Discovery Networks, Inc.

Usage Policy & Web page guidelines:

Effective: July 31, 1997

Discovery Networks, Inc. is an Internet service provider which provides facilities for use by its customers. The use of Discovery Networks' facilities must be consistent with our usage policy. The responsibility for traffic that does or does not conform to this policy is with the individual user who originates that traffic, and all consequences lie with that individual. Discovery Networks cannot and will not assume any responsibility for information transferred by any one other than an owner, agent, or employee of the Company.

Accessing Discovery Networks' dial-up facilities, or other connection resources, with an account in good standing, (i.e. that lets you login.), constitutes your intent to pay the agreed to access fees. Failure to pay access fees on a timely basis is grounds for termination of your account and possible collection proceedings. You may cancel your account at any time, by written notification to the following address:

Discovery Networks, Inc.
2610 Horizon S.E., Suite D2
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Unacceptable use of Discovery Networks' Resources:

It is not acceptable to use Discovery Networks internet access services for any purposes which violate local, state, US or international law. It is not acceptable to use Discovery Networks internet access services so as to interfere with or disrupt Discovery Networks or any other network's users, services, or equipment. Such interference's or disruption includes, but is not limited to the following:
Distribution of unsolicited advertising
Propagation of computer worms or viruses
Using the network to make unauthorized entry to other computing, information, or communications services, devices, or resources.
Storage or distribution of indecent material, including pornography, elicit photographic material.
Misuse of connection services by keeping an otherwise idle connection alive with a utility, or other such method.
Multiple concurrent connections, or other evidence of account sharing.

Discovery Networks, Inc. will review alleged violations of the Acceptable use policy on a case by case basis. Obvious violations of the policy which are not promptly remedied by the relevant customer may result in the expulsion of the customer form Discovery Networks access and forfeiture of all moneys paid to Discovery Networks.

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Customers will receive full notification of all such changes to this policy 30 days prior to the effective date. For further information regarding this policy, or to contact Discovery Networks, Inc., call (616)977-1700, or E-mail at info@dnx.net.

Guidelines for Personal Web pages:

Discovery Networks, Inc. is a community Internet Service Provider, and as such dictate these rules and guidelines for fair usage and consideration. Our intent is not to censor, but rather, provide advice so as not to offend others.
No advertising is allowed on personal web pages. This includes but is not limited to: the rendering of services; the selling of goods or products; and other means by which the owner of the page might be remunerated. Any advertising must be done with a Business Web page account.
The maximum space allowed for a personal page is 5MB. Pages requiring more disk space, or those which exceed this limit during the course of changes or additions, must become paid accounts and will be considered a Business Page regardless of content.
Pages containing sensitive materials, (explicit language or artwork, or other materials that the community or Discovery Networks deems as sensitive) must have: 1) a plain cover page that notifies the user that the following pages contain sensitive material. 2) This cover page must contain a disclaimer indicating the Discovery Networks, Inc., is not accountable for the material therein.
Pages that are viewed over 10,000 times per month will be charged 1 cent per view that exceed this limit.
You may not modify any other web pages other than your own. Evidence of modification or attempted modifications on pages other than your own will be grounds for removal of your web page and optionally loss of your account.
Pages may not present any materials that are illegal or infringe U.S. Copyright law.
Pages may only be maintained by approved procedures. All pages will be reviewed by Discovery Networks, Inc. to ensure they meet all the above rules and guidelines. Discovery Networks, Inc. reserves the right to remove access and/or pages, without notification, for any violations of the above rules and guidelines.