Acceptable Use Policy

FortiHost LLC · Last updated: May 2026 · Version 1.0
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") applies to all products and services provided by FortiHost LLC ("FortiHost"). It exists to protect FortiHost, our customers, our infrastructure, and the public. By using any FortiHost Service, you agree to comply with this AUP. Violations may result in immediate suspension or termination of your Services without refund, and may be reported to law enforcement where appropriate.

1. Your Responsibility

You are responsible for all content, data, traffic, and activity on or through your Services, including the actions of any users you permit and any software, scripts, or applications you install or run. You must ensure your use complies with all applicable laws and this AUP at all times.

2. Prohibited Activities

You may not use the Services, or allow them to be used, for any of the following:

Illegal or harmful content and conduct

  • Any activity that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
  • Content or conduct that is fraudulent, deceptive, defamatory, harassing, threatening, or that infringes the rights of others.
  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content that exploits or endangers minors. This is strictly prohibited and will be reported to authorities.
  • Distribution of content that incites violence, terrorism, or hatred.

Intellectual property

  • Storing, distributing, or facilitating access to copyrighted material, trademarks, or other intellectual property without authorization (including pirated software, media, or warez).

Spam and abuse of communications

  • Sending unsolicited bulk email or messages (spam), or operating mailing lists without verifiable consent.
  • Forging headers, spoofing identities, phishing, or any deceptive messaging practices.

Security violations and malicious software

  • Distributing or hosting malware, viruses, ransomware, trojans, worms, or other malicious code.
  • Operating botnets, command-and-control servers, or coordinating malicious networks.
  • Unauthorized access to, scanning of, or interference with any system, network, or data (hacking, intrusion attempts, port scanning, credential stuffing).
  • Launching or participating in denial-of-service (DoS/DDoS) attacks or any attack that degrades or disrupts services.

Network and resource abuse

  • Excessive consumption of shared resources (CPU, memory, disk, bandwidth, I/O) in a manner that degrades service for others or exceeds the limits of your plan.
  • Cryptocurrency mining, coin minting, or similar high-intensity computational activity, unless expressly authorized in writing.
  • Open relays, open proxies, public anonymizers, or services that facilitate abuse.
  • Reselling or sharing Services in violation of your plan terms.

3. Cooperation and Investigation

We may investigate suspected violations of this AUP and may access, monitor, or disclose information as necessary to operate the Services, enforce this AUP, comply with legal obligations, or respond to lawful requests. You agree to cooperate with any reasonable investigation.

4. Enforcement

Consequences of violation: We may, at our sole discretion and with or without notice, suspend or permanently terminate any Service involved in a violation, remove or disable offending content, and reclaim associated resources. Termination for AUP violation is not eligible for any refund, and associated data may be permanently destroyed and unrecoverable.

5. Reporting Abuse

To report a suspected violation of this AUP, contact us at [email protected].

6. Changes

We may update this AUP from time to time. Changes become effective when posted. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated AUP. This AUP forms part of, and is incorporated into, our Terms of Service.