Terms of Service
Last updated: March 15, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Hosting Platform's services ("Services"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Service
Hosting Platform provides web hosting services including but not limited to:
- VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting
- Website hosting and domain services
- SEO management and optimization
- Advertising management services
- Software development and deployment
- Related technical support and maintenance
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To use certain features of our Services, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
3.2 Account Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information during registration
- Maintain and update your account information
- Be responsible for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
4. Acceptable Use Policy
4.1 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use our Services to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Send unsolicited commercial communications (spam)
- Engage in hacking, cracking, or unauthorized access
- Host content that is illegal, harmful, or offensive
- Excessively consume server resources
- Attempt to circumvent security measures
4.2 Content Standards
You are solely responsible for the content you host on our servers. Content must not contain material that is:
- Defamatory, libelous, or slanderous
- Obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit
- Discriminatory or hateful
- In violation of privacy rights
- Promoting illegal activities
5. Payment Terms
5.1 Fees and Billing
Service fees are as posted on our website and are subject to change with notice. All fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in our refund policy.
5.2 Payment Methods
We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as indicated on our website. You authorize us to charge your chosen payment method for all fees incurred.
5.3 Late Payments
Services may be suspended or terminated for late payment. A €25 late fee may apply to overdue accounts.
6. Service Level Agreement
6.1 Uptime Guarantee
We guarantee 99.9% uptime for our hosting services. Service credits may be provided for downtime exceeding this guarantee.
6.2 Support
Technical support is available 24/7 via email and live chat during business hours. Response times vary by support level.
6.3 Maintenance
We may perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice. Emergency maintenance may occur without notice.
7. Termination
7.1 Termination by User
You may terminate your account at any time. Termination will be effective at the end of your current billing cycle.
7.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately for violation of these terms. You will receive written notice of termination and may request data export within 30 days.
7.3 Data Deletion
Upon termination, we will delete your data within 30 days unless legally required to retain it.
8. Intellectual Property
The Services and our website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You retain ownership of your content, but grant us a license to host and display it as necessary to provide the Services.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10. Limitation of Liability
Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the Services in the 12 months preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims arising from your use of the Services or violation of these terms.
12. Governing Law
These terms are governed by German law. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Germany.
13. Changes to Terms
We may modify these terms with 30 days' notice. Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the changes.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@hostingplatform.com
Address: Hosting Platform GmbH, Legal Department, [Address], Germany
Phone: +49 123 456 789