Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions

• "User" or "you": Any individual or entity accessing the Website or using our Services.
• "Services": Web hosting, domain registration, and related services provided by Host44.
• "Content": Any data, text, images, or other materials uploaded or transmitted by you through our Services.
• "Agreement": These Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy and any other referenced policies.

2. Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old or have the legal capacity to enter into contracts to use our Services.
• By using our Services, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements and that your use complies with all applicable laws.

3. Services Provided

Host44 provides web hosting, domain registration, and related services, including but not limited to shared hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated servers, and email hosting. Specific service details, including pricing and features, are outlined on the Website or in separate service agreements.

4. Account Registration

• To access certain Services, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account at support@host44.uk.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Services to:

• Upload, store, or transmit Content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or infringes on intellectual property rights.
• Engage in activities that disrupt or interfere with the Services, including hacking, spamming, or distributing malware.
• Use the Services for cryptocurrency mining, unauthorized data scraping, or other high-resource activities without prior written consent.
• Violate any applicable UK or international laws, including the Computer Misuse Act 1990.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Services for violations of this section.

6. Payments and Billing

• Fees: Service fees are as specified on the Website. All fees are in GBP (£) unless otherwise stated and are exclusive of VAT, where applicable.
• Payment Terms: Payments are due in advance of the service period (e.g., monthly, annually). We accept payments via credit/debit cards, bank transfer.
• Refunds: Unless otherwise stated, fees are non-refundable except as required by UK law (e.g., under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 for distance contracts).
• Late Payments: We may suspend Services for overdue payments after providing reasonable notice.

7. Termination and Suspension

• By You: You may terminate your account at any time by following the process outlined in your account settings or by contacting support@host44.uk.
• By Us: We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services for breach of these Terms, non-payment, or suspected illegal activity, with or without notice.
• Effect of Termination: Upon termination, you must cease using the Services, and we may delete your Content after a reasonable period, subject to applicable law.

8. Intellectual Property

• Our Content: All content on the Website, including text, logos, and software, is owned by or licensed to Host44 and protected by copyright and other laws.
• Your Content: You retain ownership of Content you upload but grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, and use such Content to provide the Services.
• You warrant that your Content does not infringe third-party rights.

9. Data Protection

• We process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy (available at host44.uk/privacy) and UK GDPR.
• You are responsible for ensuring that any personal data you upload or process via our Services complies with applicable data protection laws.

10. Limitation of Liability

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, Host44 shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services.
• Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Services in the preceding 12 months.
• Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for fraud.

11. Service Availability

• We strive to ensure the Services are available 99.9% of the time but do not guarantee uninterrupted access.
• We may perform scheduled maintenance or emergency repairs, which may temporarily affect Service availability.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
• Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where mandatory consumer protection laws apply.

13. Changes to These Terms

• We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on the Website, and continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
• Significant changes will be notified to you via email or through your account dashboard.

14. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for delays or failures in performance due to events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, power outages, or internet failures.

15. Contact Us

For questions or complaints, contact us at:

• Email: support@host44.uk
• Address: 3 Hornton Pl London, United Kingdom

16. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Host44.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.