Common use of Eavesdropping Clause in Contracts

Eavesdropping. The Internet is a public place used by numerous people. Some of these people may be able to access and/or monitor your use of the Internet. We are not responsible for such eavesdropping and you assume the risk of such eavesdropping. The public Internet is used by numerous persons or entities including, without limitation, other subscribers to ValleyInternet. As is the case with all shared networks like the public Internet, there is a risk that you could be subject to “eavesdropping.” This means that other persons or entities may be able to access and/or monitor your use of the Internet. If you post, store, transmit, or disseminate any sensitive or confidential information, you do so at your sole risk. NEITHER PROVIDER NOR ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, OR AGENTS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY CLAIMS, LOSSES, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, SUITS, OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RELATING TO SUCH ACTIONS BY YOU. You acknowledge that software programs are commercially available that claim to be capable of encryption or anonymization. We make no representation or warranty regarding the effectiveness of these programs. Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). We do not prohibit the use of internet telephony (VOIP), but such VOIP service cannot be used exclusively and should not be relied upon for 911 emergency services. There are important limitations relating to VOIP usage in connection the Service. We are not responsible for any failure of your VOIP usage, including such usage for emergency 911 services. PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW ABOUT 911 DIALING CAREFULLY. BY USING AND PAYING FOR THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING 911 EMERGENCY DIALING AND THE DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN SUCH SERVICE AND TRADITIONAL 911 OR ENHANCED 911 CALLS. AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, THIS 911-TYPE DIALING CURRENTLY IS NOT THE SAME AS TRADITIONAL 911 OR E911 DIALING, AND AT THIS TIME, DOES NOT NECESSARILY INCLUDE ALL OF THE CAPABILITIES OF TRADITIONAL 911 DIALING. Some, but not necessarily all of the differences are described in this Agreement. a. Routing of 911 Calls. When you dial 911 using the Service, your call may be routed to a different dispatcher than use for traditional 911 dialing. IF YOU DO NOT CORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE ACTUAL CURRENT AND CORRECT PHYSICAL STREET ADDRESS LOCATION WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED, 911 COMMUNICATIONS MAY BE MISDIRECTED TO AN INCORRECT LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDER. If you move the Equipment to another location, you must register your new physical location. You are responsible to register your physical location. b. Power Outages and Other Things Affecting 911 Calling. 911 services will not function if the Equipment or other equipment fails or is not configured correctly or if the Service is not functioning for any reason, including, without limitation, a loss of power or power outage, a broadband service outage, or suspension or disconnection of your Service or your broadband service. If there is a power outage, the Service and 911 dialing will not function until power is restored and you may be required to reset or reconfigure the Equipment prior to being able to use your Service, including for 911 purposes.