Introduction
This Fair Use Policy (“Policy”) outlines the acceptable and unacceptable uses of GoBuddy Hosting’s services. Our goal is to provide reliable, secure, and high-quality hosting services to all our customers. By using our services, you agree to comply with this Policy.
General Use
GoBuddy Hosting services are intended for normal, fair, and reasonable use. Excessive use of resources that negatively impacts other users or our systems is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to monitor resource usage and take action when usage exceeds fair limits.
Prohibited Activities
Customers may not use GoBuddy Hosting services for any of the following activities:
- Hosting or distributing illegal, harmful, or offensive content (including but not limited to pornography, hate speech, or pirated materials)
- Engaging in spamming, bulk unsolicited email (UBE/UCE), or harmful mailing practices
- Launching denial-of-service (DoS/DDoS) attacks or any activities that disrupt the network
- Storing or transmitting malicious code, viruses, malware, or hacking tools
- Engaging in fraud, phishing, or identity theft
- Using services for cryptocurrency mining, botnets, or resource-intensive automated tasks without prior written approval
- Violating intellectual property rights or hosting copyrighted materials without authorization
Resource Usage
To ensure fair service for all users:
- Shared hosting accounts must not exceed reasonable CPU, RAM, or bandwidth limits set by GoBuddy Hosting.
- Excessive database queries, file storage, or email sending beyond the allocated quota is prohibited.
- Abuse of unlimited hosting plans (e.g., using them as backup storage or file-sharing systems) is not allowed.
- GoBuddy Hosting reserves the right to suspend or restrict accounts that cause server instability.
Email & Communication Policy
Customers must not use our servers for:
- Sending bulk unsolicited email or spam campaigns
- Running mailing lists without proper opt-in and unsubscribe mechanisms
- Exceeding email sending limits set by GoBuddy Hosting
Security
Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their accounts, websites, and applications. Activities such as unauthorized access attempts, password cracking, or exploiting vulnerabilities are strictly prohibited.
Enforcement
Violations of this Policy may result in warnings, temporary suspension, permanent account termination, or legal action. GoBuddy Hosting reserves the right to remove any content or restrict access to services that violate this Policy, without prior notice.
Changes to This Policy
GoBuddy Hosting may update this Fair Use Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Fair Use Policy, please contact us at:
Email: abuse@gobuddyhosting.com
