CloudServe Server & Email Fair Use Policy

Last Updated: 19 May 2026

This Fair Use Policy outlines acceptable usage limits and operational standards for CloudServe hosting, server, and email services.

This policy exists to ensure reliable, stable, and fair service performance for all customers using CloudServe infrastructure.

By using CloudServe services, you agree to comply with this Fair Use Policy.


1. Purpose of This Policy

CloudServe operates shared and managed infrastructure environments where server resources are shared between customers.

To maintain platform stability, security, and performance, customers must use services responsibly and within reasonable operational limits.


2. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • Shared hosting

  • Reseller hosting

  • VPS services

  • Dedicated servers

  • Email hosting

  • Webmail services

  • Databases

  • DNS services

  • CloudServe infrastructure and networks


3. General Fair Usage Requirements

Customers must not use services in a manner that:

  • Causes service disruption

  • Negatively impacts other customers

  • Overloads infrastructure

  • Creates security risks

  • Violates applicable laws

  • Generates abusive or excessive traffic

CloudServe reserves the right to investigate and restrict excessive or abusive usage.


4. Shared Hosting Resource Usage

Shared hosting accounts must operate within reasonable resource limits.

Excessive usage may include:

  • High CPU consumption

  • Excessive RAM usage

  • Continuous long-running processes

  • Excessive database queries

  • Large backup archives

  • Excessive simultaneous connections

  • Excessive inode/file counts

CloudServe may:

  • Temporarily limit resources

  • Suspend abusive processes

  • Request service upgrades

  • Suspend accounts affecting infrastructure stability


5. Unlimited Hosting Usage

Services advertised as “Unlimited” are subject to fair usage limitations.

Unlimited services are intended for normal website hosting operations only.

Unlimited services must not be used for:

  • File storage services

  • Backup repositories

  • Media distribution platforms

  • Large-scale archive storage

  • Illegal file hosting

  • Non-website-related storage

CloudServe reserves the right to enforce reasonable usage limitations.


6. CPU & Memory Usage

Customers must not:

  • Run cryptocurrency miners

  • Run resource-abusive scripts

  • Execute persistent background processes without approval

  • Use automated systems that overload infrastructure

Repeated excessive CPU or memory usage may result in service restrictions or suspension.


7. Disk Space Usage

Disk usage must relate directly to active website or hosting operations.

Prohibited storage usage may include:

  • Personal file archives

  • Video storage unrelated to websites

  • Backup dumping

  • Public file mirrors

  • Excessive log retention

CloudServe may remove or restrict abusive storage usage.


8. Database Usage

Databases must be optimised and maintained responsibly.

Excessive database activity may include:

  • Poorly optimised queries

  • Excessive simultaneous connections

  • High-frequency automated requests

  • Abusive polling systems

CloudServe may limit or suspend databases causing service degradation.


9. Email Fair Use Policy

CloudServe email services are intended for standard business and personal communications.

Email services must not be used for:

  • Spam campaigns

  • Bulk unsolicited email

  • Purchased mailing lists

  • Phishing activity

  • Fraudulent communications

  • Malware distribution

CloudServe maintains strict anti-spam controls.


10. Email Sending Limits

To protect infrastructure reputation and deliverability, CloudServe may enforce sending limits including:

  • Hourly sending limits

  • Daily sending limits

  • Recipient rate limitations

  • Attachment size limits

Limits may vary depending on hosting plans and server reputation.


11. Mailing Lists & Marketing Emails

Bulk marketing or mailing list usage may require approval.

Customers sending newsletters or marketing emails must:

  • Obtain recipient consent

  • Include unsubscribe options

  • Comply with anti-spam regulations

  • Maintain clean mailing lists

CloudServe reserves the right to suspend abusive mailing activity immediately.


12. Spam & Blacklisting

CloudServe actively monitors outgoing email activity.

Accounts generating spam complaints, blacklisting events, or suspicious email traffic may be:

  • Suspended immediately

  • Rate limited

  • Blocked from outbound mail

  • Investigated for abuse

CloudServe prioritises protection of server reputation and email deliverability.


13. Webmail Usage

Webmail services are provided for standard communication purposes only.

Abusive automated usage or excessive storage may result in restrictions.


14. Email Storage Limits

Email storage should remain within reasonable operational usage.

CloudServe may restrict accounts storing excessive:

  • Archived mail

  • Attachments

  • Historical backups

  • Unused mailboxes

Customers are encouraged to maintain local backups and mailbox housekeeping.


15. Network Usage

Customers must not:

  • Generate malicious traffic

  • Launch attacks

  • Abuse bandwidth

  • Perform network scanning

  • Distribute malware

  • Interfere with infrastructure operations

CloudServe reserves the right to block or suspend abusive traffic immediately.


16. Security Responsibilities

Customers are responsible for:

  • Securing websites and applications

  • Maintaining strong passwords

  • Updating software

  • Preventing compromised scripts

  • Monitoring account activity

Compromised accounts may be suspended to protect infrastructure security.


17. Backups

CloudServe may provide backups as a courtesy service.

Customers remain fully responsible for maintaining independent backups of:

  • Websites

  • Databases

  • Emails

  • Configurations

  • Application data

Backup availability is not guaranteed.


18. Abuse Investigations

CloudServe reserves the right to investigate:

  • Resource abuse

  • Spam complaints

  • Malware activity

  • Network attacks

  • Security incidents

  • Excessive usage

Customers may be contacted for corrective action.


19. Temporary Restrictions

CloudServe may temporarily limit or suspend services where usage:

  • Threatens infrastructure stability

  • Causes service degradation

  • Creates security risks

  • Violates this policy

Restrictions may remain until issues are resolved.


20. VPS & Dedicated Server Usage

VPS and dedicated server customers have greater resource flexibility but must still comply with:

  • Network abuse policies

  • Spam prevention rules

  • Security requirements

  • Legal obligations

CloudServe reserves the right to suspend servers involved in abuse or illegal activity.


21. Illegal Activity

Services must not be used for:

  • Fraud

  • Phishing

  • Malware

  • Illegal content

  • Copyright infringement

  • Harassment

  • Cyber attacks

  • Unlawful communications

Illegal activity may result in immediate termination and reporting to relevant authorities.


22. Monitoring & Logging

CloudServe may monitor systems, logs, traffic, and infrastructure usage for:

  • Security protection

  • Abuse prevention

  • Service stability

  • Legal compliance

Monitoring is performed in accordance with applicable privacy laws.


23. Policy Enforcement

CloudServe reserves the right to:

  • Limit usage

  • Suspend services

  • Remove abusive content

  • Restrict functionality

  • Require upgrades

  • Terminate accounts violating this policy

Enforcement actions may occur without prior notice where infrastructure or security risks exist.


24. Changes to This Policy

CloudServe reserves the right to update this Fair Use Policy at any time.

Updated versions become effective upon publication.


25. Contact Information

For usage-related questions or abuse concerns, please contact CloudServe through the official support channels or client area.


26. Acceptance

By using CloudServe services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Server & Email Fair Use Policy.

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