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Welcome to the AbyssUnderground.co.uk hosting page. Here you can get free hosting while you get your own server online or if you are unable to host your own server.

All you need to do is get 50 posts on the AbyssUnderground forum then you can apply by sending me an e-mail with your username.

Spamming to get post counts or one word replies will not be counted towards your hosting post count.

For your account to remain active you must post at least 20 posts per month in the forum.

Here is a list of things you will get when you sign up:

Account Type: Free (100Kbps)
Webspace: 100MB
Bandwidth: 1GB/month
Speed: 100Kbps (approx 10KB/s)
PHP v4 (.php): Yes
PHP v5 (.php5): Yes
AHTML (.asp): No
ASP.NET (.aspx): No
MySQL (V4.0.24) Databases: 1 Account (50MB) (Upon Request)
phpMyAdmin: Comes with MySQL
FTP Accounts: 1
Password Protected Directories: No
Link your own Domain Name: Yes
Sub-domains: No
Fast Technical Support: Normally within 24 hours but non-prioritised
File Size Limit/File Name Limit: No
Website Archive: Yes (Upon Request)
Server Uptime: Generally 99% and above
Daily Backups: Yes
Web Server Program: Abyss Web Server X2
Price: 50 Forum Posts


Terms and conditions of use:

1a: The user accepts that the server may be offline for short or long periods of time without warning and with absolutely no access to their data or website for the entirety of the downtime.

1b: The user accepts that bandwidth is limited and that each persons account bandwidth is not in any way guaranteed to reach or stay at maximum.

1c: Webspace with no genuine hits for 14 days will be shut down. This is to save server resources. Accounts obviously not being used (e.g. no data present) will be shut down after 7 days of no data present.

1d: The user accepts that when an account is closed, all data on the account is permanently deleted with absolutely no way to retrieve the data. I am not responsible for any data lost through the colsure of an account. It is your data so look after it and make regular backups.

1e: The user accepts that the hosting is shared an as such all websites are hosted on the same drive. The webspace limits are not automatic and must be regulated manually. If you go over your limit (it is checked regulary) then you will be notified by e-mail after which time you have 3 days to reduce your usage or your account will be closed. The user also accepts that in cases of excessive use the account will be closed instantly without warning and all data will be deleted.
2a: The user accepts that accounts can and will be shut down if the server is abused in any way. This includes:
- Deliberate bandwidth abuse
- Uploading junk to their webspace
- Uploading of adult material or material that is considered unworthy in section 2b of these terms and conditions
- The server CPU usage is used for over 15 seconds and at over 75% usage resulting in a degrading service for other users at the time of script processing
- Any MySQL or other script activity causing degrading service for any other users at time of processing

2b: The user accepts that the following will not be tolerated on my server and will result in instant closure of the account without prior warning:
- Pornography
- Gore (unless animated)
- Abuse towards individuals or groups of individuals
- Hacking/Cracked software sites (this includes torrent sites)
- Content that is copyrighted and in which you do not hold the copyright from its rightful owner, this includes MP3's, Video's, Software and other copyrighted content.
- Scripts that can I consider damaging to the system.
- Links to any of the above

2c: The user accepts that I do not hold responsibility for any data lost in either accidental deletage, unauthoried access to the users webspace, hardware failure, faulty or non-existant backups. You should make multiple backups of your website yourself.
2d: The owner of the web space must not sell or redistribute their webspace for other websites or host for any other person except for those responsible for your website.

2e: The user accepts that data may not be 100% secure.

2f: The user accepts that I reserve the right to modify their website to comply with the terms and conditions of use.

3a: The user accepts that I can modify, add or delete any of these terms and conditions without notice and at any time.

If you do not agree to these terms and conditions then do not sign up for webspace.

Once you have your 50 forum posts then you contact me for more information on signing up for the webspace.