ToS/Privacy

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

2600.network Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Tue Apr 8 16:42:06 CDT 2025

Welcome to 2600.network (the “Service”), located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. We operate a dial-up network that includes access to web, telephony, and radio services. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, retain, and protect your personal and usage information. By using our Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of information:

  1. Contact and Account Information:
    • Phone numbers (including Caller ID and any other information returned by our upstream provider's Caller ID lookup service; including but not limited to Name, Number, STIR/Shaken Status, City, State, and Telecom Provider)
    • Email addresses
    • Account usernames or handles (for bulletin board systems or modem access)
  2. Technical and Network Usage Information:
    • IP addresses
    • Network statistics (telecom minutes used, bandwidth usage, connection logs)
    • Cookie data (if you use our web access)
  3. Other Information You Provide Voluntarily:
    • Information provided via support requests or other direct communications with us

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use this information for the following reasons:

  1. Managing Accounts: To create and maintain your user account(s), authenticate you upon access, bill you (if applicable), and provide you with customer support.
  2. Monitoring Performance and Abuse Prevention: To measure network performance, manage traffic, prevent illegal activities, enforce our acceptable use policies, and investigate any abuse or misuse of the Service.
  3. Compliance with Law: To comply with regulations, legal processes, or law enforcement requests, as required by applicable laws in Iowa and the United States.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share or disclose your information in the following circumstances:

  • Public Disclosure (Anonymized or Redacted): We may share aggregated or anonymized usage reports (e.g., overall bandwidth statistics) with the public, ensuring that individual identities are removed or redacted.
  • Law Enforcement or Legal Requests: We may disclose information in response to valid legal requests from law enforcement agencies, regulators, or courts, to the extent required by law.
  • Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party vendors or service providers for technical operations or support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Retention

We retain the information we collect for an indefinite period, or as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a shorter or longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you have specific questions regarding retention periods for certain data types, you may contact us (see Section 10 below).

5. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  1. Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  2. Correction: You can request that we correct or update your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Deletion (When Required by Law): In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations and lawful business needs.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 10. We may need to verify your identity before we process your request.

6. Cookies

When you use our Service via the web, we may place small data files called cookies on your device. These cookies help us:

  • Recognize you when you return to our site
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Enhance your overall user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect certain features of the Service.

7. Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. When we update the policy, we will:

  1. Post the revised version on our website.
  2. Post a notice on our website indicating that the policy has changed.
  3. Provide a notice as an introduction to our phone registration system.

We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information on our privacy practices.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

2600.network
Phone: +1 (515) 400-4001
E-Mail: flex @ 2600 (dot) network

2600.network Terms of Service

Effective Date: Tue Apr 8 16:42:06 CDT 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to 2600.network (the “Service”). By creating an account and/or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you must discontinue using the Service immediately.

2. Eligibility and Account Responsibilities

  1. User Eligibility: The Service is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older with the legal capacity to enter into contracts.
  2. Account Creation:
    • You may not create an account for anyone other than yourself.
    • You may not allow others to use your account. Each user must maintain a separate account.
  3. Account Security: You are responsible for keeping your account credentials (username, password, etc.) confidential. You are liable for all activities that occur under your account. Immediately notify us if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

3. Use of the Service

  1. Limited Free Minutes:
    • We offer a limited amount of free dial-up minutes to all users.
    • These free minutes can be changed or discontinued at any time at our sole discretion.
    • Abuse of free minutes (e.g., through excessive or automated connections, circumventing intended limitations, etc.) will result in suspension or termination of your account.
  2. Donations and Private Services:
    • Our public-facing services are provided at no cost, and we operate through voluntary donations.
    • Certain private or specialized services may require payment, which could be monetary or a trade of services as agreed upon with 2600.network.
    • Failure to pay or fulfill your obligations for private services, as agreed, may result in suspension or termination of those services.
  3. Bullentin Board Services: We do not host our own bulletin board system (BBS). The Service facilitates connections to other publicly available addresses. Your activities on third-party systems are governed by the respective terms and policies of those third parties.

4. Intellectual Property

  1. Our IP: All trademarks, service marks, logos, and other intellectual property displayed on or incorporated within the Service (excluding third-party content) are the property of 2600.network or its licensors. You agree not to copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our intellectual property.
  2. User IP: Because the Service does not host user-generated content, we do not claim any rights to user content. Any data or information you provide (e.g., phone number, email) is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following:

  • Using the Service for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose, or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
  • Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the Service or its security measures.
  • Circumventing any limitations imposed on your account (including free minute limits).
  • Impersonating any person or entity, or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

  1. As-Is Basis: The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied.
  2. No Guarantee of Availability: We do not guarantee the continuous or uninterrupted operation of the Service.
  3. Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for any content, information, or services provided by third-party addresses accessed through the Service.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 2600.network and its owners, employees, agents, or affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Service.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 2600.network from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

9. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify or replace any part of these Terms at any time. In the event of a material change, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms on our website or through other appropriate communication channels. Your continued use of the Service following such notice constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.

11. Arbitration

  1. Agreement to Arbitrate: Except where prohibited by law, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than in court.
  2. Procedure: Arbitration shall be administered by an arbitrator or arbitration service of our choosing. Any arbitration will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted.
  3. No Right to Sue Prior to Arbitration: You agree not to file or participate in any lawsuit or legal proceeding against 2600.network unless you have first provided us with written notice of your claim and pursued and completed the arbitration process described in these Terms.
  4. Exceptions: You or 2600.network may bring a lawsuit solely for injunctive relief to stop unauthorized use or abuse of the Service, or intellectual property infringement, without first engaging in arbitration.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that may harm the Service, other users, or any third parties. You may also choose to discontinue your use of the Service at any time.

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

2600.network
Phone: +1 (515) 400-4001
E-Mail: flex @ 2600 (dot) network