Acceptable Use Policy

Last Updated: September 13, 2025

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) governs your use of the shared website hosting and game server hosting services provided by Reaper PCS (“we,” “us,” or “our”) through our website https://reaperpcs.com/ and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to comply with this AUP, our Terms and Conditions (available at https://reaperpcs.com/terms-and-conditions), and all applicable laws. Violation of this AUP may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Services.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this AUP is to ensure that our Services are used responsibly, lawfully, and in a manner that protects the integrity, security, and performance of our shared hosting environment for all users. This policy applies to all users, including individuals and organizations, accessing our website hosting and game server hosting Services.

2. General Conduct

You agree to use our Services in a manner that is:

  • Lawful and compliant with all local, state, federal, and international laws, including North Dakota consumer protection laws (N.D.C.C. Chapter 51-15).
  • Respectful of the rights of others, including intellectual property, privacy, and freedom from harassment.
  • Consistent with the intended purpose of our Services (e.g., hosting websites or multiplayer game servers for supported games).

3. Prohibited Content

You may not host, store, or distribute content on our Services that:

  • Is illegal or promotes illegal activities, including but not limited to piracy, fraud, or distribution of controlled substances.
  • Is defamatory, libelous, or slanderous.
  • Contains or promotes adult content, including pornography or explicit material.
  • Promotes violence, hate speech, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
  • Infringes on third-party intellectual property rights, such as copyrighted material, trademarks, or trade secrets, without proper authorization.
  • Contains malicious code, including viruses, malware, ransomware, or phishing content.
  • Is designed to spam, including unsolicited bulk email or excessive automated posting.
  • Violates the rules or guidelines of supported games (e.g., Minecraft, Rust, ARK: Survival Evolved), as outlined at https://reaperpcs.com/supported-games.

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not engage in activities that:

  • Overload or abuse server resources, such as excessive bandwidth, storage, or CPU usage, beyond the limits of your hosting plan.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or other users’ websites or game servers.
  • Use automated systems (e.g., bots, scrapers, or DDoS tools) to interact with our Services without our prior written consent.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the functionality, performance, or availability of our website, hosting services, or game servers.
  • Engage in hacking, cheating, or exploiting vulnerabilities in our Services or supported games.
  • Use our Services to send spam, engage in phishing, or distribute malicious content.
  • Modify server software or configurations beyond the options provided in our control panel.
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity or affiliation in connection with our Services.

5. Website Hosting Usage

When using our shared website hosting Services, you agree to:

  • Host websites only for lawful purposes and in compliance with this AUP.
  • Maintain responsibility for all content uploaded to your website, including text, images, code, and third-party plugins.
  • Ensure that your website does not exceed the resource limits (e.g., bandwidth, storage) specified in your hosting plan.
  • Regularly update and secure your website (e.g., using supported CMS versions or plugins) to prevent vulnerabilities that could harm our shared hosting environment.

6. Game Server Hosting Usage

When using our shared game server hosting Services, you agree to:

  • Use game servers only for hosting gameplay for supported games (e.g., Minecraft, Rust, ARK: Survival Evolved), as listed at https://reaperpcs.com/supported-games.
  • Comply with the specific rules and guidelines set by the game developers or publishers, available through their official websites or our supported games page.
  • Not install unauthorized mods, plugins, or scripts that could destabilize the server or violate game developer terms.
  • Avoid excessive resource usage (e.g., running high-intensity game configurations) that impacts other users on shared servers.
  • Refrain from abusive, harassing, or offensive behavior in game server chat, forums, or related communication channels.

7. Resource Usage

Our Services operate on a shared hosting environment, and excessive resource usage can impact other users. You agree to:

  • Adhere to the resource limits (e.g., bandwidth, storage, CPU) outlined in your hosting plan.
  • Not engage in activities that cause disproportionate server load, such as running unauthorized scripts, mining cryptocurrencies, or hosting file-sharing services.
  • Contact support@reaperpcs.com if you require clarification on resource limits or need a custom solution within our shared hosting framework.

8. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account credentials and promptly reporting any unauthorized access to support@reaperpcs.com.
  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, including GDPR for EU users and CCPA for California users, as outlined in our Privacy Policy (https://reaperpcs.com/privacy-policy).
  • Regularly backing up your website and game server data. We do not guarantee the availability of backups in the event of data loss.
  • Obtaining necessary licenses or permissions for games, website content, or third-party software used on our Services.

9. Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of this AUP. If we determine that you have violated this policy, we may:

  • Issue a warning to address the violation.
  • Suspend or terminate your access to the Services, including your website or game server, with or without notice.
  • Remove or disable access to prohibited content or activities.
  • Report illegal activities to relevant authorities, as required by law.

We may also cooperate with law enforcement or third parties to address violations, including disclosing user information as permitted by our Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Reporting Violations

If you believe someone is violating this AUP, please report it to us at support@reaperpcs.com. Provide details of the suspected violation, including relevant evidence, to assist our investigation.

11. Changes to This AUP

We may update this AUP to reflect changes in our Services or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated AUP on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Significant changes may be communicated via email or a website notice. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated AUP.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this AUP, please contact us:

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Acceptable Use Policy, in addition to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

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