📜 Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 28, 2025

Welcome to FileHost. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using FileHost, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all users of the service, including free and premium users.

2. Service Description

FileHost provides cloud-based file hosting and sharing services. We offer both free and premium subscription plans with varying features and limitations.

2.1 Free Plan

• 200 GB storage space
• Limited download speeds
• 60-second wait time before downloads
• Files may be deleted after 30 days of inactivity
• Display of advertisements

2.2 Premium Plans

• Up to 4 TB storage space
• Unlimited download speeds
• No wait times
• Ad-free experience
• Premium search features
• FTP/S3 upload access
• Pay-Per-Download (PPD) earnings

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password
• Be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
• Verify your email address
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

4. Prohibited Content

You may NOT upload, store, or share:

• Copyrighted material without authorization
• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Content promoting violence, terrorism, or hate speech
• Personal information of others without consent
• Spam or misleading content
• Content that violates any applicable laws

5. Copyright and DMCA

5.1 Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please send a DMCA notice to: [email protected]

5.2 Required Information

DMCA notices must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work
2. Location of the infringing material (file URL)
3. Your contact information
4. A statement of good faith belief
5. A statement under penalty of perjury
6. Physical or electronic signature

5.3 Repeat Infringers

Accounts with multiple copyright violations will be terminated.

6. Payment and Subscriptions

6.1 Premium Subscriptions

• Subscriptions are billed in advance
• Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
• All payments are processed securely via Stripe
• Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled

6.2 Refund Policy

• 7-day money-back guarantee for first-time subscribers
• No refunds after 7 days
• Violations of Terms void refund eligibility

6.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Access continues until the end of the billing period.

7. Earnings Program (PPD/PPS)

7.1 Eligibility

• Available to premium users only
• Must comply with all content policies
• Minimum payout threshold: $50
• Payments processed within 30 days of request

7.2 Prohibited Practices

• Artificial inflation of download counts
• Use of bots or automated systems
• Misleading file descriptions
• Any form of fraud or deception

8. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Attempt to circumvent wait times or download limits
• Reverse engineer or modify our services
• Use automated systems to upload/download files
• Overload our servers or infrastructure
• Resell our services without authorization
• Impersonate others or provide false information

9. File Retention and Deletion

9.1 Free Users

• Files inactive for 30 days may be deleted
• Deleted files cannot be recovered
• No storage guarantee

9.2 Premium Users

• Files retained for subscription duration
• Files deleted 30 days after subscription expires
• Export option available before deletion

10. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use your information.

11. Disclaimers

11.1 Service Availability

We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Maintenance may require temporary downtime.

11.2 Content Disclaimer

We are not responsible for user-uploaded content. Files are provided "as is" without warranties.

11.3 Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, FileHost shall not be liable for:

• Loss of data or files
• Unauthorized access to your account
• Service interruptions or errors
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Maximum liability is limited to the amount paid by you in the past 12 months.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold FileHost harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Violation of these Terms
• Infringement of third-party rights
• Your uploaded content

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via:

• Email notification
• In-app notification
• Website banner

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Support: [email protected]
• DMCA: [email protected]

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.