To sum it all up. We are a hosting service and online community that provides competitive hosting solutions to artistic individuals that desire an online presence. But aside from just providing users with "storage space". We also provide them with the means to meet & interact with other creative folks much like themselves.
The plan by doing things this way. Is to help raise the user's own abilities to "network". With a wide array of other artistic talents of various levels and skill types. Going with this approach. Users can create a chain of trusted references and form tightly knit groups. That could bring about things such as:
- Cross training of skills
- User to user Assistance
- Collaborations on projects
These are the ideas we hope will drive our community to become greater and beneficial to artists of all types.
PhyerNet is a subsidiary of Phyer. A small production company that focuses on many forms of entertainment. Ranging from comics & games. And eventually animation & music!
Of course, something of this scope would indeed stir up an interest in starting up an online service & art community! We always had the urge to do something big for all our fellow artists. That offered them a "platform" for displaying works and being able to meet others. To teach, learn & work together. In a more positive setting.
Phyer & PhyerNet are located in Hopkins, South Carolina. Right on the outskirts of the capitol city of "Columbia".
-Mission Statement-
PhyerNet's mission is to offer all artists of various skills and talents a "centralized point" . That grants them a means to showcase and market their work. Plus, an interactive environment to help locate others that share the same interest. To possibly teach or learn new skills from each other or to strike up collaborative efforts.
To fulfill our mission, we offer our users an assortment of powerful, yet friendly "tools" that can help assist them towards meeting their goals. These tools grant them a means to display works & collaborate with other users. The tools in question consist of a web script called "EZ File Manager" and an XMPP based instant messenger service.
The file manager offers users the means to securely access their drive space. This tool is also our answer to a long running history of issues regarding the use of FTP. Users are now able to freely access accounts without the need of having any knowledge of FTP. Or worrying about other complicated matters. Such as configuring ports or having to hassle their ISP as to why FTP functions are blocked.
Our exclusive chat service that allows users to communicate with one another. This service is powered by the extremely versatile protocol, "XMPP"! More commonly known as, "Jabber". This service compared to other instant messengers grants users more security & control over who can openly message them. Adding to a user's own sense of privacy. All users can either send out instant messages or enter or create chatrooms!
Despite how impressive these tools may seem. They are no match for the most important tool that even we cant provide. The "users" themselves! PhyerNet thrives off the ideal of users helping each other. By working together users develop stronger networking skills.
Afterall, "no man is an island unto himself".
Information FAQ
Q: Who exactly are you guys?
A: To sum it up. We wanted a TRUE community that would thrive and Drive its ownself. Things like this happens by the will of the users. Therefore you have users that DONT contribute to the core of what the service stands for. The drive of the service fails.
Q: What kind of web scripts can I use? Why is there no database support?
A: More or less you can use just about any type of script you like as long as YOU know how to set it up and use it. But, whatever you use. Be sure it does not require an external database.
As for why we dont provide one. Well, 1 of the ideas was to keep this service as streamlined and simple as possible. And you will be pretty shocked to see a wide array of very simple scripts out there that dont need databases. Therefore less pain, hassles and headaches for you AND us!
Q: So, just WHAT do you guy define as a "creative mind"?
A: Individuals that are into a creative craft of some sort. These "crafts" can either be in a traditional or digital form and are placed into 4 distinct categories:
- Visual Mind: Covers graphic arts such as illustration, painting, sculpting, 3D modeling, human modeling, acting & photography
- Sound Mind: Applies to instrumental or vocal music compositions, music production, spoken word or comedy & sound creation
- Literary Mind: Covers areas of creative story & script writing, screenplays and poems
- Logical Mind: Is a term that applies to the creative aspects of a more "technical" nature. Like, application programming, & HTML development(Yes, we deem things of this nature as "creative")
Q: So, okay. Im NOT a "creative mind". Is'nt there ANY service you guys can provide for me?
A: Nope. Sorry. All roads closed...hmm, uh wait. Actually non-CM's can at least get a "file storage" type of account. Unfortunately it doesn't come with access to the chat. Plus the directory can't be accessed from the web.
Q: So who's driving this train?
A: Pretty much you're looking at a service created, maintained and ordained by creative folks FOR creative folks...For us by us! Oh wait. Thats already claimed(runs off before the copyright police rolls through*)
Q: You guys talk big about a "community"! But wheres the "watches", "fav's" "friends lists" & "commenting"? HMM?!
A: Well, do ya really feel you need them? Its always good to know that other folks dig your stuff. And we agree with that 100%. But, on the other side of the coin. We feel things like this is not what we should rely on to drive ourselves to become better. Or determine who we decide to interact with.
What we did was essentially give you guys a blank foundation to build yourselves on. All the way down to how you want your site itself to represent you. Everyone here is on level ground. No numbers. No Stats. No "superstars". Just you and the rest of the community.
Acceptable Usage Policy
PhyerNet is intended to act as a platform for creative individuals to show off and advertise their own wares. At no time will users be allowed to use this service to share, archive, backup or mirror pirated content. Or act as a distribution site. Any user caught will be permanently banned with or without warning or notice.
Users cannot upload files that exceed 1.1gb. Large files must be broken up and uploaded accordingly. Providing the user has the diskspace.
All logs generated by users within PhyerNet's chat service. Or over the the private messaging system within the file manager. Is the property of PhyerNet. And cannot be used or displayed externally to any 3rd parties outside of PhyerNet's service range. Logs generated by this system and the users own client connections are for exclusive use within PhyerNet only. For troubleshooting internal issues. Thus, may contain private or sensitive information that can be detrimental to PhyerNet or the users.
Sharing or posting logs generated from the PhyerNet service with a 3rd party is prohibited. Any user found doing so will face the loss of various access privileges. Not limited to use of the chats or file manager. Or being banned from the service indefinitely for an undisclosed amount of time.
-Site Content-
PhyerNet offers users disk space in hopes of that the individual will make good use of it to build a website or archive his/her works. The idea is that the user is uploading, storing and using work created by or for them. And not misrepresenting themselves as the sole creator of content that is not theirs. Content intended to harass, attack, or slander other users. Individuals off PhyerNet. Or a group/organization will not be tolerated. This includes(but not limited to), anti-Semitic insults or derogatory remarks targeting a race, religion, political views or gender.
Users have the ability to upload any type of work they wish to. However what we term as "risque content". Which are items intended for a maturer audience. Such as adult images, mature reading, explicit lyrics or speech and adult situations in works. Is NOT under any circumstances allowed to be uploaded by or shared with users under the age of 18. All sites hosting such content are required to have html pages up that block out direct access to such content. And displays a fully legible disclaimer. Warning what is beyond that point.
Absolutely NO users under 18 are allowed past these points! Users can use any means they desire to safeguard such content. Users caught without an appropriate disclaimer or html page in place to block direct access to this content. Or that is caught allowing access to a minor will be banned until further notice.
PhyerNet reserves the right to remove any content or take down whole sites that do not conform to this standard.
-Uploads-
All users are allowed to upload all file types except, .exe's, .dll's, .bin & .cfg files. Files of this type if needing to be uploaded must be zipped or rared at all times. When being uploaded or stored. No exceptions! Users are also responsible for performing virus scans, file checks & backup's of their own content. PhyerNet performs these functions automatically. But still we will not be held liable for lost or damaged files.
-File Linking-
As it stands, PhyerNet allows users to remotely "link" content from their directories to other sites off PhyerNet. Despite having this this feature available. We do not fully support it. As there are too many factors to consider as to reasons why a user's image or mp3 wont show up in a forum thread. Factors such as, whether or not the target destination even "allows" the feature. Users are allowed to remote link to any type of file they desire. As long as the the content in question is not pirated.
Terms of Service
By signing up or logging in to this service. You are agreeing to the terms of this service. Only one "Core Pass" account is allowed per user. Customers caught opening up or owning additional free accounts under various user profiles will be banned and their accounts suspended until further notice. Users caught "assisting" others by "piggybacking". Also share the same risks. "Piggybacking" is a term used to describe 2 types of scenarios. The first, is that an artist that is or is not registered to PhyerNet allows another person to use their works or name. As a means to "validate" their claim of being someone or something they are not. This is a common ploy most non-CM's may attempt. The other form of piggybacking is a user that willingly allows non-users to use their login information to access the services.
This sort of activity is strongly discouraged. As it can lead to accounts being compromised if the person the login info was entrusted to "shares" it with countless others.
It is encouraged that users DO NOT share their login info! We reserve the right to deactivate any accounts we feel are suspected of "piggybacking".
As a user of this service you also agree to never abuse this service or its features in ways that can harm other users. You agree to never share copyrighted material that does not belong to you. We reserve the right to remove or modify any portions of this agreement. Including the service itself as we see fit. With or without any party's consent or notice.
The user shall indemnify us and keep us indemnified and hold us harmless from and against any breach by you of these terms of business and any claim brought against us by a third party resulting from the provision of Services by us to you and your use of the Services and the Server including, without limitation, all claims, actions, proceedings, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, expenses (including reasonable legal costs and expenses), howsoever suffered or incurred by us in consequences of your breach or non-observance of this Agreement. Overall, all users accept full responsibility of how they conduct themselves on this service.
-Cancellation Policy-
A user that desires to cancel service can do so at anytime by contacting the System Administrator. Once contacted the system admin will begin a "break down" process that entails fully removing the user's web access. Account folder, profile data and their access to the chat. This process takes under 24 hours and the user need not check in to insure the process was completed. It is strongly cautioned that before submitting such an order that the user takes the appropriate time & measures to notify their contacts and backup any content they desire to keep. For once an account is removed. All files & settings are gone. If the user wishes to use PhyerNet again. He/she will need to resubmit their info again to reestablish service.
Also by using this service. The user agrees to the terms that PhyerNet reserves the right to cancel any user's services for any reason with or without notice.
-Money Back-
We do not offer any "money back guarantees" past the 1st 30 days of service. The "Money back" option is only valid to users that canceled their accounts during the 1st 30 days of use. Cancellations can be due to the customer being dissatisfied for any reason with the overall service. Or because the user eventually had no true interests in it. However if the user's services were removed due to misconduct. A breach in the terms of service. Or for delinquency in payments. Any claims for "money back" will be denied.
-Privacy-
We here at PhyerNet agree to never trade, lease out or sell our user's personal information to any third parties.
We respect the privacy of all our clients & visitors and are committed to protecting all users personal information. This Privacy Policy only covers PhyerNet & the use of it's services. Which are the web hosting, file management, data storage and chat. We do not collect personally identifiable information from visitors of our site unless you choose to provide that information to us or other users of your own free will.
Information collected by PhyerNet may consist of full names, age, usernames and passwords. As well as IP addresses. Which are usually collected by the system's logging functions.
However, under certain circumstances whereas legal actions or a law enforcement agency is involved. We reserve the right to release any information requested by such 3rd parties. To comply with the terms of legal investigations or to defend the legal rights & properties of our users or ourselves. If necessary, we will use information provided to us to verify the "claims" of a user or applicant. To fraud or copyrighting issues.
-System & Resources Availability-
PhyerNet will always aim to have a high amount of up time and availability for our services. But, this is under "best effort" terms. Therefore this service is subject to many forms of interruption. Such as system, power or network outages. We reserve the right to suspend the services at anytime for any reason with or without notice. However, should such a suspension go beyond 5 days. We will notify all users and address them of the issue. If the services remain down beyond 7 days. Users can be offered compensation for the downtime at our discretion.
"Resources" is defined as the network, hardware & software used by the system to provide its services. PhyerNet strives to maintain a peak level of performance for the benefit of all our users & visitors. We caution that any user that is running a site we are hosting. That is heavy on the system's resources. Including generating high volumes of web traffic. Will be encouraged to cut back. Or accept the terms of being charged an additional $10USD a month. To compensate for the high levels of resources being used.
This service is provided without any warranties. By signing up & logging in you agree that PhyerNet is not to be held liable for any physical, mental, financial or social damages to you the user by using this service. Nor, is PhyerNet to be held liable for any loss or damages to any hardware or software used to connect to this service.
Contacts
Service related questions can be directed to: phyeradmin[at]phyer.net
Support related issues & questions cant be sent to: Helpdesk Operations- http://www.phyer.com/nathanlane/helpdesk/ or by email to: helpdesk[at]phyer.net