1. Prohibited Activities
We strictly prohibit any use of our hosting services for illegal, malicious, or harmful activities. You agree not to use our Services to host, transmit, or distribute any content that:
- Violates any applicable laws or regulations.
- Infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others.
- Contains malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
- Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive.
- Promotes violence or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.
Additionally, you explicitly agree that the hosting, transmission, or distribution of child pornography is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this provision will result in immediate termination of your account and may be reported to the appropriate authorities.
2. Resource Usage
Users must not misuse server resources, including CPU, memory, and bandwidth. Activities that negatively impact server stability, such as excessive resource consumption or running resource-intensive processes, are not allowed. We may monitor resource usage and take action if necessary to ensure fair usage and performance.
3. Content Restrictions
Users are responsible for the content they upload to our servers. Content that is defamatory, offensive, illegal, or violates the rights of others is not allowed. You must also adhere to copyright and intellectual property laws when publishing content. We reserve the right to remove or disable content that violates this policy.
4. Security Measures
Users are required to implement adequate security measures to protect their websites and accounts. This includes keeping software up to date, using strong passwords, and regularly backing up data. Users should not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers or other users' accounts.
5. Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violations of this policy, including misuse of our services or security vulnerabilities, please report them to us immediately. You can contact our Legal & Abuse team: abuse@topsyhost.com team through the methods provided on our website.
6. Consequences of Violation
Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including warnings, suspension of services, or termination of accounts. We will assess each situation individually and take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of our services and protect our users.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Acceptable Use Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website. It's your responsibility to review this policy periodically to ensure compliance with our terms.