Introduction
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines the rules and guidelines for the use of services provided by Suzko ("we," "us," or "our"), including managed hosting, integrated services, software development, and professional services such as graphic design and consulting. By using our services, you agree to comply with this AUP. Failure to follow this policy may result in the suspension or termination of your access to our services.
We reserve the right to update this AUP at any time, and your continued use of the services will constitute your acceptance of any modifications.
Prohibited Uses
You may not use our services for any unlawful, harmful, or abusive purposes. The following activities are strictly prohibited:
1. Illegal Activity
- Engaging in any activities that violate applicable laws, regulations, or governmental orders.
- Using the services to host, transmit, or distribute illegal content, including but not limited to child pornography, drug trafficking, and illegal gambling.
2. Fraudulent Activity
- Engaging in fraudulent activities, including impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
- Engaging in schemes designed to defraud or deceive others, including phishing or scamming.
3. Harmful Content
- Hosting, distributing, or transmitting viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware, Trojans, worms, or other malicious software.
- Engaging in activities that disrupt or damage the operation of our services, the network, or the data of other users.
4. Unauthorized Access
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of our services, including other users' accounts, networks, or systems.
- Circumventing or attempting to circumvent any security measures, authentication methods, or account restrictions.
5. Spam and Unsolicited Communications
- Sending or facilitating the sending of unsolicited messages, including email spam, advertising, or promotional content.
- Operating bulk-mailing services, listservs, or using any automated methods (e.g., bots) to send spam or disrupt services.
6. Intellectual Property Violations
- Infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets.
- Distributing or hosting pirated software, music, video, or any other form of content without the proper licenses or permissions.
7. Hate Speech and Harassment
- Engaging in, promoting, or encouraging any form of harassment, abuse, discrimination, or violence against individuals or groups based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
- Promoting or inciting terrorism, extremism, or violent activities.
8. Resource Abuse
- Engaging in excessive use of our services that affects other users' experiences or degrades the performance of our systems, including but not limited to overutilizing bandwidth, storage, CPU, or memory resources.
- Using the services to operate cryptocurrency mining, file-sharing, or any activity that consumes excessive server or network resources.
User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for the content you host, share, or distribute while using our services. You must ensure that your use of our services is in compliance with this AUP, as well as all applicable laws and regulations.
You must also take reasonable security precautions to prevent unauthorized access to your account and our services, including but not limited to maintaining strong, secure passwords and not sharing login credentials.
Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violation of this AUP by any person, including other users, you are encouraged to report such activity to us at admin@suzko.com. We will investigate the matter and take appropriate action, which may include disabling the offending content, suspending or terminating accounts, or reporting the activity to law enforcement authorities.
Enforcement and Consequences
We reserve the right to monitor your use of our services to ensure compliance with this AUP. If we determine that you have violated this AUP, we may, at our sole discretion:
- Suspend or terminate your account and access to our services.
- Remove any prohibited content.
- Take legal action against you, including seeking damages and injunctive relief.
We will not be liable for any damages or losses resulting from the enforcement of this AUP.
No Liability for Third-Party Content
We are not responsible for the content or activities of third parties that you may access through our services, and we do not monitor, endorse, or control the content hosted by users. Any reliance on or use of third-party content is at your own risk.
Modifications
We reserve the right to modify this AUP at any time. We will notify you of any material changes through our website or email. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised AUP.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Acceptable Use Policy, or if you wish to report any violations, please contact us at:
Suzko
admin@suzko.com
312 N Green St
Crawfordsville, Indiana
47933, United States
Last updated: 10/13/2024
