Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) governs the use of all products, services, networks, systems, and technologies (collectively, the “Products”) provided by Middle Ga Colo under any agreement.

This AUP is designed to protect Middle Ga Colo, our customers, and the broader internet community from illegal, harmful, unethical, or irresponsible activity.

Customers found engaging in activities prohibited by this AUP may be subject to service suspension, termination, or other corrective action. In certain cases, Middle Ga Colo may be legally required to report violations to relevant authorities.

Last reviewed: January 27, 2026

1. Fair Use

Middle Ga Colo provides its services with the expectation of reasonable, business-as-usual usage, consistent with the purchased service plan.

If usage is deemed excessive, abusive, or detrimental to platform stability, Middle Ga Colo reserves the right to:

• Throttle or restrict resources
• Apply additional fees
• Require service upgrades
• Suspend or terminate affected services

2. Customer Accountability

Customers are responsible for:

• Their own actions
• The actions of authorized users
• The actions of unauthorized users resulting from inadequate security practices

By using Middle Ga Colo’s Products, customers agree to ensure compliance with this AUP by all end users.

Complaints or abuse reports will be forwarded to the account’s designated contact. Failure to address violations may result in enforcement actions without notice.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, no credits or refunds will be issued for service interruptions caused by violations of this AUP.

3. Prohibited Activities

3.1 Illegal Content & Copyright Infringement

Products may not be used to store, transmit, or distribute content that violates applicable laws or regulations, including but not limited to:

• Copyrighted, trademarked, or proprietary material used without authorization
• Obscene, defamatory, or unlawful material
• Content violating export control, sanctions, or trade compliance laws

Customers are solely responsible for the legality of all content stored, transmitted, or published using the Products.

3.2 Spam & Unauthorized Messaging

Products may not be used for:

• Sending unsolicited bulk or commercial messages (“spam”)
• Operating unconfirmed or non-consensual mailing or messaging lists
• Harvesting email addresses or phone numbers without consent
• Using purchased or scraped lists for messaging purposes

All messaging lists must be confirmed opt-in, and proof of consent must be retained for the lifespan of the list.

This policy applies whether messages are sent directly through Middle Ga Colo’s Products or indirectly reference services hosted by Middle Ga Colo.

3.3 Malicious, Exploitative, or Abusive Activity

Products may not be used for any activity intended to harm, disrupt, or exploit systems, users, or networks, including but not limited to:

• Malware distribution, viruses, or malicious code
• Network scanning, sniffing, spoofing, flooding, or denial-of-service attacks
• Unauthorized access to systems, networks, or accounts (“hacking,” “cracking,” etc.)
• Abuse, harassment, hate speech, or threats against individuals or groups
• Facilitating tools or services designed to violate this AUP or the policies of other providers

3.4 Fraud & Abuse of Services

Prohibited activities include:

• Attempting to obtain services without payment
• Using services to avoid payment to another provider
• Unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data
• Interfering with the services or networks of other customers
• Violations of consumer protection or privacy laws

3.5 Dangerous & Criminal Activity

Products may not be used by any individual or entity involved in, or reasonably suspected of involvement in:

• Illegal gambling
• Terrorism or extremist activity
• Narcotics trafficking
• Arms trafficking
• Proliferation of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons
• Activities related to weapons of mass destruction

4. Regulated & Restricted Data

Use of Products to store or process regulated data is prohibited unless explicitly authorized in writing, including but not limited to:

• HIPAA / PHI data
• FINRA / GLBA regulated financial data
• PCI-DSS cardholder data
• ITAR / export-controlled data

Such use constitutes a material breach of this AUP and the Terms of Service.

5. Unauthorized Use of Middle Ga Colo Property

Customers may not:

• Impersonate Middle Ga Colo
• Misrepresent affiliation or endorsement
• Use Middle Ga Colo branding, trademarks, or services to commit fraud or deception

6. Enforcement & Remedies

Middle Ga Colo reserves the right to take any action it deems appropriate in response to violations of this AUP, including but not limited to:

• Content removal
• Resource limitation
• Service suspension or termination
• Account termination
• Cooperation with law enforcement where required

7. Changes to This Policy

This AUP provides a non-exhaustive list of prohibited activities.

Middle Ga Colo may update this policy at any time by publishing a revised version on its website. The revised version becomes effective on the earlier of:

• The customer’s continued use of the Products after publication; or
• 30 days after publication.