The abuse and misuse of e-mail by a MyNet Universe Independent Affiliate is a serious problem. MyNet Universe, Inc. will not tolerate spam.

Definition of UCE (Unsolicited Commercial E-mail), or SPAM:

• The bulk UCE, promotional material, or other forms of solicitation sent via e-mail that advertise any IP address belonging to MyNet Universe, Inc. or any URL (domain) that is linked to www.mynetuniverse.com or other web sites owned or operated by MyNet Universe, Inc.
  
  
• Unsolicited postings to newsgroups advertising any IP or URL linked to www.mynetuniverse.com or other web sites owned or operated by MyNet Universe, Inc.
  
  
• The use of web pages set up on ISPs that allow SPAM (also known as "ghost sites") that directly or indirectly reference customers to domains or IP addresses linked by mynetuniverse.com or other web sites owned or operated by MyNet Universe, Inc.
  
  
• Advertising, transmitting, or otherwise making available any software, program, product, or service that is designed to facilitate a means to SPAM.
  
  
• Forging or misrepresenting message headers, whether in whole or in part, to mask the true origin of the message.

Repercussions of SPAM:

Across the Web, it is generally accepted that SPAM is an inconsiderate and improper business practice. SPAM is not only harmful because of its negative impact on consumer attitudes toward MyNet Universe, Inc., but it can also overload MyNet Universe, Inc resources and other services.

Our Providers:

Since it is unsolicited, users who receive SPAM often become angry and send complaints to our service providers. It can cause negative consumer attitudes and drain resources. We strive to maintain favorable business relationships in the Web community and obviously will not allow any practice that threatens these relationships.

Consequences for use of SPAM:

MyNet Universe, Inc. reserves the right to terminate, without warning, any account that violates this policy. Usage of MyNet Universe, Inc. services constitutes acceptance and understanding of this policy. MyNet Universe, Inc. reserves the right to decide what it considers "SPAM", "UCE", "mail bombing", or "bulk e-mail", and to determine from all of the evidence whether or not the e-mail recipients were from an "opt-in" e-mail list.

If your website or capture page is mentioned in a spam complaint you may be subject to immediate termination.

We will not allow the actions of a spammer to compromise those of our compliant members. We believe there is NO EXCUSE FOR SPAM! Spamming is a serious problem, costing all Internet users a great deal of time and money.

Have your account AND website/capture page immediately terminated without a refund of any kind.

Forfeit use of all MyNet Universe, Inc services.

Face a possible fine of $250.

Open yourself to all civil and criminal liabilities in the jurisdictions applicable.

Please Note: You must pay $250 to $500 to our service providers for excessive spam complaints. If you are the user who is violating the spam policy that results in MyNet Universe, Inc. $250 to $500 penalty, then YOU WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND MUST PAY THE FINE.

We reserve the right to determine what violates our No SPAM Policy.

*This SPAM (UCE) Accepted Use Policy and all other MyNet Universe, Inc. policies are subject to change by MyNet Universe, Inc. without notice. Continued usage of the services after a change to this policy is implemented and posted on the MyNet Universe, Inc. site constitutes your acceptance of such change or policy. We encourage you to regularly check the mynetuniverse.com site for any changes or additions.