Disclaimer
UnFocused.org is intended for entertainment purposes only. Information provided on UnFocused should not be used publicly as official documentation unless it relates specifically to the site. All other information is provided by the UnFocused.org members and is not check for accuracy. It is up to the reader to research the information given on UnFocused.org's services for accuracy and truthfulness. UnFocused.org is given on an as-is basis and is subject to change at any given moment. UnFocused.org is not responsible for any of the information relayed on it's system.
Privacy Policy
UnFocused.org collects information from its members and guests. This information includes IP addresses for all connections to its services. We also collect username and passwords that members enter when registering for the main website, the forum and the chat. It is UnFocused.org's policy not to share the information except for its owner. Therefore, UnFocused.org does not share private information with any third party vendor nor with any unauthorized user. There are security checks and balances that members must face when retrieving passwords and usernames. If a user forgets a username or password, then they face having to register a new account. This is for the user's protection. At times, UnFocused.org will collect phone numbers for contact purposes. UnFocused.org does not use these phone numbers for "cold calling" purposes. The intent and purpose of having these numbers is for support contact and to troubleshoot an issue or for official business. The user has the right not to disclose a phone number. Phone numbers are never given to any solicitation service. For questions regarding our Privacy Policy, please open a helpdesk ticket or email noc {at} UnFocused {dot} org directly.
Software and Security
The only software that UnFocused.org supports is the "Chatter Script" posted on the UnFocused main site and the UnFocused jIRC webchat. All other software is not made by UnFocused and will not be supported by the HelpDesk. UnFocused does not support or endorsed modified versions of the Chatter Script. The only downloads that you should encounter on UnFocused are the two applications listed in this section. UnFocused.org does not support nor endorse pop-up or pop-under advertising. If you are getting pop-ups or pop-unders while on UnFocused.org, you may consider scanning your computer for viruses and/or spyware.
Code of Conduct
Relating to staff UnFocused.org refuses to accept any type of abuse towards any staff and volunteer member. Any type of verbal threats or abuse towards a staff member can and will result in immediate account suspension. This includes via email, support ticket, HelpDesk and phone chat. The HelpDesk's job is not to be your best friend, their job is to resolve your issue as quickly as possible. UnFocused believes in customer service, we also believe there is a thin line in customer service and bending over backwards. UnFocused staff is committed in giving the best experience to all members and guests involved. Staff members are bound by their own code of conduct, which is on a more strictive nature. Any issues with any staff, please do not hesitate to contact the UnFocused NOC. Any and all complaints are taken into consideration and investigated fully. Any false complaint will be considered abuse and acted upon accordingly.
Related to everything else UnFocused.org does not actively monitor conversations between users except in sponsored rooms and forums. For user created rooms, it is up to the room's owner and their selected hosts to monitor and discipline their room however they choose. Sponsored rooms and forums works on one basic policy: Behave. These rooms and forums could be monitored for language. If so, you will be warned to cease the language before you are banned from the room or removed from the forum area.
Acceptable Usage Policy
UnFocused.org regulates under Texas state and federal law. Our services should not be used for any business related attempts. Spam, porn, incest or anything deemed obscene or not trustworthy can and will be removed. UnFocused.org staff reserves the right to limit any user's ability to access any part of the service for any reason including no reason at all. UnFocused.org reserves the right to remove any content on the site, including blogs, forums and chat rooms for any reason including no reason at all.
Children Online Privacy Protection Act of 1993 (COPPA)
A link to the COPPA
It is UnFocused.org's duty to uphold the COPPA guidelines in its entirety. This is US Federal Law. All members who register through the registeration form are considered to be the age of thirteen (13) years or older. Any regular member who is the age of twelve (12) or younger will be removed from the service immediately, and their account will be suspended. In the future, UnFocused.org will be opening a "kids only" section for those under the age of twelve (12) in which their parents agree to them being on this service. In order for a member age twelve (12) or younger to be legally registered on the UnFocused.org website, the following conditions must be met:
UnFocused.org's A.D.D. Radio and Subtending
UnFocused.org releases any liability for any material released from the A.D.D. Radio and the UnFocused Voice Server (UVS.) Users who participate in these areas contend to at least one of the following (a) At or over the age of 18. (b) If younger than 18, has parental consent to be on this section of UnFocused. (c) Does not care about the content delivered through these mediums. The UnFocused A.D.D. Radio will have content that is not appropriate for the easily shamed or offended. If you are easily offended by sexual content, coarse language or any other type of innuendo that is considered "risque" please leave the area immediately. The UVS is controlled by users in a real-time fashion and is unmonitored.
Email Policy
The official communication method from UnFocused to you is by email. We require that you keep a valid email address on file for better communication. We do not use or sell your email for any third party business, but we may email you to let you know what is going on. Most of the "advertising" emails (those emails which tell you of events, etc) can be blocked by adjusting your profile settings. On every email, it will tell you which mailing list it came from so you can log in and adjust. There will be emails that you cannot block such as policy violation emails and ToU updates. If we send you an email, and the email gets bounced back, your account will be suspended immediately for violation of this agreement.
A Final Word
UnFocused.org believes in two things: keeping people UnFocused, and keeping people safe. Our goal is to provide the best alternative service offering many activities and reason to be on this site under the safest environment you can have. If you have any comments questions or suggestions with this Terms of Usage, or with UnFocused, please visit our support department and raise a ticket. Our staff is here to help answer any questions and elevate suggestions and ideas to the appropriate administrator. UnFocused is always looking for great staff volunteers on many levels. No experience is necessary. Check our application center for more information!
ToU was last updated March 11, 2010.
UnFocused.org is intended for entertainment purposes only. Information provided on UnFocused should not be used publicly as official documentation unless it relates specifically to the site. All other information is provided by the UnFocused.org members and is not check for accuracy. It is up to the reader to research the information given on UnFocused.org's services for accuracy and truthfulness. UnFocused.org is given on an as-is basis and is subject to change at any given moment. UnFocused.org is not responsible for any of the information relayed on it's system.
Privacy Policy
UnFocused.org collects information from its members and guests. This information includes IP addresses for all connections to its services. We also collect username and passwords that members enter when registering for the main website, the forum and the chat. It is UnFocused.org's policy not to share the information except for its owner. Therefore, UnFocused.org does not share private information with any third party vendor nor with any unauthorized user. There are security checks and balances that members must face when retrieving passwords and usernames. If a user forgets a username or password, then they face having to register a new account. This is for the user's protection. At times, UnFocused.org will collect phone numbers for contact purposes. UnFocused.org does not use these phone numbers for "cold calling" purposes. The intent and purpose of having these numbers is for support contact and to troubleshoot an issue or for official business. The user has the right not to disclose a phone number. Phone numbers are never given to any solicitation service. For questions regarding our Privacy Policy, please open a helpdesk ticket or email noc {at} UnFocused {dot} org directly.
Software and Security
The only software that UnFocused.org supports is the "Chatter Script" posted on the UnFocused main site and the UnFocused jIRC webchat. All other software is not made by UnFocused and will not be supported by the HelpDesk. UnFocused does not support or endorsed modified versions of the Chatter Script. The only downloads that you should encounter on UnFocused are the two applications listed in this section. UnFocused.org does not support nor endorse pop-up or pop-under advertising. If you are getting pop-ups or pop-unders while on UnFocused.org, you may consider scanning your computer for viruses and/or spyware.
Code of Conduct
Relating to staff UnFocused.org refuses to accept any type of abuse towards any staff and volunteer member. Any type of verbal threats or abuse towards a staff member can and will result in immediate account suspension. This includes via email, support ticket, HelpDesk and phone chat. The HelpDesk's job is not to be your best friend, their job is to resolve your issue as quickly as possible. UnFocused believes in customer service, we also believe there is a thin line in customer service and bending over backwards. UnFocused staff is committed in giving the best experience to all members and guests involved. Staff members are bound by their own code of conduct, which is on a more strictive nature. Any issues with any staff, please do not hesitate to contact the UnFocused NOC. Any and all complaints are taken into consideration and investigated fully. Any false complaint will be considered abuse and acted upon accordingly.
Related to everything else UnFocused.org does not actively monitor conversations between users except in sponsored rooms and forums. For user created rooms, it is up to the room's owner and their selected hosts to monitor and discipline their room however they choose. Sponsored rooms and forums works on one basic policy: Behave. These rooms and forums could be monitored for language. If so, you will be warned to cease the language before you are banned from the room or removed from the forum area.
Acceptable Usage Policy
UnFocused.org regulates under Texas state and federal law. Our services should not be used for any business related attempts. Spam, porn, incest or anything deemed obscene or not trustworthy can and will be removed. UnFocused.org staff reserves the right to limit any user's ability to access any part of the service for any reason including no reason at all. UnFocused.org reserves the right to remove any content on the site, including blogs, forums and chat rooms for any reason including no reason at all.
Children Online Privacy Protection Act of 1993 (COPPA)
A link to the COPPA
It is UnFocused.org's duty to uphold the COPPA guidelines in its entirety. This is US Federal Law. All members who register through the registeration form are considered to be the age of thirteen (13) years or older. Any regular member who is the age of twelve (12) or younger will be removed from the service immediately, and their account will be suspended. In the future, UnFocused.org will be opening a "kids only" section for those under the age of twelve (12) in which their parents agree to them being on this service. In order for a member age twelve (12) or younger to be legally registered on the UnFocused.org website, the following conditions must be met:
- A legal guardian must be a registered member and in good standing
- The guardian must email the NOC with the request to register an underaged user.
- The NOC (not the guardian or underaged member) will register and provision the underaged account with their own username and password.
- The NOC will email the guardian informing them of the provision.
- Also in this email will be a form that the guardian must fill out and either fax or USPS mail back to the NOC.
- If this form is not received in 14 days, the underaged account will be suspended until receipt of form.
UnFocused.org's A.D.D. Radio and Subtending
UnFocused.org releases any liability for any material released from the A.D.D. Radio and the UnFocused Voice Server (UVS.) Users who participate in these areas contend to at least one of the following (a) At or over the age of 18. (b) If younger than 18, has parental consent to be on this section of UnFocused. (c) Does not care about the content delivered through these mediums. The UnFocused A.D.D. Radio will have content that is not appropriate for the easily shamed or offended. If you are easily offended by sexual content, coarse language or any other type of innuendo that is considered "risque" please leave the area immediately. The UVS is controlled by users in a real-time fashion and is unmonitored.
Email Policy
The official communication method from UnFocused to you is by email. We require that you keep a valid email address on file for better communication. We do not use or sell your email for any third party business, but we may email you to let you know what is going on. Most of the "advertising" emails (those emails which tell you of events, etc) can be blocked by adjusting your profile settings. On every email, it will tell you which mailing list it came from so you can log in and adjust. There will be emails that you cannot block such as policy violation emails and ToU updates. If we send you an email, and the email gets bounced back, your account will be suspended immediately for violation of this agreement.
A Final Word
UnFocused.org believes in two things: keeping people UnFocused, and keeping people safe. Our goal is to provide the best alternative service offering many activities and reason to be on this site under the safest environment you can have. If you have any comments questions or suggestions with this Terms of Usage, or with UnFocused, please visit our support department and raise a ticket. Our staff is here to help answer any questions and elevate suggestions and ideas to the appropriate administrator. UnFocused is always looking for great staff volunteers on many levels. No experience is necessary. Check our application center for more information!
ToU was last updated March 11, 2010.