Acceptable Usage Policy ________ Last Revision: 29-06-2009
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This document outlines the principles, guidelines, and requirements of the Acceptable Use Policy of B2B Hosting Club and its subsidiaries ("Company") governing the Customer’s ("Customer") use of the Company’s hosting services and products ("Services and Products"). B2B Hosting Club is committed to delivering high-quality services at competitive prices. The following conditions are essential to ensure we continue providing exceptional service while meeting our legal and ethical obligations. For years, we've eliminated the frustration of unreliable technology and poor support, empowering businesses with robust hosting solutions. Any violation of this AUP may lead to account suspension, termination, or other necessary actions. We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. B2B Hosting Club retains sole discretion in determining violations of these provisions.
Statement of Purpose
The primary objective of B2B Hosting Club is to equip clients with the resources needed to host their online services in a high-speed, reliable, and responsive environment tailored to individual needs. This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), which outlines prohibited activities, is a key component of your hosting agreement with us. Engaging in any prohibited activities may result in immediate account suspension or termination. B2B Hosting Club will investigate any such violations and, if criminal activity is suspected, may involve and fully cooperate with law enforcement authorities.
Regarding Ultimate Liability
The Customer is solely responsible for maintaining the security of their individual server. It is essential that each Customer exercises due diligence in keeping scripts hosted on B2B Hosting Club’s servers updated and patched with the latest security fixes. Neglecting to secure your account properly may lead to potential security breaches by external sources. B2B Hosting Club holds no liability for the content hosted on its servers.
What is NOT Permitted, this list contains SOME examples for clarity:
B2B Hosting Club’s services must be used only for lawful purposes. Users are strictly prohibited from engaging in, promoting, or facilitating illegal, abusive, or irresponsible behavior, including but not limited to:
- Sending mass unsolicited emails (spam).
- Distributing tools designed to support spam or bulk email.
- Participating in illegal activities, such as:
- Fraudulent websites (e.g., sites listed on aa419.org & escrow-fraud.com).
- Pirated software, warez, or illegal content.
- Bruteforce programs, scripts, or applications.
- Mail bombers or spam scripts.
- File dump/mirror scripts (e.g., similar to RapidShare).
- Hateful, racist, or harassment-related sites.
- Hacker-focused sites, archives, or programs.
- Websites promoting illegal activities.
- Forums or websites distributing pirated or illegal content.
- Copying third-party material (text, graphics, music, videos, etc.) without proper authorization.
- Infringing patents, copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.
- Gaining unauthorized access to B2B Hosting Club’s or others’ networks.
- Commercial audio streaming exceeding 10+ concurrent streams.
- Distributing viruses, worms, Trojans, or other malicious code.
- Running proxy scripts or anonymizers.
- Violating any state, federal, or international laws.
- Hosting or using IRC scripts, bots, or servers.
- Running scripts or software that consume excessive CPU, bandwidth, or storage.
- Escrow or bank debentures.
- Using more than fair-usage limits for disk space, bandwidth, or memory to disrupt services.
- Selling controlled substances without appropriate permits.
Violating these policies may result in immediate account suspension or termination.
Customer Responsibility for Customer’s Users
Each **B2B Hosting Club** customer is responsible for the activities of their users. By using our services, customers agree to ensure that their clients, representatives, or end-users comply with this policy.
If we receive complaints regarding a customer’s users, those complaints will be forwarded to the respective customer for resolution. If violations of our **Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)** occur, **B2B Hosting Club** reserves the right to take immediate action, including suspending or terminating services, without prior notice.
Spamming
**B2B Hosting Club** strictly prohibits sending unsolicited bulk and/or commercial emails. Spam not only harms our reputation but also disrupts network performance. Maintaining an open SMTP relay is also forbidden.
If a complaint is received, we will investigate and may immediately suspend or terminate the account involved in spamming. Bulk mailing, newsletters, or subscription lists require prior authorization from **B2B Hosting Club**. Under no circumstances may users send bulk emails on behalf of another individual or company.
Passwords
To ensure the security of our network and services, users must use strong passwords for all services running on standard ports. A password is considered **acceptable** only if it meets the following criteria:
✅ At least **one** special character (e.g., !, @, #, $)
✅ At least **one** uppercase letter (A-Z)
✅ At least **one** lowercase letter (a-z)
✅ At least **one** number (0-9)
If a server is compromised due to a weak password, **B2B Hosting Club** reserves the right to suspend the affected service **without warning** to protect the integrity of our network.
Adult-Oriented Content
B2B Hosting Club allows **18+ adult content**, provided it complies with the legal requirements of the country and state where the services are hosted. However, the following **are strictly prohibited**:
❌ **Child exploitation content** – Immediate termination and reporting to authorities.
❌ **Illegal or offensive content** – We reserve the right to request removal or take action if content violates local laws or is deemed inappropriate.
Clients are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Remedies
If a violation of the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is detected, B2B Hosting Club may take action based on the severity and duration of the violation. Actions may include:
⚠ Warning the user
🚫 Removing the offending content
⏸ Suspending the account
❌ Terminating the account
💰 Imposing fees or penalties
⚖ Legal action if necessary
Refusal of Service
🚫 **Right to Refuse, Cancel, or Suspend Services**
B2B Hosting Club reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or suspend services at our sole discretion. This includes but is not limited to:
⚠ **Repeated policy violations** (e.g., spam, script abuse)
❌ **Unreasonable or unprofessional behavior**
💢 **Threatening or extremely difficult customers**
If an account is suspended for these reasons, we will recommend the customer find a new host and provide a backup of their account.
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