public hotspot legal notices

Nic O`Neill wrote:

> Hi guys
>
> We are setting up a couple of public hotspots in my region and as a
> security/legal measure we'd like to add some sort of disclaimer on the
> payment portal. "we are not responsible for your actions" etc. etc.
>
> I will probably come up with something eventually, but was wondering if
> there is an example i can look at. Just to give an idea.

Instead of saying "we are not responsible...", you'd likely be better off
stating that certain activities are not permitted. Otherwise it might be
interpreted that while you're not responsible, you allow certain
activities. Take a look at your ISPs AUP for ideas. Also, since you're
charging, you'd better have a lawyer look at it.


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James Knott wrote:
> Instead of saying "we are not responsible...", you'd likely be better off
> stating that certain activities are not permitted. Otherwise it might be
> interpreted that while you're not responsible, you allow certain
> activities. Take a look at your ISPs AUP for ideas. Also, since you're
> charging, you'd better have a lawyer look at it.

Definitely have a lawyer look at it. IANAL, but posting prohibited
activities sounds like intent to enforce, which sounds like you're taking
some responsibility for what happens on the link. Better would be to
disclaim any responsbility at all, just like your ISP.

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John Miller
My email address: domain, n4vu.com; username, jsm

Most people can do without the essentials, but not without the luxuries.

I use a modified version of this on my hotspots:

http://www.personaltelco.net/splash/...ptpsplash.html

HTH,
Paul


"Nic O`Neill" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi guys
>
> We are setting up a couple of public hotspots in my region and as a
> security/legal measure we'd like to add some sort of disclaimer on the
> payment portal. "we are not responsible for your actions" etc. etc.
>
> I will probably come up with something eventually, but was wondering if
> there is an example i can look at. Just to give an idea.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Nic
>
>

Hi guys

We are setting up a couple of public hotspots in my region and as a
security/legal measure we'd like to add some sort of disclaimer on the
payment portal. "we are not responsible for your actions" etc. etc.

I will probably come up with something eventually, but was wondering if
there is an example i can look at. Just to give an idea.

Thanks in advance.
Nic