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Line Speed Test: On a periodic basis, the IPinsight Software communicates with the IPinsight server, which instructs the Software to request a small fixed-size web page. Once the web page is loaded the Software records the length of time between the request and the completed load. This is recorded in milliseconds. A report is sent back to the IPinsight server with the exact size (including HTTP headers) of the web page and the download time. This enables IPinsight to estimate Internet users’ connections speeds (e.g. dial-up, DSL, cable).
While the file size is said to be small, and the request to periodical, it's not a determined size or time table. Periodical to me is once-a-week. To them it could be every 5 minutes! Size wise, I'm thinking 5kb for an alphabet .html file. To them it could be a flash file being 3mb!
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IP Address: Finally, when you install IPinsight's Software, it collects several bits of information about the configuration of your computer. This information includes information about the computer's hardware configuration, such as the amount of free space on your hard drive, and information about the computer's software configuration, such as the name and version of the operating system. This information is used to determine whether the IPinsight Software is compatible with your computer.
Why The **** would they need that kind of information? To make the files they transfer bigger to your computer?
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Choice
IPinsight uses both opt-in and opt-out media. This means that before IPinsight collects any information at all, we first obtain your express consent. This includes your consent to this User Agreement.
From that time forward, you may opt-out of the IPinsight service and any further data dissemination at any time. Simply visit
www.IPinsight.com and follow the posted instruction.
Voluntary Software and Right to Uninstall
You understand that our Software is a voluntary software program, and you may uninstall it at any time by using the Microsoft® Windows® add/remove programs function or following the instructions listed on our website,
www.IPinsight.com.
BULLSHIT! I was never asked to install anything, nor do I have the option to remove it via add/remove programs..... So, they voluntarily installed this program on my computer *believing* that I would want to be a gineapig?
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Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL IPINSIGHT, ITS EMPLOYEES, DISTRIBUTORS, SUPPLIERS, MERCHANT PARTNERS, ADVERTISERS, DIRECTORS OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY "PROTECTED PARTIES") BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT DAMAGES OR OTHER RELIEF ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR SERVICES INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST OPPORTUNITY, OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LEGAL FEES, ARISING OUT OF SUCH USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, SERVICE OR WEBSITE, EVEN IF A PROTECTED PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. IN NO EVENT WILL PROTECTED PARTIES MAXIMUM CUMULATIVE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE AVERAGE REVENUE RECEIVED BY IPINSIGHT PER USER PER MONTH AS CALCULATED BY IPINSIGHT MULTIPLIED BY THE NUMBER OF COMPLETE MONTHS YOU HAVE BEEN AN IPINSIGHT APPLICATION USER.
Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the extent permitted by law.
No Liability for Protected Parties
The Protected Parties assume no liability hereunder for, and shall have no obligation to defend you or to pay costs, damages or attorneys' fees for, any claim based upon: (i) any method or process in which our Software may be used by you; (ii) any results of using our Software; (iii) any use of other than a current unaltered release of our Software; or (iv) the combination, operation or use of our Software with third party programs or data if such infringement would have been avoided by the combination, operation, or use of our Software with other programs or data.
Ahh, the bullshit we're not responsible line. Basically they say that the software is sold to websites that use their product to monitor their visitors. Any claims against the "third party people" won't affect them.