Acceptable Use Policy
Acceptable Use Policy
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1. Introduction
Purpose
This Acceptable Use
Policy (AUP) establishes guidelines and rules for the appropriate use of our
game server hosting services. Our primary objective is to ensure a secure,
fair, and lawful environment for all users, thereby safeguarding our company
and our clients. Accepting the Streamers Host Terms of Service (ToS) means you
have read and acknowledged this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
Scope
This policy applies
to all customers, employees, and third-party users who access or use our
services.
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2. Definitions
User:
Any individual or entity utilizing our game server hosting services.
Network:
The infrastructure and services provided by our company.
Service:
The game server hosting and related services offered by our company.
Account:
The personalized access credentials are provided to each user.
Content:
Any data, including text, images, video, and audio, uploaded, shared, or
transmitted using our services.
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3. Acceptable Use
Users
must:
Legal
Compliance: Adhere to all applicable local, state, national, and
international laws and regulations.
Intellectual
Property: Respect the intellectual property rights of others, including
copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.
Intended
Use: Utilize the service as intended and for its designed purposes,
including hosting and playing games in a lawful and ethical manner.
Accurate
Information: Provide accurate information when creating an account and
ensure this information remains up-to-date.
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4.
Prohibited Activities
Users
are prohibited from engaging in the following activities:
Illegal
Activities: Participating in or promoting illegal activities such as
piracy, hacking, fraud, or other unlawful actions.
Intellectual
Property Infringement: Distributing, sharing, or otherwise infringing on
copyrighted material without proper authorization from the individual, group,
or other legal owner of said copyrighted material.
Harassment
and Abuse: Using the service to harass, threaten, abuse, or otherwise harm
others, including engaging in hate speech, discrimination, or any form of
abusive conduct.
Network
Disruption: Conducting activities that disrupt, damage, or interfere with
our network or services, such as DDoS attacks, spreading malware, or excessive
bandwidth usage. This includes any activity not listed above that is considered
unlawful or negatively affects our networks or services ability to perform to
company standards.
Unauthorized
Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other users’ accounts,
data, our network infrastructure, or any other data not expressly owned by the
user.
Impersonation:
Misrepresenting oneself or one's affiliation with any individual or entity.
Resource
Abuse: Engaging in activities that disproportionately consume network
resources, affecting the performance or availability of our services to others.
Fraudulent
Activities: Engaging in fraudulent activities, including payment fraud,
account takeover, identity theft, or other unlawful activities.
Offensive
Content: Uploading, sharing, or transmitting content that is obscene,
offensive, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate.
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5. User
Responsibilities
Users are responsible
for:
Account
Security: Maintaining the security of their account information and not
sharing login credentials with others. Users should employ strong passwords and
enable two-factor authentication where available.
Incident
Reporting: Promptly reporting any security breaches, suspicious activities,
or policy violations to us. Users should provide detailed information to assist
in the investigation.
Respectful
Use: Ensuring their activities do not negatively impact other users or the
overall performance of the service. This includes refraining from excessive
bandwidth usage or resource consumption.
Compliance:
Adhering to all guidelines and rules outlined in this AUP and our Terms of
Service. Users should regularly review these documents to stay informed of any
updates.
Data
Backup: Regularly backing up their data to prevent data loss.
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6. Enforcement and
Consequences
We
enforce this AUP through the following measures:
Warnings:
Issuing warnings for minor violations, providing users the opportunity to
correct their behavior.
Account
Suspension or Termination: Temporarily suspending or permanently
terminating accounts for severe or repeated violations. Suspended users will be
notified and provided with the steps necessary for reinstatement, if
applicable.
Legal
Actions: Initiating legal action in cases of serious breaches or illegal
activities. This may include cooperating with law enforcement agencies.
Restoration
Fees: Charging fees for the restoration of services that were suspended or
terminated due to AUP violations. Fees will be detailed in the user's account
information.
Content
Removal: Removing any content that violates this AUP. Users will be
notified of content removal and provided with an explanation.
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7. Monitoring and
Privacy
We may monitor user
activities to ensure compliance with this AUP. Monitoring will be conducted in
a manner that respects user privacy while ensuring the integrity and security
of our network. Our commitment to protecting user privacy is paramount, and all
data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Users will be
informed about the types and purposes of monitoring, and consent will be
obtained where necessary.
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8. Amendments and
Updates
We reserve the right
to modify this AUP at any time. Significant changes will be communicated to
users via email or through notifications on our website. It is the user's
responsibility to review the policy regularly to stay informed of any updates.
Continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of
the updated policy.
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9. Contact Information
For any questions,
reports, or clarification regarding this AUP, please contact us at:
Email:
streamershost@gmail.com
Phone:
1-716-392-0965 between the hours of 10 am to 7 pm EST.
Streamers Host