STACKSSTACKS HOSTING ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
1. Overview
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of STACKS Hosting services. By using our services, you agree to comply with this policy. Violations may result in suspension or termination of your account.
2. Prohibited Content
You may not host, store, or distribute:
- Content that infringes on intellectual property rights (pirated software, copyrighted media)
- Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or content sexualizing minors
- Content promoting violence, terrorism, or hate speech
- Malware, viruses, trojans, or other malicious software
- Phishing pages or fraudulent content
- Content illegal under United States law
3. Prohibited Activities
You may not use our services to:
- Cryptocurrency Mining: Mining cryptocurrency is prohibited without explicit written permission from STACKS
- Network Attacks: Launching DDoS attacks, port scanning, or any attacks against other networks or systems
- Spam: Sending unsolicited bulk email or operating mail servers for spam
- Botnets: Operating command and control servers or participating in botnet activities
- Unauthorized Access: Attempting to access other users' containers, data, or our infrastructure
- Resource Abuse: Using resources in ways that degrade service for other users
- Proxy/VPN Services: Operating public proxy or VPN services without prior approval
- Tor Exit Nodes: Running Tor exit nodes is prohibited
4. Resource Usage
To ensure fair service for all customers:
- Containers must operate within their allocated CPU, memory, and storage limits
- Bandwidth is unlimited for legitimate use; abusive patterns may be investigated
5. Security Requirements
You are responsible for:
- Keeping your container software and dependencies updated
- Using strong passwords and secure authentication
- Promptly addressing security vulnerabilities in your applications
- Reporting any suspected security incidents to security@stackshosting.cloud
6. Email
Outbound port 25 (SMTP) is blocked on all containers. For sending email from your applications, use a transactional email service such as Postmark, SendGrid, or Mailgun.
7. Legal Compliance
You must comply with:
- All applicable local, state, national, and international laws
- Export control regulations
- Data protection and privacy laws applicable to your use case
- Industry-specific regulations (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.) if applicable to your data
8. Reporting Violations
To report AUP violations or abuse:
- Email: abuse@stackshosting.cloud
- Include relevant evidence, logs, or URLs
- We investigate all reports and take appropriate action
9. Enforcement
When we identify a violation, we may:
- Issue a warning and request remediation
- Temporarily suspend the offending container or service
- Permanently terminate your account for serious or repeated violations
- Report illegal activity to appropriate authorities
We strive to provide notice before taking action, but reserve the right to act immediately when necessary to protect our infrastructure or other users.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this AUP from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Questions
For questions about this policy, contact us at legal@stackshosting.cloud