Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Last updated: January 2025

1. Purpose and Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) governs the use of all products and services provided by Dataclub (“we”, “our”, “us”).

By using any Dataclub service, you agree to comply with this AUP. Violation may result in immediate suspension or termination, removal of content, and potential legal action.

Dataclub’s interpretation of this AUP will prevail in case of dispute. Questions may be submitted via our email: info@dataclub.eu.

Note: Dataclub’s hosting services are designed exclusively for virtual and dedicated server hosting. Services are not intended for general-purpose backup, archival storage, or large-scale file distribution unrelated to hosted applications.

2. Offensive or Illegal Content

You may not publish, host, transmit, or link to material that:

• Constitutes child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or sexual exploitation of minors.
• Incites, threatens, or glorifies violence, terrorism, or extremist ideology.
• Contains hate speech directed at protected groups (race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability).
• Is defamatory, harassing, deceptive, or violates privacy rights.
• Constitutes fraud, identity theft, phishing, or other deceptive business practices.
• Infringes on intellectual property or proprietary rights.
• Exposes trade secrets without authorization.
• Endangers public safety or interferes with law enforcement.
• Is malicious, fraudulent, or unlawful under applicable law.

Note: “Publishing or transmitting” includes websites, email, chat servers, APIs, and any other network-based services provided by Dataclub.

3. Prohibited Uses and Content

You are strictly prohibited from using Dataclub’s services to host, transmit, distribute, link to, or facilitate any content or activity which:

• Includes child sexual abuse material (CSAM), sexual exploitation of minors, or bestiality.
• Promotes extremist content, hate speech, or terrorist propaganda.
• Engages in fraud, scams, phishing, pyramid or Ponzi schemes, or other deceptive business models.
• Distributes malware, ransomware, trojans, spyware, botnets, command-and-control infrastructure, port scanning, or other malicious network activity.
• Operates anonymising services, proxies, or Tor exit nodes used for illicit purposes unless explicitly permitted.
• Hosts copyright-infringing content including warez, cracks, serials, pirated media, or unlicensed material.
• Sends unsolicited bulk or commercial email (spam) without prior approval and verifiable opt-in consent.
• Performs cryptocurrency mining, farming, or plotting unless explicitly authorized.
• Trades in illegal goods/services including weapons, illicit drugs, human trafficking, or sanction-prohibited items.
• Causes excessive resource usage degrading network performance or uses services primarily for storage/backup/mirroring unrelated to hosted applications.
• Violates export controls, sanctions, or other regulated activities.

Note: This list is non-exhaustive; any activity deemed illegal, abusive, or disruptive by Dataclub is prohibited. Violations may result in immediate suspension or termination without refund.

4. Data Storage and Server Usage

All data uploaded to Dataclub servers must relate to the legitimate operation of your hosted services.

Dataclub servers are not intended for backup, archival storage, or large-scale file distribution.

We reserve the right to delete prohibited data or suspend accounts violating this policy without notice or refund.

5. Security Responsibilities

You must take reasonable precautions to protect your account and data:

• Maintain confidentiality of login credentials;
• Use strong passwords and update them periodically;
• Keep all software, scripts, and CMS up to date;
• Do not share credentials with unauthorized individuals.

You are responsible for any activity originating from your account.

6. Bulk Email, Marketing, and Anti-Spam Policy

Dataclub enforces a zero-tolerance anti-spam policy. All outbound email must comply with GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and industry best practices.

6.1 Prohibited Email Practices

• Sending unsolicited bulk email (spam) or phishing;
• Distributing malware or deceptive headers;
• Using open relays or compromised systems;
• Obscuring sender information or harvesting email addresses;
• Using third-party mailers without equivalent anti-abuse measures.

6.2 Permitted Marketing Email (Opt-In Only)

• Recipients must provide explicit, verifiable consent;
• Consent records must be available within 72 hours;
• Emails must identify the sender clearly and provide a valid reply-to address;
• Opt-out must be simple and honored within 48 hours;
• Campaigns must include why the recipient receives the email;
• Domains must post an abuse contact (abuse@dataclub.eu) and respond promptly;
• Outbound traffic must not harm Dataclub’s IP reputation.

6.3 Monitoring and Enforcement

Dataclub may monitor outbound traffic, request verification, suspend accounts, or share data with anti-spam authorities as needed.

6.4 Reporting Abuse

Report suspected spam or phishing to: abuse@dataclub.eu with full message headers.

7. Copyright and DMCA Compliance

You may not publish, store, or distribute copyrighted material without authorization.

To report infringements, submit a notice including:

• Signature of authorized agent;
• Identification of the copyrighted work;
• Identification of infringing material;
• Contact details;
• Good-faith statement and accuracy declaration.

Dataclub will terminate repeat infringers in accordance with law.

8. Internet Abuse and Security Violations

• Access systems or networks without authorization;
• Intercept or monitor data without consent;
• Flood, overload, or perform mail bombing;
• Forge headers or sender information;
• Engage in conduct likely to cause retaliation against Dataclub’s network;
• Use services in a way that interferes with other customers.

9. Forums, Chats, and Other Networks

When participating in online forums, chat rooms, or newsgroups, comply with community rules. Mass postings, off-topic advertising, or spamming is prohibited.

10. Accuracy of Account Information

Customers must maintain accurate contact and WHOIS information. Failure may result in account suspension.

11. Monitoring and Enforcement

• Monitor network and services for compliance;
• Remove or disable violating content;
• Cooperate with law enforcement;
• Suspend accounts causing abuse or damage.

Dataclub is not obligated to monitor activity but reserves the right to do so.

12. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Latvia.

You agree that any disputes arising under or in connection with this AUP shall be submitted to the courts of Riga, Latvia, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

13. Contact

📧 Abuse: abuse@dataclub.eu
📧 General Inquiries: info@dataclub.eu