Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Last updated: 6 June 2026

Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") sets out the rules for using any service provided by 8Bit Hosting. By purchasing or using our services, you agree to comply with this policy. It applies to all customers, users, and any third parties accessing servers hosted on our infrastructure.

1. Prohibited Activities

Network & Security Attacks

  • Launching or participating in DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks or any form of network flooding
  • Scanning, probing, or attempting to gain unauthorised access to other systems
  • Running packet amplification or reflection tools

Illegal & Harmful Content

  • Hosting, distributing, or linking to illegal content under UK law or your local jurisdiction
  • Distributing malware, ransomware, viruses, spyware, or any harmful software
  • Hosting or distributing content that exploits or harms minors (CSAM)
  • Content that promotes terrorism, violence, or hatred

Resource & Network Abuse

  • Cryptocurrency mining of any kind
  • Running proxy, VPN, or anonymiser services
  • Attempting to bypass or exploit your allocated resource limits (CPU, RAM, storage, bandwidth)
  • Deliberately causing resource contention that impacts other customers' services

Game-Specific Rules

  • Distributing or hosting cheat software, aimbots, wallhacks, or other game-cheating tools
  • Running servers designed to grief, harass, or harm other players
  • Hosting cracked or pirated game servers where the game or platform prohibits this

Other Prohibited Activities

  • Hosting adult, NSFW, or explicit content
  • Sending unsolicited email (spam) from your server
  • Any activity that violates UK law or international law applicable to you
  • Abusive, threatening, or harassing behaviour toward 8Bit Hosting staff

2. Enforcement

Violations may result in enforcement action, escalating based on severity:

  • Warning: a formal notification for minor or first-time violations, with an opportunity to remedy the issue
  • Suspension: temporary service suspension pending investigation or resolution
  • Termination: permanent termination without refund for serious, repeated, or malicious violations

For severe violations (e.g. active DDoS attacks, illegal content, active exploitation), we reserve the right to suspend or terminate immediately and without prior notice.

3. Reporting Abuse

If you believe a server hosted by 8Bit Hosting is being used for malicious or illegal activity:

All reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly. See our Abuse Reporting Policy for what to include.

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this AUP at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated version.

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