π« Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) β Macaw Hosting
This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the acceptable and prohibited uses of Macaw Hosting services. All customers are required to comply with this policy to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable hosting environment.
β Acceptable Use
Macaw Hosting services may be used for:
- Personal and business websites
- Web applications and content management systems
- Email hosting for normal business communication
- E-commerce and online services that comply with applicable laws
β Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited on Macaw Hosting services:
π¨ Email & Spam
- Sending spam, bulk, or unsolicited emails
- Email spoofing or phishing campaigns
- Using hosting services for mass marketing emails
π Security & Abuse
- Hacking, exploitation, or unauthorized access attempts
- Hosting malware, viruses, trojans, or malicious scripts
- Port scanning, brute-force attacks, or DDoS activity
π Content Restrictions
- Illegal content under local or international law
- Copyright infringement or warez content
- Child sexual abuse material (zero tolerance)
- Hate speech or content promoting violence
βοΈ Resource Abuse
- Excessive CPU, RAM, disk I/O, or network usage
- Cryptocurrency mining or blockchain-related processes
- Running proxy servers, VPNs, TOR nodes, or tunneling services
- Automated scripts that negatively impact server stability
β οΈ Enforcement & Actions
Violation of this policy may result in:
- Temporary suspension of services
- Permanent account termination without refund
- Immediate action in cases of severe abuse or legal risk
Macaw Hosting reserves the right to take preventive or corrective actions to protect the network and other users.
π§Ύ Provider Policy Alignment
As a reseller, Macaw Hosting services operate on infrastructure provided by trusted upstream providers. Customers must also comply with provider-level acceptable use policies, where applicable.
π Policy Updates
Macaw Hosting reserves the right to update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time without prior notice.