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Usage Policy

Last Updated: 23 March 2025

Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) outlines the terms and conditions for the appropriate use of Ateex.cloud services, including VPS hosting, game hosting, and web hosting. By using our services, you agree to comply with this policy and ensure that your activities align with legal, ethical, and responsible usage standards.

Failure to adhere to this AUP may result in service suspension, termination, or legal action, depending on the severity of the violation. Ateex.cloud reserves the right to modify, update, or enforce this policy at its discretion.

Prohibited Uses

Users are strictly prohibited from engaging in any activity that violates laws, disrupts service operations, or causes harm to others. The following activities are explicitly forbidden:

2.1 Illegal Activities

  • Hosting, distributing, or promoting illegal content: This includes copyrighted materials without authorization, cracked software, or pirated game servers.
  • Fraudulent activities: Engaging in phishing, identity theft, Ponzi schemes, or scams.
  • Unauthorized gambling, lottery, or betting: Operating or facilitating such services without proper licenses.
  • Child exploitation content: Hosting or distributing such content is strictly prohibited and will be reported to relevant authorities.
  • Hacking and security breaches: Engaging in unauthorized penetration testing, hacking, or exploiting security vulnerabilities.

2.2 Security Violations and Network Abuse

  • DDoS attacks, port scanning, or network probing: Launching or facilitating attacks that disrupt network stability.
  • Malware distribution: Hosting or distributing viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, or other malicious software.
  • Excessive bot activity: Running applications that compromise network stability.
  • Unauthorized access: Gaining access to other users' accounts, data, or Ateex.cloud's infrastructure without permission.

2.3 Excessive Resource Usage and Fair Use Violations

  • Overuse of CPU, RAM, bandwidth, or disk: Any activity that negatively affects other users.
  • Unauthorized high-resource applications: Running resource-intensive applications without approval.
  • Cryptocurrency mining: Operating mining software unless explicitly allowed.
  • Non-hosting related storage: Using services for storage unrelated to web hosting, VPS operations, or game hosting.

2.4 Spam, Phishing, and Unsolicited Communications

  • Unsolicited bulk emails (spam): Sending bulk messages or promotional emails without consent.
  • Phishing and fraudulent advertising: Hosting deceptive websites or engaging in misleading online practices.
  • Illegal email servers: Hosting mailing lists, spam servers, or relay services that violate industry standards.

2.5 Game Hosting Restrictions

  • No pirated or cracked game servers: Hosting unauthorized game servers (e.g., Minecraft, FiveM, GTA RP) is prohibited.
  • No game exploits or cheats: Promoting unfair gameplay, hacking, or distributing cheat software is not allowed.
  • High-resource modifications: Mods that consume excessive resources require approval.

2.6 Web Hosting Content Restrictions

  • No adult, pornographic, or explicit material: Hosting adult content is prohibited.
  • No hate speech or extremist content: Content promoting discrimination or violence is not allowed.
  • No fraudulent or deceptive websites: Scam websites and misleading advertising are forbidden.
  • No unauthorized copyrighted material: Hosting trademarked or copyrighted content without permission.
  • No cryptojacking scripts: Mining software that exploits visitors’ resources is prohibited.

Fair Usage Policy

Ateex.cloud enforces a fair usage policy to maintain service stability for all users. If your usage disrupts others, we may take the following actions:

  • Warning: Requesting reduction in resource consumption.
  • Throttling: Temporarily limiting resource usage.
  • Upgrade requirement: Recommending a higher-tier plan if necessary.
  • Suspension or termination: If excessive usage continues without resolution.

Reporting Violations

If you suspect a violation of this AUP, report it to support@ateex.cloud with the following details:

  • Date and time: When the incident occurred.
  • IP address or domain: Associated with the violation.
  • Detailed description: Evidence supporting the claim.

Enforcement and Consequences

If a user violates this AUP, Ateex.cloud reserves the right to take one or more of the following actions:

  • Issue a warning: For minor or first-time violations.
  • Temporarily suspend services: While investigating the issue.
  • Permanently terminate accounts: For repeated or severe violations.
  • Report illegal activities: To law enforcement authorities.
  • Pursue legal action: Against fraudulent or harmful activities.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this AUP, please contact us at:

  • 📧 Email: support@ateex.cloud
  • 🌐 Website: https://ateex.cloud