ICN Network Abuse Policy

The ICN has adopted the following policy for handling network abuse. Examples of network abuse include, but are not limited to, spam, virus/worm propagation, and port scans/probes. Please note that this document is not meant to replace the ICN Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). In the event of a conflict between the AUP and the Network Abuse Policy, the AUP shall prevail. Please see the ICN AUP for additional information regarding acceptable use.

The ICN will notify the constituent of any abuse originating from their network. At the time of notification, if no other appropriate measures can be worked out with the constituent or if they can't be reached, the ICN will take action to stop the network abuse until the constituent can secure their network. This action could include, but is not limited to, blocking IP networks, protocols, and/or ports, such that the network abuse is remedied, but the constituent remains as functional as possible.

Blocking performed by the ICN is considered a temporary measure in order to provide the constituent time to resolve the issue internally. Constituents should notify the ICN when corrective actions are completed, so the temporary measures can be removed. Constituents should not count on blocks remaining in place indefinitely as the ICN will only maintain them for a limited amount of time. Regardless of any temporary blocking measures by the ICN, the constituent remains fully responsible for any abuse-related traffic originating from its networks.

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