Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the acceptable use of BareHost services and applies to all customers, users, and visitors. This policy is designed to protect our customers, our network, and the internet community.

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

Illegal Activities

  • Any activity that violates UK or international law
  • Distribution of illegal content or materials
  • Fraud, identity theft, or financial crimes
  • Hacking, cracking, or unauthorized access attempts

Spam and Abuse

  • Sending unsolicited bulk email (spam)
  • Email harvesting or list building
  • Phishing or social engineering attacks
  • Abuse of mail servers or relay services

Network Abuse

  • DDoS attacks or network flooding
  • Port scanning or vulnerability testing
  • Excessive resource consumption
  • Interference with other users' services

Content Restrictions

  • Adult content or pornography
  • Hate speech or discriminatory content
  • Copyrighted material without permission
  • Malware, viruses, or malicious code

Resource Usage

Fair usage guidelines:

  • CPU usage should not consistently exceed allocated limits
  • Memory usage must remain within plan specifications
  • Bandwidth usage should be reasonable for your service tier
  • Storage should not exceed allocated disk space
  • Database connections should be optimized and reasonable

Compliance Requirements

All users must comply with:

  • UK Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR
  • Computer Misuse Act 1990
  • Communications Act 2003
  • Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
  • All applicable international laws and regulations

Enforcement

Violations of this policy may result in:

  • Warning notices and requests for corrective action
  • Temporary suspension of services
  • Permanent termination of account
  • Legal action where appropriate
  • Cooperation with law enforcement agencies

Reporting Violations

To report violations of this policy or abuse of our services:

Email: abuse@barehost.co.uk
Subject: AUP Violation Report
Include: Detailed description, evidence, and contact information

Contact Information

For questions about this Acceptable Use Policy:

Email: legal@barehost.co.uk
Address: Bare Hosting, Suite 454, 80A Ruskin Ave, Welling DA16 3QQ, UK
ICO Registration: ZB913632