RISE BROADBAND RESIDENTIAL INTERNET SERVICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Thank you for choosing RISE BROADBAND for your Internet needs. This document is important–please read it carefully. THIS RISE BROADBAND RESIDENTIAL INTERNET SERVICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ALL DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO HEREIN (collectively the “Agreement”), IS A LEGAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER (“USER”) AND SKYBEAM, LLC D/B/A RISE BROADBAND (“RISE”) AND SETS FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY WHICH RISE WILL MAKE AVAILABLE THE SERVICES USER HAS ELECTED TO RECEIVE (“the Service(s)”).
RISE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR MODIFY THIS AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME BY POSTING THE REVISED AND UPDATED AGREEMENT ON RISE’s WEBSITE AT LEAST 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ANY CHANGES. RISE MAY NOTIFY USER OF ANY CHANGE BY: POSTING NOTICE OF CHANGES ON RISE’s WEBSITE; NOTIFYING USER BY EMAIL OR US MAIL; AND/OR NOTIFYING USER ON USERS MONTHLY BILLING STATEMENT. USER SHOULD REGULARLY REVIEW INFORMATION POSTED ONLINE IN THE ‘SUPPORT’ (http://risebroadband.com/support/) AREA OF RISE’S WEBSITE TO OBTAIN TIMELY NOTICE OF SUCH CHANGES. USER’S NON-TERMINATION OR CONTINUED USE OF SERVICES AFTER CHANGES ARE POSTED CONSTITUTES USER’S ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AS MODIFIED BY THE POSTED CHANGES.
This Agreement takes effect once USER’S order for Services has been accepted by RISE and USER accepts Services from RISE. This Agreement shall continue until USER’s Services are terminated in accordance with this Agreement. This Agreement governs both the Services and any equipment provided by RISE and used in conjunction with the Service, such as Consumer Premises Equipment; an IP phone; Multimedia Terminal Adapter; Analog Telephone Adapter; or any other IP connection device (collectively, a “Device” or the “Equipment”).
SERVICES
Internet Access – RISE shall provide best-effort Internet connections between the RISE provided wireless Equipment and RISE’s Internet backbone. RISE is not responsible for download speeds from points anywhere further on the World Wide Web, as these are affected by several factors beyond RISE’s control. “Best-effort” as used herein is defined as remaining at the speeds advertised within the Service plan purchased by USER throughout most of USER’s daily use. RISE reserves the right to interrupt those speeds if necessary for Equipment upgrades and network maintenance, and will do its best to inform USER of any such interruptions ahead of time. RISE shall have the unrestricted right to engage subcontractors in rendering Services under this Agreement.
Electronic Mail – RISE shall also provide and maintain a number of e-mail accounts for USER as specified in the chosen Service plan.
ViaSat Exede – If USER receives Services through ViaSat Exede, USER acknowledges that USER received, read, understands and agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions set forth on each of the pages of this Agreement and the ViaSat Acceptable Use Policy, as each of them may be updated from time to time. The ViaSat Exede Acceptable Use Policy is available at http://www.exede.com/legal/.
Telephony Service – If USER subscribes to telephony Services, RISE shall provide telephony Service, and USER warrants to RISE that USER will use the telephony Service in accordance with the ActivePhone™ Terms and Conditions of Service as they may be updated from time to time and which is available at http://risebroadband.com/legal/activephone-terms-and-conditions-of-service/.
ACCEPTABLE USE
As a condition of use of the Service, USER warrants to RISE that USER will use the Service in accordance with the Broadband Internet Acceptable Use Policy of RISE as it may be updated from time to time and which is available at http://risebroadband.com/legal/broadband-internet-acceptable-use-policy/.
The transfer of technology across national boundaries, including electronic transmission thereof, is regulated by the U.S. Government. USER agrees not to export, import or re-export, (including, without limitation by way of electronic transmission) any technology transmitted through RISE Services without first obtaining any required export license or governmental approval. USER agrees it will not directly or indirectly export or re-export such technology to any of those countries listed from time-to-time in supplements to Part 770 to Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations in Country Groups Q, S, W, Y or Z. The parties acknowledge that the foregoing lists are subject to regulatory change from time to time.
RISE will cooperate fully with legal authorities in the investigation of suspected crimes or service abuses. USER agrees to indemnify and hold harmless RISE, its agents and representatives, from any and all claims, costs, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation, any harm, injury, loss or damage incurred by RISE, or any other party, arising out of USER’s breach of either this lawful use provision or RISE’s Broadband Internet Acceptable Use Policy.
COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK, UNAUTHORIZED USAGE OF DEVICE, FIRMWARE OR SOFTWARE
The Service, any Devices or Equipment, and any firmware or software used to provide the Service or provided to the USER in conjunction with providing the Service, or embedded in the Devices or Equipment, and all Services, information, documents and materials on RISE Websites are protected by trademark, copyright or other intellectual property laws and international treaty provisions. All of RISE’s websites, corporate names, service marks, trademarks, trade names, logos and domain names (collectively “marks”) are and will at all times remain the exclusive property of RISE. Nothing in this Agreement grants USER the right or license to use any RISE marks.
USER has not been granted any license to use the firmware or software used to provide the Service or provided to the USER in conjunction with providing the Service, or embedded in any Devices or Equipment, other than a nontransferable, revocable license to use such firmware or software in object code form (without making any modification thereto) strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. USER expressly agrees that any Device or Equipment is exclusively for use in connection with the Service and that RISE will not provide any passwords, codes or other information or assistance that would enable USER to use such Device or Equipment for any other purpose. RISE reserves the right to prohibit the use of any interface equipment that RISE has not provided to the USER. USER hereby represents and warrants that USER possess all required rights, including software and/or firmware licenses, to use any interface equipment that RISE has not provided to USER. In addition, USER shall indemnify and hold RISE harmless against any and all liability arising out of USER’s use of such interface equipment with the Service. USER shall not reverse compile, disassemble or reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to derive the source code from the binary code of the firmware or software.
USER shall not change the electronic serial number or equipment identifier of any Device or perform a factory reset of any Device without prior written consent from RISE. RISE reserves the right to terminate USER’s Service if RISE believes, in RISE’s sole and absolute discretion, that USER has tampered with any Device. In the event of such termination, USER will remain responsible for any termination fees as provided for in this Agreement. USER shall not attempt to hack or otherwise disrupt the Service or make any use of the Service that is inconsistent with its intended purpose.
SECURITY
USER can best control the risks associated with security, and are therefore solely responsible for maintaining and upholding the account security of their Service. RISE will not be responsible for any disruption of Service, corrupted files or viruses which affect the USER of the Service. It is USER’s responsibility to safeguard USER’s network and equipment through appropriate means (e.g. using commercially available software), from theft, unauthorized use or system corruption. Any detriment caused to the network as a result of USER’s failure to properly secure USER’s network and devices may result in the immediate termination of USER’s Service. USER is entirely responsible for any actions, damages, or costs incurred via their account, regardless of who is using that account.
SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS
Service Availability – Due to the nature of the Service technology, RISE reserves the right to deem the Service unavailable to the USER up to, including, and after the installation. RISE assumes no liability whatsoever for any claims, damages, losses or expenses arising out of or otherwise relating to the unavailability of the Service in USER’s geographical area, for any reason, even where such unavailability occurs after installation of the Service.
Performance Levels – Speed is a function of the traffic experienced upon the wider network architecture of the Internet itself. RISE does not guarantee the maximum Service performance (throughput speeds) levels but will make every reasonable effort to ensure the highest possible quality of service is always delivered. USER understands that any content that USER may access through the Service may be subject to “caching” at intermediate locations on the Internet.
Throughput Volume – Depending on the package signed up for, an account may have a standard quota for disk space and data usage. At RISE’s discretion, additional quota may be added to such an account for a recurring fee, based on RISE’s then-current rates. Usage on such an account above USER’s quota limits will result in additional fees at the then-current RISE rates.
Network Management – USER understands, acknowledges and agrees that RISE may use various tools and techniques in order to efficiently and reasonably manage its networks as provided in RISE’s Open Internet Statement which may be updated from time to time and is available at http://risebroadband.com/legal/open-internet-statement-and-policy/. Consistent with its Open Internet Statement, RISE may employ traffic-management technology to allocate bandwidth across all of its customers and has the right at all times and without notice to remove, restrict access to or make unavailable any information or content residing on RISE’s servers.
IP Addresses – Internet Protocol (“IP”) addresses are not portable and are not assigned for independent administration or distribution. Customer understands that IP assignments are not guaranteed, and may be modified as required by RISE and/or the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN).
EQUIPMENT
RISE Equipment – RISE will provide USER the authorized wireless Equipment for use with the RISE Service. Only RISE Consumer Premises Equipment (“CPEs”) are permitted and authorized to be connected to the Service. RISE will own the CPE installed at the USER location, and will monitor and upgrade said CPE as RISE determines to be necessary and appropriate.
USER Equipment – It is USER’s responsibility to ensure that USER’s computer system meets the current minimum system requirements stated by RISE as being necessary to use the Service. From time to time, the computer equipment required to access and use the Service may change. Accordingly, USER’s computer equipment may cease to be adequate to access the Service. In such event, USER’S sole remedy will be to upgrade computer equipment or terminate this Agreement. It is possible for hardware and software below RISE’s stated minimum requirements to work on RISE’s network. However, RISE does not guarantee service with hardware lower than the following requirements and the use of older software can expose USER and USER’s data to viruses and other security risks.
Windows System Desktop or Laptop Microsoft Windows 7 or newer; Pentium Processor 1 GHz, or equivalent, 1 GB of memory (RAM), 16 GB of free hard drive space, 16bit colors at 1024×768 resolution, and Ethernet card (NIC) or WAN Card (WiFi).
Macintosh System MAC OS 10.6 or newer; Intel Core 2 Duo processor or newer, 2 GB of memory (RAM), 8 GB of free hard drive space, Ethernet or WiFi Card (NIC).
TERM / CANCELLATION POLICY
If USER chooses to cancel the Service at any point after the order is placed, but before the Service has been activated, USER will not be invoiced and will not be charged a processing fee. If USER wishes to cancel the Service before Service has been activated, the USER is required to notify RISE of USER’s intent to cancel prior to activation by calling RISE customer service at 844-411-RISE (7473).
USER may terminate the Service for any reason effective at the end of a calendar month by providing notice to RISE at least thirty (30) days prior to the requested termination date. If USER agreed to a Service that requires a minimum term commitment (“Service Term”), and Service is terminated prior to the end of the Service Term, USER will be subject to an Early Termination Fee as set forth in the Additional Fees and Payment Terms Disclosure Statement as it may be updated from time to time and which is available at http://risebroadband.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Additional-Fee-Disclosure-Statement_91816.pdf.
Termination does not affect USER’s obligations under this Agreement, including USER’s obligation to pay all fees for Services rendered prior to termination and any termination, processing and administration fees incurred as a result of such termination. RISE accounts must be paid in full before a cancellation will be considered complete.
If all Equipment provided by RISE is not returned within 30 days of cancellation of Service, USER agrees to pay RISE the fees as set forth in the Additional Fees and Payment Terms Disclosure Statement as it may be updated from time to time and which is available at http://risebroadband.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Additional-Fee-Disclosure-Statement_91816.pdf. USER authorizes RISE and its agents to charge the Equipment replacement charge to the credit card on file with RISE. If RISE is unable to obtain a charge authorization for the full amount due, USER agrees to provide alternative payment in the form of a money order, cashier’s check, or other certified bank check within 10 days of notification of the amount due. USER bears all risk of loss of, theft of, casualty to or damage to the Equipment; from the time it is shipped to the USER until the time (if any) when it is returned to RISE in accordance with this agreement.
Upon the termination of USER’s Service, RISE may, in its sole and absolute discretion, release to the USER’s new service provider the telephone number that USER ported (transferred or moved over) to RISE from USER’s previous service provider and used in connection with USER’s service if: such new service provider is able to accept such number; USER’s account has been properly terminated; USER’s account is completely current, including payment for all charges and applicable termination fees; and USER requests the transfer upon termination of the account.
TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION BY RISE
Inappropriate use or abuse of the Services by USER, as determined in the sole discretion of RISE, may result in account suspension, termination, and/or legal action. Inappropriate use or abuse of RISE Services by others can be traced, documented, reported to appropriate authorities and may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
RISE may terminate your account immediately if it determines, in its sole discretion, that USER has violated any of the provisions of this Agreement, including but not limited to RISE’s Broadband Internet Acceptable Use Policy. RISE reserves the right to unilaterally terminate or suspend an account at any time, without providing a reason. In the event of termination, account holders are still responsible to pay any fees that are still owed to RISE. The balance of any prepaid fees, after deducting all applicable charges and fees, will be refunded to the account holder on a pro-rated basis. Any penalties for criminal action will be deducted from amounts owed before refunds are provided.
Further, RISE may terminate USER’s for any reason effective at the end of a calendar month by providing written notice to USER at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination date.
If USER’s Service is terminated, USER will remain fully liable to RISE for all charges pursuant to this Agreement and any and all costs RISE incurs to collect such amounts, including, without limitation, collection costs and attorney’s fees.
FEES, PAYMENT AND BILLING
Fees – Fees include, without limitation, set up or installation fees, monthly Service fees, monthly Equipment fees and other fees as forth below. RISE will invoice fees for Services and any Equipment in advance. USER agrees to pay all federal, state or local taxes arising under this Agreement. During the first thirty (30) days of service, if the USER is having issues with the Telephony Service and/or Internet Service and RISE cannot fix it, and the USER decides to cancel Service, RISE will refund all monies paid (including installation cost).
Other Fees – All RISE Services are subject to additional fees, including, but not limited to a unreturned Equipment fee, an early termination fee, Directory Assistance (411) calls, and late fees, as set forth in the Additional Fees and Payment Terms Disclosure Statement as it may be updated from time to time and which is available at http://risebroadband.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Additional-Fee-Disclosure-Statement_91816.pdf.
Payment Method and Timing – Accounts may be paid by electronic bank draft, money order, check or credit card. USER’s RISE account will be considered delinquent if payment is rejected for any reason. Payment terms including due date and late payment policy is as set forth in the fee schedule located at the end of this Agreement. Payment is in advance of Service delivery for that month.
Late Fees – Late fees are established to recover the costs of dealing with late payment situations. Late fees are in addition to all other fees. Late terms and associated fees for each stage of the delinquency process, including, without limitation, return bank draft fees, are as set forth in the fee and payment schedule located at the end of this Agreement. The late terms and associated charges are determined by the date payment is received by RISE. At the appropriate interval outlined in the Additional Fees and Payment Terms Disclosure Statement, as it may be updated from time to time and which is available at http://risebroadband.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Additional-Fee-Disclosure-Statement_91816.pdf, the USER’s outstanding balance will be sent to collections. At such time that RISE determines that Equipment is to be retrieved from USER, RISE will call USER to inform them that Equipment will be removed and retrieved. In all cases, USER’s account must be brought current along with all applicable fees for USER’s Service to resume or be re-connected.
Fee Changes – USER acknowledges and agrees that RISE has the right to change its Service fees and to add new fees at any time, upon notice to the USER. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if USER agrees to a Service Term of one (1) year or more, then USER’s base monthly Service fees shall not be subject to change during the Service term, but Equipment fees and other fees are still subject to change.
USER Charges – USER acknowledges that USER may incur USER-initiated charges while using the Services. For example, charges may be incurred as a result of USER accessing certain information, or purchasing or subscribing to certain offerings, via the Internet. USER agrees that all such charges, including all applicable fees and taxes, shall be paid by USER and are not the responsibility of RISE.
INSTALLATION AND ACCESS TO USER’S PREMISES
RISE will provide installation Services at the USER premises at an agreed-upon price. As part of the installation process, modifications to the inside wiring in USER’s house may be required, and USER hereby consents to and authorizes any such modifications. USER authorizes RISE, and its employees, agents, contractors, and authorized representatives to enter USER’s premises in order to install, maintain, inspect, repair and remove the Equipment and/or Services. If USER is not the owner of the premises, upon request, USER will supply RISE with the owner’s name and address, evidence that USER is authorized to grant access to the premises on the owner’s behalf, and (if requested by RISE) written consent from the owner of the premises. This Agreement is contingent upon RISE’s obtaining a right of entry onto the premises. USER will not remove Equipment from the premises, modify the Equipment in any way, or connect the Equipment to any outlet other than the outlet to which the Equipment was initially connected to by the RISE installer. For such charges as RISE may determine, RISE may relocate the Equipment for USER within the premises at USER’s request.
MOVING AND RECONNECTION
If USER moves during the term of this agreement and would like to relocate the Service, USER must place a relocation request with RISE. This request must contain the requested date of Service termination, plus the address and phone number of the new location, and, the prospective move-in date, and the requested transfer of Service date. Upon receipt of a request from USER, RISE will suspend all monthly fees from the requested termination date until Service relocation is completed. The maximum suspension is set forth in the fee schedule located at the bottom of this Agreement. Upon transfer of USER’s account, USER agrees to continue to comply with all terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Service originally agreed to. Billing cycle and Service Term will recommence upon activation of RISE Service at the new location.
If RISE is unable to provide Service to the USER’s new location, this Agreement shall terminate and USER shall not be subject to any Early Termination Fees, provided that (i) a RISE technician confirms and verifies that RISE is not able to provide service to the new address or (ii) USER provides proof and RISE confirms that the new location is outside of RISE’s service area (i.e. copy of utility bill at new address).
If RISE has not received sufficient information from USER to process the relocation order thirty (30) days after Service termination date, this Agreement shall be considered terminated by USER, and any applicable Early Termination Fees will apply.
PRIVACY
RISE takes USER’s personally identifiable information and privacy seriously and has established a Privacy Policy which governs its collection, use, disclosure, management and security related to USER’s personal information. The Rise Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time and is available at http://risebroadband.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/LSL2-335267-v1-Rise_Broadband_Privacy_Policy.pdf. By using the Service USER acknowledges that USER accepts the practices and policies outlined in RISE’s Privacy Policy. USER’s continued use of the Service after notice of any changes to the Privacy Policy have been provided will indicate USER’s acceptance of such changes.
USER OBLIGATIONS
USER shall be solely responsible for independent backup of any data files residing on RISE computers or networks. RISE reserves the right to remove/delete any personal files after an account is terminated or associated with prohibited activities.
USER shall notify RISE immediately, in writing or by calling RISE customer support line, if any Device is stolen or if USER becomes aware at any time that USER’s Service is being stolen, fraudulently used or otherwise being used in an unauthorized manner. When USER calls or writes, USER must provide an account number and a detailed description of the circumstances of the Device theft, fraudulent use or unauthorized use of Service. Failure to do so in a timely manner may result in the termination of USER’s Service and additional charges. Until such time as RISE receives notice of the theft, fraudulent use or unauthorized use, USER will be liable for all use of the Service using a Device stolen from USER and any and all stolen, fraudulent or unauthorized use of the Service.
USER will be liable for any and all liability that may arise out of the content transmitted by USER or to any person, whether authorized or unauthorized, using USER’s Service or Device. USER shall assure that all use of the Service and content comply at all times with all applicable laws, regulations and written and electronic instructions for use. RISE reserves the right to terminate or suspend USER’s Services and remove any content from the Service, if RISE determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that such use or content does not conform to the requirements set forth in this Agreement or interferes with RISE’s ability to provide Services to USER or others. RISE action or inaction under this Section will not constitute any review or approval of USER’s use or content.
USER has been advised and acknowledges that the Internet may contain information, materials, and language that may be deemed adult in nature and inappropriate or offensive. The USER is responsible for all information received, transmitted, and/or stored by the USER and the USER releases RISE from and agrees to indemnify RISE its officers, directors, agents and employees against any and all claims, losses or expenses relating to such information, materials and language. This indemnification shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
USER COMPLAINT RESOLUTION
RISE is working to provide the best service possible and welcomes USER’s ideas on how RISE can improve the quality of our service. USER can communicate USER’s views to RISE by calling 844-411-RISE (7473).
WARRANTY
USER EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT USE OF THE SERVICES AND ANY EQUIPMENT IS AT USER’S SOLE RISK. THE SERVICES AND ANY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED TO THE USER BY RISE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR MERCHANTABILITY. RISE DOES NOT WARRANT (i) THE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY OR SECURE USE OF THE SERVICE; (ii) THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SERVICES OR ANY EQUIPMENT WILL MEET USER’s REQUIREMENTS; (iii) THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR FREE OF ANY VIRUSES, WORMS, SPAM, POP-UP ADVERTISING, SPYWARE, ADWARE OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPOMNENTS; OR (iv) THAT ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION, NON PERSONAL INFORMATION, DATA OR FILES USER SENDS OR RECEIVES VIA THE SERVICE WILL BE TRANSMITTED IN UNCORRUPTED FORM, WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR FREE FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS BY OTHERS OR THAT OTHER USERS WILL BE UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO USER’S COMPUTER OR DEVICE. STATEMENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS CONCERNING THE SERVICE OR DEVICE, IF ANY, BY RISE OR RISE AGENTS OR INSTALLERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, ARE INFORMATIONAL ONLY AND ARE NOT GIVEN AS A WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE SCOPE OF A LIMITATION OF WARRANTY OR HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO USER.
LIMITED WARRANTY – RISE WARRANTS THAT IT WILL USE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO RENDER SERVICES PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT IN A TIMELY, PROFESSIONAL AND WORKMANLIKE MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIMELINES ESTABLISHED HEREIN. ANY CLAIM FOR BREACH OF THE FOREGOING WARRANTY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER USER’s ACTUAL DISCOVERY OF ANY DEFECT AND PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE THE APPLICABLE SERVICES WERE RENDERED. RISE WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM MADE AFTER SUCH TIME. RISE DOES NOT WARRANT, HOWEVER, THAT YOUR USE OF ANY SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR SECURE. RISE’s ENTIRE LIABILITY AND USER’s EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN CASE OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE, AT RISE’s SOLE OPTION, EITHER RETURN OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE SERVICE FEES PAID FOR THE CURRENT MONTH OF SERVICE, OR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF CONNECTION SERVICES OR PRODUCTS. THIS IS A LIMITED WARRANTY AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY RISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO THE USER. IF ANY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES BY USER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, IF THE SERVICES OR PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO ABUSE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER USE, OR IF USER BREACHES THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THEN THIS WARRANTY SHALL IMMEDIATELY BE TERMINATED.
OTHER THAN WARRANTIES AS TO THE DEVICE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED WITH THE DEVICE AND THE RETAIL CUSTOMER LIMITED WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH THEREIN, RISE MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN REGARDS TO THE DEVICE OR EQUIPMENT, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OF THE DEVICE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OR ANY WARRANTY ARISING BY USAGE OF TRADE, COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR ANY WARRANTY THAT THE DEVICE OR ANY FIRMWARE OR SOFTWARE IS “ERROR FREE” OR WILL MEET USER’s REQUIREMENTS. THE FOREGOING WILL NOT BE DEEMED TO LIMIT ANY DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED WITH THE DEVICE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY / DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RISE OR ITS AFFILIATES OR EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, REPRESENTATIVES, CONTRACTORS OR AGENTS OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS BE LIABLE TO THE USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICE OR THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS HEREIN MAY NOT APPLY TO USER. IF ANY PART OF THIS LIMITATION ON LIABILITY IS FOUND TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON, THEN THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF RISE UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES FOR LIABILITIES THAT OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE BEEN LIMITED SHALL NOT EXCEED THE SERVICE CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE AFFECTED TIME PERIOD.
ADDITIONALLY, RISE WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY (i) FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE SERVICE CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE AFFECTED TIME PERIOD; (ii) FOR ANY THIRD-PARTY FEES OR CHARGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BANKING FEES, OVERDRAFT FEES, MOBILE PHONE OR OTHER WIRE LINE CHARGES, TECHNICIAN CHARGES, OR OTHER SIMILAR CHARGES; (iii) FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER; (iv) FOR DATA LOSS OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; (v) FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSS DUE TO USER’S FAILURE TO BACK UP ANY EQUIPMENT OR ANY LACK OF OR BREACH OF SECURITY USER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY MAY EXPERIENCE OR BE EXPOSED TO WHILE USING THE SERVICE; (vi) FOR CUSTOMER”S USE OF THE SERVICE FOR OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY HIGH-RISK OR UNLAWFUL USES, OR ANY USE THAT VIOLATES THIS AGREEMENT; OR (vii) FOR ANY MATTER BEYOND RISE’S REASONABLE CONTROL.
RISE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DELAY OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE, INCLUDING 911 DIALING, AT ANY TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, OR ANY INTERRUPTION OR DEGRADATION OF VOICE QUALITY THAT IS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: AN ACT OR OMISSION OF AN UNDERLYING CARRIER, SERVICE PROVIDER, VENDOR OR OTHER THIRD PARTY; EQUIPMENT, NETWORK OR FACILITY FAILURE; EQUIPMENT, NETWORK OR FACILITY UPGRADE OR MODIFICATION; FORCE MAJEURE EVENTS SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) ACTS OF GOD, ACTS OF NATURE, STRIKES, FIRE, WAR, RIOT, ACTS OF TERRORISM AND GOVERNMENT ACTIONS; EQUIPMENT, NETWORK OR FACILITY SHORTAGE; EQUIPMENT OR FACILITY RELOCATION; SERVICE, EQUIPMENT, NETWORK OR FACILITY FAILURE CAUSED BY THE LOSS OF POWER TO THE USER; OUTAGE OF, OR BLOCKING OF PORTS BY, USER’s ISP OR BROADBAND SERVICE PROVIDER OR OTHER IMPEDIMENT TO USAGE OF THE SERVICE CAUSED BY ANY THIRD PARTY; ANY ACT OR OMISSION BY USER OR ANY PERSON USING THE SERVICE OR DEVICE PROVIDED TO THE USER; OR ANY OTHER CAUSE THAT IS BEYOND RISE’s CONTROL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, A FAILURE OF OR DEFECT IN ANY DEVICE, THE FAILURE OF AN INCOMING OR OUTGOING COMMUNICATION, THE INABILITY OF COMMUNICATIONS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, 911 DIALING) TO BE CONNECTED OR COMPLETED, OR FORWARDED. RISES AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE SERVICE CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE AFFECTED TIME PERIOD.
IN NO EVENT SHALL RISE’s AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY USER FOR THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT GIVING RISE TO A CLAIM. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE THAT CAUSES DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY, AND RISE LIMITS ITS LIABILITY IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS ONLY TO THE DEGREE ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAWS. EXCEPT FOR THE PAYMENT OF FEES DUE BY USER HEREUNDER, NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY FAILURE OR DELAY IN PERFORMANCE UNDER THE AGREEMENT WHICH MIGHT BE DUE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO ANY CONTINGENCY, DELAY, FAILURE, OR CAUSE OF ANY NATURE BEYOND THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF SUCH PARTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ACTS OF NATURE, COURT OR GOVERNMENT.
INDEMNIFICATION
USER agrees to defend, indemnify and hold RISE its officers, directors, agents and employees harmless from any claims, losses and damages, including attorney’s fees, resulting from USER’s violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement or USER’s placement or transmission of any materials or content onto RISE servers or through its network, or from any and all use of USER’s account, with or without USER’s knowledge or consent, or from all claims, damages, fines, penalties, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney fees) related to any action taken by RISE as part of RISE investigation of a suspected violation of this Agreement or as a result of its conclusion that a violation of this Agreement has occurred, or to USER’s use of or inability to use RISE Services, Equipment, bundled software, Internet or VoIP, including, without limitation, 911 dialing.
MISCELLANEOUS
Relationship – USER’s relationship with RISE is that of an independent contractor. USER is not an agent of RISE, and USER has no authority to obligate RISE by contract or otherwise.
Third Party Beneficiaries – No provision of this Agreement provides any person or entity not a party to this Agreement with any remedy, claim, liability, reimbursement, or cause of action or creates any other third party beneficiary rights.
Survival – The provisions of this Agreement that by their sense and context are intended to survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement shall survive
Transferability and Assignment – USER shall not sell, transfer or assign this Agreement. USER’s account and right to use RISE Services and system are not transferable without RISE’s prior written consent. USER agrees to protect its password and account and to keep them secure from unauthorized USERs and use, and to be solely responsible for the protection and security of USER’s password and account information.
Notices – Notifications of either party to this Agreement shall be effective upon receipt, or refusal of delivery, when deposited in the United States Mail, first class mail, certified or return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or when sent by a telefax, email, or a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, to RISE at 61 Inverness Drive East, Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112 or to the address of Customer set forth on RISE’s records or such other address provided for such purposes.
Proprietary Rights – RISE grants USER a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the products and Services provided hereunder. Title and property rights, including all intellectual property rights to such products and Services, is and shall remain with RISE, whether or not they are embedded in any product. USER recognizes that the products and Services used hereunder constitute valuable trade secrets of RISE and USER shall use their best efforts to protect and keep confidential any and all products and Services used by USER and shall not attempt to copy, examine, in any way alter, or reengineer, reverse engineer, tamper with, or otherwise misuse such products and Services.
Jurisdiction/Venue/Choice of Law – USER agrees that exclusive jurisdiction for any claim or dispute with RISE or relating in any way to USER’s account or USER’s use of the Services resides in the courts of Colorado and that this Agreement shall be governed by Colorado law. USER expressly consents to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the courts of Colorado in connection with any such dispute. If an action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement or compel performance thereof, the substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled.
Amendments – RISE may modify this Service Agreement from time to time, and USER’s continued use of the Service following notice of such modification shall be deemed to be USER’s acceptance of such modification. If USER does not agree to any modification of this Agreement, USER must immediately stop using the Service and notify RISE of USER’s desire to cancel the Service.
Information – USER hereby acknowledges that RISE and its affiliates may retain and use any information, comments or ideas conveyed by USER relating to the Service (including any products and services made available on the Service). This information may be used to provide USER with better service. RISE may open and maintain a Customer file.
Entire Agreement – This Agreement, including the Service Quote and any and all other documents and RISE policies referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between RISE and USER pertaining to the subject matter hereof. RISE’s failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right.
Severability – In the event that it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction as a part of a final non-appealed judgment that any provision of this Agreement (or part thereof) is void, invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable, such provision will be enforced as nearly as possible in accordance with the stated intention of the parties, while the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
ACCEPTANCE
USER represents and warrants to RISE that USER is of lawful age to enter into this Agreement and that (i) USER has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform the acts required of USER hereunder; and (ii) the acceptance of this Agreement by USER, and the performance by USER of its obligations and duties hereunder, do not and will not violate any agreement to which USER is a party or by which it is otherwise bound.
By using and accepting Service from RISE, USER acknowledges that they have read and understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement and agrees to be legally bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any associated documents, the same as if USER had physically signed this Agreement. This Agreement supersede all other written and oral communications or agreements with regard to the subject matter. Any waiver, modification or variation of any term or condition of this Agreement shall only be effective if in writing and/or in the form of a business contract signed by an authorized officer of RISE
By providing RISE with USER’s telephone number, cell phone number(s), or email address, USER gives consent for RISE, or any of RISE’s agents (including collection agents), to contact USER at these numbers or email address, or any other phone number or email address that is later acquired for USER, and, to leave live or pre-recorded messages, text messages, or emails to the extent that such are necessary to enforce any part of this Agreement. For greater efficiency, calls may be delivered by an auto-dialer.
BY USER’s USE AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE SERVICE, USER IS INDICATING THAT USER HAS READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
