1. Myspace Terms and Conditions Internet 213 Policy Primer Serena Miller 14201334
2. About Myspace MySpace is an online community that each user creates to allow them to meet their friend’s friends and keep in touch with people they already know. The main purpose of this online community is to share photos, videos, blogs, and music with your online friends.
3. Myspace for Everyone Friends who want to talk Online Single people who want to meet other Singles Matchmakers who want to connect their friends with other friends Families who want to keep in touch-map your Family Tree Business people and co-workers interested in networking Classmates and study partners Anyone looking for long lost friends! We are a new site, developing new features as fast as we can. http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.aboutus
4. Privacy Policy Members provide PII(personal identifiable information) in this case an email address, first and last name, postal code, gender and date of birth information to the website upon registration. Myspace does not reveal any PII information to the public without permission from each member. Extra non PII information voluntarily provided by members may be viewable by the public and other users on Myspace or set to private enabling only friends of members or members themselves to view the information.
5. Terms of Use Eligibility- Upon registration, members need to verify they are 13 years of age or older and warrant that all information provided is truthful and correct. If this is found to be violated Myspace reserves the rights to terminate accounts without prior notice. Term- All agreements will remain in full force whilst members hold accounts with Myspace. http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms
6. Terms of Use cont. Password- It is up to members to maintain their password and keep it private. Members agree to notify Myspace of any suspected unauthorized use of their account e.g. hacking and phishing scams. Members are responsible for all uses of their account. Use by Members- Myspace is for personal use only. Advertising is only allowed if the account is specified for that purpose e.g. a Myspace Music profile where bands and artists may promote their music. http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms
7. Terms of Use cont. Fees- Members agree to comply with any fees or changes in fees that incur for Myspace services (at present there are no fees). Content Posted- No images posted may contain nudity or images of illegal activitites. Content posted on Myspace may not contain incites to racism, bigotry, hatred or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual. Myspace reserves the right to terminate an account for any or no reason based on the content posted. http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms
8. Terms of Use cont. Proprietary Rights in Content on MySpace- Myspace doesn’t claim to own any material posted onto the website from photos and videos to supplied information, however by posting material on the website members grant Myspace a limited license to modify or distribute the material on Myspace or through services provided by Myspace. Member Disputes- Members are solely responsible for their interactions with other members. MySpace has no obligation to be involved with these disputes. http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms
9. Terms of Use cont. Limitation on Liability- Myspace, in no event will liable for third party or indirect damages, including loss of profit which has been aroused from using Myspace. Disputes- Are to be solved under the New York State law, as the website is run from America. Each member and Myspace agree to submitting to court orders upon registration. http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms
10. Safety Tips Myspace provides to it’s users a Myspace Safety Information webpage where information is available regarding how to be actively cyber smart The webpage provides videos and tips for users. http://www.myspace.com/safetyaustralia
11. Reporting Abuse Reporting Abuse on Myspace is in regards to the Myspace Terms of Use and a member’s violation to this clause. There are a variety of ways in which a member may report abuse on the website making it an easily accessible feature. You have to be a calid member of the website before you are able to report abuse.
12. Myspace Help Myspace provides a ‘help’ page to it’s users with information ranging from web 2.0 profiles, to instructions on how to expand your Myspace community. There is a search bar so that ‘help’ searches may be tailored to each users needs.
