Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for HostBudget Shared and Reseller Hosting Services

This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is designed to ensure the responsible and secure use of our shared hosting services at [Your Company Name]. By using our hosting services, you agree to comply with this AUP and our Terms of Service. Violation of this policy may result in account suspension, termination, and legal action, as necessary.

Prohibited Activities

1. Illegal Activities: Users of our hosting services are prohibited from engaging in any illegal activity, including but not limited to the transmission, distribution, or storage of any content or materials that violate applicable local, state, or federal laws.

2. Spam and Unsolicited Communication: Sending spam, bulk emails, or any unsolicited communication is strictly prohibited. This includes email, instant messaging, and other forms of electronic communication.

3. Malware and Malicious Software: The distribution or use of malware, viruses, Trojans, or any other malicious software is prohibited.

4. Phishing: Engaging in phishing activities, attempting to deceive others into providing sensitive information, or impersonating legitimate entities is strictly prohibited.

5. Resource Abuse: Users must not engage in activities that overload or abuse server resources, including excessive CPU and memory usage, or any activities that negatively impact the performance of other users on the server.

6. Content Violations: Hosting, distributing, or linking to content that is obscene, explicit, offensive, illegal, or in violation of intellectual property rights, including copyrighted material, is not allowed.

Responsibilities of Users

1. Data Backup: Users are responsible for maintaining their own backups of their website content, databases, and any other data. While we provide regular backups, it is not a substitute for individual data backups.

2. Content Ownership: Users are responsible for ensuring that they own or have appropriate legal rights to the content they host. [Your Company Name] is not responsible for content ownership disputes.

3. Security: Users must take reasonable steps to secure their websites and applications to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.

4. Legal Compliance: Users are expected to comply with all relevant laws and regulations in their use of our hosting services.

Account Suspension and Termination

Violation of this AUP may result in actions taken by Hostbudget, including:

• Account suspension or termination
• Removal of content or data
• Legal action
• Reporting to relevant authorities

Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violations of this AUP, please report them to our support team at abuse@hostbudget.com]. We take violations seriously and will investigate and take appropriate actions.

Revisions

This AUP is subject to revision and updates as needed. Users are responsible for regularly reviewing this policy. Continued use of our hosting services after policy updates implies acceptance of the revised terms.

HostBudget reserves the right to interpret and enforce this AUP at its sole discretion.