our service is unlimited, it is not a dedicated modem connection. Use of WINS dialup service as a dedicated modem connection through use of redialers and idle-time traffic generators is prohibited.

Courtesy

You must be courteous in your use of the Internet. Please:

Respect the privacy of other users; for example, you should not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or represent yourself as another user unless explicitly authorized to do so by that user.
Respect the legal protection provided by copyright and license to programs and data.
Use the Internet in ways consistent with ethical guidelines and accepted community standards; malicious use is not acceptable.
Follow the Acceptable Use Policies of any networks you may use as an FTP or Telnet site.
Be aware that many networks are production or communications networks that many people rely on for business, education, or communications; uses that significantly interfere with the ability of others to make effective use of the network are not acceptable.
Assume that information and resources are private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights to those resources and information unless specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of rights; it is not acceptable to use your account to access information or resources unless permission to do so has been granted by the owners or holders of rights to those resources or information.

Commercial Use

Many networks, sponsored by government or educational institutions, still have stringent restrictions on commercial use. While the opportunities for commercial use are extremely attractive, there are accepted methods of accomplishing commercial objectives. Other Internet users must seek out or ask for the information.

You must appropriately market, advertise, or circulate public relations for your products or services; for example, you may create a World Wide Web site to advertise products or services and give support or ordering instructions, or you may start a news group to open a forum for discussion. Other Internet users may then choose to view your Web pages or participate in discussions.

Unsolicited advertising is not acceptable. Advertising is permitted on some mailing lists and news groups if they explicitly allow advertising.

WINS reserves the right to restrict or terminate service in the event of an Acceptable Use Policy violation. Use of the WINS systems and network constitutes understanding and agreement of this policy.

	Weather National News Local News Sports End User Control Panel Check Your Email GreyMail - Virus/Junk Email Check GreyMail Changing GreyMail Settings Change Your Password Check Your Usage IMPORTANT-REQUIRED PC Setting Changes	WINS Acceptable Use Policy You may use your account for communications, research, public relations, education, and entertainment. This statement describes certain uses which are consistent with the purposes of the Internet. It is not intended to exhaustively list all such possible uses or abuses. We expect our subscribers to respect the culture and civility of communications and discourse on or through the Internet. We expect our subscribers to maintain respect for privacy, legal issues, and courtesy to other Internet users and network resources. Please report or forward any abuse email to abuse@winco.net. Ethical Guidelines We expect you to: Obey all federal and state law regarding your use of the Internet and information obtained or transmitted through the Internet Respect the ownership of information including copyright and license agreements Be courteous in your use of the Internet and network resources Respect the opinions of others and their right to voice those opinions Respect the culture and civility of communication and discourse on or through the Internet Legal Issues You may not use your account: For any purpose which violates US federal or state laws To interfere with or disrupt network users, services or equipment including distributing unsolicited advertising, propagating computer worms or viruses, and using the network to make unauthorized entry to other computational, information, or communications devices or resources To transmit threatening, obscene, or harassing materials Network Integrity or Efficiency You may not use your account: In a manner that precludes or significantly hampers its use by others To send messages likely to result in the loss of recipients' work or systems To send or respond to "chain letters" To broadcast message to lists or individuals that have not explicitly expressed an interest in such messages, particularly where such use causes congestion of the networks or otherwise interferes with the work of others To intentionally develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage or alter the software components of a computer or computing system Dialup Access Dialup connections that are idle for 20 minutes or longer, or connected for more than 12 hours continuously, will be disconnected. Idle time is defined as a period during which no input or output is sent or received across the modem connection. Multiple simultaneous logins to a single WINS dialup account is prohibited. While our service is unlimited, it is not a dedicated modem connection. Use of WINS dialup service as a dedicated modem connection through use of redialers and idle-time traffic generators is prohibited. Courtesy You must be courteous in your use of the Internet. Please: Respect the privacy of other users; for example, you should not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or represent yourself as another user unless explicitly authorized to do so by that user. Respect the legal protection provided by copyright and license to programs and data. Use the Internet in ways consistent with ethical guidelines and accepted community standards; malicious use is not acceptable. Follow the Acceptable Use Policies of any networks you may use as an FTP or Telnet site. Be aware that many networks are production or communications networks that many people rely on for business, education, or communications; uses that significantly interfere with the ability of others to make effective use of the network are not acceptable. Assume that information and resources are private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights to those resources and information unless specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of rights; it is not acceptable to use your account to access information or resources unless permission to do so has been granted by the owners or holders of rights to those resources or information. Commercial Use Many networks, sponsored by government or educational institutions, still have stringent restrictions on commercial use. While the opportunities for commercial use are extremely attractive, there are accepted methods of accomplishing commercial objectives. Other Internet users must seek out or ask for the information. You must appropriately market, advertise, or circulate public relations for your products or services; for example, you may create a World Wide Web site to advertise products or services and give support or ordering instructions, or you may start a news group to open a forum for discussion. Other Internet users may then choose to view your Web pages or participate in discussions. Unsolicited advertising is not acceptable. Advertising is permitted on some mailing lists and news groups if they explicitly allow advertising. WINS reserves the right to restrict or terminate service in the event of an Acceptable Use Policy violation. Use of the WINS systems and network constitutes understanding and agreement of this policy.

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