Acceptable Use Policy

1. Overview

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs the use of Vented's services. By using our services, you agree to comply with this policy.

2. Prohibited Activities

You may not use our services to:

2.1 Illegal Activities

• Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Host, distribute, or link to illegal content
• Facilitate fraud, money laundering, or other financial crimes

2.2 Security Violations

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks
• Distribute malware, viruses, or other malicious code
• Conduct security scans or penetration tests without authorization
• Launch denial-of-service attacks or participate in botnets

2.3 Abuse and Harassment

• Send unsolicited bulk email (spam)
• Harass, threaten, or defame others
• Host content that promotes violence or discrimination
• Engage in phishing or social engineering attacks

2.4 Intellectual Property Violations

• Infringe upon copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
• Host pirated software, media, or other copyrighted material

2.5 Resource Abuse

• Use resources in a manner that negatively impacts other users
• Cryptocurrency mining without explicit authorization
• Running open proxies or relays without proper controls

3. Content Guidelines

You are responsible for all content hosted on our services. We reserve the right to remove content that violates this policy or applicable laws.

4. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violations of this policy, please report them to abuse@vented.cloud.

5. Enforcement

Violations of this policy may result in:

• Warning and request to remedy the violation
• Temporary suspension of services
• Permanent termination of services
• Reporting to law enforcement if required

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

7. Contact

For questions about this policy, please contact us at legal@vented.cloud.