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The TRADERS MARKET presents:
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║DATE-NET ║
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P.O. Box 138
Oradell, New Jersey 07649-0138
Voice (201)-384-1500 BBS (201) 385-5586
Online Services for the Nation at reasonable prices
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
┌────────┘ DATENET POLICIES AND PROCEDURES └──────┐
│ Rights and Responsibilities of DATENET Members │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
I. Local Nodes (LN)
ALL Local Node numbers will be assigned by the National Coordinator
upon receipt of signed copies of the Date-Net Policy and the Date-Net
Application with a $10 fee made payable to the: Traders Market.
The fee is a one time only payment for membership in the DATE-NET
system.
1. Responsibilities
a. It is the responsibility of each LN to obtain the most recent
version of MMAKERxx.ZIP (currently MMAKER46.ZIP). He/she must then
install that program on his/her BBS AND REGISTER IT.
b. Prompt Collection and Distribution of DATE-NET Data.
It is the Local Node's responsibility to poll and send and collect
DATE-NET data to its respective area hub at the pre-established
day & times scheduled for that area. This regular distribution of
data affords our customers immediate exposure to the entire Date-Net
Network.
c. Usage of Handles and Real Names
DATE-NET 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 DATE-NET 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 DATE-NET 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 morally offensive. This is not to say these
subjects cannot be discussed, only that these matters cannot be
directed 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 areas. Each LN can solicit new business from outside
their area as well. Each LN must display the availability of
of DATE-NET services in a prominent position on his/her BBS to
make users aware 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 DATE-NET data without proper explanation can
be cause for suspension or deletion from DATE-NET functions and
activities.
g. Suspension of DATENET Activities
Upon suspension or termination of participation in DATE-NET the LN
must immediately cease the use of the DATE-NET name and data in
any of its activities.
h. It is hereby understood and agreed that a Local Node is an Independent
Marketing contractor for the sale of DATE-NET services and is in
no way employed by or an employee of The TRADERS MARKET, DATE-NET
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 NC. While any Hub's decision is being
appealed by a local SysOp, the Hub's decision shall be in effect.
b. Right of Participation
Unless a local SysOp is suspended or deleted, any and all pertinent
areas of DATE-NET shall be made available by that Local SysOp's Hub.
c. Right to Fair and Expedient 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 NC.
Any appeal made to the NC 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 Hubs will be assigned by the National Coordinator upon
receipt of signed and paid applications totalling 10 BBS' which list
the potential Hub as their uplink BBS.
1. Responsibilities
a. Solicitation of Nodes and Business
In the best interest of all levels of those involved with DATE-NET
each AH is expected to use whatever means are necessary to announce
the availability of DATE-NET throughout their respective areas.
Each AH is also expected to solicit business within their respective
Area. Failure of an Area Hub and downlinks to that 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 DATE-NET depends on the above and without
the DATE-NET system the opportunity of national & local exposure,
of DATE-NET and associated services would not be available.
b. Availability of all Echo Areas and Functions Within DATE-NET
The AH will at all times make all pertinent areas and functions
within DATE-NET available to all LN's assigned beneath them and make
available Region defined polling times for both upload and download
of DATE-NET data to both Local Nodes and to the National 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. Conformation to DATE-NET Policies
Not only is it the AH's responsibility to maintain complete and
total conformation of all rules and regulations pertaining to
DATE-NET, it is the AH's responsibility to be sure all LN's do the
same.
d. Downtime
The AH shall notify the NC of planned downtime. If downtime
will exceed 24 hours, the NC will temporarily assign the
Area to another SysOp.
IMPORTANT - IF AN AH MISSES PICKING UP 2 CONSECUTIVE MAIL PACKAGES
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION TO THE NC, THE NC MAY REASSIGN THEIR
AREA TO ANOTHER SYSOP. THE AREA WILL REMAIN WITH THE TEMPORARY
SYSOP UNTIL A SATISFACTORY EXPLANATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY
THE NC.
e. Suspension of DATE-NET Activities
Upon suspension or termination of participation in the DATE-NET
network the Area Hub must immediately cease the use of the
DATE-NET name and data in any of its activities. The area hub
agrees not to use the contents and information learned in
DATE-NET 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 DATENET services and is in
no way employed by or an employee of The TRADERS MARKET or
DATE-NET and is responsible for his/her own taxes and other expenses
as 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 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 DATE-NET.
c. Right to Fair and Expedient 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 National Policy and follows all
legal guidelines of the area.
III. National Coordinator
The TRADERS MARKET is the originator and developer of the DATE-NET
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 Area Hubs insure a high level of awareness of the DATE-NET
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 DATE-NET
Online Services Network.
a. Assigning of Node Numbers
NC will be responsible for assigning node numbers as well as
compiling and maintaining the DATE-NET node list. He will also
ensure all new nodes are assigned within 7 days of receipt.
b. Collection and Distribution of DATE-NET 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.
Current pay schedules are always found in the latest version of
"DATE-NET.2" in the distribution archive and are subject to change
without notice.
c. Conformation to DATENET Policies and Procedures
It is the National Coordinators responsibility to ensure that
each AH properly implements and enforces all DATE-NET Policies
and procedures in its Area and that each AH 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.
d. Assigning of Area Hub Sites.
Given that a SysOp meets the standards and requirements
of DATE-NET, it is the NC's responsibility to assign Hub
Status and to ensure that each regional Hub works towards
the development and profitability of DATE-NET in his or her
region.
e. Distribution of DATENET Data.
The NC will consolidate all DATE-NET data from each of the
Area Hubs at the established polling times.. The NC
will make this data available to all Area Hubs for download
and redistribution at established polling times.
IF for any reason the NC is unable to meet any polling requirements
NC will delegate such responsibility to one of the Area 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
DATE-NET Policy to ensure profitable and smooth operation of
DATE-NET as a whole.
b. It is within the rights of NC to suspend or delete any Area
Hub who does not follow and enforce national DATE-NET Policy
and to reassign such Hub status.
c. It is within the rights of NC to suspend or delete any Node
which does not follow and enforce national DATE-NET Policy.
All personal ads posted on the DATE-NET network become the property of
DATE-NET 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 DATE-NET areas.
Those areas specific to DATE-NET business must be defined as private
viewable by DATE-NET nodes only.
All nodes must provide full access to Area Hub and National
Coordinator.
Those becoming members of DATE-NET have read, understand, and agree
to abide by the above.
_________________ ________________________________
Date Signed