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Acceptable Use Policy

Last Modified: 3/2/2021 Introduction Tethr, LLC (the “Company,” “we,” or “us“) provides access to the cloud based Tethr It Now software-as-a-service (the “Services”). This Acceptable Use Policy (this “AUP“) governs your access to and use of the Services. Company reserves the right to amend, alter, or modify your conduct requirements as set forth in this AUP at any time. By clicking to accept or agree to the AUP, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by this AUP. If you do not want to agree to this AUP, you must not access or use the Services. Prohibited Uses You may use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with this AUP. You agree not to use the Services:
  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the US or other countries).
  • For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm, minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information, or otherwise.
  • To send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use, or re-use any material which violates the rights of any individual or entity established in any jurisdiction.
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using e-mail addresses or screen names associated with any of the foregoing).
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Services, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Company or users of the Services or expose them to liability.
Additionally, you agree not to:
  • Use the Services in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Services or interfere with any other party’s use of the Services, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Services.
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Services for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any Services traffic or resources available on the Services.
  • Use any manual process to monitor or copy any Services traffic or resources available on the Services or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent.
  • Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Services.
  • Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other software or material which is malicious or technologically harmful.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Services or any server, computer, database, or other resource or element connected to the Services.
  • Violate, attempt to violate, or knowingly facilitate the violation of the security or integrity of the Services.
  • Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Services.
Content Standards You agree not to use the Services to send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use, or re-use any material which:
  • Contains any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Promotes sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
  • Infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person.
  • Violates the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others or contains any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable laws or regulations.
  • Is likely to deceive any person.
  • Promotes any illegal activity, or advocates, promotes, or assists any unlawful act.
  • Causes annoyance, inconvenience, or needless anxiety or is likely to upset, embarrass, alarm, or annoy any other person.
  • Impersonates any person, or misrepresents your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
  • Involves commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes, and other sales promotions, barter, or advertising.
  • Gives the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by us or any other person or entity, if this is not the case.
Protected Health Information
  • HIPAA/HITECH Certain of the Services may be configured to permit Customer, to comply with the data privacy and security obligations outlined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), all as amended from time to time, in connection with your access, use, or disclosure of “Protected Health Information” as a “Business Associate” or “Covered Entity”, as such terms are defined under HIPAA/HITECH.  Company must first be notified of  your intent to utilize the Services for this purpose and you must enter into a separate business associate agreement with the Company. In such event, the pricing for the applicable Services will be modified in accordance with pricing policies then in effect (as such may be amended from time to time).  You agree not to use the Services for this purposes unless and until you have satisfied any and all obligations and requirements of Company, and Company has provided written confirmation to you that you are authorized to do so.
Monitoring and Enforcement Company, in its sole discretion, will determine whether your conduct is in compliance with this AUP. We have the right to:
  • Take any action we deem necessary or appropriate in our sole discretion if we believe a user’s conduct violates this AUP, infringes any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity, threatens the personal safety of users of the Services or the public, or could create liability for the Company.
  • Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.
  • Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Services.
  • Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Services for any violation of this AUP.
Without limiting the foregoing, we have the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone who accesses or uses the Services. YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSEES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY ANY OF THE FOREGOING PARTIES DURING, OR TAKEN AS A CONSEQUENCE OF, INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER SUCH PARTIES OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.