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Acceptable Use Policy and Billing Policy

This document contains two sections. Section I is the 'Acceptable Use Policy' and Section II is the 'Billing Policy'.

By virtue of being a client of Pacific Express Networks®, you agree to abide by the following guidelines, rules, and regulations of the 'Acceptable Use Policy' and the 'Billing Policy'. Pacific Express Networks® provides Internet access and web hosting services subject to the following terms and conditions which constitute a legal contract between you and Pacific Express Networks. For questions regarding uncertainty of 'Acceptable Use Policy' and the 'Billing Policy', please contact Pacific Express Networks for clarification. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions and do not wish to be bound by them, you may not access or use our services.

Section I Acceptable use policy (AUP) Customers are prohibited from: A). Using Pacific Express Networks services for transmitting, distributing or storing any material that is, unlawful, obscene, threatening, abusive, libelous, or hateful, or encourages the conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or Use which violates federal, state or local laws. This includes, but is not limited to, material protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, or any other statute. B). Using Pacific Express Networks services to transmit unsolicited mass E-mailings or Usenet postings ("spam"). C). Disrupting any part of the Internet as a whole or any equipment or system forming part of the Pacific Express Networks, or any services provided by it. D). Broadcasting marketing or advertising materials, or otherwise sending information through Pacific Express Networks network in an intrusive basis to any user of the network or users and hosts directly or indirectly connected to the network. E). Establishing unauthorized access to systems, software, data, to another user's account, or attempting to circumvent user authentication, security of any host, network or account ("cracking"). This includes, but is not limited to, accessing data not intended for the Customer, logging into a server or account the Customer is not expressly authorized to access, or probing the security of other networks. F). Any activities that interfere with the ability of others to use Pacific Express Networks services or facilities effectively. Any violation of the above mentioned guideline will result in immediate termination of Customer account, and possible civil or criminal liability.

Section II Billing policy: All payments to Pacific Express Networks are due on the first day on the month. The customer is responsible for keeping his or her billing information with Pacific Express Networks up-to-date and accurate. Furnishing false data on the sign-up form, contract, or online forms, including fraudulent use of credit card numbers, is grounds for immediate termination, and possible civil or criminal liability. The resale of Pacific Express Networks online services is not permitted, unless specifically allowed and documented in a written agreement. Payments are due on the first day of each month in advance for the current month, Pacific Express Networks gives customers ten days grace period for the payment of amounts due, after the ten days Customer account is considered past-due. Pacific Express Networks will disable Customer accounts that are past-due by more than 30 (thirty days). Pacific Express Networks reserves the right to disable Customer accounts for reasons of erratic payments, or Customer accounts that have a history of more than 6 (six) past-due statement or billing months in a 12 (twelve) consecutive months period.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding the above two policies please contact us by or by telephone at: (310) 320-7455 This document is created in black and blue font colors only, is accessible from every page at www.pacex.net and is printable in black ink on a standard printer. Pacific Express Networks End of policy file

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