Truespeed Internet Terms of Service
The following terms and conditions shall apply to all customers subscribing to Truespeed Internet Service Inc. (Truespeed). This Agreement is part of and shall be incorporated into the Acceptable Use Policy. In utilizing any Truespeed service, Subscriber agrees to adhere to the terms and conditions of the Acceptable Use Policy, this Agreement and all other applicable Truespeed policies as may be modified by Truespeed from time to time. In the event of an inconsistency or conflict between the Acceptable Use Policy, other Truespeed Policies or Agreements and this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.
INTERNET PROVISIONING IS BASED ON A BEST EFFORTS MODEL. WHILE WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO MAINTAIN OPTIMAL SPEEDS, YOUR EXPERIENCE MAY BE IMPACTED BY A NUMBER OF FACTORS INCLUDING IN-HOUSE EQUIPMENT, SIGNAL INTERFERENCE, WEBSITE TRAFFIC AND/OR LAST MILE NETWORK CONGESTION. TRUESPEED DOES NOT WARRANT UNINTERRUPTED USE OR OPERATION OF THE SERVICES. TRUESPEED WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS IN SERVICE, LOSS OF DATA OR ANY DELAY OR FAILURE TO PERFORM. TRUESPEED DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER. THE CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT TRUESPEED, ITS AFFILIATES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE WITH REGARD TO ANY DAMAGE ARISING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THIS AGREEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL TRUESPEED HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE CUSTOMER FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT.
Payment Policies and Terms:
Subscriber shall be billed monthly for all service(s) in advance. Payment by Subscriber shall be due to Truespeed within fifteen (15) days from the date of the invoice. Accounts remaining unpaid for thirty (30) or more days shall be deemed delinquent. Delinquent accounts shall be placed on accounting hold and services to the Subscriber shall be suspended until the account is paid in full. For any subscriberâs account that has been placed on suspended service, there shall be due a Twenty Five Dollar ($25.00) reconnection charge to reactivate Subscriber’s services on top of any outstanding amount owed. A Fifty Five Dollar ($55.00) fee will be added to the subscriber account in the event of any bank returned check or NSF (Non Sufficient Funds) occurrence. In the event that more than one check is returned, Truespeed can choose to only accept cash, credit/debit card or certified funds for payment on the account. All amounts listed do not include tax, if applicable.
Termination:
Subscriber may terminate service by submitting a request for termination over email (billing@truespeed.ca), fax (613-499-9499) or by mailing our head office located at 491 Stewart Blvd., Unit 4, Brockville, Ontario, K6V 7E8. Requests received prior to close of business shall have a termination date of the next business day. No refunds or credits are issued for unused portion of monthly services or hardware rental, as is applicable. Please allow up to 5 business days for cancellations to be processed. In the event that an active contract is in place, subscriber must pay 50% of the remaining obligation to complete contractual terms or as stipulated within contract should conditions differ. Eg: $50 per month with 10 month remaining obligation is $50x(10/2)=$250. Taxes extra. All purchased hardware including but not limited to modems and routers through Truespeedâs Rent-to-Own program are to be paid for in full upon account cancellation. Without prior notice, Truespeed Internet Services may terminate this Agreement, your password, your account, or your use of the Services, for any reason, including, without limitation, if Truespeed, in its sole discretion, believes you have violated this Agreement, our Acceptable Use Policy, or any applicable Truespeed policies, or if you fail to pay any charges when due. Truespeed may provide termination notice to you by email addressed registered with your account or by mail or courier service (both subject to additional charges) to the physical address provided for the Service(s). Termination by Truespeed for violation of Truespeed Internet Services Inc. Acceptable Use Policy may be subject to termination fees in the event of premature cancellation of any contract, if applicable, or if the cancellation occurs within one (1) year of the commencement of an equipment rental agreement.
Refunds for “Does Not Qualify”:
In cases where a potential subscriber’s address does not qualify for service and upfront fees have been prepaid, the account will be issued a full refund, including service, hardware and invoiced service fees. Truespeed will make every effort to contact the account holder in this situation, however, it is the sole responsibility of the subscriber to contact Truespeed to request the refund. Restocking fees do not apply to modems that remain sealed and unopened. We regret that shipping fees cannot be refunded.
Cancellation Prior to Installation:
For a full refund of activation fees and monthly service fees, the account holder must cancel their order at least 48 hours prior to their scheduled installation. Cancellation requests received less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled installation will be refunded monthly service fees. Activation fees will not be refunded.
Hardware Warranty Statement:
Original manufacturerâs warranty applies to all hardware including modems, routers, radios and adapters. Warranty covers hardware only. Software problems including but not limited to drivers, virus and/or spyware are not covered by warranty. Warranty void if goods are physically damaged. This includes damage from an electrical surge as well as water or smoke related damage to any component of the equipment. The original manufacturerâs warranty applies to all modems, routers, radios and any other hardware provided by Truespeed. Faulty equipment may be returned for exchange or repair 1 year from date of the purchase at no charge to the customer. Open box equipment is sold as is and comes with a 90 day warranty unless otherwise stipulated.
Hardware Return Policy:
All product remains the property of Truespeed Internet Services, Inc. until paid for in full.
Returned equipment must be delivered to the Truespeed head office located in Brockville, Ontario. Shipping or transportation charges are the responsibility of the client.
A restocking fee will be charged on all hardware returns at the rate of 15% of current selling price within 30 days from date of purchase, some exceptions apply. Please ensure complete packaging and contents are returned with original bill of sale to receive refund.
Absolutely no returns will be accepted on hardware after 30 days of original invoice date or on special order items.
Refund may be in the form of store credit depending on product type at sole discretion of Truespeed representative.
Due to copyright laws, software is not returnable in any way for any reason. Please check system requirements before purchasing software.
Shipping charges, setup fees, labour charges and deposits are non-refundable.
A 2% service charge per month will be applied to âon accountâ items after 30 days from the purchase date WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
Equipment and Scope of Work:
All equipment, modems, routers, subscriber modules, antennas and standard mounting equipment that is not expressly purchased by the client will at all times remain the property of Truespeed Internet Services Inc. Subscriber may not sell, transfer, lease, encumber or assign all or part of the equipment to any third party. Subscriber shall pay for the full retail cost of, or the repair or replacement of any lost, stolen, unreturned, damaged, sold, transferred, leased encumbered or assigned equipment or part thereof, together with any costs incurred by Truespeed in obtaining or attempting to obtain possession of any such equipment. On expiration or termination of this Agreement, Subscriber authorizes Truespeed to retrieve from Subscriberâs premises equipment that is owned by Truespeed Internet Services, Inc.
Additional Fees:
In the event that special construction, or additional equipment including but not limited to, longer cable, additional grounding, additional tower sections or masting, or specialized antennas, an additional fee will be required for said equipment and any additional labor not included within the terms of a standard installation. Additional labor is billed at $90.00/hr per technician.
In-Home Support Policy:
Truespeed is committed to providing exceptional customer service and technical support to its subscribers. We offer technical support and assistance up to and including the point of the modem within the subscriber’s home. In-home support includes the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the equipment provided by Truespeed up to the modem for wired subscribers and to the PoE injector for Fixed Rural Wireless services. Truespeedâs commitment to quality service extends to ensuring a reliable and functional connection up to this point.
Support Details:
Beyond the Modem: Truespeed support does not provide standard in-home technical support for issues or equipment located beyond the modem for wired clients or PoE injector for Fixed Rural Wireless subscribers. This includes the subscriber’s internal network, routers, switches, Wi-Fi extenders, and devices connected to the subscriber’s network. Subscribers are responsible for the management and support of their internal network and devices.
Wiring and Infrastructure: Truespeed and its agents are responsible for providing a functional connection to the modem, including the installation and maintenance of the wiring up to this point. Any issues related to internal wiring or infrastructure, such as in-wall cabling, are the responsibility of the subscriber.
Device Compatibility: Upon request, Truespeed support may be able to provide assistance in configuring subscriber devices to work with the modem/PoE injector as a billable service, however, support for non-standard or incompatible devices is limited. Subscribers are responsible for ensuring the compatibility of their personal devices.
Third-party Services: Subscribers may use third-party services and applications that rely on the our internet service. While our support team may be able to offer general advice on configuring such services, we do not provide standard direct support for third-party applications, devices, or services.
Subscriber Responsibilities:
Internal Network Maintenance: Maintaining and troubleshooting their internal network, including routers, switches, and Wi-Fi devices.
Device Configuration: Configuring and maintaining the devices connected to their network.
Software and Application Support: Seeking support for third-party software and applications from the respective vendors.
Wiring and Infrastructure: Ensuring the integrity and functionality of internal wiring and infrastructure within their home or building.
Technical Support Assistance:
Our friendly and helpful support team provides technical support over the phone, online chat, or via email to help subscribers troubleshoot issues related to Truespeedâs services up to the modem or PoE injector. If it is determined that the issue is related to equipment or services beyond that point, our team will do our best to provide assistance by directing the subscriber to the appropriate resources and/or by offering one of our pay-per-use services for extended assistance.
Support Exceptions:
We do our best to find a solution. In rare cases, we may provide in-home support beyond the modem as part of a specialized service agreement or warranty. Such exceptions will be outlined in a separate contract or agreement, and additional charges may apply.
Standard Maintenance:
TRUESPEED CONNECTION POINT ENDS AT THE SUBSCRIBER MODULE. ANY TROUBLE BEYOND OUR NETWORK OR EQUIPMENT IS THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUBSCRIBER AND THEIR SUBSEQUENT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR OR VENDOR. STANDARD MAINTENANCE IS LIMITED SOLELY TO NETWORK AND BACKBONE CONNECTIVITY OWNED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH TRUESPEED. TRUESPEED IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONNECTIVITY ISSUES OR SLOW SPEEDS THAT ORIGINATE WITHIN THE SUBSCRIBER’S BUILDING.
If your individual connection ceases to function properly while the local Truespeed network is functioning properly, a technician can be sent out at the Subscriber’s request to troubleshoot during normal business hours (8AM-5PM, Monday-Friday). If it is determined that the problem is related to subscriber negligence, or any of item listed in the âNot Covered by Standard Maintenanceâ section, standard hourly rates will apply.
Not Covered by Standard Maintenance:
Maintenance, repair or replacement of parts damaged or lost through catastrophe, accident, electrical surge, lightning, neglect, misuse, transportation, theft, fault or negligence of Subscriber or causes external to our network system, such as, but not limited to failure of, or faulty, electrical power, operator error, or malfunction of Subscriber’s computer and/or peripheral equipment not installed by Truespeed, or from any cause related to or other than the intended and ordinary use.
Antenna re-aiming or relocation due to obstructions such as trees, vegetation, buildings, or storm-related damage. Any re-aiming or relocation of antennas or reconstruction of tower/mast assemblies will be billed to the Subscriber at standard hourly rates.
Moving:
If the Customer moves during the term of this Agreement and would like to relocate the Service, Subscriber must place a relocation request with Truespeed as soon as possible. This request must contain the requested date of service termination, plus the address and phone number (if possible) of the new location and the prospective move-in date. Upon receiving a written or email relocation request from the Subscriber, Truespeed will place a âmove orderâ for the new location. The Service may be maintained at the old address until Service has been delivered to the new address. All applicable installation fees will be charged to the Subscriber at the new address. After the Service has been delivered to the new address, the Subscriber may choose to maintain the Service independently at the old address for up to 30 days for a smooth transition. Subscriber will be billed for both services during any period when both are in service simultaneously. If the old Service has not been canceled within 30 days after delivery of the new Service, they will be considered separate subscriptions and Subscriber will be billed accordingly. If Truespeed and its agents are unable to provide service to the Subscriberâs new location, the Agreement shall terminate and Early Termination fees based on any contract, if applicable, shall apply.
Downtime Courtesy Discount:
Service must have been 100% unavailable for over 24 consecutive hours to be considered for a courtesy discount. It must also have gone through extensive troubleshooting by Truespeed technical support to be eligible to receive a refund. To qualify for downtime courtesy credit the issue must be on the vendor side and not related to customer equipment, wiring or other on-premise problem.
Upon verification of eligibility the account holder is entitled to an account credit of the value of the downtime. The downtime courtesy credit will be issued directly to the customer account on their next invoice.
Indemnification/Release:
Subscriber, its agent, successor and/or assigns expressly agrees to indemnify and release Truespeed, its affiliates, subcontractors, employees, agents, assigns or successors from any liability for any claims, losses, actions, damages, suits, or proceedings arising out of or otherwise related to Subscriberâs installation of, use of, or termination of Truespeedâs services hereunder including but not limited to, Subscriberâs access to content uploaded or downloaded using Truespeed service from any source or to any recipient. Subscriber further releases Truespeed from any responsibility or liability related to the accuracy, quality for confidentiality of any information available by or through Truespeed systems and/or network. Subscriberâs release of Truespeed includes any actions or inaction by Truespeed which amount to negligence. Subscriber further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Truespeed from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, losses or damages including attorneyâs fees which in any way arise from Subscriberâs installation of, use of, termination of, Truespeedâs services herein.
Disclaimer:
Truespeed assumes no responsibility for the content contained on the Internet or otherwise available through our network or from any source accessible via Truespeedâs services. Truespeed discloses and Subscriber acknowledges that there may be content on the Internet or otherwise available through the services provided by Truespeed which may be offensive to some individuals, which may not be in compliance with local, provincial or federal laws, rules or regulations. Including but not limited to pornographic, or otherwise inappropriate or sexually explicit or offensive content. Subscriber acknowledges to Truespeed that its use of Truespeed Internet Servicesâ service to access information, content or other services is at its own risk.
Permitting and Landlord Approval:
It is the Subscriberâs responsibility to obtain any required permits, homeowner association approvals, mortgage grantors permission, or to grant or gain landlord approval for the placement of the equipment and/or wiring entering the Subscribers building. Landlord/Owner consents to the installation, maintenance, and removal of the equipment described herein and required by Subscriber to receive Truespeed services.
Customer Agreement:
The customer assumes all liability of providing a computer or device capable of using IP over Ethernet.
Governing Law and Venue:
The laws of the Province of Ontario shall govern the terms of this Agreement. The parties hereto stipulate and agree that the exclusive venue for the resolution of all disputes concerning this Agreement shall be Brockville, Ontario.
