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
Hats Network Inc. rents IP addresses subject to these terms. Lessees must comply with applicable laws and regulations.
What is IP Rental?
The service leases IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for the lessee's infrastructure. Typical uses include:
- Hosting providers requiring additional IP space
- Research and development projects
- Temporary network expansions
2. Responsibilities and Penalties
The lessee is responsible for all activity associated with the rented addresses.
General Complaints
Penalty: 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: 30 per billing period
Severe misconduct may result in heavier penalties and immediate suspension.
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
The following are examples of major blacklists covered by this provision:
| 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
Hats Network Inc. may terminate service without refund for severe or repeated violations.
Severe Violations Include:
- Multiple occurrences of severe misconduct
- Repeated IP blacklisting
- Engagement in illegal activities
- Non-payment of fees for 30+ days
Voluntary Termination:
A lessee may terminate service with 30 days' written notice. Prepaid unused periods are not refundable.
5. Disclaimer
Hats Network Inc. is not responsible for losses or damages arising from the lessee's use of rented addresses. The lessee agrees to indemnify and hold the company harmless from claims arising from that use.
6. Monitoring and Reporting
Hats Network Inc. may monitor address usage for compliance with these terms. Lessees must promptly report abuse or unauthorized use.
Monitoring covers:
- Unusual traffic patterns
- Blacklist status changes
- Abuse reports from third parties
- Compliance with AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)
7. Amendment of Terms
Hats Network Inc. may modify these terms 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
Changes may be made without prior notice in the following cases:
- 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.