Multi-Player Game Network ("Service" or "MPG-Net") consists of the online computing, information services, products and other content provided by Multi-Player Game Network Incorporated and subject to the terms and conditions of this member agreement ("Agreement"). In addition, third parties provide services and context which may be accessed over the Service and are bound by this Agreement ("ICPS"). This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you as an authorized user of MPG-Net. By using MPG-Net, you confirm your acceptance of, and agree to be bound by, this agreement
As an MPG-Net account holder, you are purchasing a license on a per-minute or other limited time period basis, to access MPG-Net services and play MPG-Net's on-line games. Such use of MPG-Net software and that of its content providers does not vest the user with any proprietary right to continued play or in accumulated character attributes. This license is on an at-will basis, and may be terminated by MPG-Net at its sole discretion for violations of the terms of continued access, including its prohibition against trading, buying or selling accumulated character attributes or coinage for any form of real-life compensation (i.e., things of value outside the context of the game), and the posting of messages designed to induce others to engage in such transactions.
These terms are in place so that the fantasy aspect of our games remain unsoiled by the real world. Please help us preserve the fantasy by adhering to this policy, and by informing MPG-Net of account holders who break, or attempt to break, these rules. Thank you.
1. You ("Subscriber") represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and that you possess the legal right and ability to enter into this agreement. You agree to pay all charges incurred by your account in accordance with the current rate schedule then in effect. This shall include any purchases made through the Service. Subscriber shall pay all applicable taxes relating to use of the Service.
2. Subscriber shall be responsible for all use of the Service accessed through Subscriber's password. Subscriber shall maintain the security of your Subscriber identification, password and other confidential information relating to your MPG-Net account.
3. Either you or MPG-Net may terminate your MPG-Net membership at any time, with or without cause, upon notice. MPG-Net also reserves the right to terminate or suspend your MPG-Net membership without prior notice, but MPG-Net will confirm such termination or suspension by subsequent notice.
4. Upon notice published over the Service, MPG-Net may modify this agreement, prices, and may discontinue or revise any and all other aspects of the Service at its sole discretion and without prior notice. You are responsible for reviewing information posted by MPG-Net that deals with pricing and services. Continued use of MPG-Net or non-termination of your membership after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modifications.
5. Payment of your MPG-Net account balance is due monthly and must be made by the credit card or debit card designated by you for MPG-Net use. Each time you use MPG-Net you agree and reaffirm that MPG-Net is authorized to charge your designated card. You agree that MPG-Net may, at its option, either accumulate charges until the end of the billing cycle or submit one or more aggregate charges during the billing cycle.
6. You must promptly notify MPG-Net of changes to; a) the account number or expiration date of your designated card or b) your billing address. You must notify MPG-Net if you card is canceled or if you become aware of a potential breach of security, such as the unauthorized disclosure or use of your account number and password.
7. MPG-Net will provide you with an online statement of charges on your MPG-Net account approximately as and when such charges are incurred and/or paid. Unless you notify MPG-Net of any discrepancies or irregularities within seventy-five (75) days after they first appear in your online account statement, they will be deemed accepted by you for all purposes, including resolution of inquiries made by your card issuer. YOU RELEASE MPG-NET FROM ALL LIABILITY AND CLAIM OF LOSS RESULTING FROM ANY ERROR OR DISCREPANCY THAT IS NOT REPORTED TO MPG-NET WITHIN SEVENTY-FIVE (75) DAYS OF ITS PUBLICATION DATE.
8. MPG-Net may, at its sole discretion and without notice to the member, (a) suspend the Subscriber's and its designated users' access to and use of the Service, or (b) terminate this agreement and Subscriber's and its designated users' access to and the use of the Service without notice upon rejection of any card charges or if your card issuer (or its agent or affiliate) seeks return of payments previously made to MPG-Net when MPG-Net believes you are liable for the charge. If any payment due hereunder is not made by the member within thirty (30) days after the billing date, late charges of one and one-half percent (1 1/2%) per month shall be due and payable with respect to such payment or, if such rate is in excess of the allowable rate, the maximum rate allowed by law . Any charges incurred in the collection of delinquent accounts shall be passed onto the subscriber.
9. You are responsible for your communications via MPG-Net. You may not, under any circumstances, do any of the following: (a) publish, post, distribute or disseminate defamatory, infringing, obscene or other unlawful material or information via MPG-Net; (b) use MPG-Net to threaten, harass, stalk, abuse, or otherwise violate the legal rights (including rights of privacy and publicity) of others; (c) intercept or attempt to intercept Email; (d) upload files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy or publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents; (e) upload files that contain a virus or corrupted data; (f) delete any author attributions, legal notices or proprietary designations or labels in a file that you upload to a forum; (g) falsify the source or origin of software or other material contained in a file that you upload to a forum; (h) use MPG-Net in a manner that adversely affects the availability of its resources to other Subscribers; (i) send Email to Subscribers for any purpose other than personal communication, including to advertise or offer to sell goods or services to other Subscribers ; (j) download a file that you know (or reasonably should know) cannot be legally distributed via MPG-Net (a file may have been uploaded notwithstanding such illegality); or (k) act, or fail to act, in your use of MPG-Net, in a manner that is contrary to applicable law or regulation. Your failure to observe any of the foregoing limitations may result in civil or criminal liability, as well as termination of your membership.
10. Subscriber's right to access the Service cannot be assigned, transferred or sublicensed.
11. MPG-Net does not endorse or stand behind the accuracy, truthfulness or reliability of any information (including statements of opinion or advice) provided on or by means of MPG-Net, other than information provided by authorized MPG-Net spokespersons. Statements made in forums, conferences and chats reflect only the views of their authors. Neither forum managers nor MPG-Net developers are authorized MPG-Net spokespersons, and their views do not necessarily reflect those of MPG-Net.
12. SUBSCRIBER AGREES THAT SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER MPG-NET, IT'S EMPLOYEES, LICENSERS, INFORMATION PROVIDERS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR AGENTS WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. NEITHER MPG-NET, IT'S EMPLOYEES, LICENSERS, INFORMATION PROVIDERS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE TO THE SUBSCRIBER FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ACCESS TO, OR INABILITY TO GAIN ACCESS TO, THE SERVICE.
13. YOUR USE OF MPG-NET AND ALL MPG-NET SOFTWARE AND SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK OF LOSS RESULTING FROM YOUR DOWNLOADING AND/OR USE OF FILES OR OTHER MATERIAL (INCLUDING MPG-NET SOFTWARE) OBTAINED THROUGH MPG-NET. YOU AGREE THAT MPG-NET AND PROVIDERS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK SERVICES FOR MPG-NET WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES) ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE MPG-NET OR ANY MPG-NET SOFTWARE OR SERVICES, OR THE ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF DEVELOPERS OR THE GOODS OR SERVICES THEY PROVIDE, AND YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY CLAIMS WITH RESPECT THERETO, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACTUAL, TORT OR OTHER GROUNDS, EVEN IF MPG-NET HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. MPG-NET'S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR ACCESS TO AND USE OF MPG-NET, EXCLUSIVE OF PAYMENTS RELATING TO GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED FROM ICPS. YOU HEREBY RELEASE MPG-NET FROM ANY AND ALL OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES AND CLAIMS IN EXCESS OF THIS LIMITATION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO BE EXCLUDED OR MODIFIED OR LIABILITY TO BE LIMITED, SO NOT ALL OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY APPLY TO YOU.
14. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of New York. Any cause of action of Subscriber with respect to the Service must be instituted in the Commonwealth of New York. Any cause of action of Subscriber or its designated users with respect to the Service must be instituted within one year after the claim or cause of action has arisen or be barred.
15. Indemnification. You agree to indemnify MPG-Net from and against any and all liabilities, expenses (including attorneys' fees) and damages arising out of claims based upon use of your MPG-Net account, including any claim of libel, defamation, violation of rights of privacy or publicity, loss of service by other Subscribers and infringement of intellectual property or other rights. MPG-Net will notify you promptly of any claim for which MPG-Net seeks indemnification and will afford you the opportunity to participate in the defense of such claim, provided that your participation will not be conducted in a manner prejudicial to MPG-Net interests, as reasonably determined by MPG-Net.
16. These terms and any other Operating Rules published over the Service shall constitute the entire and only agreement between MPG-Net and Subscriber.
17. If you wish to cancel an account, please email billing@mpgn.com. and enclose you full name, reason for closing your account and account number within the body of the message. Cancellations are processed as soon as possible and not held to the end of the month. The monthly service charge is non-refundable.
IMPORTANT: You MUST be at least eighteen (18) years of age to subscribe to the service.
Additional Charges
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Returned Checks: $15.00 Service Fee
Accounts past due 30 days: 1.5 % interest fee
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