Acceptable Use Policy

Keep Hostis safe, legal, and reliable

Last updated: April 5, 2025

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) applies to all users of the Hostis platform, including deployments, game servers, databases, APIs, storage, and networking features. By using Hostis, you agree to comply with this AUP at all times.

Strictly Prohibited Activities

Any use of Hostis infrastructure for the following activities is strictly forbidden. Violations may result in immediate termination without refund and potential reporting to relevant authorities.

Any activity illegal under local, EU, US, or international law
Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or exploitation
Phishing, fraud, impersonation, or scam operations
Malware, ransomware, viruses, trojans, or botnets
Hosting command-and-control servers
Cryptocurrency mining (CPU, GPU, ASIC, or via containers)
Public torrenting, file-sharing, or warez distribution
Bulk email, mass unsolicited messages, spam
DDoS attacks, stressers, booter services, or traffic floods
Brute-force, credential stuffing, or password cracking tools
Unauthorized network scanning, port scanning, or probing
Adult or pornographic content of any kind
Terrorism, extremism, hate content, or violent propaganda
Sale or promotion of illegal drugs, weapons, or counterfeit goods

Resource & Network Usage Restrictions

Hostis infrastructure is optimized for fair use. Activities below are restricted because they degrade service for other users:

  • No public proxies, VPNs, Tor relays, or exit nodes
  • No IPTV, high-bandwidth video streaming, or media CDN
  • No public file hosting platforms (e.g., Dropbox alternatives)
  • Game servers (Minecraft, CS2, Rust, etc.) are allowed
  • Web apps, APIs, databases, and personal projects are welcome

Enforcement & Monitoring

  • Hostis uses automated systems, manual review, and user reports to detect abuse.
  • Violations may result in warnings, throttling, suspension, or permanent termination.
  • Severe violations (CSAM, malware, botnets, criminal activity) result in immediate termination and reporting to law enforcement.
  • Hostis is not required to provide backups, recovery, or refunds for accounts removed due to AUP violations.

Reporting Abuse

If you believe a Hostis user is violating this AUP, report it to:
abuse@hostis.info

Updates to This Policy

Hostis may update this AUP at any time. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated version. Significant changes will be announced via dashboard and email.

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