This agreement represents the complete agreement and understanding between InterLink Hawaii, Inc. ("INTERLINK") and the account holder and supersedes any other written or oral agreement. INTERLINK may at any time without obligation modify these terms and conditions, amplify them, and/or modify the prices, as well as discontinue or change the services offered.

If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, please notify our accounting department at 808-334-4000 so we may initiate a closure of your account.

1.0 Provision of services
1.1 INTERLINK will provide services on its computing and network systems to individual account holders in exchange for payment of fees and compliance with the terms and conditions of this document.

1.2 INTERLINK Services are defined as the use by the account holder of computing, telecommunications, software, and information services provided by INTERLINK. These services also include the provision of access to computing, telecommunications, software, and information services provided by others via the Internet.

1.3 INTERLINK Services include access to the complete USENET discussion groups (newsgroups). Some of the discussions contain language or pictures about subjects intended for adult audiences. Account holders less than 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian agree to these conditions to indicate acceptance and knowledge of this.

1.4 INTERLINK will publish a notice of fee increases before such increases take effect.

2.0 Use of Material

2.1 Public Domain materials (e.g., images, text, and programs) may be downloaded or uploaded using INTERLINK services. Account holders may also redistribute materials in the public domain. The account holder assumes all risks regarding the determination of whether the material is in the public domain, as well as any and all risks associated with the use or downloading of any material whatsoever.  INTERLINK provides a communication channel only, and has no knowledge of nor responsibility for the content of that channel.

2.2 As provided by United States federal law and by International treaties, copyrighted materials (e.g., images, text, and programs) may not be uploaded using INTERLINK services without the permission of the copyright holder. Copyrighted materials may be downloaded for personal use. Except as expressly permitted, materials under copyright may not be distributed to others. Copyrighted material may not be changed nor may author attribution notices nor the copyright notices be modified.

2.3 Note that some materials available on the global Internet are called "SHAREWARE." These materials may be downloaded and used, but they are copyrighted materials. The copyright holder usually gives permission to use the materials for examination. If you choose to continue using the materials, the copyright holder requests that you register your usage and may ask that you pay a license fee.

2.4 Account Holder specifically acknowledges that electronic mail and all other forms of Internet-based communication are inherently insecure, and that INTERLINK makes no representation of any nature regarding the security or privacy of any communication over the Internet.  Account Holder further acknowledges that all communications over the Internet are assumed to be, and shall for all intents and purposes be treated as, public, unprotected communications.

3.0 Use of Services

3.1 INTERLINK accounts are for individual users and the account holder therefore agrees not to share the password of the account. The account holder acknowledges that INTERLINK will terminate the account without notice if the account holder does not comply.

3.2 The account holder agrees to maintain a secure password to the account. Secure passwords are those that are between 6 and 8 characters long, contain upper and lower case letters, and numbers or other characters, and can not be found in direct or reverse order in a dictionary, without regard to the language of the dictionary.

3.3 The account holder agrees not to use any process, program, or tool, via INTERLINK or otherwise, for guessing the passwords of account holders on INTERLINK or other systems. The account holder agrees not to make unauthorized attempts to access the systems and networks of others.
3.4 The account holder agrees to use the services provided by INTERLINK as permitted by applicable local, state, and federal laws. The account holder agrees, not to use these services to conduct any business or activity or solicit the performance of any activity that is prohibited by law.

3.5 The account holder acknowledges that INTERLINK is a commercial entity and that INTERLINK and connecting networks may be used by account holders to conduct legal businesses. These businesses must not impinge upon the use of INTERLINK services by other account holders. Account holder agrees that INTERLINK services will not be used to send unsolicited advertising or promotional materials to other network users, nor to receive the results of such unsolicited advertising or promotion. WWW home pages, electronic mail and appropriate USENET newsgroups may be used in the conduct of legitimate businesses.

4.0 Indemnification

4.1 The account holder acknowledges that INTERLINK makes an honest effort to keep the information available on INTERLINK's systems accurate. However, INTERLINK makes no warranty of any kind, either express or implied, regarding the quality, accuracy, or validity for the data and/or information available. Use of information obtained from or through INTERLINK is at the sole risk of the account holder.

4.2 The account holder also acknowledges that the information available through the interconnecting networks may not be accurate and that INTERLINK has no control or authority over the material. INTERLINK makes no warranty of any kind, either express or implied, regarding the quality, accuracy, or validity of the data and/or information residing on or passing through these networks. Use of information obtained from or through INTERLINK services is at the sole risk of the account holder.

4.3 The account holder agrees to indemnify and hold INTERLINK harmless from any claims for any type of damages or liability, including attorney's fees, resulting from the account holder's use of INTERLINK services.

5.0 Payment of fees and penalties

5.1 The INTERLINK accounting cycle begins on the 1st of each month. Charges for new accounts are prorated. Charges for terminating accounts are not prorated.

5.2 Payment is due and payable in advance of receiving services each month.

5.3 Delinquent accounts are those that remain unpaid on the 15th day of the month.

5.4 Accounts that are delinquent may be put on "accounting hold" and disabled. Accounts that are unpaid for more than one accounting cycle may be deleted at any time, at INTERLINK's sole option. INTERLINK accounts continue to accrue charges while they are on hold.

5.5 To remove accounts from accounting hold status, a fee will be charged.

5.6 The account holder acknowledges responsibility for the account until payment in full is made.

6.0 Account Cancellations

6.1 Cancellation requests for INTERLINK accounts must be received in writing via e-mail, fax, or postal service at INTERLINK's main office. Such requests must be received no later than 5 p.m. HST on the 20th of the month in order to be processed by the beginning of the next accounting cycle.

6.2 Account cancellations take effect on the first day of the next accounting cycle after the notice has been received by INTERLINK. Cancellation does not relieve the account holder of liability for charges for the current and previous accounting periods.

7.0 Abuse of Services

7.1 Any use of INTERLINK system resources that disrupts the normal use of the system for other INTERLINK customers is considered to be abuse of system resources and is grounds for administrative intervention. This includes sending email or USENET messages with forged addresses, sending unsolicited mass email, or using INTERLINK's services to receive responses to unsolicited mass mailings or USENET postings,  and the use of any software or hardware for the purpose of keeping the Internet connection artificially active, such as a periodic "ping" or icmp echo, or any other periodic activity for the purpose of preventing an idle time-out.

Each interLink account is authorized for use by one person only, unless special arrangements have been made with interLink to allow multiple duplicate logins on the same account.

Depending on the nature and the severity of the abuse, the user may receive an e-mail warning or have the account suspended by INTERLINK. If the misuse is unintentional, the suspension may be rescinded following discussion with INTERLINK staff. If the misuse is intentional, the suspension may be rescinded at the discretion of the Operations Manager, and may require the payment of a service reconnection charge. Occasionally, unintentional misuse is misclassified as intentional misuse. Customers who believe their activity has been misclassified may appeal to the Operations Manager.

7.2 Any unsolicited commercial activity which results in complaints lodged with our administrative staff will be treated as abuse and dealt with according to the above procedures.

8.0 Complete Agreement

8.1 This is the entire agreement between the parties, and it takes precedence over any other agreement, offer, or statement either verbal or written.