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Information about CERFnet ( V1.0 Nov 1994)

CERFnet

PO BOX 85608
San Diego, CA 92186-9784
[phone]
[phone] ( FAX )

SALES:        [e-mail]
HELP DESK:    [e-mail]


1.    WHAT is CERFnet[sm] ?

CERFnet is an award-winning access provider that delivers a
wide range of services for hundreds of corporations and thousands
of individual users in the State of California and nationally.

Since 1989, CERFnet has been an integral part of the Internet
community.  Headquartered in San Diego, California, CERFnet is
an independent subsidiary of General Atomics.

The CERFnet staff are internationally known professionals with
proven expertise in the networking industry. Best known as a
pioneer in providing innovative solutions for Internet connectivity,
CERFnet offers every level of connection options ranging from dialup
accounts to dedicated access using leading edge technologies like
Frame Relay and SMDS.

At CERFnet, our goal is to help you and your business establish a
growing presence in the Internet community by providing  the best
quality service, access to current technical developments, and
trained technical support for your connection.

The CERFnet Advantage

CERFnet offers premium customer services and assistance.
CERFnet provides every customer with an expert staff and quality
maintenance support.  The CERFnet backbone is designed around an
exceptionally reliable and robust architecture for high performance
Internet connectivity.  This means that you can expect to get
connectivity when you need it most.


* Turnkey solutions from dialup to dedicated lines.
* Premium customer services at no extra cost.
* NetNews feeds at no extra charge.
* Commercial traffic allowed.
* Redundant and highly reliable infrastructure.
* Leading edge technologies like SMDS and Frame Relay.
* The CERFnet Newsletter.
* Easy upgrade paths to faster services.

2.    WHAT is DIAL n CERF ?

DIAL n' CERF, DIAL n'CERF USA, DIAL n' CERF AYC, DIAL n' CERF
ISDN are cost-effective and convenient dialup services.  All
CERFnet dialup accounts provide SLIP/PPP access as well as shell
access to a host system running UNIX a user friendly menu system
called the Internet Compass.

All Dial n' CERF services include: an electronic mailbox for e-mail
transmission, NetNews access, access to WWW/Mosaic/Gopher/FTP/WAIS,
high speed  modems, online customer support and a toll-free phone
number for technical help (7 days a week).

Dial n' CERF  benefits include: You only pay for what you use;
affordable minimum charges; no premium for high speed connection;
Sign up for Dial n' CERF if you want low hourly charges.  A list
of local numbers will be provided at time of signup. At this time
CERFnet offers this service only in California.

For frequent users of the DIAL n CERF service , Dial n' CERF AYC
(all you can ) offers reasonable fixed monthly rates for local calls
to our points of presence.

Dial n' CERF USA is perfect for users who need  toll-free access
from any of the 48 contiguos United States. The cost of this service
is higher than the DIAL n' CERF service, but the user does not need
to pay long distance phone charges. This service is also ideal for
travelers.

PRICING

Current and promotional pricing for these services will be
presented when you use the signup program to connect to CERFnet.
NO CHARGES WILL BE MADE TO YOUR CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT UNLESS
YOU COMPLETE the entire signup process.  If your copy of the
Netmanage software does not have a valid licenced serial number,
you can purchase a license from us. Our software will inform you
if you need a serial number.

3.    WHAT ARE CERFNET SUBSCRIPTION RULES:

                 DIAL n' CERF SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

                         Subscription Rules

1. General Atomics agrees to allow Subscriber to connect computing
   facilities at Subscribers site to CERFnet and transmit data
   over the Network in accordance with the terms of these
   Subscription Rules and the CERFnet Acceptable Use Policy

2. Subscriber shall pay monthly service fees for connection and
   use of the Network.  The first such fees shall be due at the
   time of commencement of service with CERFnet. Thereafter,
   Fees shall be charged monthly to customer's credit card.
   A statement of charges will be issued to the Subscriber.
   Failure to comply with the above mentioned payment schedule may
   result in cancellation of network services.

3. General Atomics reserves the right to change the above terms
   and conditions by notifying the Subscriber in writing at least
   30 days in advance.

4. Neither Party shall have the right to use the other's name,
   trademark or tradename or to refer to this Agreement in
   connection with any product, promotion, or publication without
   the prior written consent of the other Party.

5. No information exchanged between the Parties shall be
   considered confidential unless it is the subject of a separate
   written confidential non-disclosure agreement.

6. This Agreement will be effective upon completion of the signup
   process and may be terminated by either Party immediately upon
   written notice to the other Party provided, however, that the
   provisions of Paragraphs 7 and 8 shall survive any
   termination.  Subscriber is thus responsible for any
   outstanding service fees.

7. General Atomics, any and all other participating CERFnet
   contractors and grantees, and CERFnet's directors, officers and
   employees are not authorized to make any affirmation of fact or
   warranty with respect to the software or hardware supplied
   under this Agreement and General Atomics HEREBY EXPRESSLY
   DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
   WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
   A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND INFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY INTERESTS
   AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO SUBSCRIBER FOR DIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
   SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
   ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
   GENERAL ATOMICS HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE.

8. The Subscriber shall indemnify and hold General Atomics, their
   directors, officers, employees and agents harmless from and
   against any and all damages, liabilities, losses, costs and
   expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of
   or related to Subscriber's use of the Network or Subscriber's
   breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

9. This Agreement and the legal relationships between the Parties
   shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.

10.This Agreement, including the CERFnet Acceptable Use Policy, is
   the sole Agreement between the Parties respecting the subject
   matter hereof.  Subscriber has read this Agreement and fully
   understands the terms thereof. This Agreement supersedes all
   prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written.
   This Agreement may only be changed or terminated in writing,
   signed by both Parties.

CERFnet - ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

This statement represents a guide to the acceptable use of
the CERFnet facilities.

(1)     If data from any source leaves CERFnet and enters
another network that data must follow the acceptable use rules
of the entered network (including member networks, regional, or
backbone networks). It is the responsibility of the member where
this traffic enters CERFnet to meet this requirement.

(2)     Any traffic which is disruptive from any source is
prohibited.

(3)     Commercial data may be exchanged if other party is a
member of CIX (Commercial Internet Exchange), or any future
commercial arrangements CERFnet may make.  Subscriber is responsible
for confirming that party receiving commercial data is a member
of CIX or agrees with party's acceptable use policy.  Failure to
comply with these Policies and Procedures and Network usage rules
may result in the termination of Subscriber's membership.