Web Hosting Terms Scanner

Analyze hosting terms for bandwidth overages, uptime SLAs, and what happens when your site goes viral or gets flagged.

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Your business runs on hosting. Know the limits before traffic spikes or compliance issues take you down.

Bandwidth Overage Charges

High Risk

"Unlimited" bandwidth often has fair use limits. Go viral and you might face $1,000+ overage bills or immediate throttling.

Look for: Bandwidth caps, overage pricing, and fair use policies.

Content Removal Rights

High Risk

Hosts can remove content or terminate accounts for vague "abuse" or "policy violations." Appeals may take weeks.

Look for: Content policies, removal procedures, and appeal processes.

Uptime SLA Guarantees

Medium Risk

99.9% uptime sounds great—but that's 8+ hours of downtime per year. SLA credits are often capped at one month's fee.

Look for: Uptime percentages, SLA credit limits, and exclusions.

Data Backup Responsibility

Medium Risk

Many hosts disclaim responsibility for backups. If your data is lost, recovery may be impossible or extremely expensive.

Look for: Backup policies, data recovery options, and liability disclaimers.

Resource Suspension

Medium Risk

High CPU or memory usage can trigger automatic suspension without warning. Shared hosting is especially vulnerable.

Look for: Resource limits, suspension policies, and notification requirements.

Migration Assistance

Medium Risk

Leaving the platform? Data export may be limited, and migration assistance is often an expensive add-on.

Look for: Export options, migration support, and post-cancellation data access.

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