Acceptable Use Policy.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Terms of Use
- Available Services
- Administrative Organization
- Complaint Procedure
- Closure
I. Introduction
Established in May of 2003, Nothing But Style IRC is an Internet
Relay Chat (IRC) network that provides a safe and friendly chat
environment with professional and courteous IRC Operators. Nothing
But Style IRC strictly prohibits the illegal trade of software
and pornographic files on the network, and reserves the right
to scan all connecting clients for open SOCKS and/or Wingates.
Users that violate this Nothing But Style IRC Acceptable Use
Policy (AUP) will be removed on a temporary or permanent basis
depending on the nature of the offense.
II. Terms of Use
Nothing But Style IRC is a private, moderated network, in that we reserve all rights to deny access to this server to any user, host or domain without warning or explanation. Nothing But Style IRC provides all network services free of charge. There are no fees required to use any server linked to Nothing But Style IRC, or to register nicknames and/or channels. In return for the provision of free network access and services, we expect user to comply with the terms listed in this AUP. If you are not in agreement with our policies, disconnect from any and all Nothing But Style IRC servers now.
All clients connecting to Nothing But Style IRC will not use the network to engage in illegal activities, including the transfer of illegal software and/or child pornography and/or harassment of other users. Nothing But Style IRC does not tolerate any channel names or channel topics containing offensive words in any language, or a channel that encourages or supports harassment. Advertising, cloning by multiple client connects, flooding by repeated send of text or CTCP commands, use of profanity or harassment of other clients are grounds for immediate and permanent removal from the network.
Nothing But Style IRC cooperates fully with local, state and federal authorities with investigations of Internet abuse and fraud. Nothing But Style IRC takes no responsibility and explicitly disclaims all liability for the content of any text or materials which pass through this network, or the results of running any commands while using these services.
III. Available Services
A.
Nickname Registration
Nothing But Style IRC provides nickname registration services
via NickServ. Clients can register their nickname(s) to prevent
others from using that nickname, to register channels and receive
memos. Nothing But Style IRC limits nickname registrations to
five (10) nicknames per email address. Nicknames that are abusive
by profanity or used to harass will be deleted and made unregisterable.
After 14 days of non-usage, nicknames are dropped from the registration
database. Nothing But Style IRC IRC Operators will never ask
you for your nickname pass. Should you disclose your nickname
pass to anyone, Nothing But Style IRC is not responsible for
recovering that nickname.
B. Channel Registration
Nothing But Style IRC provides channel registration services
via ChanServ. Clients can register their channel(s) on the network
after they have registered a nickname. ChanServ allows for channel
operator assignment, as well as management and security functions.
Channels that are used for illegal activities such as warez
and/or porn distribution or harassment of other clients will
be closed immediately. After 30 days of non-usage, channels
are dropped from the registration database. Should you transfer
the channel to anyone, Nothing But Style IRC is not responsible
for recovering that channel.
C. Memo Services
Nothing But Style IRC provides memo services via MemoServ. Clients
can send memos to other clients on the network after they have
registered a nickname. MemoServ can email memos to you on command.
Clients that send abusive memos will be placed on Services ignore
and/or be removed from the network on either a temporary or
permanent basis. After 30 days memos are dropped from the MemoServ
database.
D. IRC Operator Services
Nothing But Style IRC provides voluntary assistance with IRC
Operator (IRC Ops) personnel on an as-available basis. Official
Nothing But Style IRC channel for IRC Op assistance is #NBS.
IRC Ops will assist clients with nickname and channel registration,
answer questions regarding services, and intervene in the
event of violations of the Acceptable Use Policy. IRC Ops
will not involve themselves in nickname disputes where a pass
has been released to another. IRC Ops will not involve themselves
in channel disputes involving channel ownership or channel
operator hierarchy. In some instances, IRC Ops will provide
technical advice for software or hardware issues. Nothing
But Style IRC is not responsible for this advice and assumes
no liability for damage to hardware or software as a result
of using this technical assistance.
IV. Nothing But Style IRC's Administrative Organization
A. Network Founder
The Network Founder (NF) represents Nothing But Style IRC's
foundation and provides the network's vision and direction.
The NF works in conjunction with the Network Administrator and
The Nothing But Style IRC Policy Team to ensure the founding
philosophies are continued. The NF reserves the right to veto
decisions made by The Nothing But Style IRC Policy Team if he
deems the action not to be in the best interest of the network.
B. Network Administrator
The Network Administrator (NA) works in conjunction with the
Network Founder and The Nothing But Style IRC Policy Team to
maintain the network and facilitate operations and enforcement
of policies. The NA acts to continue the philosophies as set
forth by the Net Founder with changes that affect the network
as a whole, and to coordinate their implementation. The Network
Administrator acts as a voting member of The Nothing But Style
IRC Policy Team in the absence of other voting members in order
to achieve a quorum on network issues.
C. The Nothing But Style IRC Policy Team
Comprised of five (5) members, The Nothing But Style IRC Policy
Team serves to represent all other Server Administrators and
IRC Operators in network-wide decisions regarding policies and
their implementation. The NBS IRC Policy team works in consultation
with the Network Administrator regarding new policies and procedures,
and supplements the network's vision and direction. NBS IRC
Policy team decisions are passed by a majority vote. NBS IRC
Policy team members also have Services Root Administration (SRA)
rights to Services. In the absence of the Network Administrator,
NBS IRC Policy team members are responsible for making and implementing
network decisions.
D. Services Operators
A Services Operator (SO) is an IRC Operator with additional
rights and responsibilities with Nothing But Style IRC Services.
SOs assist other IRC Operators with the placement of temporary
or permanent Akills to remove violators of the Acceptable Use
Policy from the network. SOs have additional abilities to reset
nickname and channel modes, recover nickname passes and to intervene
in network issues when both the Network Administrator and members
of The Nothing But Style IRC Policy Team are not present.
E. Server Administrators
A Server Administrator (SA) is the leader of the individual
server team. SAs are responsible for the supervision and management
of their IRC Operators and the upkeep of the server's software
and configuration to the current Nothing But Style IRC IRCD.
SAs may set at their own discretion Klines restricting who is
permitted access to their server without warning or explanation.
SAs may have up to five (5) IRC Operators as part of their team
inclusive of themselves and/or co-Server Administrator.
F. IRC Operators
An IRC Operator (IRC Op) provides assistance to clients with
orientation to the network and to answer questions about Services.
IRC Ops also intervene in the event of a violation of the Acceptable
Use Policy. IRC Ops can set Klines at their discretion to restrict
client connection to their team server without warning or explanation.
IRC Ops are under the supervision of their team Server Administrator.
G. Specialized Teams
The following Nothing But Style IRC teams have been empowered
by The Nothing But Style IRC Policy Team to function within
the scope of their team policies and procedures as presented.
Team Leaders, as appointed by The Nothing But Style IRC Policy
Team, have the authority to make policy and staffing decisions
regarding the team and it's operations. Complaints about a team,
it's policies or it's staff, may be submitted to The Nothing
But Style IRC Policy Team for review. The Nothing But Style
IRC Policy Team reserves the right to overrule the decisions
made by team leaders if it is viewed not to be in the best interest
of the network.
V. Complaint Procedure
Nothing But Style IRC is committed to facilitating the supervisory
relationship between Server Administrators and their IRC Operators.
Every effort will be made to resolve problems at that level
first. It is preferred that both clients as well as staff
members follow the chain of command prior to involving the
Nothing But Style IRC Policy Team in a dispute. Any client
or staff member may submit a complaint regarding the actions
of a Nothing But Style IRC team member by email to Policy
Team. Required will be all supporting documentation of
the offense, including but not limited to time-stamped logs.
Complaints submitted without supporting evidence will be declined.
The Nothing But Style IRC Policy Team reserves the right as
final mediator in issues unresolved on a lower level.
VI. Closure
This document serves as a guideline for acceptable use expectations
and policies for the Nothing But Style IRC network. It is
by no means inclusive of all details and subject to change
and/or modification at any time by the members of Nothing
But Style IRC. Questions about this Acceptable Use Policy
may be submitted via email to Policy
Team.
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