Terms of Service

This Services Agreement (the "Agreement") contains the complete terms and conditions which govern your subscription of Web hosting, e-Commerce and other Internet-related services provided by BCIhosting, (the "Services"). As used in this Agreement, "BCIhosting" means BCIhosting, and "Client", "you", or "your" means you. By clicking on the "Submit Order" button, you acknowledge that you have read the Agreement, and you agree to its terms and conditions and all policies posted on the BCIhosting site. As referred to in this Agreement, "Site" refers to a World Wide Web site and " BCIhosting Site" refers to the Site located at the URL http://www.BCIhosting.com, or any other successor Sites owned or maintained by BCIhosting.

1. APPROPRIATE USE OF THE SERVICES.

BCIhosting provides the Services exclusively and makes no effort to edit, control, monitor or restrict the content of data other than as necessary to provide such Services.

• Client Content

  Client agrees that it will not distribute, electronically transmit or display any materials supplied by Client - or through Client by a third party - to any BCIhosting server in connection with Client's use of the Services which:

• violate any state, federal or foreign laws or regulations;
• infringe on any intellectual property rights (e.g., copyright, trademark, patent or other proprietary rights) of BCIhosting or any third party;
• are defamatory, slanderous or trade libelous;
• are threatening or harassing;
• are discriminatory based on gender, race, age or promotes hate;
• violate any BCIhosting policy posted on the BCIhosting Site.
• contain viruses or other computer programming defects which result in damage to BCIhosting or any third party.


• Bandwidth

  Client may occupy only the amount of disk space on the BCIhosting server and utilize no more than the network bandwidth that is allotted by BCIhosting. Additional fees, specified in the Virtual Host plans page, will be charged for exceeding the disk space and/or network bandwidth allowance of your selected plan.

• No "SPAM"

  Client shall not use the Services for chain letters, junk mail, spamming, or any use of distribution lists to any person who has not given specific permission to be included in such a process. Client also shall not engage in any unsolicited email practices at BCIhosting, or otherwise, that mentions or reference any domain hosted on BCIhosting servers or parked on BCIhosting DNS servers. Violators will be have their accounts removed and be charged $130/hour (1 hour minimum) to investigate and delete the spammer's account.

• Licensed Software Only

  Client agrees to use only properly licensed third party software in connection with Client's use of the Services.

• Back-Up Files

  Client will have the ability to reinstate files which are automatically archived by BCIhosting; however, BCIhosting does not guarantee the existence, accuracy, or regularity of its backup services and, therefore, Client is responsible for making back-up files in connection with its use of the Services. Backup capability is available through the Client's Control Panel.

• Termination

  BCIhosting reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. BCIhosting, in its sole discretion, may immediately terminate this Agreement if Client engages in any of the foregoing. To report any unacceptable behavior by a third party using the Services, please contact the Abuse Department

2. CLIENT LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

   The parties agree that in no event shall BCIhosting be liable to any third party for Client's breach or alleged breach of any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless BCIhosting from any and all expenses, losses, liabilities, damages or third party claims resulting from Client's breach or alleged breach of any Client obligations set forth hereunder.

3. TERM, TERMINATION & REINSTATEMENT

   Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, this Agreement shall be effective on the date you register for the Services, and shall continue in effect on a month-to-month basis unless otherwise specified by separate agreement (the "Term") unless terminated earlier pursuant to the provisions of this Section 3. Either party will have the right to terminate this Agreement upon notice to the other party. If Client is terminating this Agreement, Client must follow instructions for cancellation provided on the Server Cancellation Information page. The essence of this page states that Client must contact the BCIhosting to receive a cancellation number, which Client shall retain as proof of termination, and all cancellation requests must be received by the Twenty-Fifth (25th) of the respective month of cancellation. Any other attempt by Client to cancel this Agreement by written or e-mail notice shall be void. Sections 3 - 8 shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.

   If Client terminates its account, Client shall be allowed to re-instate Client's use of the Services within Seven (7) business days of cancellation. Client shall pay a fee of Fifty Dollars ($50) prior to any re-instatement of Client's account. Once payment has been received, Client's account will be activated within Forty-Eight (48) business hours. BCIhosting will try and maintain an archival copy of Client's web site for Seven (7) days after BCIhosting receives notice of cancellation. This is not a guarantee that the archive copy of Client's web site will be kept for these Seven (7) days, however. Thereafter, Client will need to place a new order if it wishes to subscribe to the Services.

4. FULL 90 DAY - MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

   If your not satisfied with your web hosting service within 90 days from your account activation date, we will refund your hosting fee! Domain registration fees are NOT included in the hosting fee and will be billed at the standard published rate. The $5.00 domain registration fee only apply to paid account over 90 days from the account activation date.

5. TAXES

   Client will pay and indemnify and hold BCIhosting harmless from any and all taxes associated with or arising from Client's use of the Services, including any penalties and interest and any costs associated with the collection or withholding thereof.

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

   THE SERVICES, THE BCIhosting SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DISPLAYED OR OFFERED ON THE BCIhosting SITE, AND ALL TEXT, GRAPHICS, LINKS AND APPLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO CLIENT ON AN 'AS IS' BASIS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. BCIhosting DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF THE FOREGOING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, BCIhosting SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY THAT (1)THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; (2) DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (3) THERE ARE NO VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; AND (4) THE SECURITY METHODS EMPLOYED WILL BE SUFFICIENT.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

   NO EVENT SHALL BCIhosting BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, USE OF THE BCIhosting SITE OR ANY BCIhosting PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER. IN NO EVENT SHALL BCIhosting'S CUMULATIVE LIABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT GREATER THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500 US).

8. NOTICES

   Any notices or communication under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered to the party receiving such communication at the address specified below (1) on the delivery date if delivered personally to the party, or a representative of the party; (2) one business day after deposit with a commercial overnight carrier, with written verification of receipt; (3) five business days after the mailing date, whether or not received, if sent by postal mail, return receipt requested; (4) on the delivery date if transmitted by confirmed facsimile.

9. SEVERABILITY

   If any of the provisions, or portions thereof, of this Agreement are found to be invalid under any applicable statute or rule of law, then, that provision notwithstanding, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and such provision or portion thereof shall be deemed omitted. This Agreement (including the Exhibits, attachments and/or addenda, if any,) represents the entire agreement of the parties with respect of the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and/or contemporaneous agreements or understandings, written or oral between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement and the rights granted and obligations undertaken hereunder may not be transferred, assigned or delegated in any manner by Client, but may be so transferred, assigned or delegated by BCIhosting. Any waiver or any provision of this Agreement, or a delay by any party in the enforcement of any right hereunder, shall neither be construed as a continuing waiver nor create an expectation of non-enforcement of that or any other provision or right. In any legal proceeding between the parties under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees. This Agreement is made under and shall be governed by the laws of the United States of America, except with regard to it's conflict of law rules. This Agreement and BCIhosting's policies are subject to change by BCIhosting without notice. Continued usage of the Services after a change to this Agreement by BCIhosting or after a new policy is implemented and posted on the BCIhosting Site constitutes your acceptance of such change or policy. We encourage you to regularly check the BCIhosting Site for any changes or additions.