Security and Ethical Use of Virtual and Dedicated Servers: Prohibited Practices
When managing virtual and dedicated servers, it’s crucial to adhere to specific rules and restrictions designed to maintain not only the security and efficiency of the server environment but also to ensure compliance with local and international laws. These rules are in place to protect the integrity of the server infrastructure, prevent misuse, and safeguard all users who share the resources or operate within the same network.
Prohibited activities typically include actions such as unauthorized access attempts, distribution of malware, engaging in illegal activities like hosting pirated content or participating in cybercrime, and running resource-intensive scripts that can degrade server performance. Adhering to these restrictions is vital for maintaining a stable and secure environment, as violations can lead to severe consequences, including service termination, legal actions, and damage to the company’s reputation. Understanding and following these guidelines is essential for ensuring that your server operates smoothly and that you and your business remain in good standing with service providers and regulatory bodies.
Online pharmacies with illegal drugs
The ban on the establishment of online pharmacies with illegal medicines is aimed at preventing the illegal trade in medicines, which can pose a threat to the health of consumers. This is consistent with international standards and laws governing the circulation of medicines.
Organization of public VPN services
Creating public VPN services without proper permissions may encourage illegal use of the network and violation of privacy regulations. This ban is aimed at maintaining the security of networks and preventing the misuse of servers to anonymize traffic.
Cryptocurrency mining:
Cryptocurrency mining can put significant strain on server resources and create performance issues. The ban on mining is aimed at ensuring stable operation of servers and preventing unnecessary load on equipment.
Scanning ports and vulnerabilities
Port and vulnerability scanning without proper permission can pose a security risk to servers and networks. This ban is intended to prevent unauthorized access attempts and protect against potential cyber attacks.
Proxying projects via servers/VPS
The ban on proxying projects through servers is aimed at preventing abuse and illegal use of servers to circumvent restrictions. This ensures that the resources provided are used fairly and ethically.
Violation of the laws of the country in which your server/VPS is located
Compliance with the laws and regulations of the country in which the server is hosted is a mandatory requirement. This includes compliance with content laws, trade regulations and other regulations.
Any other actions that may cause material or reputational damage to our company
This prohibition warns against actions that could negatively impact the company, including, but not limited to, the use of servers to conduct malicious attacks, distribute malware or other unfair practices.
