Acceptable Use Policy

In Brief: To name a few, the following types of websites are unacceptable for use on HostingViper servers:



Copyright Infringement: Direct copyright infringement as defined and noted under Title 17, Section 512 of the United States Code are a direct violation of the acceptable use policy. Please send any DMCA copyright infringement concerns to billing (at) hostingviper.com.

Unsolicited Email: The sending or receiving of mass unsolicited email (SPAM) is a direct violation of the acceptable use policy. This includes the direct sending and receiving of such messages, support of such messages via web page, splash page or other related sites, or the advertisement of such services.

Email Bombing: The sending, return, bouncing or forwarding of email to specified user(s) in an attempt to interfere with or over flow email services is a direct violation of the acceptable use policy.

Proxy Email (SPAM):The use of services to proxy email unsolicited users is a direct violation of the acceptable use policy. Proxy email is defined as the use of services to act in concert with other services located inside and outside the network to achieve mass unsolicited email (SPAM) to unrelated third parties.

UseNet SPAM: The use of services to send, receive, forward, or post UseNet unsolicited email or posts is a direct violation of the acceptable use policy. This includes UseNet services located within the HostingViper network or unrelated third party networks.

Illegal Use: Any use of services in direct attempt of statutory illegal activities is a direct violation of the acceptable use policy. This includes, but is not limited to: death threats, terroristic threats, threats of harm to another individual, multi-level marketing schemes, "ponzi schemes", invasion of privacy, credit card fraud, racketeering, defamation, slander, and other common illegal activities.

Child Pornography: HostingViper has a zero stance policy on child pornography and related sites. The hosting of child pornography or related sites or contact information is in direct violation of federal law and the acceptable use policy.

Threats & Harassment: HostingViper can be utilized for any type of individual, organizational or business use. This does not include threats or harassment to individuals, organizations or businesses unless it falls within the bounds of protected free speech under the first amendment.

Fraudulent Activities: HostingViper prohibits utilizing services or network services for fraudulent activities. Notification of fraudulent activities by verified third parties can result in violation of the acceptable use policy.

Denial of Service: HostingViper absolutely prohibits the use of services or network services for the origination or control of denial of service attacks or distributed denial of service attacks. Any relation to DOS or DDOS type activity is a direct violation of the acceptable use policy.

Terrorist Websites: HostingViper prohibits the use of services for the hosting of terrorist related websites. This includes sites advocating human violence and hate crimes based upon religion, ethnicity, or country of origin.

Distribution of Malware: HostingViper prohibits the storage, distribution, fabrication, or use of malware including virus software, root kits, password crackers, adware, key stroke capture programs and other programs normally used in malicious activity. Programs used in the normal ordinary course of business are deemed acceptable.

Phishing: HostingViper strictly prohibits any activity associated with Phishing or systems designed to collect personal information (name, account numbers, usernames, passwords, etc.) under false pretense. Splash pages, phishing forms, email distribution, proxy email or any relation to phishing activities will result in immediate removal.

Reporting Violation of the Acceptable Use Policy: HostingViper accepts reports of alleged violations of the acceptable use policy via email sent to billing (at) hostingviper . Reports of alleged violations must be verified and include name, contact information, IP address, and description of the violation. HostingViper owes no duty to third parties reporting alleged violations due to lack of privity in contract law. HostingViper will review all verified third party reports and will take appropriate actions as described within the acceptable use policies.

Disclaimer - HostingViper retains the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse new service to any individual, group, or business. HostingViper also retains the right to discontinue service with notice for violation of the acceptable use policy over time.