ÉÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ» º Freedom Information Network (FINET) º º ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ º º Rules and Node/Hub User Agreement º ÈÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍͼ This network is called "Freedom Information Network", also known as "Freedom Infonet", and hereinafter referred to as "FINET." Peter Skorupsky, is administrator of the network and of the Freedom Infonet bulletin board system, who is also referred as "me" or "I" below. The term "you" "user" or "your BBS", unless otherwise qualified, signifies you personally, the node or hub sysop, or you and your system singly, severally and jointly, if your BBS and/or node or hub is a corporate entity. This agreement is between you and FINET. We exist to serve God, glorify Him and delight in Him. We exist to provide fellowship among believers and witness to non-believers. In so doing, we endeavor to coordinate and gather intelligence, resources and information, as well as network with others with similar interests and missions. Our historical scope is that of classical and philosophical apologetics, theology, counselling, teaching, ministry to the cults and occult, assisting researchers, pastors, educators and others with these matters, and exchange information on these issues as well as on current and international affairs, United States of America, Israel, captive nations, and human rights. To preserve the Christian objectives of FINET, Christian standards of conduct are required. As a private network, FINET reserves the right to admit or refuse any bulletin board or sysop as a affiliate, member or participant of FINET. FINET reserves the right to immediately remove or suspend net access of any individual node, hub or regional hub for any action considered detrimental to the goals, spirit and/or quality of FINET. Your association with this network may be suspended or terminated at any time without cause, or for failure to abide by this agreement. Neither FINET, Freedom Infonet (RBBS) nor myself warrants or makes any guarantees concerning the availability, present or future, of the NETHUB, FINET, Freedom Infonet RBBS, or other services. Should the matter of dissolution of the network arise sometime if the future, such termination or dissolution of the network would, my health permitting, be preceded by five days' notice to each hub and node relaying directly with Freedom Infonet (RBBS) of such dissolution. Ideally, we will continue to be here until the Lord returns. Likewise, you are free to withdraw from FINET at any time, provided that: (a) If you are a hub, then you agree to give nethub and your nodes ten days' prior notice; (b) If you are a node, you agree to give your hub and callers ten days' prior notice. If you are a node or hub, then assuming that you have accurately completed the application form and have been notified of its acceptance, you have access to the FINET hub on Freedom Infonet (RBBS). If you are a node, hub or individual participant, then you are essentially a guest of FINET and contractually agree to be subject to these rules. It is unfortunate that rules are needed. However, these essentially mean that by your participation in FINET, you agree to abide by my decisions (someone has to moderate) and conduct yourself is a Christian manner glorifying and serving God. The abbreviated statement of faith is we believe: That the bible is the Word of God, inerrant, infallible and inspired (God-breathed) in its original autographs, a complete and final revelation of God; In one God, personal and knowable, Who manifests Himself in the Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; That Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh, born of a virgin, without sin and the chosen Messiah Who will one day set up His kingdom on earth; That Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, was buried, rose again from the dead, ascended back to heaven and will one day again return to this earth; That all persons are sinners, guilty before God, deserving of judgment and in need of the Savior Jesus Christ our Lord; That salvation from sin, death and hell is by God's grace, based on the work of Jesus Christ alone, and is received by faith apart from any human performance or merit; That all believers in Jesus Christ are baptized, sealed and indwelt by the Holy Spirit and that He fills those believers who obey God and separate from sinful habits and life-styles; That eternal life is a gift of God; In the eternal punishment of the unbeliever and in the eternal life of the believer. I do not push any denomination -- these are men's creations and sometimes divisive. I accept the original autographs of the bible as literally inspired by God. Those who deny the holiness of God's word, the divinity of Jesus the Christ, or the Trinity are not considered Christian. While pigeon holes escape me, Protestant and evangelical is an approximation, and my personal calling is research, teaching, counselling, spiritual warfare, discernment and organization. Leaving any messages, whether public or private, which may be abusive, blasphemous, or promote any illegal activity is forbidden. Any illegal activities, including but not limited to the promotion of illegal acts and promotion of software copyright infringement are prohibited. We prefer to use PCRELAY software which has advantages, though QWK packet transfers are available, and we may also go to POSTLINK when a working UTI for RBBS becomes available. Through universal text interface programs, PCRELAY networking software permits linking of RBBS, PCBOARD, TBBS, SPITFIRE, REMOTE ACCESS, MAXIMUS, GAP and other bulletin boards. This network software, if you don't already have it, is available for $30 for node software and $60 dollars for hub software from Bonnie Anthony in Maryland. Information on PCRELAY and an order form with ordering information is included in this package in the file named "PCRELAY.TXT". You must use legally owned QWK, PCRELAY or POSTLINK software to participate in FINET. If you use PCRELAY, the the provided or updated NET.ID file will provide the required tagline. QWK packet mail transfer system is implemented via RBBS Mail Manager Plus and MNET. QWK nodes relaying with NETHUB will use the HOST origin tagline: Origin: Freedom Infonet (609)586-4847 You are free to relay with your hub or the NETHUB daily, if you or your callers feel it useful. However, you agree to relay at least five times a week, or as negotiated. You must carry at least the FImain, FIadmin and FIprayer conferences. NETHUB is also hub for other networks, you are free to inquire about feeds for these as well as FINET. Pursuant to the Electronic and Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (18 USC 2510 et. seq.), notice is hereby given that there are no absolutely secure facilities provided by this system for sending or receiving private or confidential electronic communications. Do not use this system for any communication for which the sender intends only the sender and the intended recipient(s) to read. While we do our best to maintain privacy on messages that are intended to be private, (that is to say, normally other users cannot read a message marked PRIVATE), you should be aware that at the very least, the operator of this system can and does review all communications transmitted herein. Message privacy is not guaranteed on FINET or participating bulletin boards, nor is FINET able to warranty individual security precautions or implementation of individual bulletin boards in the network. Messages here can be restricted from circulation to all possible nodes in the network by application of routing or "private" designations, but such measures are not considered to ensure privacy within the meaning of the Electronic and Communications Privacy Act, as amended. Every node, hub or individual user or participant explicitly acknowledges that all information obtained from FINET or participating bulletin boards is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness forÿa particular purpose. Every one here has the freedom here to conduct themselves responsibly and maturely. Callers are responsible for observing the rules here, including those concerning "clean language," and participating node sysops are also charged with the responsibility to enforce these rules, including removal of network access for violators of such rules, as FINET may direct. Aliases or multiple accounts by the same individual are not permitted. Bombing the network, or the practice of a user generating multiple non-related messages for the purpose of disrupting a conference or the Network is prohibited. Messages that are specifically intended to mislead and deceive are considered to be disruptive to a conference. Messages which are encrypted, or include or are comprised in whole or part of codes and ciphers shall not be transmitted or exchanged on FINET or associated networks without FINET administrator's written permission. The use of any word, group of words, expression, comment, suggestion, or proposal which is profane, obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, indecent, or is ethnically, sexually, or racially or otherwise libelous, demeaning, derisive, defamatory or derogatory is strictly prohibited. This is both a family and Christian network. Abuse of other users of this/these conference(s) by sending abusive, foul, or insulting messages is prohibited. Abuse of other users on the basis of character, physical characteristics, religion, gender, or ethnicity is not allowed. Messages meant to harass or bully another user are not allowed. Node or hub sysops need to upgrade access to the FREE 12 month subscription to FINET, renewable annually by sending me a completed and signed application [APPLY.FRM] as provided with the FINET information packet. The acceptance of your registration and approval or granting of subscription is entirely at the my discretion and your application and subscription or access status here agrees to be bound by my decision and judgment now or at any time in the future. Your signature of the application form indicates acceptance and accord to abide by the terms of this agreement. If you are new to computer bulletin boards, please do not be alarmed or overwhelmed by "all these rules." They are not meant to incur any hardships, but to provide for contingencies in the modern world. If you participate or carry one or more MJCN echo conferences, or another non-FINET based network via FINET, you agree to adhere to their rules; you will be a guest on that network. General rules for MJCN are posted in the FICONF.TXT file. Furthermore, the MJCN Cults_Watch echo has special rules, developed over the years in dealing with pagans, cultists and occultists. These specifically appear in the FICONF.TXT conference description file. This evangelical conference is one of the best conferences of its kind; strict rules are necessary to preserve integrity. Your participation in FINET is construed as guest status and the Network Administrator has the final word in all matters. If you threaten to sue or litigate against FINET, FREEDOM INFONET BBS or the administrator, it is understood your access is immediately terminated. Be aware that neither administrator nor FINET owns any of the equipment used to operate the network; there are no assets, personal or corporate, upon which to collect imagined damages. You agree to post and maintain the current FINET sysop and/or user information packet file for public download on your board(s). The current file is FINET93C.ZIP. The file name is FINETxxy, where "xx" is the year, and "y" is the current revision. This is a free Christian network and I don't believe in mandatory fees for those who call here to exchange mail. No one is denied access by criteria of monies or contributions. There are, however, real costs associated with maintaining and expanding a network. If someone wishes to make any optional voluntary contributions, checks should be payable to "Cash" or "Peter Skorupsky" when contributing to FINET. There are very high costs involved in running a nethub. Your node's callers may wish to support their local BBS carrying these networks instead of FINET, which is fine too. Donations cannot be refunded or returned. You do not have to contribute. We are here to glorify the Lord and share and defend the faith. Mail address is: Peter Skorupsky, P.O. Box 3051, Mercerville, NJ 08619-0051 By registering and/or participating in FINET, you agree to these terms of this agreement. The following terms are simply your agreement to hold this network and me harmless from any and all actions arising from or consequences of your participation on FINET, and to observe responsible, mature Christian conduct. The individual or corporate user, subscriber or participant of FINET hereby certifies that he or she has read the rules contained herein, is competent to make and enter into this and other agreements and execute contracts, and is not under undue influence or duress, but voluntarily executes and agrees to be bound by the terms of the rules contained herein. The user, if he chooses to participate in the echo network conferences, agrees to abide by the applicable network's rules (we may carry more than one network, in which case we are guests in the others and abide by their rules). These rules basically appertain to gentlemanly and honorable behavior. The user further agrees to hold harmless and release from liability, action(s) or cause(s) of action(s) the SysOp(s), owner(s), administrator(s) and/ or operator(s) of FINET, Freedom Infonet BBS, from any matter, cause or thing whatsoever resultant may arise or have arisen for, upon or by their use of or participation in activities related to FINET on account of any or all damage(s) or loss(es), direct or indirect, consequential or incidental, to their person, property, business profits, business interruption, equity, goodwill, and the like, suffered by the user, subscriber or participant, his/her heirs or assigns, representatives, successors, executors, and administrators. This agreement shall be considered to have been executed in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, and subject now and in the future to the laws of the State of New Jersey, U.S.A. in all matters. If you do not agree to the terms herein, notify me at once and your account and access will be immediately terminated at your request, or if applying for node or hub status--do not apply. If you continue to access FINET or Freedom Infonet after signature and acceptance of your application, it is understood and agreed that you have read, understood and agree to the terms and rules of this agreement. This agreement is subject to future amendment at any time; changes are always available from the Freedom Infonet (BBS) and FINET. Except for emergency management decisions, changes to written policy and/or this agreement shall become effective 30 days after publication or distribution (which may include electronic means). While the announcement of revisions or intended revisions may be made electronically on FINET, the actual acquisition and reading of the revised document shall be your responsibility. These revisions will be posted in FREEDOM INFONET RBBS bulletin or files areas.