Cheapnews Acceptable Use Policy

The Cheapnews Acceptable Use Policy outlines acceptable usage of your Cheapnews account, describes what we consider to be abuse of our services, and details the procedures we follow in investigating reports of abuse.

Although we wish to extend every possible consideration to our members, Cheapnews will deal quickly and decisively with instances of clear abuse of our service, including suspension of posting or account termination.

By signing up and/or using your Cheapnews account, you agree to abide by this policy and to keep updated on changes, as this policy may change at any time. This Acceptable Use Policy should be considered as part of the Terms of Service for your Cheapnews account. Please note that by signing up, your email can be used for promotional or commercial purposes.

Reasonable Use Policy

Cheapnews aims for all its members to have reasonable use of its service. To ensure the best possible service for all members, Cheapnews may curtail unreasonable usage of unlimited accounts. Cheapnews’ unlimited account does not constitute a dedicated connection. If a member cannot maintain reasonable use, Cheapnews may cancel, suspend, or decline to renew the service without notice. Determination of unreasonable use is at Cheapnews’ sole discretion.

Cheapnews accounts are for individual use only. Non-individual usage, or usage indistinguishable from non-individual use, is prohibited. Examples of prohibited uses include:

• Sharing a login between people
• Simultaneous logins from multiple IP addresses
• Connecting from a proxy of any kind
• Using multi-access caching systems such as DNEWS or NetCache
  
  

Net Etiquette and Abuse

Each newsgroup represents a distinct “community” with its own standards of appropriate behavior. Many groups have written charters and FAQs that reflect the consensus of regular users. Always familiarize yourself with these standards before posting.

Cheapnews encourages respect and consideration for all users in the newsgroups. Communicate respectfully, considering the diverse backgrounds of the audience.

Posting

Complaints about improper or abusive postings will be investigated according to Cheapnews guidelines. Abuse may result in suspension of posting privileges or account termination.

Copyrights

Cheapnews does not monitor the information flowing through or stored on its system. Members agree not to transfer or store copyrighted works without the permission of the copyright holder.

Spam

Cheapnews has a strict anti-spam policy. Examples of spam include repetitive posts, commercial posts, promotional posts, and chain letters. Violators may be charged a €50 cleanup fee per spam message and have their accounts terminated.

Other Abuse Situations

Cheapnews staff will review abuse reports and take necessary actions, which may include suspending posting privileges or terminating accounts. Members found using the service solely for abusive purposes will face immediate termination without refund.

Retention and Completion

Cheapnews does not guarantee specific retention or completion rates. Displayed rates are approximations and may vary without notice as Usenet posting volumes change.

Abuse Reports

Abuse reports should be sent to abuse@cheapnews.eu. Include full article headers to facilitate investigation.

Cheapnews staff will address valid abuse reports promptly, ensuring that abusive material ceases to be posted.

Cheapnews aims to offer a flexible service for its members while encouraging appropriate use of its services and the newsgroups.

COPPA

In accordance with the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and associated rules, Cheapnews does not knowingly collect or maintain any personal information from children. By using our Services, you affirm that you are at least 18 years of age. Nobody under the age of 18 may use our Services.

You understand that the Internet may contain information that could be offensive, illegal in various jurisdictions, or inappropriate for certain ages. Cheapnews is not responsible for detecting or removing such information. By accessing our Services, you agree to take full responsibility for the material you or your dependents may encounter.

Copyright Policy

Cheapnews respects the intellectual property of others, and you are required to do the same. We will not tolerate copyright infringement. Users who violate copyright laws will face termination under our repeat infringer policy. For more information, please review our NTD/DMCA.

Services Provided

Cheapnews operates an online, computerized interactive information, communication, and transaction system (the “System”) which provides access to Usenet and the Internet. Cheapnews will provide you with these Services (the “Services”). The term “You,” when the context permits, includes your officers, employees, agents, and contractors. You may not permit access to the System by users under the age of 18.

Child Protection Policy

Cheapnews has a zero-tolerance policy for child endangerment on its servers. If any such content is discovered, we will act swiftly to remove it and report the material to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Furthermore, Cheapnews reserves the right to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies to assist in identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in the transmission or dissemination of such materials.

To report any suspected child endangerment on Usenet, please email the message-IDs of the relevant posts to cp@cheapnews.eu. Be sure to include the message-ID in your submission. The message-ID is required to identify and act on the material. This can be found in the headers of the Usenet post, which include details such as the poster’s email address, date, and subject line.

Zero Tolerance for Abuse

Cheapnews takes user safety and adherence to the law very seriously. In addition to removing content and reporting child endangerment, Cheapnews proactively monitors complaints to maintain a safe and lawful environment. Violators will face immediate account termination without a refund. By using our Services, you agree to uphold these standards and report any violations promptly.