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These terms and conditions specify the regulations, terms and conditions for the provision of telecommunication and data services by
Pacific LightNet Inc. (PLNI)., a Hawaii Corporation.
1.
Attachments and Service Orders: The Service Order(s) and other attachments are incorporated by reference detail the price,
location and other information about the service(s) provided by PLNI to Customer ("Services"), and are incorporated herein by reference.
2.
Authorized Use: Customer may use Services only for authorized and lawful purposes. PLNI has the right to limit the
manner in which any portion of its network and facilities ("Network") is used to protect the technical integrity of the
Network. Customer will not permit or allow others to: (a) abuse or fraudulently use Services, including, but not limited to,
unauthorized or attempted access, alteration, or destruction of PLNI's customers or other authorized user's information; (b)
use Services in such a manner that causes interference or tampers with another customer's or authorized user's use of the
PLNI Network; or (c) use Services in a manner that violates PLNI's acceptable use policy. PLNI offers all services subject
to availability; provided, however, if a Service Order has been accepted by PLNI, PLNI will provide Services for the term of
such Service Order. PLNI does not undertake to transmit messages, but offers the use of its Service when available. PLNI is
not liable for content, errors in transmission or failure to establish connections
3.
Cancellation, Modification or Expedition of Orders: Cancellation, Modification and Expedite Charges referenced hereunder
are posted on the PLNI website or related tariff and are subject to modification from time to time by PLNI. (a)Cancellation: Customer
may request to cancel any Service Order(s) if the request is received in writing by PLNI prior to the start of service date. When a
Service Order is canceled or modified within three (3) days, no charges will apply. When a service order is canceled or modified
within four (4) to seven (7) days the customer is responsible for all nonrecurring charges, including any waived nonrecurring charges
incurred by the company. When a service order is canceled or modified after seven (7) days the customer is responsible for all
termination liability charges as set forth in Section 14. A Service Order can only be cancelled one time; the execution of a new
Service Order restarts the cancellation process. (b) Modification: Customer may request the modification of any Service Order(s)
and such requests must be made in writing. Each request shall result in the assessment by PLNI of a Service Order Modification
Charge. If PLNI receives a written modification request for delay of installation less than 3 days prior to the due date, Customer
must pay, in addition to the Service Order Modification Charge, all recurring charges for the shorter of one billing month or the
period from the original due date to the requested installation date. PLNI reserves the right to limit the number of requests to
delay the due date. (c) Expedites: At PLNI's discretion, PLNI may accommodate Customer requests for an expedited due date. If an
expedited due date is accepted by PLNI, Customer shall pay an Expedite Charge. The Service Order Modification Charge shall be waived
in those cases where the Expedite Charge is applicable. (d) In addition to any charges imposed under clauses (a), (b) or (c) above,
PLNI reserves the right to assess Customer any third party charges incurred by PLNI to fulfill any request to cancel, modify or
expedite the Service Order(s).
4.
Term: This Agreement is effective for the period ("Contract Term") indicated on Customer's service order and commences upon
execution of the Service Order by Customer and PLNI. Prior to expiration of the Service Term the customer may select one of the
following options to be effective at the end of the Service Term:
- Renew their entire Service Term commitment
- Commit to a new Service Term period
- Arrange for a change of Service, or
- Arrange for termination of Service
In the event that the customer does not select one of the above options, the customer will be converted to the shortest term
period available under tariff or pricelist for the same service, and will be subject to the applicable Term commitment, if any,
unless the customer terminates service within sixty (60) days after the conversion date. Upon termination of this Agreement, all
rights of Customer to order new Services cease and Supplier has no further obligations to furnish new Services to Customer.
5.
Equipment, Installation and Interconnection: Other than the facilities, termination equipment or other devices provided
by the Customer, and unless otherwise provided elsewhere in this Agreement or any attachments hereto, PLNI will, provide, install,
maintain, operate, control and own any equipment, cable or facilities connected to the Network ("System Equipment"), which
equipment at all times remains PLNI's personal property, regardless of where located or attached. PLNI may change, replace or remove
the System Equipment, regardless of where located, so long as the basic technical parameters of the Service are not altered, and this
Agreement constitutes Customer's consent to such change, replacement or removal. PLNI is not liable if any changes in Services cause
hardware or software not provided by PLNI to become obsolete, require alteration, or perform at lower levels. Customer may not
rearrange or move or disconnect the System Equipment, and is responsible for any damage to or loss of System Equipment caused by
Customer's negligence or willful misconduct or that of its end users. PLNI has no obligation to install, maintain or repair any
equipment owned or provided by the Customer, except as may be specifically provided herein. If Customer's or end user's equipment
is incompatible with Service, Customer is responsible for any special interface equipment or facilities necessary to ensure
compatibility. PLNI may suspend Services until Customer addresses the incompatibility. If such hardware or software impairs
Customer's use of Services, or there is a suspension of Services, Customer will continue to pay PLNI for the Services. If any
impairment interferes with the use of the PLNI network by PLNI or other customers or end users, PLNI may suspend or disconnect the
affected Services without providing advanced notice to the Customer. If, in responding to a Customer-initiated service call, PLNI
reasonably determines that the cause of such service call is a failure, malfunction or inadequacy of Customer-provided equipment
or software, Customer will pay PLNI for the service call at PLNI's then prevailing rates.
6.
Access: PLNI requires a Customer contact that can be reached 24x7. PLNI may require access to Customer's premises to install
and maintain the Service and System Equipment necessary for the provision of Service. Customer must provide, or cause its end users
to provide, at no cost to PLNI, reasonable access, space, power and environmental conditioning as applicable to the particular
installation, and must use, and cause its end users to use, commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any necessary consents or
rights of way from third parties. PLNI will observe Customer's reasonable security procedures and provide Customer with reasonable
notice of required access, with the exception of access required in emergency situations. Upon termination or expiration of this
agreement or any Service Order, Customer will surrender and immediately return the PLNI-provided equipment to PLNI and will provide
PLNI access to reclaim such equipment.
7.
Installation: Upon completing installation, PLNI will notify Customer that Service had been installed, tested by PLNI, and
is available for Customer's use ("Service Date"). Unless Customer notifies PLNI by fax or in writing by close of business on the
Service Date that Service is not operational, the term of the Service Order ("Service Term") will begin and billing will commence
on the following day. If Customer so notifies PLNI, PLNI will work to correct any compliance issues. If PLNI does not find a defect
in service, PLNI will notify Customer, and the Service Date will remain unchanged.
8.
Charges, Billing and Payment: Provision of Service is subject to PLNI's approval of Customer's credit standing. PLNI may
require a deposit prior to the provision of Service or as a condition to the continued provision of Service, if Customer's credit
standing or payment record so indicates. Billing for Services begins on the Service Date and will not be delayed due to Customer
premises equipment or Customer's readiness to use Service. PLNI bills in advance for Service, except for usage-based charges. Any
installation charges or other non-recurring charges, which are non-refundable, will appear on the first monthly invoice. Taxes,
surcharges, any fees, charges or other payments, contractual or otherwise, for the use of public streets of rights of way, whether
designated as franchise fees or otherwise and governmental fees are not included in PLNI's charges and will be billed and paid by
Customer as separate line items. Customer will pay any and all taxes, fees, surcharges or assessments unless and until Customer
provides PLNI with an exemption certificate. All amounts billed are due on the 25th of the month. Any payment or portion thereof
not made when due is subject to a late charge of 1.5% per month on the unpaid amount. Failure to make payment of amounts past due
within 7 days following PLNI's written notice of non-payment may result in immediate termination of the Agreement and/or the
Services, at PLNI's option.
9.
Claims and Disputes: If Customer disputes any charges on the invoice, Customer must submit a documented claim regarding
the disputed amount within 90 days of receipt of the bill on which the disputed charges appear. All claims regarding disputed
charges not submitted to PLNI within such time are deemed waived. Withheld disputed amounts determined in favor of PLNI and paid
disputed amounts determined in favor of Customer will bear interest at 1.5% per month from the date payment was due or made, as
applicable, to the date payment was made or refunded, as applicable.
10.
Governmental Authorization, Regulatory Changes: This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state and local
laws, rules and regulations, and each party must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations
and orders in performing its obligations hereunder. To the extent any provision of this Agreement conflicts with any such applicable
law, rule or regulation, such law, rule or regulation will supersede the conflicting provision. PLNI may discontinue, limit or
impose additional requirements to the provision of Service, upon 15 days written notice, as required to meet regulatory requirements
or when such requirements have a material, adverse impact on the economic feasibility of PLNI providing Service, as determined in
PLNI's reasonable business judgment.
11.
Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI): CPNI means information that relates to the quantity, technical
configuration, type, destination, location, and amount of use of a telecommunications or VoIP service subscribed to by Customer,
and information contained in the bills issued by PLNI to Customer. CPNI does not include the Customer's name and address. Under
applicable law, PLNI may use, disclose, or permit access to CPNI, without Customer approval, for the following purposes: providing
or marketing service offerings among the categories of service (i.e., local, interexchange, and CMRS) to which the customer already
subscribes; providing Customer with the purchased services; billing and collection for purchased services; customizing purchased
services; to perform maintenance and diagnostics; providing technical support; installing hardware and software upgrades; preventing
fraud; responding to lawful service of process; protecting against unlawful use of our network; and protecting other network users.
Any use of CPNI for PLNI's sales and marketing campaigns is subject to the notification and opt-in/opt-out requirements of applicable
law, specifically, 47 C.F.R. 64.2001-.2009 ("CPNI Rules"), meaning that PLNI is required to verify the status of Customer's CPNI
approval prior to using CPNI. PLNI is also subject to the recordkeeping and safeguarding procedures set forth in the CPNI Rules
which may require an authentication process prior to disclosing CPNI information to the customer.
12.
Indemnification: Each party ("Indemnitor") must indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party ("Indemnitee") from
all losses or damages arising from or related to personal injury or property damage caused by the negligence or willful misconduct
of Indemnitor. Customer must indemnify, defend and hold harmless PLNI from all losses or damages arising from Customer's breach of
this Agreement, violation of any third party intellectual property right, all claims of any kind by Customer's end users, or any act
or omission of Customer in connection with any Service provided hereunder.
13.
Limitation of Liability: PLNI is not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages
(including without limitation, lost profits or revenue, loss of business opportunity and incidental damage to customer's premises
for service installation, whether or not the other party was advised or should have been advised of the possibility of these damages)
arising out of or related to the provision of Services hereunder, including any claims made by or through third parties. PLNI's
liability to Customer may not exceed one month’s calculation of monthly charges for the applicable Services. PLNI has no liability
whatsoever for the content of information passing through its Network.
14.
Termination by PLNI: (a) PLNI may terminate this Agreement or any Service Order hereunder or suspend Services,
with prior written notice, upon: (i) Customer's failure to pay any amounts as provided herein; (ii) Customer's breach of any
provision of this Agreement or any law, rule or regulation governing the Services; (iii) any insolvency, bankruptcy assignment
for the benefit of creditors, appointment of trustee or receiver or similar event with respect to Customer; or (iv) any governmental
prohibition or required alteration of the Services. (b) PLNI may terminate or suspend Services without notice if: (i) necessary
to protect PLNI's Network; (ii) PLNI has reasonable evidence of Customer's fraudulent or illegal use of Services; or (iii) required
by legal or regulatory authority. Any termination shall not relieve Customer of any liability incurred prior to such termination, or
for payment of unaffected Services. All terms and conditions of this Agreement shall continue to apply to any Services not so
terminated, regardless of the termination of this Agreement. If the Service provided under any Service Order hereunder has been
terminated by PLNI in accordance with this section, and Customer wants to restore such Service, Customer first must pay all past
due charges, a non-recurring charge, reconnection charge and a deposit equal to 2 months' recurring charges. All requests for
disconnection will be processed by PLNI in 30 days or less. Customer must pay for Services until such disconnection actually occurs.
15.
Termination Liability: If, prior to the end of the term, PLNI terminates this Agreement or any Service Order(s) hereunder
under section 14, above, or if Customer terminates this Agreement or any Service Order(s) hereunder for any reason other than PLNI's
material breach of this Agreement that remains uncured after written notice and a reasonable cure period, Customer must pay
immediately to PLNI any unpaid non-recurring charges including any non-recurring charges waived at installation and all monthly
recurring charges associated with the terminated Service(s) for the balance of the Service Term in such Service Order(s) and any
disconnection, early cancellation or termination charges incurred and paid to third parties by the Company on behalf of the customer.
16.
Assignment: Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, not to be
unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed, except that PLNI may assign its rights and/or obligations hereunder (a) to
any parent, affiliate or subsidiary of PLNI, (b) pursuant to any merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale or transfer of all
or substantially all its assets, or (c) for purposes of financing.
17.
Force Majeure: Neither party is liable for any failure of performance if such failure is due to any cause or causes
beyond such party's reasonable control, including without limitation, acts of God, fire, explosion, vandalism, cable cut,
adverse weather conditions, governmental action, labor difficulties and supplier failures. Either party's invocation of this
clause shall not relieve Customer of its obligation to pay for any Services actually provided up to Customer's demarcation point.
18.
Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by and subject to the laws of the State of Hawaii excluding its principles of
conflicts of law.
19.
Headings: The headings herein are for convenience only and are not intended to have any substantive significance in
interpreting this Agreement.
20.
Relationship of Parties: The parties are independent contractors, and nothing herein creates of implies an agency
relationship or a joint venture or partnership between the parties.
21.
Jurisdictional Reports: Upon PLNI's request, customer will provide PLNI with reports of its estimated or actual
percentage of interstate and intrastate use of PLNI's Services.
22.
Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, may, at the option of both Parties,
be finally settled by arbitration and must be attempted prior to any litigation.
23.
Litigation: If either party commences litigation under this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to
reimbursement of its costs and attorneys' fees from the other party.
24.
Non-Exclusivity: This Agreement is non-exclusive. Nothing herein prevents either party from entering into similar
arrangements with other entities.
25.
Notices: Whenever written notice is required to be provided by this Agreement, PLNI must provide such notice to
Customer's billing address, and Customer must provide such notice to PLNI at 1132 Bishop Street Suite 800, Honolulu, HI 96813
Attn: Contracts Administration. A notice is deemed given when delivered.
26.
No Waiver: Either party's failure to enforce any provision or term of this Agreement shall not be construed as a
future or continuing waiver of such provision or term of this Agreement.
27.
Use of name, Service Marks, Trademarks or Trade Secrets: Neither party may issue a news release, public announcement,
advertisement or other form of publicity concerning the existence of the Agreement or the Services provided hereunder without
the prior written consent of the other party. Customer may not use PLNI's name, logo or service mark in marketing services to
end users.
28.
Representations and Warranties: Each party represents and warrants that it is fully authorized to enter into this
Agreement. PLNI represents and warrants to Customer that any Services provided hereunder will be performed in a professional
manner by qualified and trained personnel. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED HEREIN OR IN ANY SERVICE ORDER, PLNI MAKES NO WARRANTIES,
REPRESENTATIONS, OR AGREEMENTS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
29.
Severability: If any provision hereunder is declared or held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, this Agreement will be
revised only to the extent necessary to make such provision(s) legal and enforceable, or if impossible, the unaffected portions
of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect so long as the Agreement remains consistent with the parties' original
intent.
30.
Survival: The terms and conditions of this Agreement will survive the expiration or other termination of this Agreement
to the fullest extent necessary for their enforcement and for the realization of the benefit thereof by the party in whose favor
they operate.
31.
Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with the Service Order(s), any attachments and all applicable tariffs incorporated
herein by this reference, sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes
any prior agreements, promises, representations, understandings and negotiations between the parties. In the event of a conflict,
the Service Order shall prevail over this Agreement and any applicable tariff shall prevail over both. Any modifications, amendments,
supplements to or waivers of this Agreement must be in writing and executed by authorized representatives of both parties.
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