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 because they will help to protect you in every way.
For a client: web site hosting is frequently an ongoing, long-term affair. As the value of your web site increases, you will want to ensure it is “safe” in every way. This document will help you to get the agreement right in a way which suits you.
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
Includes standard terms and conditions which tend to be both inflexible and biased heavily in favour of the host, so this document will be favoured by hosting customers
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: 3775
words
Explanatory notes:
1245
words
Draftsman
This document is drawn and maintained by Net Lawman. It is real law in plain English.
