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Service Agreement (ToS)

Article 1: Parties

This Virtual Server (VPS) Service Agreement ("Agreement") is between VPS.TC ("Provider") and the individual or legal entity ("Customer") purchasing services through the Provider's website. The Provider is headquartered in Wyoming, USA and operates a support office in Turkey.


Article 2: Definitions

These definitions apply when implementing and interpreting this Agreement:

  • Provider: The entity operating under the brand VPS.TC, acting as a Hosting Provider.
  • Customer: The individual or corporate entity using the services for commercial or personal purposes and accepting this agreement electronically.
  • Service: VPS, VDS, Dedicated Server, and related cloud computing solutions offered by the Provider.
  • Website: The domain name www.vps.tc and its associated subdomains.

Article 3: Subject of the Agreement

This Agreement sets the terms of use, pricing, and provision of services ordered electronically by the Customer from the Provider. It is drafted in compliance with applicable international commercial laws. Where relevant for local operations, it is also drafted in compliance with the Turkish Commercial Code (Law No. 6102).


Article 4: Scope and Features of Service

  • 4.1.
    The Provider commits to the CPU, RAM, Disk, and Traffic limits (resource allocation) specified in the service package selected by the Customer.
  • 4.2.
    The Provider exercises maximum care regarding Service Uptime. However, it cannot be held responsible for interruptions caused by general telecommunication infrastructure failures, cyber-attacks, or force majeure events.
  • 4.3.
    The Provider acts as a "Hosting Provider". It does not have an obligation to monitor content, except where required by law.
  • 4.4.
    E-mail sending (SMTP) services are restricted and not guaranteed as part of anti-SPAM measures.

Article 5: Customer Obligations

  • 5.1.
    The Customer must comply with all applicable local and international laws while using the service.
  • 5.2.
    Hosting content that constitutes a crime is strictly prohibited. Examples include child exploitation, terrorist propaganda, illegal betting, and copyright infringement (violation of intellectual property rights).
  • 5.3.
    The Customer is exclusively responsible for the security of access passwords assigned to them. The Provider cannot be held responsible for damages arising from unauthorized access.
  • 5.4.
    The Provider reserves the right to suspend the service immediately if the server is used as a source of cyber-attacks (DDoS, Phishing, etc.).

Article 6: Refund Policy and Right of Withdrawal Exception

6.1. Nature of Service: Virtual private servers (VPS/VDS), dedicated servers, and other cloud computing services are considered "Services Performed Instantly in an Electronic Environment". Resource reservation and consumption begin at the moment of service activation, on behalf of the Customer. These unrecoverable physical and infrastructural resources are CPU, RAM, disk, IP addresses, and electricity.

6.2. Legal Basis: In accordance with international distance selling regulations and specifically for Turkish jurisdiction operations, contracts regarding services performed instantly in an electronic environment or intangible goods delivered instantly to the consumer are exceptions to the right of withdrawal.

6.3. Refund Condition: This condition is based on the legal regulations mentioned above and the technical nature of the service (resource consumption). The right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for purchased services (Virtual Server, License, SSL, etc.). Refunds are strictly not provided. The Customer accepts, declares, and undertakes this condition in advance by placing an order.


Article 7: Suspension of Service and Termination

The Provider has the right to terminate this Agreement unilaterally in the following cases:

  • Hosting illegal content pursuant to applicable laws,
  • Decisions to block access or protective measures issued by valid courts or prosecutors,
  • Failure to fulfill payment obligations (Default),
  • Activities threatening system security.

Article 8: Disclaimer

  • 8.1.
    The Provider does not guarantee that the service will be 100% uninterrupted. Scheduled maintenance and force majeure (War, natural disaster, fire, cyber-attack) are exceptions.
  • 8.2.
    The Provider cannot be held responsible for the Customer's commercial losses or loss of profit arising from data loss. The Customer is obliged to behave as a prudent merchant and take their own backups.

Article 9: Notification

The email address given by the Customer at registration is the valid address for notices. Notices sent to this address are deemed to have been received by the Customer.


Article 10: Dispute Resolution

See Article 19 (Jurisdiction and Applicable Law) for details. In general disputes, the Provider's records (server logs, traffic records, e-mail correspondence) constitute definitive evidence.


Article 11: Effectiveness

This Agreement takes effect when the Customer has completed and approved the order form and completed payment.


Article 12: Fair Usage Policy (FUP)

  • 12.1.
    Traffic rights specified as "Unlimited" are subject to "Fair Usage" principles.
  • 12.2.
    If usage that continuously saturates (exploits) the line at 100% is detected, the Provider reserves the right to apply traffic shaping. This is to protect the Service Quality (QoS) of other customers.

Article 13: Data Security, KVKK, and GDPR

  • 13.1.
    The Customer is responsible as the "Data Controller" for personal data hosted on the server under the Turkish KVKK (Law No. 6698) and the international General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
  • 13.2.
    Unless agreed upon in an additional contract, the Provider is not obliged to offer a "Backup Service". The Customer is responsible for damages arising from data loss.

Article 14: IP Addresses and Blacklist

The Customer is responsible for using IP addresses in accordance with RIPE NCC policies. If an IP address is blacklisted due to spam, a cleaning fee may be requested from the Customer, or the service may be terminated.


Article 15: Communication and Conduct

Communications containing insults, profanity, or threats towards Provider personnel are grounds for immediate termination of the Agreement for just cause.


Article 16: Amendments

The Provider reserves the right to amend this agreement due to changes in legal regulations or operational requirements. Amendments enter into force on the date they are published on the website.


Article 17: Force Majeure

Force Majeure refers to events beyond the parties' control that could not be foreseen and prevent them from fulfilling their obligations. Examples include earthquakes, fires, floods, war, cyber-attacks, and fiber line cuts. In these cases, the parties cannot be held responsible for delays in performance.


Article 18: Intellectual Property and DMCA

  • 18.1.
    The Provider is subject to local copyright laws and, internationally, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). In case of copyright infringement notifications (Notice and Takedown), the relevant content or service will be immediately disabled.
  • 18.2.
    The Customer undertakes not to host unlicensed software (Warez, Crack, etc.) on the server, and accepts personal liability for any copyright penalties arising otherwise.

Article 19: Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

For disputes arising from this Agreement, Istanbul (Çağlayan) Courts and Enforcement Offices have jurisdiction for Customers residing in Turkey. Wyoming State Courts have exclusive jurisdiction for international Customers and in cases requiring the application of US laws.


Article 20: Marketing Consent

By approving this agreement, the Customer consents to receive campaigns, announcements, and information from the Provider via SMS, E-mail, or Phone under applicable "Commercial Electronic Communication" laws. The Customer has the right to revoke this consent at any time.


Article 21: Pricing Policy and Currency

  • 21.1.
    The Provider reserves the right to unilaterally update service fees in the event of economic conditions, inflation rates, or excessive fluctuations in exchange rates (Currency Shock).
  • 21.2.
    The Customer accepts to pay based on the updated prices during renewal periods.

Article 22: Post-Service Data Destruction

  • 22.1.
    All data on servers that have expired or been canceled due to non-payment will be permanently deleted (Wiped Out) and destroyed. This will take place within 7 (seven) days following the service end date.
  • 22.2.
    The Customer accepts in advance that no data claim can be made after this period and that data will be irreversibly deleted.

Article 23: Prohibited Activities and Crypto Mining

  • 23.1.
    Crypto Currency Mining that causes permanent damage to hardware and reduces the service quality of other customers is strictly prohibited on servers (VPS/VDS) offered by the Provider.
  • 23.2.
    In case mining activities that continuously keep CPU usage at 100% are detected, the service will be immediately terminated without refund.

Article 24: Support Scope (Unmanaged)

Services offered by the Provider are "Unmanaged" unless stated otherwise.

  • 24.1.
    The Provider's responsibility is limited to hardware, electricity, network access, and base operating system installation.
  • 24.2.
    3rd party software within the server (cPanel, WordPress, etc.), script errors, or customer-induced configuration issues are outside the scope of support.

Article 25: Traffic Logs and Legal Compliance

Pursuant to Law No. 5651 and applicable international regulations; the Provider is legally obliged to keep traffic logs (IP address, timestamp, port information) regarding access to its systems and to share them with judicial authorities upon request. The Customer accepts this legal obligation.


Article 26: Limitation of Liability

The total compensation for which the Provider may be held liable to the Customer for damages arising from services under this Agreement is limited. The limit is the total amount paid by the Customer to the Provider for that service within the 12 months before the damage occurred. This applies to all such damages, including data loss, loss of profit, and business interruption.


Article 27: Indemnification

The Customer accepts and undertakes to indemnify and hold the Provider harmless, in cash and in full, for all damages arising from lawsuits, demands, and administrative fines brought against the Provider. This applies when those actions result from the Customer violating third-party rights or acting against the law during use of the service. Third-party rights include copyright, trademark, and personal rights. The damages covered include attorney fees.


Article 28: Age Limit and Eligibility

By approving this agreement, the customer declares that they are over 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to contract. Liability arising from transactions made by minors under 18 without parental consent belongs to the parent/guardian. The Provider reserves the right to verify the declaration of age and to terminate accounts detected to be under 18.


Article 29: Chargeback and Fraud

For credit card payments, the following rights apply if the Customer makes an unjustified 'Chargeback' or if stolen card usage is detected. The Provider has the right to immediately stop all services, delete data, and file a criminal complaint against the Customer for 'Qualified Fraud'.