Copyrighted Works and Other Intellectual Property
You agree not to transfer on our system or store works that are copyrighted or works protected by intellectual property laws without the permission of the intellectual property holder.
It is not possible for ThunderNews.com staff to review the hundreds of thousands of posts that are made to Usenet newsgroups daily. However, violations of intellectual property law are serious offenses and we will act promptly if we are notified one of our customers is acting contrary to intellectual property law.
Please report any ThunderNews.com customer in violation of intellectual property law through our Support page. Please note we can only take action for posts and users originating on ThunderNews.com’s servers.
Spam
ThunderNews.com takes a zero tolerance policy on spam. Spam is unwelcome on the Usenet and interrupts the normal flow of Usenet newsgroups. The definition of spam can be debated, but generally spam on Usenet newsgroups can be defined as:
Repetitively posting the same or similar message to the same newsgroup or multiple newsgroups.
Commercial posts promoting goods or services or links to goods and services is not welcome in most newsgroups.
ThunderNews.com customers found to be in violation of our spam policy will have their accounts terminated and will be charged at the rate of $250 per hour for spam cleanup fees.
For Sale
For Sale type posts may be considered to be spam in many groups. Many newsgroups do not welcome For Sale posts. Many others that allow For Sale posts are confined to specific geographic regions. Before posting For Sale messages, check to be sure they are accepted by the newsgroup.
Cross Posting
Sometimes users want to share information with as many people as possible and do so by cross posting a message to multiple newsgroups. This practice is frowned upon in almost every newsgroup. Often, replies to the message will become off-topic in individual groups. Please consider this as you post messages and avoid cross posting to multiple groups.
Binaries Posted in Text Groups
Generally, Usenet newsgroups are divided into text groups for posting discussion topics and binary groups where files may be transferred. Most text only groups do not welcome binary posts. Do not post binary message to newsgroups that are not named for binary posting.
Chain Letters / Pyramid Schemes
Chain letters and pyramid schemes are illegal under US laws. Do not post messages that can be classified as chain letters or pyramid schemes through ThunderNews.com servers.
Off-Topic Posting
Off-Topic Posting is not welcome in most newsgroups. If you excessively post messages off-topic or with apparent malicious intent, your account may be subject to termination.
Trolling
Trolling is the practice of trying to draw others into an argument by provoking them. It is our view that any topic can be discussed in a civil manner that promotes respect for the other party. Trolling will lead to account termination.
Forging Posts
Falsifying headers in any way is a very serious offense and will lead to account termination. Examples of falsifying headers include modifying headers: to obscure the originating server, to look like a follow-up post, to attribute a message to someone else or to indicate moderator approval of a message.
Child Exploitation
The posting of articles or material that describes, solicits or depicts child pornography or any other practice where minors are solicited to engage in a sexual act is forbidden. If ThunderNews becomes aware that a customer has violated this policy, we are required to report it to appropriate legal authorities. Such customer accounts will be terminated.
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