General Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) outlines the expectations and rules for use of the Hostycare Hosting Service. Any violation of this AUP may result in immediate suspension or termination of the Service. In the event of any dispute between Hostycare and the User regarding the interpretation of this AUP, Hostycare's interpretation, in its reasonable commercial judgment, will take precedence.

This Acceptable User Policy (AUP) is an agreement between Hostycare and the account holder. It outlines the legal and ethical responsibilities of the account holder when using Hostycare's services.

By agreeing to this AUP, the account holder understands that Hostycare has the right to suspend or cancel their access to any or all of the services provided by Hostycare if they are found to be using the account inappropriately.

Hostycare also reserves the right to modify the terms of this AUP at any time. The account holder agrees to be bound by any changes to the AUP and agrees to check the AUP regularly for updates.

Hostycare is responsible for providing managed web hosting and domain name service and has certain legal and ethical requirements associated with the use of its servers and equipment involved in these services. The account holder agrees to abide by all of Hostycare's policies and procedures.

The account holder understands that it is their responsibility to ensure that their use of Hostycare's services is lawful and in accordance with the terms of this AUP. The account holder agrees to not use Hostycare's services for any illegal or inappropriate purpose.

The account holder agrees to not use Hostycare's services to transmit or store material which is unlawful, harassing, defamatory, abusive, threatening, harmful, vulgar, obscene or otherwise objectionable. The account holder agrees to not use Hostycare's services to transmit or store material which infringes copyrights, trademarks, patents or other intellectual property rights.

The account holder agrees to not use Hostycare's services to transmit or store unsolicited email or to send bulk email. The account holder agrees to not use Hostycare's services to access, or attempt to access, the accounts of other users or to penetrate, or attempt to penetrate, the security measures of Hostycare's or another entity's computer software or hardware, electronic communications system, or telecommunications system.

The account holder agrees to not use Hostycare's services to gain unauthorized access to other networks or to disrupt the use and enjoyment of other users of the Internet. The account holder agrees to not use Hostycare's services to engage in any activities which are deemed by Hostycare to be unethical or inappropriate.

Hostycare reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of this AUP, including the gathering of information from the user or users involved and the complaining party, if any, and the examination of material on Hostycare's servers. During an investigation, Hostycare may suspend the account or accounts involved and/or remove material which potentially violates this AUP.

By agreeing to this AUP, the account holder agrees to indemnify and hold Hostycare harmless from any claims resulting from their use of Hostycare's services. The account holder agrees to be responsible for any damages which may arise from their use of Hostycare's services.