> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.edbb.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

> Use cases that violate EDBB's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), including but not limited to child sexual abuse material, illegal content, and other prohibited activities.

## 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 and legal action:

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  <Card title="🚨 Child Sexual Abuse Material CSAM">
    * Hosting or distributing CSAM will lead to immediate account termination and reporting to authorities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🦠 Malware & Botnets">
    C2 Servers, sinkholes, droppers, phishing kits or similar tools lead to immediate termination - no warnings are sent.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🔓 Unauthorized Access">
    Attempts to tamper with EDBB infrastructure or upstream carriers void your service agreement immediately.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🌪️ DDoS Operations">
    Launching attacks (booter services), any kind of stress testing, or using EDBB infrastructure for attacks is prohibited.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🛍️ Counterfeit Commerce, &#x22;fake shops&#x22;">
    * Hosting websites selling counterfeit products (e.g., fake Nike, Adidas, Moncler, ...) leads to account suspension.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## 2. Network and Platform Safeguards

The following activities are forbidden and will lead to account suspension or termination.

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  <Card title="📨 SPAM & Bulk Messaging">
    Unsolicited email, SMS, or direct messages are not allowed. Verified complaints suspend the service; repeat offences result in cancellation without refund.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🧮 IPv6 Usage">
    * Maximum of <strong>10 simultaneously configured IPv6 addresses</strong>
      per VPS.
    * Rapid rotation or randomized usage (random IPv6 proxies) are not allowed.
    * Flooding the Neighbor Discovery cache leads to account termination.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🕵️ 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).
  </Card>

  <Card title="🛡️ TOR & Anonymity">
    Entry nodes and middle relays are allowed; TOR exit nodes, I2P outproxies, and similar egress services are forbidden.
  </Card>

  <Card title="💬 IRC Hosting">
    IRC workloads attract attacks. Review the [Advisory for High-Risk Clients](https://docs.edbb.com//faq/traffic-bandwidth/dos-attacks/advisory-for-high-risk-clients) before deploying IRC-related services.
  </Card>

  <Card title="⛏️ Cryptocurrency Mining">
    Cryptocurrency mining activities are prohibited on EDBB VPS plans (and no longer profitable anyway)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## 3. Content and Conduct Rules

Users must respect the dignity, rights, and safety of others. The following activities are strictly forbidden and will result in account termination:

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  <Card title="📚 Intellectual Property">
    * Distributing, hosting, or endorsing content that infringes on intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🗞️ Defamation">
    * Publishing or sharing knowingly false information with the purpose of damaging the reputation of individuals or organizations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🔐 Privacy">
    * Unauthorized sharing of private information, images, videos, or other content that violates personal privacy.
  </Card>

  <Card title="💙 Self-Harm Advocacy">
    Content that promotes, instructs, or glorifies self-harm or suicide is not allowed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="🚫 Extremist Content">
    * Distributing or endorsing materials that promote radical ideologies, hate speech, or discrimination.
  </Card>

  <Card title="⚖️ Illegal Content">
    Hosting any illegal content (e.g. "warez") will result in account suspension.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## 4. 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.

Following these guidelines keeps the network safe for everyone and ensures your services stay online without interruption.

## 5. Security Research and Authorized Testing Activities

We actively support verified security research and controlled commercial testing.

If your work includes hosting sinkholes, operating honeypots, monitoring network segments, conducting forensic or traffic analysis, or performing authorized stress and resilience tests — we can provide suitable exemptions and infrastructure guidance.

Security software developers, accredited research teams, and governmental entities conducting legitimate investigations are welcome to collaborate under predefined security frameworks.