1. Participation in the Keystone REN Network (“Keystone REN”) is available to members of Keystone REN in good standing
2. A member subscribing to Keystone REN services (customer) may make access to the Keystone REN Network available only to persons in the following categories, such persons to be selected by the member: (i) its students; (ii) members of its faculty; (iii) its employees; (iv) other individuals that normally have access to member’s networks when member judges those individuals to fall within the spirit of the Keystone REN Network Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”), and (v) any other person with the prior written consent of Keystone REN.
3. In selecting the persons who will have access to the Keystone REN Network, each member shall seek to ensure that the expected traffic over the Keystone REN Network to and from such persons will conform to the Keystone REN Network AUP. The Keystone REN Network AUP may be modified from time to time by Keystone REN. Each participant shall inform the persons to whom it has provided access about the Keystone REN Network AUP.
4. Keystone REN reserves the right to interrupt, suspend or reduce service to any member or any other person, when such action is necessary in Keystone REN’s sole judgment. Keystone REN will endeavor where reasonably possible to provide advance notice to the member of any such interruption, suspension, or reduction. As soon as possible following the interruption, suspension, or reduction Keystone REN will contact the member in an attempt to resolve any problems and restore service. If requested by Keystone REN, member agrees to temporarily suspend some or all of its traffic and collaborate to resolve any problems. Notwithstanding any other provision of these terms of participation, Keystone REN shall not be liable to any member or any other person for any error in transmission or for any interruption or termination of participation, either partial or total, either intentional or accidental (including any error, interruption, or termination due to the deliberate misconduct or negligence of any person), whether or not prior notice of any such interruption or termination has been given.
5. Each member is responsible for all arrangements, both contractual and physical, for establishing its connection to the Keystone REN Network. Such arrangements include, but are not limited to, providing, operating, and maintaining the equipment necessary for connection to the Keystone REN Network. Although such arrangements are the member’s responsibility, Keystone REN will provide advice and assistance as available, and Keystone REN has the right to object to any arrangement that it deems inconsistent with the objectives or the successful operation of the Keystone REN Network.
6. Members are responsible for establishing and maintaining their own access security, including the security of user identification, passwords, and any other confidential information related to their use of Keystone REN. Members’ security standards for access to the Keystone REN Network must conform to the Keystone REN Network AUP.
7. Each member shall promptly notify Keystone REN of any known or suspected unauthorized use of its access to the Keystone REN Network and of any known or suspected breach of security. The Keystone REN Network Operations Center (“Keystone REN NOC”) will notify the member of any known breach of or challenge to the Keystone REN Network potentially affecting them.
8. Each member shall promptly notify Keystone REN (via the Keystone REN NOC) of errors, system failures, or other interruptions in service of the Keystone REN Network.
9. The Keystone REN network is provided on an as is, as available basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Keystone REN expressly disclaims any representation or warranty that the Keystone REN network will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted. No statement, oral or written, given by Keystone REN, any of its employees, or any other person will create a warranty, nor may any participant rely on any such statement for any purpose.
10. A member may not assign any of its rights or obligations under its Service Agreement to any other person without Keystone REN’s written consent.