Welcome to Gigabite Hosting (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By creating an account, accessing your dashboard, or using any website built or hosted on our platform, you agree to these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with these terms, do not use Gigabite Hosting or any service we provide.
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# **1. Definitions**
* **“User” / “You”** — Anyone who creates a Gigabite Hosting account or publishes a website using our platform.
* **“Visitor”** — Anyone who accesses a site built on Gigabite Hosting.
* **“Service” / “Platform”** — All products offered by Gigabite Hosting, including hosting, site builder, forums, newsletter tools, analytics, store tools, admin dashboards, APIs, and all related features.
* **“Content”** — Any data uploaded or created by users (text, images, media, code, posts, forms, products, etc.).
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# **2. Eligibility**
To use Gigabite Hosting, you must:
* Be at least 13 years old
* Have the legal right to enter agreements
* Not be banned from our platform
* Use the service only for lawful purposes
If you use Gigabite Hosting on behalf of an organization, you confirm you have authority to bind them to this agreement.
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# **3. Your Account**
You are responsible for:
* Maintaining the security of your login credentials
* All activity that occurs under your account
* Ensuring your information is accurate and up to date
We are not responsible for any loss due to unauthorized access.
If you suspect your account is compromised, contact us immediately.
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# **4. Acceptable Use Rules**
You agree **NOT** to use Gigabite Hosting for any of the following:
### **4.1 Illegal Activity**
* Fraud, scams, phishing
* Copyright infringement or piracy
* Criminal activity or aiding criminal behavior
* Selling illegal goods or services
### **4.2 Harmful or Abusive Content**
* Violence, hate speech, harassment
* Content intended to defame others
* Content encouraging self-harm
### **4.3 Security Violations**
* Attempting to hack Gigabite Hosting
* Circumventing security or rate limits
* Hosting malware, bots, or phishing pages
### **4.4 Resource Abuse**
* Excessive bandwidth or storage usage
* Attempting to overload servers
* Running background processes not authorized by us
### **4.5 Spam & Misuse of Features**
* Sending unsolicited emails
* Using newsletters for spam
* Automated posting or scraping
* Misusing analytics, store, forums, or signup tools
We may suspend or terminate accounts violating these rules.
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# **5. User Content & Ownership**
### **5.1 You Own Your Content**
Anything you upload remains **yours**.
Gigabite Hosting does **not** claim ownership of your content.
### **5.2 License to Operate Your Site**
By hosting with us, you grant us a **non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license** to:
* Store your content
* Host, display, and serve it
* Provide backups
* Deliver it to visitors
This license exists only so we can operate your site.
### **5.3 Responsibility for Content**
You are responsible for:
* Ensuring you have rights to the content you upload
* Complying with laws relevant to your content
* Publishing your own Privacy Policy for your visitors
We do not moderate user sites unless required for safety, security, or legal compliance.
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# **6. Platform Features**
### **6.1 Site Builder & Hosting**
We provide tools to design and host websites.
You are responsible for what you build and publish.
### **6.2 Store & Commerce**
If you enable store features:
* You must comply with local tax laws
* You are responsible for product accuracy and fulfillment
* Chargebacks, refunds, and disputes are your responsibility
We do not handle shipping or product liability.
### **6.3 Forums, Contact Forms, Comments**
If you enable community features:
* You are responsible for moderating your community
* You must publish clear community guidelines
* You must handle reports, disputes, and user data requests
We may remove content that violates platform safety rules.
### **6.4 Analytics**
We provide analytics (page hits, sessions, referrers).
You are responsible for informing your visitors.
### **6.5 Backups**
We provide both system-level and optional user-triggered backups.
Backups are provided **as-is** and are not guaranteed.
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# **7. Payments, Billing, & Refunds**
### **7.1 Subscription Plans**
Paid features require an active subscription.
Plan details are listed on our pricing page.
### **7.2 Billing**
Payments are handled securely via third-party processors such as:
* Stripe
* PayPal
We do not store full credit card information.
### **7.3 Refunds**
Refunds are issued **only when required by law** unless otherwise specified.
Promotional credits cannot be refunded.
### **7.4 Failure to Pay**
If payment fails:
* We will attempt retries
* Your site may enter limited mode
* Hosting may be suspended until payment is resolved
We are not responsible for data loss due to non-payment.
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# **8. Service Availability**
We aim for high uptime, but:
* Services may occasionally be disrupted
* Maintenance or updates may cause downtime
* Network issues or third-party outages may impact availability
Gigabite Hosting is provided **“as is”** without guarantees of uninterrupted service.
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# **9. Termination**
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
* Violate these terms
* Use the service for illegal or abusive activity
* Fail to pay for your subscription
* Cause security or stability risks
* Create unreasonable load on the system
You may terminate your account at any time.
Upon termination:
* Your sites may be taken offline
* Content may be deleted after a grace period
* Backups may no longer be accessible
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# **10. Limitation of Liability**
To the maximum extent allowed by law:
* Gigabite Hosting is **not liable** for lost revenue, lost data, downtime, corruption, or damages
* We are **not responsible** for actions taken by third-party integrations
* Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions; your rights may vary.
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# **11. Indemnification**
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Gigabite Hosting from any claims arising from:
* Your content
* Your website
* Your use of the service
* Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
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# **12. Changes to These Terms**
We may update these Terms periodically.
Changes become effective once posted.
If updates significantly affect your rights, we will notify you through:
* Dashboard announcements
* Email
* Platform notifications
Continuing to use Gigabite Hosting after changes means you accept the new Terms.
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# **13. Governing Law**
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of **Wisconsin**.
Any disputes will be handled in courts located in that jurisdiction.
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# **14. Contact Us**
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms:
**Gigabite Studios / Gigabite Hosting**
**Email:** [
[email protected]](mailto:
[email protected])
**Website:** [https://gigabitestudios.xyz/](https://gigabitestudios.xyz/)