Zero Tolerance

[Corey]

Hi Guys,

For some reason, a lot of our members think it's okay to use nulled scripts, host warez, etc... on their accounts. We've been lenient in the past and actually made a 7 day suspension time for this offense. We will no longer do this.

If you are caught with a nulled script, warez, XXX material, anything against our free hosting ToS your account will be suspended pending termination.

THINK before you upload that nulled vB. We have automatic checking for almost all nulled scripts out there. That means we don't even have to look! We get notified when our scanner runs. We also work very closely with companies like vBulletin and check for valid licenses on a daily basis.

If you want to take a chance and upload warez, you better be ready to have your account terminated. There is no excuse, not your little brother did it, not your grandmother did it. You are solely responsible for your account. Warez or anything against the ToS on your account will now mean your losing it. No more chances.

[kraqen11]

I am agree

[psg_mx]

I'm sorry but i can't understand, what a meen nulled script, warez. what is the extension of the file that threat the Tos? please be most specific Corey Thanks I'll be waiting you answer before i upload files to my CP

[leafypiggy]

What are you talking about?

A nulled script is a script that needs a license, and someone has "nulled" or removed the file that makes sure you have a valid license key. Therefore making the script/system illegal.

[Smith6612]

I agree on the part of Warez and nulled scripts. I don't see why people need to pirate forum software or even similar software, etc when yet there's almost always an open source/free alternative. Take SMF for example. Very powerful forum system, as well as phpBB 3 and in the case of SMF, you can turn it into a mini CMS using the ssi.php file (?) that comes with the software.

psg mx, a nulled script is a script that was hacked so that it doesn't phone home and can be used fully. This happens on software you have to pay for but obtained it by other means. That is illegal. Basically, if you're getting software for free from SourceForge or even from Fantastico, you're fine, but if you're going to be uploading software that you need/should have a license for, you better make sure it's legit and you have a valid license to the software. Hope this explains some things.

[zer0ne1337]

Corey, its a very good decision! I agree with you, TOS should be followed seriously by every member.

[psg_mx]

ok guys all of my doubts resolved, and thank you very much and forgive me im just a beginner.

[botbg]

I totally agree with this, I found out that TONS of people have been using nulled scripts, especially Vbulletin.

Those people shouldn't only have their account suspended, but their ISP and local police (or FBI) contacted as they are pirating software and breaks copyrights.

Lol at "Not Your Grandmother did it" :P

[xPlozion]

i agree with this. although vb costs alot, there are free alternatives and ipb is a bit cheaper if you still want something powerful with technical support.

not saying that i do, but what if you've got a file upload script that's got a ton of holes in it (originally designed to upload images or w/e), but a _member_ uploads something illegal. will you guys warn the account owner ahead of time so we can take action on those who've uploaded the said material, or would the account be terminated?

again, not saying that i do, but just looking to answer questions that others would have ;)

[Smith6612]

i agree with this. although vb costs alot, there are free alternatives and ipb is a bit cheaper if you still want something powerful with technical support.

not saying that i do, but what if you've got a file upload script that's got a ton of holes in it (originally designed to upload images or w/e), but a _member_ uploads something illegal. will you guys warn the account owner ahead of time so we can take action on those who've uploaded the said material, or would the account be terminated?

again, not saying that i do, but just looking to answer questions that others would have ;)

Well, for as far as I know, despite the uploader, the site owner is responsible for any of their data on the disk. It seems to be the way things flow as it's hard without the proper authorities to be able to track down who uploaded what file, and where that person got it from, etc. but ultimately, if anyone is going to have an uploader on their site, it should be moderated or at least log what is uploaded, and the log checked from time to time.