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Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Last updated: August 2026
This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) outlines the rules and restrictions for using the services provided by Next Wave Host (“we”, “us”, “our”). By using our hosting, domain, or related services, you agree to comply with this AUP.
Violations may result in suspension or termination without refund.
1. Purpose of This Policy
The AUP ensures:
- Network stability
- Security
- Legal compliance
- Protection of customers
- Prevention of abuse
This policy applies to all services, including shared hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated hosting, email hosting, and domain services.
2. Prohibited Activities
You may NOT use our services for any of the following:
2.1 Illegal Activity
- Hosting illegal content
- Distributing copyrighted material without permission
- Fraud, identity theft, or impersonation
- Hosting phishing pages
- Running scams or deceptive services
- Violating local, state, federal, or international laws
2.2 Security Violations
- Malware, viruses, trojans, worms
- Botnets or command‑and‑control servers
- Hacking tools or exploit kits
- Unauthorized access attempts
- Port scanning or network probing
- Denial‑of‑service (DoS/DDoS) attacks
2.3 Spam & Unsolicited Email
- Sending bulk unsolicited email
- Using purchased email lists
- Hosting spam landing pages
- Running mail servers that violate RFC standards
Spam complaints may result in immediate suspension.
2.4 Resource Abuse
You may not:
- Overload CPU, RAM, or I/O
- Run processes that degrade server performance
- Store excessive files beyond plan limits
- Use shared hosting for heavy applications
- Run continuous background tasks
- Use hosting for video streaming or file distribution unless permitted
2.5 Adult Content
Hosting adult, explicit, or pornographic content is prohibited unless your plan explicitly allows it.
2.6 Cryptocurrency & High‑Risk Activities
- Cryptocurrency mining
- High‑risk financial services
- HYIP programs
- Ponzi schemes
- Forex trading bots
- Gambling (unless permitted by law and your plan)
2.7 Intellectual Property Violations
You may not host:
- Pirated software
- Cracked scripts
- Warez
- Illegal downloads
- Copyrighted media without rights
3. Email Usage Rules
Email services must comply with:
- Sending limits
- Spam prevention rules
- Authentication requirements (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
We may throttle or suspend accounts that violate email limits.
4. Server & Network Security
You agree to:
- Maintain updated CMS installations
- Use secure passwords
- Keep plugins/themes updated
- Remove vulnerable scripts
- Protect your account from unauthorized access
We are not responsible for compromised accounts due to weak security practices.
5. Fair Use Policy
Shared hosting resources are shared among multiple customers.
We may:
- Limit resource usage
- Throttle processes
- Suspend accounts causing instability
This ensures fair access for all customers.
6. Reseller Responsibilities
Resellers must ensure their clients comply with this AUP.
Resellers are responsible for:
- Abuse complaints
- Security issues
- Customer violations
Failure to enforce compliance may result in suspension.
7. Reporting Abuse
To report abuse, contact:
Email: abuse@nextwavehost.com Include:
- Domain name
- Description of violation
- Evidence or logs
We investigate all reports promptly.
8. Enforcement
We may take any of the following actions:
- Warning
- Temporary suspension
- Permanent suspension
- Termination without refund
- Removal of harmful content
- Legal reporting (if required)
Severity depends on the nature of the violation.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this AUP at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
10. Contact Information
Next Wave Host Support: support@nextwavehost.com Website: nextwavehost.com
Contact form: Contact Us
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Abuse Reporting Policy · DMCA Policy · Terms of Service · Service Level Agreement