Blade Hosting Service Terms and Conditions
Revised: 08/26/2005

Following are Blade's standard web hosting agreement terms. All clients are bound by these terms, which may be periodically updated online.

TERMS OF PAYMENT
The hosting packages described in the service listing are payable in advance to enjoy these competitive rates. No refunds will be issued. Blade reserves the right to change fees upon 30 days written notice to client. Customers who choose to pay their hosting every month are required to remit payment in cash at least 5 days prior the beginning of the hosting month in question. Hosting packages of 6 months and over can be remitted by check at least 5 days prior the start of the chosen period to enjoy discounted packages. If renewal takes place after expiration of hosting package, the standard set-up fee for the selected service will be applicable.

GENERAL TERMS

• Hosting services may be immediately terminated by Blade if the client makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or if petition in Bankruptcy or for reorganization under the Bankruptcy is filed by or against client, or if the client goes out of business or announces an intention of doing so.

• Hosting services include a free listing with an active link to your site from the St. Maarten UP CLOSE business directory as soon as this directory is launched.

• This agreement shall be subject to the rates and conditions which are hereby made a part of this agreement.

• It is agreed that no understanding exists and that no representations or agreements have been made by Blade or its agents except those which are specified in this agreement and in said terms and conditions.

• The provisions of this agreement may be updated periodically by Blade. Updated agreement provisions are available online at www.askblade.com/webfiles/html/blade_packages/hosting_terms.html and will be binding upon all parties.

• Maintenance services are limited to revisions to existing pages developed by Blade. Development of additional pages and/or revisions to pages by a third-party are subject to a page development fee.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
All contracts are made subject to the following conditions:

• The person signing the hosting agreement represents that he/she has the authority to bind his/her firm to the terms and conditions set forth.

• Signed agreements must be received by Blade prior to commencement of services. No backdating of agreements will be allowed.

• The failure of Blade to deliver Internet service because of strikes, riots, acts of God, any third party or of the public enemy and any other circumstances beyond the control of Blade shall not be considered a breach of agreement, and WiredWebWizards N.V. shall not be liable in damages thereof. The maximum liability for WiredWebWizards N.V. and its subsidiary Blade for problems of any kind with your service is a prorated credit or refund for the duration of service interruption. Blade makes no express or implied warranties of service in connection with the use of Internet access and/or other services provided under this document and is not liable for any loss of service, loss or damage to data or damage to equipment or software or any other loss, damage or inconvenience resulting from reliance on or use of Internet services.

• Any illegal use of the customer's website, connection or server space will result in immediate termination of service. Blade will fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities and is not responsible for any monetary or other losses resulting from such termination.

The following actions may result in immediate termination of service:

• tampering with or intruding upon other sites and services offered through Blade

• theft of service

• encumbering disk space, processors or system resources so as to interfere with others' normal use of service (a "denial of services" attack)

• creating or participating in chain letters or pyramid schemes

• harassing other users

• abusing the services of a remote server

• sending unsolicited mass mailings and/or mass mailings to customers without an opt-out provision (including use of unsolicited e-mail originating from within Blade’s network or networks of other Internet Service Providers on behalf of, or to advertise, any service hosted by Blade, or connected via Blade’s network)

• running daemons, MUD's, or other background processes

• introduction of viruses or worms

• unauthorized uploads of executable files including CGI scripts, DLL's and/or EXEs without the expressed written consent of Blade.

PROMOTIONS

• Client must notify Blade 5 days prior to anticipated heavy site traffic due to advertising, public relations campaigns and any other source. Blade will not be responsible for server performance problems or site modifications required due to inadequate notification.

LIABILITY

• Blade will not be liable for any errors in any websites published hereunder and will correct any errors within 1 business day of notice of error made in writing by client.

• Client assumes all responsibility for collection of applicable taxes on online transactions and for compliance with all local, national and international laws and regulations. Client assumes liability for all statements contained in websites and assumes responsibility for any claims against Blade, WiredWebWizards N.V., its parent and affiliate corporations and subcontractors thereof and by reason of the publication in such website of any name or picture of any individual mentioned or displayed herein and further agrees to save WiredWebWizards N.V. harmless from any claim that might be brought against it and to reimburse Blade its parent and affiliate corporations and subcontractors for any amount paid by it in settlement of any such claim or in satisfaction of a judgment obtained thereon and to pay all other necessary expenses including attorneys fees and collection fees incurred in connection therewith in defense of any such claim.

• Blade will be reimbursed for all amounts and fees associated with charge backs against its merchant account and will be held harmless in all disputes regarding credit card transactions processed against its merchant account or through its equipment.

• Hosting agreements are not assignable or transferable by client without the written consent of Blade.

Above Terms & Conditions constitute the complete terms and conditions for hosting services provided by Blade, its parent corporation and/or affiliates.

The terms are ruled by the laws of the Netherlands Antilles and may be revised from time to time depending on changes within the corporate structure of Blade or Laws ruling the Internet, the country or the Island Territory of St. Maarten.

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