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NZ's Largest ISP Owns Your Work

Posted by Hemos on from the stupid-TOS-tricks dept.

NZKiwi writes "New Zealand's Largest ISP has quietly introduced a new clause into their TOS; basically if it goes through their servers, they own it, and can exploit it as they see fit. Have a look at their TOS, it's under section 4 "Our Use of Your Intellectual Property" I think it's time I shopped for a new ISP."

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  1. Universities by smoondog · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I suggest someone send this to the attention of some universities with researchers who use that ISP. They will not be happy with changes to agreements that violate agreements their employees already have with them.

    -Sean

  2. Re:What is "our systems"? by Bishop · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Systems (including posting messages, uploading files, importing data or engaging in any other form of communication)

    I would say that last part makes it very clear.

    To XTRA customers you have until May 4 2003 before these new terms affect you. Contact you lawyer, or unsubscribe now.