IP Address Rental Terms
IP Address Rental Terms of Service for Hats Network Inc. (AS203314). Effective June 1, 2024. Usage policies, penalties, and termination conditions.
Effective Date: June 1, 2024
Last Revised: August 24, 2024
1. Service Description
Our company provides IP address rental services. The lessee agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms of Service.
What is IP Rental?
IP Address Rental allows you to lease IPv4 or IPv6 addresses from Hats Network Inc. for your infrastructure needs. This service is ideal for:
- Hosting providers requiring additional IP space
- Research and development projects
- Temporary network expansions
2. Responsibilities and Penalties
Lessees are responsible for all activities associated with their rented IP address.
General Complaints
Penalty: $5 per incident, maximum $20 per billing period
Including but not limited to:
- DMCA copyright complaints
- Spam complaints (unsolicited email)
- Unauthorized marketing activity complaints
- Minor service abuse complaints
Severe Misconduct
Penalty: $15 per incident, maximum $30 per billing period
Severe misconduct carries heavier penalties and may lead to swift suspensions.
Including but not limited to:
- Network scanning activities (port scanning, vulnerability scanning)
- Spreading malware or viruses
- Participating in network attacks (DDoS, brute force)
- Unauthorized system intrusion attempts
- Phishing activities
- Hosting illegal content
IP Blacklisting
Penalty: $30 per incident OR 6-month service extension
IP addresses listed on major blacklists including:
| Blacklist | Type |
|---|---|
| Spamhaus | Email reputation |
| DNSBL | DNS-based blacklist |
| SORBS | Spam and Open Relay Blocking System |
| SpamCop | Spam reporting |
| Cisco Talos | Security intelligence |
| Microsoft SmartScreen | Email filtering |
| Google Safe Browsing | Web safety |
3. Payment and Penalty Enforcement
Important: All penalty fees will be added to the lessee's next invoice. Penalties take effect immediately upon notification. Failure to pay may result in service suspension or termination.
Payment Terms
- Invoices are issued monthly
- Payment is due within 14 days of invoice date
- Late payments subject to 1.5% monthly service charge
- All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
4. Service Termination
Termination Policy
The company reserves the right to terminate services due to severe or repeated violations without refund.
Severe Violations Include:
- Multiple occurrences of severe misconduct
- Repeated IP blacklisting
- Engagement in illegal activities
- Non-payment of fees for 30+ days
Voluntary Termination:
Lessees may terminate service with 30 days written notice. No refunds for prepaid unused periods.
5. Disclaimer
The company is not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from the lessee's use of the IP address. The lessee agrees to indemnify and hold the company harmless from any claims arising from their use of the service.
6. Monitoring and Reporting
The company has the right to monitor IP usage to ensure compliance with these terms. Lessees agree to promptly report any abuse or unauthorized use.
We monitor for:
- Unusual traffic patterns
- Blacklist status changes
- Abuse reports from third parties
- Compliance with AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)
7. Amendment of Terms
The company reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Modified terms will be:
- Posted on the company website
- Emailed to the lessee's registered contact
- Effective 30 days after posting
Continued use implies acceptance of modified terms.
8. Notice of Changes
The company reserves the right to make changes to these terms without prior notice in cases of:
- Emergency security issues
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Force majeure events
Questions?
Contact Sales
For questions about IP rental availability and pricing.
Contact Support
For abuse reports or compliance questions.
By using this service, the lessee agrees to abide by these terms.