1. Introduction
Welcome to Hostinator.co.uk. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, products, and services (“Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old (or have the legal capacity to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction) and agree to abide by these Terms, as well as any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific services.
3. Description of Services
Hostinator provides a range of hosting solutions including shared hosting, WordPress hosting, eCommerce hosting, and other related services. We strive to deliver reliable, high-performance, and secure hosting environments for businesses and individuals worldwide. The specific features and details of our Services are described on our website and may change from time to time.
4. Modification of Terms
Hostinator reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
5. Account Registration and Security
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Account Creation:
In order to access certain Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate. -
Account Responsibility:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or suspected breach of security. -
Prohibited Use:
You must not share your account or allow others to use your account. You are responsible for ensuring that all users who access our Services through your account comply with these Terms.
6. Payment and Billing
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Fees:
Some of our Services require payment. All fees are outlined on our website at the time of purchase. All payments must be made in the currency specified and are subject to applicable taxes. -
Billing Cycle:
Services are billed in advance on a recurring basis (e.g., monthly or annually) unless otherwise specified. You authorize us to charge the payment method provided for all fees incurred. -
Refunds and Cancellations:
Refunds, if applicable, are subject to our Refund Policy as detailed on our website. Hostinator reserves the right to modify our billing practices and refund policies at any time.
7. User Obligations and Conduct
When using our Services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information.
- Use our Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Not engage in any activity that could harm the Services, other users, or the reputation of Hostinator.
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with their proper functioning.
- Comply with any additional policies or guidelines published on our website.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
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Ownership:
All content, logos, trademarks, and intellectual property associated with Hostinator are owned by or licensed to us. Nothing in these Terms grants you any rights to use such intellectual property without our prior written consent. -
User Content:
Any content you submit to our Services remains your property, but by submitting it, you grant Hostinator a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display that content for the purpose of providing our Services. -
Copyright Infringement:
Hostinator respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us with the relevant details.
9. Termination and Suspension
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Termination by You:
You may terminate your account and discontinue use of our Services at any time by following the procedures provided on our website. Any fees already paid are non-refundable unless specified otherwise in our Refund Policy. -
Termination by Hostinator:
We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services immediately and without notice if you breach these Terms or if we determine, in our sole discretion, that your use of our Services poses a risk to us or other users. -
Effect of Termination:
Upon termination, your right to access or use our Services will immediately cease. Hostinator will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred as a result of termination.
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
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Disclaimer of Warranties:
Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Hostinator does not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. -
Limitation of Liability:
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hostinator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits or revenue, arising out of your use of our Services. -
Force Majeure:
Hostinator will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hostinator, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to your use of our Services, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of a third party.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
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Governing Law:
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law principles. -
Dispute Resolution:
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through negotiation, and if necessary, through binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. -
Jurisdiction:
You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the United Kingdom.
13. Miscellaneous
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Entire Agreement:
These Terms, together with any policies or guidelines referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hostinator regarding the use of our Services. -
Severability:
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. -
No Waiver:
Failure by Hostinator to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision. -
Assignment:
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. Hostinator may assign or transfer these Terms at its discretion without notice to you.