1. TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT MySpace.com You may have less control over your content and how you use it than you think!

2. Online Policy Primer This Policy Primer does not include all sections of the MySpace Terms of Use Agreement as at June 25, 2009. 11 points have been chosen in the hope that individual users of MySpace may find the information useful, helpful or just plain interesting... Presentation by cilla14399200October 2009. (Net23 student, Curtin University of Technology, Perth WA) MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

3. Yes, the ‘Legal stuff’ is boring. The Terms of Use Agreement is fairly straightforward however it is typical of such legal writing that it is verbose which ensures many people cannot be bothered to read it. “…Studies show privacy policies are hard to read, read infrequently, and do not support rational decision making.” (McDonald & Cranor as cited in OUT-LAW News, 2008)

4. MySpace can do many things... They can change their Terms of Use Agreement at any time. The changes take effect as soon as they are posted on the website. All users of MySpace accept these changes by default (automatically) MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

5. Who can use MySpace? When registering as a new User, you must tell the truth. You must be 13yrs of age or older. You would not be breaking any applicable Lawsby using MySpace. Section 1. Eligibility. MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

6. MySpace can close your account. They can terminate (close) your membership at any time and for any reason or no reason at all. They do not have to give you notice or explain why. They can reassign or rename your profile URL. Section 2. Term. MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

7. MySpace can start charging fees. They can start charging for any service they like, whenever they like. If you currently pay for any MySpace service, and your account is closed for any reason stated in their Terms, you are not entitled to a refund. Section 3. Fees. MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

8. They don’t like certain content. MySpace can remove any of your content (what you post, send or display). If they deem your content is commercial and unauthorised, they may also terminate your membership or take legal action against you. e.g. advertisements, affiliate links and data collection or solicitation. Section 5. Use by Members. MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

9. Is your content really private? You can mark your content as private at any time and MySpace will ensure it will not be distributed outside MySpace. But your content may remain on display even if you have marked it as private. It is your responsibility to remove or ask others to remove your content on MySpace. Section 6.1 Proprietary Rights in Content on MySpace. MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

10. If you don’t own it, don’t use it. You must own the content you intend to use on MySpace. You must not use any content on MySpace if you don’t have the legal rights or permission to use it. But, if you do own the content; you are free to copy, modify, publish, distribute, sell it etc. Section 6.5 Proprietary Rights in Content on MySpace. MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

11. Illegal CONTENTis not tolerated. MySpace have given examples of CONTENTthey consider illegal or prohibited in their Terms (see relevant Section below). Their examples include content that affects User behaviour, security, rights, licenses etc. Your account may be closed and legal action taken against you for these violations. Section 8.1 – 8.16 Content / Activity Prohibited. MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

12. Illegal ACTIVITY is not tolerated. MySpace have given examples of ACTIVITIESthey consider illegal or prohibited in their Terms (see relevant Section below). Their examples include activities such as hacking, spam, impersonation etc. Your account may be closed and legal action taken against you for such violations. Section 8.17 – 8.36 Content / Activity Prohibited. MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

13. Some messages will cost you $$$ Also mentioned in Illegal Activities… section 8.18 states that unauthorised advertising or solicitationi.e. Bulk email or messaging communications,may cause MySpace harm. You agree to pay MySpace $50for each actual or intended recipient who receives unsolicited communication from you. Section 8.18 Content / Activity Prohibited. MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

14. Not another Policy? If you choose to use services on MySpace such as applications, websites, desktop, wireless, mobile etc, be aware that your data may be used and shared by third parties. Each service may have their own policy so you should not expect MySpace to protect your data and privacy all the time. Section 10. Third Party Linked Services. MySpace.com Terms of Use Agreement online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms

15. TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT MySpace.com The full Terms of Use Agreement is available online at: http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=misc.terms