Most host ISPs will prefer standard terms. Occasionally
however, you will need a document with agreed specific
terms. This document will form the basis of your contract
with majorinternetpresence.com or in other circumstances of
non-standard services
About this document
For a host company: these documents are critical to ensure a good relationship between you and your client. Simply, they help to protect you completely.
For a client: you will be aware that web site hosting is usually an ongoing, long-term affair. As the value of your web site increases, you will be keen to ensure it is “safe” in every way. The provisions in these documents help you to get the agreement right.
Who will use these documents?
Any person or company who:
• Wants to place their web site with a host who will provide Internet access
• Who operates a web site hosting business
• Who wants to place their own hardware installation with a co-location host who will provide Internet access
Application
and features
Will be preferred by hosting customers, because standard form terms and conditions tend to be both inflexible and biased heavily in favour of the host
Suitable for almost all small or medium sized web sites
Can be used for hosting on either a shared or a dedicated server
Protects both parties
Contents
The host's draft Acceptable Use Policy
Draft schedule of services which could be included
System and network security
Confidentiality and third party software rights
Other usual legal provisions - warranties, exclusions, indemnities, etc
Word
Count (approximate):
Document: 3760
words
Explanatory notes:
1285
words
Draftsman
This document is drawn and maintained by Net Lawman. It is real law in plain English.
