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The following information contains two sections:
1) Description of the IBM Internet Connection Service, including
United States and Canada dial access numbers as of 12/15/94.
2) Agreement for IBM Global Network Access to Internet Services,
the IBM Internet Connection Service provided by Advantis.
You will not incur charges for use of the IBM Internet Connection Service
until you have agreed to the terms of the agreement and its fee schedule
and completed online registration and your trial access period.
The fee schedule will be presented during registration.
Currently, the trial access period is for 30 days or three hours of usage,
whichever occurs first.
If you have questions about using Registering or Use of the IBM
Internet Connection Service please call 1-800-727-2222.
IBM Internet Connection Service
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The IBM Global Network combines corporate networking expertise,
Internet experience, technology leadership to bring you the IBM
Internet Connection Service.
IBM Internet Connection Service is designed to enhance your
interaction with the Internet and help remove the complexities
associated with this environment. The IBM Internet Connection
Service is a comprehensive suite of access, applications, and
services to get you on the road to the information superhighway.
The IBM Internet Connection Service features:
o Local dial access for low cost connectivity in the US and Canada
o 800 dial service for users outside local calling areas
o Up to 14,400 bps connectivity speeds for high speed access
o TCP/IP connectivity with dynamic IP address assignment
eliminating the need for you to pre-register an IP address
o POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) servers available to hold
your mail while you are not connected
o Default Gopher and World Wide Web(WWW) servers provided
to help begin your journey on the net
o News server which provides access in Internet news
groups to follow your favorite subject, including discussion
groups designed specifically for IBM Internet
Connection users.
o Premier customer support to assist you in setting up
connectivity, navigating through the maze, and overall
use of this service and the Internet.
o Superior network management to provide timely access
o Major credit cards accepted!
The IBM Internet Connection Service is a comprehensive suite of
services to get you on the road to the information superhighway.
United States and Canada Dial-up access numbers as of 12/15/94.
(These numbers are for Internet Access, not Automatic Internet
registration. To register electronically, please use the phone
number already defined in the Automatic Internet application.)
At registration we will provide the best direct dial number from
our current list.
Canada
Alberta:
AB Calgary 403-266-4013
AB Edmonton 403-429-7125
British Columbia:
BC Vancouver 604-683-3416
BC Victoria 604-380-2777
Manitoba:
MB Winnipeg 204-956-4701
Nova Scotia:
NS Halifax 902-492-8683
Ontario:
ON London 519-667-2225
ON Ottawa 613-233-4360
ON Toronto 416-491-7112
Quebec:
PQ Montreal 514-931-0180
PQ Quebec City 418-648-8684
Saskatchewan:
SK Regina 306-525-4022
Canada fee 800 1-800-270-9667
United States
Alabama:
AL Birmingham 1-205-970-0958
AL Mobile 1-205-380-9237
Arizona:
AZ Phoenix 1-602-395-0039
AZ Tucson 1-602-747-5849
Arkansas:
AR Little Rock 1-501-376-1963
California:
CA Costa Mesa 1-714-545-8867
CA Los Angeles 1-213-687-7247
CA Monterey 1-408-656-0522
CA Norwalk 1-310-864-6573
CA Palo Alto 1-415-856-0602
CA Riverside 1-909-341-0998
CA Sacramento 1-916-441-0141
CA San Diego 1-619-550-0442
CA San Francisco 1-415-979-0319
CA San Jose 1-408-451-9457
CA San Ramon 1-510-867-0544
CA Santa Cruz 1-408-464-0865
CA Stockton 1-209-478-2884
CA Woodland Hills 1-818-595-0018
Colorado:
CO Boulder 1-303-442-6758
Connecticut
CT Danbury 1-203-778-8373
CT Hartford 1-203-724-2302
CT Milford 1-203-876-1285
CT Norwalk 1-203-845-0623
CT Stamford 1-203-348-0021
Delaware:
DE Wilmington 1-302-425-0116
Florida:
FL Boca Raton 1-407-998-2650
FL Fort Lauderdale 1-305-771-1343
FL Jacksonville 1-904-565-2754
FL Miami 1-305-529-4700
FL Orlando 1-407-420-6876
FL Sarasota 1-813-362-9467
FL Tampa 1-813-877-1117
FL West PalmBeach 1-407-689-7329
Georgia:
GA Atlanta 1-404-885-5580
Illinois:
IL Chicago 1-312-245-0156
IL Moline 1-309-797-6874
IL Schaumburg 1-708-240-5715
IL Springfield 1-217-793-9788
Indiana:
IN Indianapolis 1-317-464-0494
IN Fort Wayne 1-219-424-0670
IN South Bend 1-219-273-1104
Iowa:
IA Des Moines 1-515-283-2561
Kentucky:
KY Lexington 1-606-276-0875
KY Louisville 1-502-585-1120
Louisiana:
LA New Orleans 1-504-524-8389
Maryland:
MD Baltimore 1-410-332-4569
Massachusetts:
MA Boston 1-617-247-6754
MA Springfield 1-413-827-8327
MA Worcester 1-508-770-1449
Michigan:
MI Detroit 1-810-827-7240
MI Grand Rapids 1-616-285-1288
MI Kalamazoo 1-616-341-4749
Minnesota:
MN Minneapolis 1-612-338-4862
Missouri:
MO Kansas City 1-816-474-0330
MO ST. Louis 1-314-621-9290
Nebraska:
NE Omaha 1-402-398-1591
New Jersey:
NJ Cherry Hill 1-609-488-1919
NJ Paramus 1-201-265-0681
NJ Princeton 1-609-987-9155
NJ West Orange 1-201-325-8413
New York:
NY Albany 1-518-436-9976
NY Buffalo 1-716-853-4221
NY Endicott 1-607-748-2411
NY Jericho 1-516-681-1576
NY New York 1-212-644-4153
NY Poughkeepsie 1-914-463-1103
NY Rochester 1-716-227-5090
NY Syracuse 1-315-448-1002
NY White Plains 1-914-448-0235
North Carolina:
NC Charlotte 1-704-525-5036
NC Durham 1-919-558-9471
NC Winston Salem 1-910-722-9659
NC Raleigh 1-919-380-4300
Ohio:
OH Akron 1-216-384-0701
OH Cincinnati 1-513-241-6693
OH Cleveland 1-216-771-0741
OH Columbus 1-614-621-0779
OH Dayton 1-513-224-4899
OH Toledo 1-419-255-6064
OH Youngston 1-216-747-0539
Oklahoma:
OK Oklahoma City 1-405-232-9211
OK Tulsa 1-918-493-7479
Oregon:
OR Portland 1-503-223-0904
Pennsylvania:
PA Bethleham 1-610-954-7750
PA Harrisburg 1-717-730-8655
PA Philadelphia 1-215-564-5918
PA Pittsburgh 1-412-237-0831
PA Scranton 1-717-969-0338
PA York 1-717-854-0466
Rhode Island:
RI Providence 1-401-421-4870
South Carolina:
SC Columbia 1-803-252-1806
Tennessee:
TN Kingsport 1-615-392-9812
TN Knoxville 1-615-525-2292
TN Memphis 1-901-680-9956
TN Nashville 1-615-256-1268
Texas:
TX Austin 1-512-479-0155
TX Dallas 1-214-620-9180
TX Fort Worth 1-817-491-0218
TX Houston 1-713-993-7226
TX Lubbock 1-806-788-1936
TX San Antonio 1-210-229-1212
Utah:
UT Salt Lake 1-801-530-0021
Virginia:
VA Manassas 1-703-361-0018
VA Norfolk 1-804-624-8418
VA Richmond 1-804-644-5066
Washington:
WA Seattle 1-206-382-0379
Washington DC:
DC Washington 1-202-293-5076
West Virginia:
WV Charleston 1-304-345-2161
Wisconsin:
WI Madison 1-608-273-1443
WI Milwaukee 1-414-223-3003
Fee 800 1-800-933-3997
(These numbers are for Internet Access, not Automatic Internet
registration. To register electronically, please use the phone
number already defined in the Automatic Internet application.)
At registration we will provide the best direct dial number from
our current list.
AGREEMENT FOR IBM GLOBAL NETWORK ACCESS TO INTERNET SERVICES
This IBM Internet Connection Service ("Service") is being provided to
you by your IBM Global Network local Service provider ("We" or "Us").
Depending upon your location, the terms and conditions written below may
be supplemented or amended by the materials accompanying your OS/2
software package; this is the entire agreement ("Agreement"). Please
consult these materials before proceeding, and read all pages of this
Agreement. You are authorized to access and use this Service when you
have completely filled in all the required registration information and
indicated your concurrence with terms of this Service as described in
the registration instructions.
This Agreement and your registration information are the complete
agreement between you and your IBM Global Network local Service provider
regarding this Service and replace any prior oral or other
communications between us.
1. Charges
You will incur the charges when using this Service as specified in
the Fee Schedule for IBM Global Network Access to Internet Services.
We provide you the Fee Schedule upon your initial use during the
Trial Access Period. During the Trial Access Period there will be no
charges (except for "800" Number Dial Access surcharges) for the IBM
Global Network Access to Internet Services. The Trial Access Period
provides for 3 hours of dial connect time to the Service or 30 days
whichever occurs first.
We may, at our option, elect to accept your credit card for payment
and acknowledgement that you wish to continue the Service after the
Trial Access Period, in which case all charges that you incur for the
use of the Service will be debited to the credit card number you
provide to Us. Should this credit card number expire or should We
otherwise be unable to debit valid charges to this credit card
number, We may immediately and without notice withdraw your access to
the Service.
2. Description
Overview
Under this Agreement We provide you dial access to and use of the
"Service" for the specific purpose of enabling you to access the
Internet and services available on the Internet.
Dial Access
Dial access is via telephone number(s) which We provide to you. When
you use dial access you will incur a dial access charge. This charge
is computed using a 35 second minimum and 1 second increments for
each dial access.
Access to Internet Service Description
We provide only access to Internet. Each Internet provider owns,
maintains, and supports its service. Availability of an Internet
service is the responsibility of the Internet provider. We do not
own or control all of the various facilities and communication lines
through which access may be provided. Accordingly, We shall not be
responsible for user/access security. However, We will assist in
network security breach detection and identification and in
establishing limited access when requested.
Certain Internet services may contain language or pictures which some
individuals may find offensive, inflammatory, or of an adult nature.
Such contents are the sole responsibility of the Internet service
provider. We do not endorse such materials and disclaim any and all
liability for their contents.
With regard to Internet services, you are responsible for:
A. determining what services are available via the Internet;
B. determining if an Internet service meets your requirements;
C. obtaining from any Internet service provider user IDs in order
to access their service;
D. contacting any Internet service provider directly if you have
problems with their service;
E. having invoiced directly to you and paying Internet provider
charges if any, associated with your usage of their service;
F. abiding by the National Science Foundation network (NSFnet)
Acceptable Use Policy and the Internet Acceptable Use Policy
when accessing the NFSnet portion of the Internet; and
G. obtaining and adhering to all other terms associated with
usage of Internet or a specific Internet service or an
intermediate provider's service which we use for access
to the Internet.
3. Electronic Communications
Each of us may communicate with the other by electronic means as
described in this Agreement and its registration information. Each
of us agrees to the following for all electronic communications:
1. a User Identification, contained in an electronic document, is
legally sufficient to verify the sender's identity and the
document's authenticity;
2. an electronic document that contains a User Identification, is a
signed writing; and
3. an electronic document, or any computer printout of it, is an
original when maintained in the normal course of business.
4. General Terms
Each of us agrees that:
1. all information exchanged by both of us is nonconfidential.
Section 9 of this Agreement describes our responsibilities for
handling data and information you transmit over our network using
the Service;
2. either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause,
by giving notice to the other, in such case the Agreement will
terminate at the end of the month;
3. any terms varying from this Agreement in any order, written or
electronic communication from you are void;
4. neither of us grants the other any licenses under this Agreement;
5. neither party will bring a legal action more than two years after
the cause of action arose;
6. if any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid,
all other provisions shall remain in force;
7. all your rights and all our obligations are valid only in the
country of your IBM Global Network local Service provider; and
8. the laws of the country in which your IBM Global Network local
Service provider is located govern the Agreement.
5. Our Responsibilities
We will:
1. provide you facilities for you to enter and maintain your
registration information;
2. provide you a User Identification code to enable access to the
Service;
3. send any electronic notice to you at the User Identification code
We provide you;
4. provide you with a telephone number to enable you to connect to
the Service;
5. provide you electronic or written notice if We change or
terminate this Agreement, substantially alter the Service from
its current description, increase Service charges, or change
invoicing procedures. Such changes shall be effective
immediately; and
6. provide access to the current Agreement and any succeeding
Agreement, if applicable so that you may retrieve it or view it
online.
6. Your Responsibilities
You agree:
1. to keep current all registration information, using the
facilities We provide, including your address and credit
information;
2. that We may use your name, user identification and other
identifying information in our service directory;
3. not to assign, or otherwise transfer, this Agreement or your
rights under it, delegate your obligations, or resell the
Service. Any attempt to do so is void;
4. that you are responsible for the results obtained from the use of
the Service;
5. to obtain, install, and maintain suitable equipment and software
as necessary to access the Service;
6. to obtain all required permissions if you use the Service to
receive, download, display, distribute, or execute programs or
perform other works;
7. to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, or conventions
including those related to data privacy, international
communications, and exportation of technical or personal data;
8. to give all required notices under this Agreement by calling
1-800-727-2222 anywhere in Canada and the U.S., see "Internet
Access Support" for other countries;
9. to pay charges for all Service usage you incur by any means.
Failure to promptly pay may result in withdrawal of your access
to the Service; and
10. to provide Us with the requested identification when requesting
password reset or in connection with other security related
matters.
7. Warranty, Limitation of Liability, and Disclaimer
We warrant that the Service that We provide under this Agreement
conforms to its current description in this Agreement. If, at any
time, you have any questions about or problems with the Service,
please contact Customer Assistance. See "Internet Access Support"
for the phone number in your country. If the Service is inoperable,
We will attempt to fix the Service. For any claims whatsoever that
you may have in connection with this Agreement, your sole and
exclusive remedy against Us is to cancel the Service and We will
refund any prepaid amounts for the Service.
In no event are We liable for:
1. special, indirect, or consequential damages even if We have been
advised of the possibility thereof including, but not limited to,
lost profits, lost business revenue, or failure to realize
expected savings, or
2. any claims against you by any other party.
This Section 7 applies to all claims by you irrespective of the cause
of action underlying your claim including, but not limited to:
1. breach of contract, even if in the nature of a breach of
condition or a fundamental term or a fundamental breach,
or
2. tort including, but not limited to negligence or
misrepresentation.
This paragraph does not apply to claims for personal injury or damage
to real or tangible personal property caused by our negligence.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event are We liable for any
damages arising from your failure to perform your responsibilities in
connection with this Agreement, or arising from any cause beyond our
control, including, but not limited to delay in the performance of
our obligations or misuse of your Userids.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN, WE MAKE NO
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,
QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE RELATING
TO OUR SERVICE OR THE SERVICE OF ANY OTHER SERVICE
PROVIDER. FURTHER WE DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY OR
RESPONSIBILITY ARISING FROM ANY CLAIM THAT YOUR ACCESS
OR USE OF THE SERVICE OR ANY OTHER PROVIDER'S SERVICE
OR PRODUCTS INFRINGES ANY THIRD PARTY'S INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS.
8. Your Additional Rights
You may have additional rights under certain laws (such as consumer
laws) which do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, or the
exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply, our
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
9. Customer Transmitted Data
We agree to respect the nature of your confidential information,
including programs and data, transmitted electronically over our
network while using the Service. However, We have no obligation of
confidentiality relating to your information, including programs and
data, which is not confidential. Information that is not
confidential includes information which is:
1. either currently publicly available or becomes publicly available
in the future;
2. rightfully received by either of us from a third party without
any obligation of confidentiality;
3. already in our possession without an obligation of
confidentiality;
4. independently developed by Us;
5. approved for disclosure by you; or
6. treated by you as nonconfidential.
7. in addition, any idea, concept, know-how, or technique which is
developed or provided by either of us or jointly by both of us
may (subject to applicable patents and copyrights) be freely used
by either of us in any way we deem appropriate.
We also have no liability for any disclosure of information that
occurs as a result of our delivery of your information, at your
direction and to a recipient you designate, when the delivery is made
in the normal course of Service provision (for example, to an
incorrect delivery address provided by you to Us). We may disclose
information to the extent required by law.
HANDLING OF YOUR INFORMATION
You are responsible for selection and use of the security facilities
and options that We provide.
You are responsible to develop and maintain procedures (apart from
the Service) to protect your information. You are responsible for
backup and restoration of your information.
For the purposes of operation and maintenance We may use, copy,
display, store, and distribute internally your information. We agree
not to reverse assemble or reverse compile your information. We do
not guarantee that these procedures will prevent the loss of,
alteration of, or improper access to, your information. You agree
that access to your information will not prohibit or prevent Us from
developing or marketing any service or product.
For transmission carried over interexchange carriers' and local
exchange carriers' facilities, We are not responsible for
transmission errors, or corruption or security of data.
10. Service Availability and Access
This Service is generally available daily, seven days a week, except
for maintenance. Service maintenance generally takes place from 3
a.m. until 5 a.m. Eastern time in the U.S. on Sunday. In addition,
the registration facilities are generally not available from 9 p.m.
Saturday until 5 a.m. Eastern time in the U.S. on Sunday. However,
We may at anytime without notice or liability restrict the use of the
Service or limit its time of availability in order to perform
maintenance activities.
We also reserve the right to immediately withdraw the Service from
you if, in our opinion, your use of the Service is disruptive, causes
a malfunction of the Service, violates the terms of this Agreement or
if we receive information that the Service or your use of the Service
(or any part thereof) may violate any copyrights or other
intellectual property rights of ours or of any third party.
If you connect to the Service automatically, without manually
entering your User Identification code, you must understand that
anyone who has access to your computer can also gain access to the
Service and could abuse your personal registration information.
11. Country Unique Terms
The following terms are country amendments to the 'Agreement for IBM
Global Network Access to Internet Services'. All terms not
specifically modified or deleted by these amendments remain in
effect.
11.1 United States Unique Terms
These amendments apply for any use of the Service in the United
States.
Nonrecourse
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, you agree
that recourse by you for satisfaction of claims of any nature against
Advantis or any partner in Advantis arising in connection with the
performance of this Agreement shall be limited solely to the property
of Advantis and not to the nonpartnership property of any of the
partners in Advantis or the partners' direct and indirect beneficial
owners.
Governing Law
For all United States customers, the laws of the State of New York
govern this Agreement.
11.2 Canadian Unique Terms:
These amendments apply for any use of the Service in Canada.
Governing Law
For all Canadian customers, the laws of the Province of Ontario
govern this Agreement.