Acceptable Use Policy (the "AUP")

This AUP outlines the rules for appropriate and prohibited uses of Lightspeed Hosting’s services ("Services"), which include its online platforms, websites, applications, and other digital offerings. This policy applies to all customers and users ("You", "Users", "Customers") who access or use the Services by visiting or purchasing from Lightspeed Hosting. The Services must be used in line with their intended purpose and the terms of any agreements you have with Lightspeed Hosting, including our Terms of Service (the "Terms"), into which this AUP is incorporated.

We may revise this AUP from time to time by posting updates on our Services. By continuing to use the Services, you agree to comply with the most recent version of the AUP. Any terms not defined here are explained in our Terms of Service. It is your responsibility to ensure that your end users comply with this AUP. Violations of this policy, whether by you or your end users, may lead to the suspension or termination of your access to the Services and the deletion of your account.

1. Prohibited Uses and Content

You must not use the Services in any unlawful, harmful, or offensive manner, nor encourage others to do so. This includes but is not limited to:

• Illegal or Harmful Activities: Engaging in activities that are illegal, violate others' rights, or harm our operations or reputation. Examples include fraud, child exploitation, phishing, and distributing malware.
• Intellectual Property Infringement: Using content that infringes on the rights of others, such as unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material or private information. Reselling Lightspeed Hosting’s products or services without permission is strictly prohibited.
• Offensive Material: Distributing harmful or offensive content, including but not limited to hate speech, defamatory material, or content that promotes violence or racism.
• Harmful Technology: Distributing viruses, malware, or other software intended to harm or interfere with systems or data.

2. Anti-Spam and Message Abuse

You agree to follow our Anti-Spam Policy. You must not use the Services to send unsolicited bulk emails or other communications (i.e., SPAM). You may not falsify email headers, misrepresent your identity, or collect responses to spam messages. Additionally, using our communication tools (such as forums or messaging systems) to promote unrelated businesses is prohibited.

3. Security and Integrity Violations

You are prohibited from using the Services to compromise the security of any system, including:

• Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any system or network, including probing, scanning, or testing security vulnerabilities.
• Interception: Monitoring or intercepting communications without permission.
• Falsification of Information: Forging headers or other identifying information to disguise the origin of communications.

4. Network Misuse

You must not misuse network connections, including:

• Monitoring or Crawling: Engaging in activities that impair or disrupt a system’s functioning, such as unauthorized crawling or data scraping.
• Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks: Flooding a system with excessive requests to disrupt legitimate traffic.
• Intentional Interference: Deliberately overloading systems through tactics such as broadcast attacks or email bombs.
• Unauthorized Network Services: Running open proxies, mail relays, or open recursive DNS servers without permission.
• Avoiding System Restrictions: Attempting to bypass limitations on access or usage, including storage or network restrictions.

5. Compliance with Laws and Professional Conduct

By using our Services, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as with this AUP. This includes privacy laws, intellectual property rights, and export control regulations. You must also use the Services in a professional and lawful manner.

6. Monitoring and Enforcement

We reserve the right to monitor use of the Services and enforce this AUP. This includes investigating potential violations, reviewing user content, and taking action to remove or restrict access to content that breaches this policy. If you violate this AUP, we may suspend or terminate your account and take legal action. In serious cases, we may report your actions to law enforcement or regulatory authorities and cooperate with investigations.

7. Prohibited Activities

The Services are intended to facilitate legitimate communication and collaboration over the internet. You and your users are prohibited from engaging in activities such as:

• Participating in unlawful contests, pyramid schemes, or sending unsolicited messages.
• Defaming, harassing, or violating others' legal rights.
• Distributing illegal content, such as child pornography, inciting hate or engaging in hate speech.
• Uploading copyrighted material without proper authorization.
• Using the Services for cryptocurrency mining or unauthorized network scanning.
• Using bots to automate or repeatedly acquire goods in a way that violates third-party terms of service.
• Hosting TOR exit nodes.
• Uploading files containing viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots, corrupted files, or any other malicious software or programs designed to harm or disrupt the functioning of another person's property.
• Network probing or port scanning tools may only be used with explicit permission from the target host and/or network. Any unauthorized port scanning is strictly forbidden under all circumstances.
• Utilize the Service for cryptocurrency mining activities that rely on CPU (Central Processing Unit) or GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) resources.

8. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of a violation of this AUP, please notify us immediately by contacting [email address]. We may request your assistance in stopping or remedying the violation.