Pay As You Go Mobile Service Specific Terms and Conditions
SURE FROM C&W – PAY AS YOU GO
MOBILE SERVICE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The standard C&W (Sure) pay as you go
(PAYG) mobile service (the Service) provides a
mobile service when You are in the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands
or roaming in a country with which We have a CAMEL roaming
agreement, with all payments based on the advanced purchase and
Activation of pay as you go call credit via electronic top-up (eTop
up).
The Service provides for traffic in speech,
Short Message Service (SMS) text messaging, picture messaging and
provides access to the Internet if You use a suitable
handset. The tariff option of Your choice can be enhanced by
subscription to a Booster which will give You additional inclusive
services or call discounts for a set fee. Promotional offers
will also be available to customers that subscribe for the pay as
you go Service from time to time. Details of the standard pay
as you go Service tariff options, Boosters and promotional offers
will be published on the Internet at www.surecw.com.
SECTION 1 – Service Specific Terms and
Conditions
These C&W Service Specific Terms
and Conditions should be read in conjunction with the C&W
General Terms and Conditions. Where there is conflict these
Service Specific Terms and Conditions supersede the General Terms
and Conditions.
1. Definition and
Interpretation
The C&W General Terms and Conditions
include definitions. These definitions are in addition:
"Acceptable Use Policy" refers
to a separate C&W document showing the rules and etiquette
governing Our customers in their use of the Internet, which can be
viewed on Our website at www.surecw.com
"Activation" means the process
completed by You to add credit to Your pay as you go account via
electronic top-up (eTop up)
"Booster" means an option to
pay a monthly charge, which gives You additional Inclusive Texts,
Inclusive Picture Messages, Inclusive Minutes, Inclusive Data, call
discounts or any other additional feature described by Us as a
Booster, according to the specific 'Booster You have chosen
"CAMEL Roaming" means the
ability to use Your handset in any country where We have signed a
CAMEL roaming agreement with at least one operator. We may
change the countries in which CAMEL Roaming is enabled at Our sole
discretion. Information on CAMEL Roaming will be made
available on Our web site at www.surecw.com.
"Content" means data,
information, software, photographs, video, graphics, music, sound
and any other material appearing on or available through the
provision of the Service to You including, without limitation,
news, travel, sport and share price information supplied by Us or
by other content providers from time to time and which is received
by You through the use of the Service
"Data Card" means a an
external GPRS or EDGE Modem manufactured by a third party supplier
that, when used in conjunction with a laptop or similar compatible
device, enables access to the Internet over GPRS or EDGE
"Directory Enquiry Service"
means any directory information service which is operator assisted
and involves the operator looking up entries on a database
"EDGE" means Enhanced Data
rates for Global Evolution. It is an enhancement to the GPRS
network that provides data transmission up to 170 Kbps
"e Top up" means the method of
electronic top-up that is used by You to purchase use of the
Service from Us in advance
"GPRS" means the standard for
wireless communications, which runs at speeds up to 115 kilobits
per second known as General Packet Radio Service
"GSM" means the digital
mobile system known as Global System for Mobile
Communications
"Inclusive Minutes" or
"Inclusive Texts" or "Inclusive Picture
Messages" or "Inclusive Data" means the
free minutes for Calls, free texts, picture messages or data that
may be included with the eTop up from time to time. Inclusive
Minutes, Inclusive Texts, Inclusive Picture Messages or Inclusive
Data can be used at any time of day for Calls, texts, picture
messages or data made within the Isle of Man and the Channel
Islands
"Internet" means the global
information system consisting of a large number of interconnected
computer networks that communicate though the use of TCP/IP network
protocols; commonly referred to as the World Wide Web
"Laptop" means a portable
personal computer or other access device that You may use to access
Our GPRS/EDGE Telecommunications System
"Maximum Usage Limit" means
the maximum number of Inclusive Minutes, Inclusive Texts, Inclusive
Picture Messages or Inclusive Data included with a eTop up or
Booster, details of which are published at www.surecw.com
"Mobile Email" means email
collected and sent using Our GPRS network. Any mail server to
which You subscribe can be accessed as long as it provides POP and
SMTP access
"Mobile Phone Equipment" means
a handset and a SIM card when using GSM and other associated
equipment
"Multi-media Messaging Service"
"MMS" means an alternative to SMS (Short Messaging
Service) which extends text messaging to include longer text,
graphics, photos, audio clips, video clips or any combination of
such within certain size limits
"PIN" means the Personal
Identity Number assigned to the SIM Card. When enabled, the
PIN is required in order to connect to Our GPRS/EDGE Network using
Your SIM Card. When disabled You can use Your SIM Card
without entering a PIN. The PIN is disabled by default
"Roaming" means the ability to
use the services of another CAMEL enabled Telecommunications System
with which We have a roaming agreement
"Service Delivery Date" means
the date on which We make Service ready for use
"Shortcode SMS" means the
method used by You to access the premium rate service of a third
party content provider. You can send an SMS to a 5 digit
number (the "Shortcode") beginning with the number
'5, 6, 7 or 8'. The length of the Shortcode and the starting
digit may change from time to time
"SIM Card" means the
Subscriber Identity Module containing data (including Your
identity), which has been supplied to You by Us
"SMS" means the Short Message
Service also commonly known as 'text messaging'
"Sure Live Portal" means the
portal provided by Us from which You may purchase JAVA games etc
for which You will be charged directly by Us
"Telephone Directory" means a
telephone directory published from time to time
"Usage Limit" means the limit
of Inclusive Minutes, Inclusive Texts, Inclusive Picture Messages
or Inclusive Data that may apply to an eTop up, including the limit
that applies to any Booster for which You subscribe
2.
Provision of Service
2.1 If
You want Us to provide Your name, address and Service Number for
publication in a Telephone Directory and make the
Service Number available from a Directory Enquiry
Service provided by Us and / or a third party You should complete a
directory entry form. The Telephone Directory Service Specific
Terms & Conditions apply and additional charges may apply if
You request additional or special entries.
2.2 You
must provide true, accurate, current and complete information when
registering and notify Us immediately of any changes or mistakes in
such information.
2.3 You
must have a suitable Data Card or handset in order to access
certain Services. Not all Data Cards or handsets are suitable
for use on the GPRS/EDGE network.
2.4 You
must have a compatible Laptop or similar compatible device in order
to access certain GPRS/EDGE Services. Not all Laptops can
support access to the GPRS/EDGE Service.
2.5 We
will not accept any responsibility for failure to provide You with
the Service if Your handset is not compatible with the GPRS/EDGE
network, or any future technology required for a specific service,
regardless of whether that handset was purchased directly from Us
or from any other handset supplier.
2.6 We
will be able to provide You with details of the technical
requirements and specifications that Your handset will need in
order for You to be able to use it with the Services.
2.7 The
Service is available throughout the Isle of Man and the Channel
Islands.
2.8
Access to the GPRS/EDGE Service outside the Isle of Man or the
Channel Islands is only available where We have put in place
appropriate roaming agreements with other telecommunications
service providers. The locations in which You can use the data
Services will be set out at www.surecw.com. Additional charges will
be incurred when using the data Services outside the Isle of Man or
the Channel Islands. These additional charges will be
deducted from the balance of credit on Your account. As at
May 2007 data Services are not available outside of the Isle of Man
and the Channel Islands for Sure pay as you go customers.
2.9 We
have no control of the Content or appearance of any Internet sites
that You may choose to access using the data Services. You
are free to access these sites but We accept no responsibility for
their Content or quality of service.
3.
Use of Service
3.1 You
have no right to sell or transfer the Service Number.
3.2 The
C&W Acceptable Use Policy applies to the use of the data
Service for access to the Internet. The Acceptable Use Policy
is available on the C&W website at
http://www.surecw.com/.
3.3 You
acknowledge that any additional usage above the Usage Limit will be
subject to charging at the applicable rate.
4.
Term of Service
The Service provided under this Agreement is
controlled by You by the purchase and initialisation of PAYG eTop
up, unless terminated under the provisions of paragraph 8. The
operational features of the PAYG eTop up are listed in Our Price
List.
5.
Interconnection
5.1 If
the Service requires Interconnection with Other Licensed Operators
then We are only responsible and liable for the part of the Service
under Our direct control.
5.2 We
may suspend or terminate Service immediately, without notice, if
any other part of the service is terminated or suspended.
6.
Charges
6.1
Call charges will be calculated, except where We otherwise
determine, using the details recorded at Our telephone exchange or
provided to Us by another Licensed Operator.
6.2 The
call duration shall be the duration of the establishment of the
means of communication.
7.
Payments
7.1
Payments to Us for all aspects of the Service, apart from Boosters
and downloads from the Internet, are made in advance by Your
purchase and Activation of eTop up. The conditions under which the
eTop up operate are detailed in Our Price List.
7.2
Charges for any Booster which You choose will start on the Service
Delivery Date, unless:
7.2.1
We notify You of a later date for the start of the Booster when
charges will be payable from; or
7.2.2
You use the Booster before the Service Delivery Date, in which case
charges will be payable from the date You first use the
Booster.
7.3
Charges will be collected on a monthly basis. The amount of
money left in Your pay as you go account will be reduced
automatically by Us by the value of the monthly charge as long as
Your account is active.
7.4 It
is Your responsibility to ensure that sufficient credit is
available to cover the monthly charge for the Booster.
If there is insufficient credit We will still debit the whole
monthly charge and Your account will go into negative
balance. If the negative balance reaches £15 or more Your pay
as you go account will be disabled and You will be unable to make
or receive Calls (except emergency Calls) or send or receive texts.
It will be necessary for You to call Our Contact Centre
on 07624 247247 and ask for Your pay as you go account to be
reactivated. It will also be necessary for You to purchase an
eTop up of sufficient value to cover the negative balance and put
Your pay as you go account in credit before You will be able to
make or receive Calls or send or receive texts.
7.5 If
Your pay as you go account is suspended, the provision to You of
the Booster will also be suspended.
7.6 You
must pay Us the connection charge (if any) when You first subscribe
for the Booster.
7.7
Payment of additional charges, which may include weekly charges and
download charges, apply for certain Services including, but not
limited to, MMS, JAVA Games and Polyphonic Ringtones that You
purchase from the Sure Live Portal. Payment will be taken
immediately by Us from the balance on Your pay as you go
account. If You purchase such items from a mobile Internet
portal or other Internet site that is not run by Us then You will
be charged by the third party that provides that service.
8.
Termination
8.1 We
may terminate this Agreement by giving You at least one months
notice.
8.2 You
may terminate this Agreement at any time by ceasing to purchase any
further eTop-up. Top-up expiry conditions are listed
below.
8.2.1
To maintain an account and for Your Pre-Pay Service to remain
connected to the network, You must keep Your Pre-Pay account topped
-up. Details on the top-up service requirements can be found by
calling on +44 (0) 7624 247247 and at www.surecw.com. A leaflet
explaining the Service may be provided on request.
8.2.2
When Your credit and time limit has expired, Your account will
enter the suspended state, where You will only be able to receive
calls and make emergency number calls. The suspended period is 30
days, after which You will enter the disabled state. This is where
You cannot receive or make calls (other than to emergency
numbers).
8.2.3
In the disabled state You have a further three months to top-up
Your account, but to do this You must call Our Contact Centre on
+44 (0) 7624 247247. Failure to top-up Your account after this time
will result in Your Pre-Pay account being ceased and Your SIM card
being disconnected from the C&W mobile network. In this case
Your phone number and any outstanding credit will be lost.
8.2.4 We may suspend the
service or disconnect any SIM card from the network without warning
if:
a) the network breaks down or needs
maintenance. We will make every effort to stop this
happening;
b) You do not, or someone using Your SIM card
does not keep to these conditions, or any other agreement with Us;
or
c) You, or anyone who uses Your SIM card,
damages the Telecommunications System or puts it at risk, or abuses
or threatens Our staff.
9.
Mobile Phone Equipment
Your Mobile Phone Equipment must only be used
with Our Service as directed under the Telecommunications Act 1984
(of Tynwald) and in a way that meets all relevant standards and
instructions applicable to You. If Your Mobile Phone
Equipment does not comply with the above then You must disconnect
it immediately or allow Us to do so at Your expense.
10.
Restrictions on Use
10.1 We may from
time to time give You instructions about the use of Service that We
reasonably believe are in the interests of health, safety or
quality of service to You or other customers and You will comply
with all such reasonable instructions.
10.2 The Service
may only be used in accordance with the Telecommunications Act 1984
(of Tynwald) and any instructions that We may notify to You.
10.3 The Service
shall not be used:
10.3.1 for any
communication that is grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene
or menacing character;
10.3.2 for the
purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience, grievance or needless
anxiety to another by sending messages that are know to be false or
of a persistent nature; or
10.3.3 in breach
of instructions We have given under paragraph 10.1 or in breach of
the Acceptable Use Policy.
10.4 We may give
You immediate notice and suspend provision of the Service:
10.4.1 if it is
used in a manner that materially harms the integrity, security or
interoperability of the Telecommunications System;
10.4.2 is used
with equipment that is not approved for connection to the
Telecommunications System;
10.4.3 under the
direction of a competent authority, if it is used in a manner, or
in relation to, the commission of offences against the laws of the
Isle of Man; or
10.4.4 if it is
used in a manner that breaches clause10.3 above.
11.
Security
11.1 You
acknowledge that You are responsible for ensuring that no
unauthorised access to the Service is obtained using Your account
and that You are liable for all such activities conducted through
Your Service whether authorised or not.
11.2 It is possible
to enable PIN protection on Your SIM Card in order to restrict
unauthorised access. If a PIN has been enabled You, as the
user of the Service, will:
11.2.1 keep Your
PIN secure and not let it become public knowledge and ensure that
Your PIN will not be stored anywhere in an unencrypted
format;
11.2.2 provide
true, accurate, current and complete information when registering
and notify Us immediately of any changes or mistakes; and
11.2.3 if Your
PIN becomes known to any unauthorised user You will inform Us
immediately and change Your PIN as soon as possible.
11.3 You are
responsible for the security and use of any password or PIN numbers
used with the Service. You are advised not to save them in
plain text format or use caching systems such as the password cache
in Your web browser. We will not be held liable for any loss
that You may suffer as a result of Your failure to comply with this
clause.
11.4 We make every
effort to ensure the security of Your communications. You are
however advised that for reasons beyond Our control, there is a
risk that Your communications may be unlawfully intercepted or
accessed by someone other than the intended recipient.
Although Your communications over the air interface with Our
systems are secure and encrypted, We have no control over the
security of third party networks. Please note when using the
Internet, that the Internet is not a secure environment; unwanted
programs or material may be downloaded without Your
knowledge. These programmes may perform actions that You have
not authorized and possibly without Your knowledge. You are
responsible for protecting Your equipment and data against these
types of programs.
12.
Liability
12.1 We are not
responsible for the Content of any material made available and/or
accessible by use of the Service.
12.2 We reserve the
right to disclose Your name, telephone and/or facsimile number
and/or email address to any person making any complaint or enquiry
in relation to the use of the Service.
12.3 If any
information provided by You is untrue, inaccurate, not current or
incomplete, We have the right to terminate Your Service and refuse
any and all current or future use of the Service.
12.4 We do not
undertake to provide any other services to You under these terms
and conditions other than the provision of the pay as you go
Services and do not accept any responsibility for any computer,
telephone or other equipment used by You to access the
Service. The provision of such services may be covered by
other relevant terms and conditions.
12.5 We are not
liable in any way for any activities of You in particular but not
limited to any acts which under the laws of any jurisdiction
infringe any third party's intellectual property rights (including
the use of any Domain Name), infringe obscenity laws, constitute
threats, are in any way defamatory or are illegal in any other
way.
12.6 You agree to
indemnify Us and hold Us blameless in relation to any claim brought
by third parties located in any jurisdictions (whether governments,
corporate bodies or private individuals) alleging that any use of
the Service by You is unlawful or infringes any rights held by such
entities. You shall immediately notify Us in writing of any
such claims of which You become aware and We may elect to defend
such claims. You agree to offer all reasonable assistance to
Us in defending such claims at Your sole expense.
12.7 You agree to
pay all costs, damages, awards and professional fees of any kind
incurred in relation to any claims made against You or against Us
relating to Your use of the Service.
12.8 We will use
reasonable endeavours to maintain the quality of the Service and to
ensure the Service is available at all times but make no warranties
regarding availability or quality of the same and are not liable
for any loss of any nature suffered by You or any third party as a
result of any event outside the control of Us and in any event are
not liable for any loss suffered by You or any third party as a
result of any interruption to the Service lasting less than 3
(three) days. You acknowledge that We are not responsible for
maintaining any insurance cover of any nature to cover loss by
anyone other than Ourselves.
12.9 We are not
responsible for maintaining any site or address on the Internet
other than Our own site and address and We do not warrant or
represent the continued availability of any other site or
address. You are responsible for obtaining any insurance,
which You may require for any potential loss which You may suffer
through the unavailability of the Service.
12.10 You
acknowledge that by entering into any contract or other obligation
with any third party through the C&W pay as you go Service, We
will neither become a party to such arrangements nor assume any
liability there under. You acknowledge that the use of the
Internet is solely at Your own risk and subject to all applicable
national and international laws and regulations. We have no
responsibility for any information or other services obtained by
You on the Internet.
13.
Intellectual Property Rights
13.1 All copyright
and other intellectual property rights in any material (including
text, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, music, sound and other
material images) contained in the Service or the Internet access
software that You use to access the Service is either owned by Us
or has been licensed to Us by the rights owner(s) for use with the
provision of the Service. You are only allowed to use the Service
as set out in these Terms and Conditions.
13.2 The word or
mark "Cable & Wireless" or "Sure" however represented,
including stylised representations, all associated logos and
symbols, and combinations of any of the foregoing with another word
or mark, are the trade marks of Cable & Wireless or one of the
Cable & Wireless Group companies or third parties. ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED.
14.
General Terms and Conditions
You should refer to the C&W General Terms
and Conditions for additional clauses under each of the above
headings and for the following:
You may report Faults to Us at any time by
dialling service code 151. Where a resolution cannot be made at the
time of reporting then We will ask You to provide Us with a contact
telephone number to enable progress on Fault clearance to be
made.