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Solve-It, Inc. presents
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║ SILVERNET Commercial Network Services ║
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13891 N.Kendall Drive,Suite #3
Miami,Fl 33186
Voice (305) 382-7499 BBS (305) 385-1743
Online Services for the Nation at reasonable prices
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
┌────────┘SILVERNET POLICIES AND PROCEDURES└──────┐
│ Rights and Responsibilities of SilverNet Members│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
At times throughout this text, the various coordinators etc. will be
referred to by their title initials. These initials are as follows
LN - Local Node
AH - Area Hub
RC - Regional Coordinator
NC - National Coordinator
I. Local Nodes
ALL Local Node Numbers will be assigned by the Regional Coordinator with
immediate forwarding of signed application to NC for final approval and
filing.
1. Responsibilities
a. Prompt Collection and Distribution of Funds
It is the Local Node's responsibility to maintain a timely and
efficient collection of all payments which pertain to SilverNet. These
funds shall be promptly distributed to their proper RC as is outlined
in the enclosed document SILVER.PAY. Failure to do so is deemed
grounds for suspension and/or deletion from any and all SilverNet
functions and activities.
b. Prompt Collection and Distribution of Silvernet Data.
It is the Local Node's responsibility to poll and send and collect
silvernet data to its respective area or regional hub at the
preestablished times scheduled for that area on a daily basis.
This daily distribution of data affords our customers immediate
access to markets unlike any other advertising media..
c. Usage of Handles and Real Names
SilverNet does not recognize the usage of handles within the Network
Message Areas. A message can be signed with a handle but the
originating FROM line must be a real name. All local SysOps must be
sure their respective BBS has all SilverNet Areas configured to accept
only REAL names. If a user has logged onto the local SysOp's BBS using
a handle and the local SysOp is aware of this, the local SysOp must
use whatever means are necessary to lock said user out of posting any
messages within the SilverNet Areas.
d. Msgs of Discriminatory, Inflammatory, and Morally Offensive Nature
To protect the interests of all within the Network, No messages shall
be distributed which can be in any way construed as discriminatory,
personally inflammatory, or moral offensive. This is not to say these
subjects cannot be discussed, only that these matters cannot be
director towards any other person or group of persons.
e. Solicitation of Business
It is the LN's responsibility to solicit new business from their
repective assigned areas. Each LN can solicit new business from
outside their areas as well. Each LN must display the availability
of silvernet services in a prominent position on his BBS to make his
users aware of the availability of the service and its benefits.
f. Downtime
If any LN is planning an extended downtime of their BBS for any
reason, they shall give a minimum of 24 hours notice to their AH.
Due to the volatile nature of most BBS software, if a LN plans on
leaving the BBS running in an untended node for more than 72 hours,
they shall notify their AH. Failure to poll the responsible Hub for
upload or download of silvernet data without proper explanation can
be cause for suspension or deletion from Silvernet functions and
activities.
g. Suspension of Silvernet Activities
Upon suspension or termination of participation in the silvernet network
the Local Node must immediately make final payment of all revenue due
to Silvernet and immediately cease the use of the Silvernet name and
data in any of its activities.
h. It is hereby understood and agreed that a Local Nodes is an Individual
Marketing contractor for the sale of Silvernet services and is in
no way employed by or an employee of Solve-It, inc, or Silvernet and
is responsible for his/her own taxes and other expenses as with any
other self-employed person.
2. Rights
a. Appeal of Hub's Decisions
It is always within the local Nodes Rights to challenge or otherwise
appeal any decison of their respective Hub. This challenge must first
be presented to the local SysOp's Hub. If the Hub does not satisfy the
local SysOp's challenge, then it is within the local SysOp's rights to
appeal to the RC. While any Hub's decision is being appealed by
a local SysOp, the Hub's decision shall be in effect. The National
Coordinator may review Regional Hub decisions under special appeals
but except for special circumstances the Regional Hub decision will
stand.
b. Right of Participation
Unless a local SysOp is suspended or deleted, any and all pertinent
areas of SilverNet shall be made available by that Local SysOp's Hub.
c. Right to Fair and Expediant Hearing
It is within the rights of each and every LN to expect and receive
prompt and fair treatment pertaining to any Appeal made to the RC.
Any appeal made to the RC will be decided upon within a two week
period and the LN will be notified of decision via phone, U.S.
Mail, or Electronic Mail.
II. Area Hubs (AH)
ALL Area Hub Node Numbers will be assigned by the Regional Coordinator with
immediate forwarding of signed application to NC for final approval and
filing.
1. Responsibilities
a. Solicitation of Nodes and Business
In the best interest of all levels of those involved with SilverNet
each AH is expected to use whatever means are necessary to announce
the availability of SilverNet throughout their respective areas.
Each AH is also expected to solicit business within their respective
Area. Failure of an Area Hub to generate business in proportion to
other Area Hubs can be reason for reassignment of Hub status to a new
node.
The continued success of SilverNet depends on the above and without
SilverNet network the opportunity of national advertising capability
and services would not be available.
b. Availability of all EchoAreas and Functions Within SilverNet
The AH will at all times make all pertinent area and functions within
SilverNet available to all LN's assigned beneath them and make
available Region defined polling times for both upload and download
of silvernet data to both Local Nodes and to the Regional Node.
As the Area Hub is key to the functioning of that specific area
the inability to provide for polling services for any timeframe
must immediately be communicated to the Regional Hub for temporary
reassignment of Hub functions to another node...Failure to properly
perform these functions and failure of notification when leaving
system unattended for any period of time can be cause for termination
and reassignment of Hub status..
c. Prompt Collection and Distribution of Funds
It is the Area Hubs responsibility to maintain a timely and
efficient collection of all payments which pertain to SilverNet. These
funds shall be promptly distributed to their proper RC as is outlined
in the enclosed document SILVER.PAY. Failure to do so is deemed
grounds for suspension and/or deletion from any and all SilverNet
functions and activities.
c. Conformation to SilverNet Policies
Not only is it the AH's responsibility to maintain complete and
total conformation of all rules and regulations pertaining to
SilverNet, it is the AH's responsibility to be sure all LN's do the
same.
d. Downtime
The AH shall notify their repective RC of planned Downtime. If
downtime will exceed 24 hours, the RC will temporarily assign the
Area to another SysOp.
IMPORTANT - IF A AH MISSES PICKING UP 2 CONSECUTIVE MAIL PACKAGES
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION TO THEIR RC, THEIR RC WILL REASSIGN THEIR
AREA TO ANOTHER CONSENTING SYSOP. THE AREA WILL REMAIN WITH THE
TEMPORARY SYSOP UNTIL A SATISFACTORY EXPLANATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY
THE RC.
e. Suspension of Silvernet Activities
Upon suspension or termination of participation in the silvernet network
the Area Hub must immediately make final payment of all revenue due
to Silvernet and immediately cease the use of the Silvernet name and
data in any of its activities. The area hub agrees not to use the
contents and information learned in silvernet to aid an existing
competing network or establish a new competing network.
f. It is hereby understood and agreed that an Area Hub is an Individual
Marketing contractor for the sale of Silvernet services and is in
no way employed by or an employee of Solve-It, inc, or Silvernet and
is responsible for his/her own taxes and other expenses as with any
other self-employed person.
2. Rights
a. Suspension/Deletion of LN
It is within the AH's rights to suspend or delete any LN assigned
to it. If the LN does appeal the AH's decision then as per item
I.2.a above, the AH's decision will remain in effect until a final
determination can be made by the RC. The AH can appeal any RC's
decision directly to first the RC and then the NC. If RC is not
first notified of appeal, then NC will not involve themselves. The
RC's decision will remain in effect until a final determination can
be made by the NC. All suspensions and deletions will be promptly
forwarded to NC for proper updating and filing of node data.
b. Right of Participation
It is within the rights of each AH to participate in any and all
pertinent areas of SilverNet.
c. Right to Fair and Expediant Hearing
It is within the rights of each and every AH to expect and receive
prompt and fair treatment pertaining to any Appeal made to the NC.
Any appeal made to the NC will be decided upon within a two week
period and the AH will be notified of decision via phone, U.S.
Mail, or Electronic Mail.
d. It is within the rights of the AH to develop as well as dictate
policy for their respective area as long as this policy in no way
conflicts or detracts from the Regional or the National Policy and
follows all legal guidelines of the area.
III. Regional Coordinator
1. Responsibilities
In addition to the pertinent responsibilities listed above, each RC
will do the following
a. Solicitation of Nodes and Business
In the best interest of all levels of those involved with SilverNet
each RC is expected to use whatever means are necessary to announce,
the the availability of SilverNet throughout their respective areas.
Each RC is also expected to solicit business within their respective
Area. Failure of an Regional Coordinator to generate business in
proportion to other Area Hubs can be reason for reassignment of Hub
status to a new node.
The continued success of SilverNet depends on the above and without
SilverNet network the opportunity of national advertising capability
and services would not be available.
a. Collection and Distribution of SilverNet Funds
It is each RC's responsibility to collect all funds due SilverNet
from each LN and AH assigned below it. It is the RC's duty to
provide prompt payment of said funds to the NC on a schedule of
payment determined by the NC and to provide commission payment to
all Area Hubs under the established pay rates(see Silver.pay).
b. Conformation to SilverNet Policies and Procedures
Each RC is expected to conform to all policies and procedures
pertaining to SilverNet. The RC is at all times held accountable
not only for the AH's assigned to it but also each and every
individual LN in its region. It is hoped SilverNet will be self
policing but in the event it is not, it is up to the RC to assure
the smooth running of all nodes, hubs, and points within their
region. In the case of any issues arising out of conduct and policy
The National Coordinator will make final determination of hub
status.
c. Assigning of Node Numbers
Given that a requesting SysOp meets the standards and requirements
of SilverNet, it is each RC's responsibility to promptly issue a
Node number to the requesting SysOp within seven (7) days.
It is the RC's reponsibility to send a signed copy of the Node
agreement to the NC for filing and updating of node information.
d. Downtime
The RC shall notify the NC of planned Downtime. If downtime will
exceed 24 hours, the NC will temporarily assign the region to
another SysOp.
IMPORTANT - IF A RC MISSES PICKING UP 2 CONSECUTIVE MAIL PACKAGES
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION TO THE NC, THE NC WILL REASSIGN THEIR
REGION TO ANOTHER CONSENTING SYSOP. THE REGION WILL REMAIN WITH THE
TEMPORARY SYSOP UNTIL A SATISFACTORY EXPLANATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY
THE NC.
e. Each RC will assign a mail-time for the AH's and those Local Nodes
for which there is no area hub. The RC will be responsible for
sending all data received from Area Hubs(or Local Nodes) to the
National Coordinator for consolidation and for downloading all
data from the National Hub for distribution to the Area Hubs and
Local Nodes.
It is the responsibility of each RC to daily send all silvernet data
both local and national to the NC on a scheduled upload poll and to
download all national and regional ads from the NC on a scheduled
download poll. Depending on the traffic this polling may occur once
per day for uploads and downloads or may occur several times per
day if traffic warrants, in order to provide all customers immediate
availability of their ads..
f. Suspension of Silvernet Activities
Upon suspension or termination of participation in the silvernet network
the Regional Coord. must immediately make final payment of all revenue
due to Silvernet and immediately cease the use of the Silvernet name and
data in any of its activities. The Regional coordinator agrees not to use
the contents and information learned in silvernet to aid an existing
competing network or establish a new competing network.
g. It is hereby understood and agreed that a Regional Coordinator is an
Individual Marketing contractor for the sale of Silvernet services
and is in no way employed by or an employee of Solve-It, inc, or
Silvernet and is responsible for his/her own taxes and other expenses
as with any other self-employed person.
2. Rights
a. It is within the rights of all RC to suspend or delete any BBS
in its region as long as such action in no way conflicts with
National Policy. This includes AH's as well as LN's. All
deletions and suspensions will be netmailed to the National
Coordinator for filing and updating of node status information.
b. It is within the rights of each RC to develop and dictate
policy to be enforced within their region as long as it in no
way conflicts with the National Policy.
c. It is within the rights of the RC to expect their region to be a
protected Region with no assigning of Node Numbers and no breaking
up of their Region without their consent.
d. An RC does have the right to the protection of infringement of
their region from other RC's. This pertains to both Nodes as
well as income generation from all aspects of SilverNet. The
exception to this rule would be - if a RC (or assigned LN or AH)
develops an account with a national organization which has
offices within another Region. The RC of the Region in which the
office(s) are contained will retain all overides from this
account but the RC from the Region from which the ad originates
will retain the other commissions.
IV. National Coordinator
Solve-It, Inc. is the originator and developer of the Silvernet
Commercial Services Network and maintains all rights of said network
and to the status of National Coordinator.
1. Responsibilities
a. Solicitation of Nodes and Business
The National Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the efforts
of the Regional Coordinators to ensure a high level of awareness of
the Silvernet On-line Network within each of the regions and nationally.
This will involve the sharing of marketing ideas and techniques,
the sharing of the best techniques for advertising the system and
for developing press releases,brochures, and other advertising
material to ensure the continued success of the system as a whole.
The National Coordinator will also research,develop and implement new
services to fit into and increase the diversity of the Silvernet
Online Services Network.
a. Assigning of Node Numbers
NC will collect all new node numbers and copies of registration
agreements from Regional Coordinators for filing.. NC will be
responsible for compiling and maintaining the Silvernet nodelist
and ensuring all new nodes are assigned within 7 days of receipt.
a. Collection and Distribution of SilverNet Funds
It is the NC's responsibility to ensure by any means needed that
all funds are properly collected and redistributed based on current
pay schedules and percentages to all nodes and Hubs and that any
breach in collections and distributions is promptly corrected.
b. Conformation to SilverNet Policies and Procedures
It is the National Coordinators responsibility to ensure that
each RC properly implements and enforces all Silvernet Policies
and procedures in its Region and that each RC assures the smooth
running of all nodes, hubs and points within his system.
NC will be the final point of appeal for all node issues and
appeals as outlined above.
c. Assigning of Regional Sites.
Given that a SysOp meets the standards and requirements
of SilverNet, it is the NC's responsibility to assign Regional
Hub Status and to ensure that each regional Hub works towards
the development and profitability of Silvernet in his region.
d. Distribution of Silvernet Data.
The NC will consolidate all silvernet data from each of the Regional
Hubs at the established daily polling times.. The NC will make this
data available to all Region Hubs for download and redistribution
at established daily poll times.
IF for any reason the NC is unable to meet any polling requirements
NC will delegate such responsibility to one of the Regional Hubs
for the time required or make suitable alternative arrangements
so that no polling schedule is missed...
2. Rights
a. It is within the rights of NC to develop and dictate national
Silvernet Policy to ensure profitable and smooth operation of
Silvernet as a whole.
b. It is within the rights of NC to suspend or delete any Regional
Hub which does not follow and enforce national Silvernet Policy
and to reassign such Hub status.
c. It is within the rights of NC to request the RC to suspend or
delete any Node which does not follow and enforce national
Silvernet Policy.RC has the right to appeal such request with
written explanation within 7 days.
All advertisements posted on the Silvernet network become the property of
Silvernet and may not be distributed in any other commercial form without
the express consent and agreement with the National Coordinator..
All nodes must carry at minimum the Required Silvernet message areas.
..those areas specific to silvernet business must be defined as private
viewable by silvernet nodes only.
All nodes must provide full access to Area Hub, Regional Hub, and National
Coordinator.
Those becoming members of SilverNet have read and agree to abide by all of
the above.