We stopped providing Dialup Internet Service in 2006/2007.

Public Wireless Access Policy

Dream Link Online provides Internet access points or "hot spots" throughout the area for users with portable computers or devices capable of receiving wireless signals. These access points will allow users to access the Internet from their laptop computers when sitting within range of the access points.

Acceptable Use

Dream Link Online has a management responsibility to establish an appropriate policy to administer use of the Internet and online services supported by this facility. It is within this context that Dream Link Online offers access to the Internet and via the public wireless network.

All users are expected to use the wireless access in a legal and responsible manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which it is provided.

While using this wireless access, users should not violate federal, State of Maine or local laws, including:

• The transmission or receiving of child pornography or harmful material. Access to or display of obscene language and sexually explicit graphics is not permitted.
  
• Fraud – Users are prohibited from misrepresenting themselves as another user; attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others; seeking unauthorized access to any computer system, or damaging or altering software components of any network or database.
• Downloading copyrighted material. U.S. copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) prohibits the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials, except as permitted by the principles of "fair use". Users may not copy or distribute electronic materials without the explicit permission of the copyright holder

By using this wireless access network, the user acknowledges that he ⁄she is subject to, and agrees to abide by all laws, and all rules and regulations of the State of Maine, and the federal government that is applicable to Internet use

Security Considerations

Wireless access is by nature an insecure medium. As with most public wireless networks, any information being sent or received over Dream Link Online’s wireless network could potentially be intercepted by another wireless user. Cautious and informed wireless users should not transmit their credit card information, passwords and any other sensitive personal information while using any wireless "hot spot".

Anyone using the wireless network provided by Dream Link Online is forewarned that there can be no expectation of privacy when using the wireless network, whether accessed from an external or internal site. Users assume all associated risks and agree to hold harmless Dream Link Online and its employees for any personal information (e.g. credit card) that is compromised, or for any damage caused to users' hardware or software due to electric surges, security issues or consequences caused by viruses or hacking. All wireless access users should have up-to-date virus protection on their personal laptop computers or wireless devices.

Disclaimer

Dream Link Online is providing wireless connectivity in this area as a public service and offers no guarantees or representations that any use of the wireless connection is in any way secure, or that any privacy can be protected when using this wireless connection. Use of this wireless connection is entirely at the risk of the user, and Dream Link Online is not responsible for any loss of any information that may arise from the use of the wireless connection, nor are they responsible for any loss, injury, or damages resulting from the use of the wireless connection.

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