Please read this agreement carefully.
Your use of the NetOne International Services provided under this
Agreement constitutes your acceptance of the terms of this Agreement. If you do
not agree with the terms of this Agreement, do not use the Service and
immediately contact your NetOne International customer care center or sales representative
to cancel the Service.
1. NetOne International Services.
a. Services Covered. This Agreement applies to NetOne International business
domestic intrastate, interstate, and international telecommunications services
("Services"), as such Services become detariffed. The applicable NetOne International
tariffs continue to apply to NetOne International services that remain tariffed. This
Agreement does not apply to NetOne International Term Plan arrangements, or to other
NetOne International services that you purchase under a separate contract or NetOne International
Tariff.
2. Changes.
NetOne International may from time to time change the prices and other terms of this
Agreement. CHANGES WILL BE POSTED AT THE NetOne International INTERNET SITE SPECIFIED ABOVE
BEFORE THE BILLING PERIOD IN WHICH THE CHANGES BECOME EFFECTIVE. Your use of the
Services after the changes are effective constitutes your acceptance of them.
3. Responsibilities of the Parties.
a. NetOne International. NetOne International agrees to provide Services to you subject to the
availability of the required service components and in accordance with this
Agreement.
b. Customer. You warrant that use of the Services and Content of
communications by you and those who access or use the Services purchased by you
("Users") will at all times comply with all applicable laws, regulations and
instructions for use. "Content" includes information made available, displayed
or transmitted in connection with the Services. No actions or inaction by
NetOne International shall constitute review or approval of your or Users' use or Content.
You are responsible for ensuring that all of the equipment that you and Users
use is compatible with the Services.
c. Fraudulent Use. If you suspect that the Services provided to you
have been fraudulently used, you must immediately notify NetOne International.
d. Indemnity. NetOne International grants to you the right to permit Users to
access and use the Services, provided that you shall remain solely responsible
for the access and use by any User of the Services. You shall defend, indemnify
and hold harmless NetOne International from and against all Damages arising out of third
party claims relating to Your or Users' use of the Service or Content or
performance of the Service.
4. Charges/Payments.
a. Generally. You agree to pay NetOne International for your and Users' use of the
Services at the charges specified in the NetOne International Service Guide, as amended from
time to time, without deduction, setoff or delay for any reason. At any time,
NetOne International may require you to pay a deposit or increase an existing deposit as a
condition of providing Services. You authorize NetOne International to investigate your
credit history at any time and to share credit information about you with credit
reporting agencies.
b. Taxes/Regulatory Surcharges. Charges as stated in the NetOne International
Service Guide are exclusive of any applicable taxes. You are responsible for all
taxes, gross receipts taxes, fees and surcharges relating to the sale, transfer
of ownership, installation, license, use or provision of the Services, except to
the extent that you provide NetOne International with a valid tax exemption certificate
before NetOne International provides Services to you. You are responsible for payment of
surcharges, including but not limited to UCC, USF, PICC and payphone charges,
specified in the NetOne International Service Guide.
c. Payment. Payment of all charges is due within thirty (30) days
after the date of invoice, in U.S. currency. Restrictive endorsements or other
statements on checks accepted by NetOne International will not apply. You will be
responsible for reimbursing NetOne International for all costs (including reasonable
attorney fees) associated with collecting delinquent or dishonored payments. If
NetOne International does not receive payment by the due date, you may be charged interest
on any unpaid balances at the rate of up to 2% per month or the maximum rate
allowed by law.
d. Billing Disputes. IF YOU DISPUTE CHARGES ON YOUR BILL, YOU MUST
NOTIFY NetOne International IN WRITING OF THE DISPUTE WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS OF THE DATE ON
THE AFFECTED BILL, OR ELSE YOU WAIVE THE DISPUTE.
5. Default/Termination.
You can end this Agreement at any time just by giving us notice and NetOne International
can do the same. If any of the Services are toll switched telephone service, you
may terminate these Services only by contacting your local exchange provider or
by contacting a new service provider to order service. You will be responsible
for payment of all charges due under this Agreement through the effective date
of termination. Additionally, NetOne International may immediately terminate, restrict or
suspend your Services without notice to you if: you fail to pay NetOne International any
charges when due; you make any false statement to NetOne International; NetOne International suspects
fraud, abuse or misuse by you, Users or third parties; NetOne International believes your or
Users' use or Content may violate this Agreement or any laws or regulations or
interferes in any way with NetOne International's provision of NetOne International services to its
customers or its business operations; or you become insolvent or are subject to
any proceeding under bankruptcy or similar laws.
6. Limitations of Liability.
a. For purposes of all indemnity obligations, exclusive remedies and
limitations of liability set forth in this Agreement, "NetOne International" shall be
defined as NetOne International, its affiliates, and its and their employees, directors,
officers, agents, representatives, subcontractors, interconnection service
providers and suppliers; "Customer" shall be defined as Customer, its
affiliates, and its and their employees, directors, officers, agents and
representatives; and "Damages" will refer collectively to all injury, damage,
liability, loss, penalty, interest and expense incurred.
b. EITHER PARTY'S ENTIRE LIABILITY, AND THE OTHER PARTY'S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES, FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ANY SERVICE DEFECT OR FAILURE, OR FOR OTHER
CLAIMS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SERVICE OR PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE
OF OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE: (i) FOR BODILY INJURY OR DEATH
TO ANY PERSON OR REAL OR TANGIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE NEGLIGENTLY CAUSED A PARTY, OR
FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF PARTY OR FROM A BREACH OF
THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 10.h., THE OTHER PARTY'S RIGHT TO PROVEN DIRECT
DAMAGES; (ii) FOR INDEMNITY, THE REMEDIES STATED IN SECTIONS 3.d. AND
9; (iii) FOR ALL OTHER DAMAGES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH ABOVE AND NOT
EXCLUDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO PROVEN
DIRECT DAMAGES NOT TO EXCEED IN THE AGGREGATE DURING ANY TWELVE (12) MONTH
PERIOD AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TOTAL NET PAYMENTS PAYABLE BY CUSTOMER FOR THE
AFFECTED SERVICE DURING THE ONE (1) MONTH PRECEDING THE MONTH IN WHICH THE
DAMAGE OCCURRED. THIS DOES NOT LIMIT CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PAYMENT
OF ANY AND ALL PROPERLY DUE CHARGES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
c. EXCEPT FOR SECTIONS 3.d. and 9.a., IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, RELIANCE OR
SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS,
ADVANTAGE, SAVINGS OR REVENUES OF ANY KIND OR INCREASED COST OF OPERATIONS,
WHETHER OR NOT EITHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
d. NetOne International ALSO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING TO: INTEROPERABILITY, INTERACTION, ACCESS OR INTERCONNECTION PROBLEMS
WITH APPLICATIONS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, CONTENT OR NETWORKS NOT PROVIDED BY
NetOne International; SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS OR LOST OR ALTERED MESSAGES OR TRANSMISSIONS
(EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CREDIT ALLOWANCES ARE SPECIFIED IN THE NetOne International SERVICE
GUIDE); OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR THEFT, ALTERATION, LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF
YOUR, USERS' OR THIRD PARTIES' APPLICATIONS, CONTENT, DATA, PROGRAMS,
INFORMATION, NETWORK OR SYSTEMS.
e. The limitations of liability set forth in this Section 6 shall
apply: (i) regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, strict
liability, equity or otherwise; and (ii) whether or not damages were
foreseeable. These limitations of liability shall survive failure of any
exclusive remedies provided in this Agreement.
7. Warranties.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, NetOne International MAKES NO EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NetOne International DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR
THAT THE SERVICES WILL PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY
NetOne International IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. NetOne International
DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO MAKE A WARRANTY OF ANY KIND ON ITS BEHALF AND YOU
SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANYONE MAKING SUCH STATEMENTS.
8. Credit Allowances for Interruptions.
If an interruption or failure of Services is caused solely by NetOne International and
not by you or a third party or other causes beyond NetOne International's reasonable
control, you may be entitled to a Credit Allowance as specified in the NetOne International
Service Guide.
9. Infringement Indemnity.
a. NetOne International agrees to defend or settle any claim against you and to
pay all Damages that a court may award against you in any suit alleging that a
Service furnished under this Agreement infringes any United States patent,
trademark, copyright or trade secret, except where the claim or suit arises out
of or results from: your or User's Content in connection with the Service;
modifications to the Service made by or combinations of the Service with
services or products provided by you or others; NetOne International's adherence to your
written instructions or specifications; or use of the Service in violation of
this Agreement. You agree to defend or settle at your own expense all claims or
suits against NetOne International covered by the exceptions in the preceding sentence and
to immediately cease any activity which gives rise to the alleged infringement.
The indemnifying party will also pay all Damages and costs that by final
judgment may be assessed against the indemnified party due to infringement by
the indemnifying party.
b. In the event of a claim of infringement for which NetOne International is the
indemnifying party under Section 9.a., NetOne International may at its option either procure
the right to continue using, or replace or modify, the alleged infringing
Service so that the Service becomes noninfringing and substantially compliant
with the requirements in this Agreement. Upon inability to reasonably perform
either of the foregoing options, NetOne International may terminate this Agreement, without
liability other than as stated in Section 9.a.
c. With respect to the indemnification obligations in this Section 9:
(i) the indemnified party will notify the indemnifying party in writing promptly
upon learning of any claim or suit for which indemnification may be sought;
(ii) the indemnifying party shall have control of the defense or settlement,
provided that the indemnified party shall have the right to participate in such
defense or settlement with counsel of its own selection and at its expense; and
(iii) the indemnified party shall reasonably cooperate with the defense, at the
indemnifying party's expense.
10. General Provisions.
a. Acts Beyond Control. NEITHER YOU NOR NetOne International SHALL BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DELAY, FAILURE IN PERFORMANCE, LOSS OR DAMAGE DUE TO: FIRE, EXPLOSION, POWER
BLACKOUT, EARTHQUAKE, VOLCANIC ACTION, FLOOD, THE ELEMENTS, STRIKE, EMBARGO,
LABOR DISPUTES, ACTS OF CIVIL OR MILITARY AUTHORITY, WAR, ACTS OF GOD, ACTS OR
OMISSIONS OF CARRIERS OR SUPPLIERS, ACTS OF REGULATORY OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES,
OR OTHER CAUSES BEYOND THEIR REASONABLE CONTROL, EXCEPT THAT YOUR OBLIGATION TO
PAY FOR CHARGES INCURRED FOR SERVICES RECEIVED BY YOU SHALL NOT BE EXCUSED.
b. No Third Party Rights. This Agreement does not provide any third
party, including Users, with any remedy, claim, liability, reimbursement, cause
of action or other right or privilege.
c. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by you without
NetOne International's prior written consent. NetOne International may assign all or part of our rights
and duties under this Agreement to a present or future affiliate or successor.
NetOne International may subcontract work to be performed under this Agreement, but will
retain responsibility for all such work.
d. Notices. Notices from you to NetOne International shall be made by following
the customer service instructions on your bill. You are responsible for
notifying NetOne International of any changes in your authorized billing address and other
contact information.
e. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found invalid, the
rest of the Agreement remains enforceable.
f. Governing Law. State law issues concerning the construction,
interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the
substantive laws of the State of New York, excluding its choice of law rules.
g. Two Year Limit on Actions. Any legal action arising in connection
with this Agreement must begin within two (2) years after the cause of action
arises.
h. Publicity and Marks. No public statements or announcements relating
to this Agreement shall be issued by you or NetOne International without the prior written
consent of the other. You and NetOne International agree not to display or use, in
advertising or otherwise, any trade names, logos, trademarks, service marks or
other indicia of origin (collectively "Marks") belonging to the other without
obtaining the other's prior written consent, provided that such consent may be
revoked at any time.
i. Waiver of Rights. We may from time to time waive the enforcement of
any of the provisions of this Agreement. If we do, this will not affect our
ability to enforce that provision in our dealings with other customers or in our
future dealings with you, nor will it be considered an amendment of this
Agreement.
j. Survival of Obligations. The respective obligations of you and
NetOne International, which by their nature would continue beyond the termination of this
Agreement, such as the obligations regarding limitations of liability, shall
survive termination.
k. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between you and NetOne International with
respect to the Services provided hereunder. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, proposals,
representations, statements or understandings, whether written or oral,
concerning the Services or the rights and obligations relating to those
Services. This Agreement shall not be contradicted, explained or supplemented by
any written or oral statements, proposals, representations, advertisements or
service descriptions not expressly set forth in this Agreement.
THANK YOU FOR USING NetOne International.
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