Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) outlines the rules, restrictions, and guidelines for using the services provided by Aspiration Hosting (“the Company”). By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply fully with this AUP, as well as any additional policies referenced herein. This policy ensures the security, legality, and functionality of our services and protects the rights of all users.

Aspiration Hosting reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. It is the user’s responsibility to regularly review the policy for updates. Continued use of our services constitutes agreement to any modifications.

General Usage Guidelines

1. Compliance with Laws: All activities conducted on our services must comply with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
2. Prohibited Activities:
   • Illegal Content and Activities: Hosting, sharing, or transmitting content that violates laws, including but not limited to:
     • Copyright infringement (e.g., pirated software, music, videos).
     • Child exploitation material or any other abusive content.
     • Fraudulent activities (e.g., phishing, identity theft).
   • Network Abuse: Engaging in activities that disrupt or degrade Aspiration Hosting’s network, including:
     • Denial-of-Service (DoS) or Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks.
     • Scanning networks or systems for vulnerabilities without authorization.
   • Spam and Bulk Email:
     • Sending unsolicited bulk emails or spam.
     • Hosting sites used for spamvertising.
     • Using mailing lists without explicit opt-in consent.

Content Restrictions

Users are strictly prohibited from hosting, displaying, or distributing the following:

1. Malware: Viruses, worms, spyware, or any harmful software.
2. Hate Speech: Content promoting racism, violence, or discrimination.
3. Terrorist Content: Propaganda or materials supporting terrorism.
4. Illegal Substances: Information or transactions involving drugs or other illegal substances.
5. Unauthorized Use of Resources:
   • Scripts or applications that compromise system security.
   • Open proxies or relay services.

Email Usage Policy

1. Permitted Use:
   • Bulk emails must adhere to industry standards and include:
     • Valid headers and reply-to addresses.
     • An opt-out mechanism clearly visible in each message.
   • Evidence of recipient consent must be available upon request.
2. Prohibited Use:
   • Use of email lists obtained via scraping or other unethical practices.
   • Exceeding sending limits without prior approval.
3. Penalties:
   • Accounts violating email policies may be suspended immediately.
   • Fines may be imposed for actions resulting in IP blacklisting.

Resource Usage

1. Fair Usage:
   • Users must not exceed allocated bandwidth, storage, or processing limits without prior arrangement.
   • Activities causing excessive server load may lead to service restrictions or additional fees.
2. Prohibited Resource Abuse:
   • Hosting high-traffic websites designed to exploit shared resources.
   • Running persistent daemons or bots without authorization.

Policy Enforcement

1. Monitoring:
   • Aspiration Hosting may monitor systems to ensure compliance. Violations may result in immediate action, including suspension or termination of services.
2. Response to Violations:
   • Users will be notified of violations when feasible and given an opportunity to rectify the issue.
   • Severe or repeated violations may lead to account termination without prior notice.
3. Legal Action:
   • Activities that threaten Aspiration Hosting’s network integrity or violate laws may be reported to authorities, and legal action may be pursued.

Reporting Abuse

If you become aware of any violations of this policy, please report them to our abuse team at abuse@aspirationhosting.com. Include detailed information to help us investigate and resolve the issue promptly.

Conclusion

Aspiration Hosting aims to provide a secure and reliable platform for all users. Compliance with this AUP is essential for maintaining service integrity and protecting the user community. For questions or clarification, please contact our support team.