SPAM

E-Mail, SPAM and UCE

EVC maintains a "zero tolerance" for SPAM and UCE.

SPAM or "UCE" (Unsolicited Commercial E-mail (does not necessarily need to be commercial in nature)) is the sending of unsolicited e-mail to any person or persons the sender does not know or have prior explicit consent to send the message(s) to. Using fictitious e-mail addresses of any domain housed on EVC servers is expressly forbidden. Unsolicited e-mail of any type (to e-mail addresses or newsgroup postings) is classified as UCE.

UCE referencing websites on EVC servers in any manner (as originator, intermediary, destination or reply-to address) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and Client's Services may be terminated without notice or refund if Client sends UCE through EVC servers or Client's site on EVC's servers is referenced in UCE. In addition, EVC reserves the right to impose a minimum $150 fee for each reported unsolicited e-mail. Additional charges may apply for administrative work or any penalties incurred by EVC or it's up-line providers for abusing EVC services.

Opt-Out mailing lists are strictly prohibited. This includes any lists or databases purchased or otherwise obtained from third parties, as the persons on such lists did not specifically solicit mail from Client. Any mailing lists Client maintains must be valid and truly confirmed opt-in in nature. (information regarding confirmed opt-in lists and responsible e-mail marketing can be found here). This requires a Client's user to specifically request that the user be added to Client's mailing list. Having to unsubscribe from mailing lists during product registration and similar sign up forms is not classified as opt-in, but rather opt-out, which is in violation of this UCE policy. In addition, any opt-in mailing lists must include an automated unsubscribe facility where clicking on a link within the e-mail that will automatically and immediately unsubscribe the user from email lists. Reply-to e-mail addresses to unsubscribe are known to be ignored and are unreliable, therefore reply-to e-mail unsubscribe e-mails are NOT permitted.

Any violation(s) of this Policy may result in the immediate termination of Client's e-mail service and/or Client's entire Services without notice by EVC and at EVC's sole discretion. No refunds will be issued for Services canceled for sending or being referenced in UCE. EVC reserves the right to refuse or cancel Services of known SPAMmers. We may also notify other service providers of any confirmed UCE including, but not limited to, service providers used or referenced in the transmission of UCE, as well as law enforcement agencies when appropriate.

See the EVC Acceptable Use Policy.