Purpose
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") defines the standards of conduct required of all members who access and use the Aureus platform. These standards exist to protect the integrity of the platform, the security of all members, and the reputation of Aureus.
Aureus infrastructure is a shared resource between a curated group of trusted engineers. We expect every member to treat it accordingly.
Prohibited Activities
Security and Integrity
You may not use Aureus infrastructure to:
- Conduct unauthorised penetration testing or vulnerability scanning of third-party systems
- Intercept or monitor network traffic not belonging to your own applications
- Launch denial-of-service (DoS) or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks
- Exploit software vulnerabilities to gain unauthorised access to any system
- Impersonate any person or entity
Content and Data
You may not store, process, or transmit:
- Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content sexualising minors
- Content that incites violence, terrorism, or illegal discrimination
- Stolen personal data or credentials
- Malware, ransomware, trojans, or any malicious code
- Content that violates third-party intellectual property rights
Resource Abuse
You may not:
- Mine cryptocurrency or engage in resource-intensive speculative computation without prior written approval
- Artificially inflate traffic metrics or engage in click fraud
- Use the platform as a proxy or relay for illegitimate traffic
- Deliberately consume resources in a manner that degrades service for other members
Communications
You may not use Aureus infrastructure to:
- Send unsolicited bulk email (spam)
- Operate open mail relays
- Conduct phishing or social engineering campaigns
Responsibilities
Securing Your Applications
You are responsible for the security of all applications you deploy on Aureus. This includes:
- Keeping dependencies and runtime environments up to date
- Implementing appropriate authentication and authorisation controls
- Handling user data with care and in compliance with applicable privacy laws
- Promptly addressing any security vulnerabilities in your code
Incident Reporting
If you discover a security vulnerability in the Aureus platform itself, you must report it responsibly to [email protected] and must not:
- Exploit the vulnerability beyond what is necessary to confirm its existence
- Disclose it publicly before we have had a reasonable opportunity to address it
Consequences of Violation
Violation of this AUP may result in:
- Immediate suspension or termination of your account
- Forfeiture of any prepaid fees
- Notification of relevant law enforcement authorities where required by law
- Civil or criminal liability
We reserve the right to determine in our sole discretion what constitutes a violation of this policy.
Reporting Abuse
To report abuse of the Aureus platform, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We investigate all credible reports and take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this AUP periodically. Members will be notified of significant changes. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Aureus Hosting Technologies, Inc. Email: [email protected] Web: aureus.cx