Connection Agreement for DIX UNI•C, which operates DIX, the Danish Internet eXchange, and THE_OPERATOR hereby enter into this Agreement on cooperation, as set out below, between the peering point and THE_OPERATOR’s network OP_NET. 1. Object of this Agreement DIX, the Danish Internet eXchange is operated by UNI•C. The general purpose of the peering point is to promote the use of datacommunications and to provide a framework for cooperation that will allow the users of the partipating networks to communicate with each other in the easiest way possible. The cooperation will, by implication, follow the prevailing rules and practises of the worldwide IP-network, the Internet, which each of the participating networks are a part of. 2. Connecting OP_NET to the DIX 2.1 General provisions The connection will be effected by THE_OPERATOR placing terminal equipment, in the form of an IP router, by the DIX. The router will be connected to OP_NET on the one hand and to a neutral LAN network, provided by the DIX, on the other hand. The DIX is located in UNI•C’s operations room in Lyngby near Copenhagen. Choice and configuration of terminal equipment must be made in consultation with the master operator in charge of the DIX. The following principles apply to the neutral LAN network: a) The connection must be implemented such that each network operator is able to control its internal traffic. Consequently, traffic being addressed within OP_NET will remain on OP_NET. b) Operators joining the neutral LAN network are free to set up bilateral network connections independently of the DIX. c) Routing must be structured such that a network is always identified as being the same AS as ‘source as’ even when it involves more than one peering point. d) The connection is implemented by way of a BGP protocol. Currently BGP4 is being used. A shift to IDRP or other routing protocols is a foreseeable development. Such shift must be made in consultation with the other network operators connected to the DIX. e) Each operator is free to determine its policy towards each of the other network operators connected to the DIX. f) IGP-protocols (RIP, IGRP, ISIS, OSPF, etc.) must not be used or transmitted on the neutral LAN network. THE_OPERATOR will pay all costs related to connecting the OP_NET to the DIX. THE_OPERATOR must ensure that allocation and registration of IP-addresses and domain names and other administration, configuration and handling of name servers is effected in cooperation with UNI•C. Furthermore, this must be effected in accordance with common Internet practise and in such a way as to alleviate traffic flows. Correspondingly, UNI•C undertakes to cooperate with THE_OPERATOR in respect of the function of the peering point and also to provide the necessary assistance to THE_OPERATOR on normal terms. 2.2 Exclusion and disruption The parties are entitled to verify, by the use of spot checks, that the conditions applying to traffic on their own network are being adhered to. Under certain circumstances, UNI•C or THE_OPERATOR may disrupt the connection between the neutral LAN network and the OP_NET. These circumstances are: - if the operations are in conflict with the rules stipulated by international networks to which either OP_NET or other participating operators are connected. - if the users deliberately misuse the networks in any other way, or - if such use causes an unreasonable load to the network of individual parties or in any other way becomes a threat to the function and applicability of the network. Each party shall seek to contact the other before such disruption is effected. In matters of urgency, however, disruption may be effected immediately. Regarding the DIX, contact must be made to a member of the UNI•C operations staff. 3. International connections This Agreement confers no rights upon either party to use the other party’s international connections. 4. Rights All parties undertake to observe any and all rights owned by equipment and software suppliers servicing any other party connected to the DIX. 5. Liability a) No party to this Agreement can be held liable for indirect or consequential damage. b) All liability rests with the users of OP_NET with respect to the correctness and suitability of any and all information transmitted and any and all results thereby obtained. 6. Updating of equipment The parties are entitled to install new versions of equipment and software. 7. Other provisions 7.1 Transfer No party to this Agreement may transfer its part of this Agreement to any third party without the approval of the other party. THE_OPERATOR may, however, transfer its part of this Agreement to a sub-supplier or a service provider upon giving notice to UNI•C of such transfer. 7.2 Legal disputes Any dispute and controversy arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be referred to arbitration according to Danish law. 8. Duration of this Agreement This Agreement shall take effect as from the date of signature and remain in force for a period of one year, after which it shall be extended automatically by periods of one year unless terminated by either party giving three months’ notice in writing prior to the expiry of a one-year period. 9. Contact persons Persons to contact in operational matters are, for UNI•C, any person representing the network operations group in Lyngby, and, for OP_NET, ??? 10. Signatures For and on the behalf of UNI•C: For and on the behalf of THE_OPERATOR: