🔒 Prohibited Applications and Activities
Our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) explains the terms of using our services. You must comply with these policies and engage only in legal activities. The following violations will result in account termination or legal action: We split the rules into three quick-reference sections so you can confirm compliance easily.1. Zero-Tolerance Offences
The following violations will result in account termination or legal action:🚨 Child Sexual Abuse Material CSAM
- Hosting or distributing CSAM will lead to immediate account termination and reporting to authorities.
🦠 Malware & Botnets
C2 Servers, sinkholes, droppers, phishing kits or similar tools lead to immediate termination - no warnings are sent.
🔓 Unauthorized Access
Attempts to tamper with EDBB infrastructure or upstream carriers void your service agreement immediately.
🌪️ DDoS Operations
Launching attacks (booter services), any kind of stress testing, or using EDBB infrastructure for attacks is prohibited.
🛍️ Counterfeit Commerce
- Hosting websites selling counterfeit products (e.g., Nike, Adidas, Moncler) leads to account suspension.
2. Network & Platform Safeguards
The following activities are forbidden and will lead to account suspension or termination.📨 SPAM & Bulk Messaging
Unsolicited email, SMS, or direct messages are not allowed. Verified complaints suspend the service; repeat offences result in cancellation without refund.
🧮 IPv6 Usage
- Maximum of 10 simultaneously configured IPv6 addresses per VPS.
- Rapid rotation or randomized usage (random IPv6 proxies) are not allowed.
- Flooding the Neighbor Discovery cache leads to account termination.
🕵️ Scanning
Unauthorized port scans, vulnerability probing against third-party infrastructure are not allowed. (Get in touch to obtain an exempt if you are a security firm conducting contractual work).
🛡️ TOR & Anonymity
Entry nodes and middle relays are allowed; TOR exit nodes, I2P outproxies, and similar egress services are forbidden.
💬 IRC Hosting
IRC workloads attract abuse. Review the Advisory for High-Risk Clients before deploying IRC infrastructure.
⛏️ Cryptocurrency Mining
Cryptocurrency mining activities are prohibited on EDBB VPS plans (and no longer profitable anyway)
3. Content & Conduct Rules
Users must respect the dignity, rights, and safety of others. The following activities are strictly forbidden and will result in immediate account termination:📚 Intellectual Property
- Distributing, hosting, or endorsing content that infringes on intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
🗞️ Defamation
- Publishing or sharing knowingly false information with the purpose of damaging the reputation of individuals or organizations.
🔐 Privacy
- Unauthorized sharing of private information, images, videos, or other content that violates personal privacy.
💙 Self-Harm Advocacy
Content that promotes, instructs, or glorifies self-harm or suicide is not allowed.
🚫 Extremist Content
- Distributing or endorsing materials that promote radical ideologies, hate speech, or discrimination.
⚖️ Illegal Content
Hosting any illegal content (e.g. “warez”) will result in account suspension.
Staying Compliant
- Keep your contact details up-to-date so you can respond quickly to abuse notifications.
- Apply strong passwords, MFA, and regular patching to prevent compromised workloads.
- Unsure about an edge case? Contact EDBB Support for clarification before deploying.