Español Contact Us My Account Pay My Bill Products & Services Tools & Information Green Energy About Us terms of use April 28, 2006 INTRODUCTION You have accessed the web site of Spark Energy, LP and its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Spark Energy"). For purposes of these Terms of Use, the "Site" includes the web site of Spark Energy (www.Sparkenergy.com). Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the Site. By accessing and browsing the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use with Spark Energy (the "Agreement"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms of Use, please exit from this site immediately. The Site is comprised of various documents and web pages created and maintained by Spark Energy. While accessing and using the Site, you may be able to order services or pay bills on line or conduct other business with Spark Energy through the Site (the "Services"). 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