(EU Law–Compliant, Law Enforcement Cooperation Focus)
Last Updated: 15.01.2026
This Abuse Policy defines prohibited activities, monitoring practices, enforcement procedures, and cooperation with law enforcement authorities for all services provided by Podaon SIA (“the Company”, “we”, “our”). This Policy is binding for all customers, users, and any third parties acting on their behalf.
This Policy is governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable European Union law, including but not limited to:
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 – Digital Services Act (DSA)
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Directive 2013/40/EU – Attacks Against Information Systems
Applicable national criminal laws of EU Member States
01 ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY FOR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY FOR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
The Company applies a zero-tolerance policy toward any illegal use of its services. Any activity that violates EU law or the laws of any EU Member State is strictly prohibited, including but not limited to criminal, civil, or regulatory offenses.
02 STRICTLY PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
STRICTLY PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
The following activities are strictly forbidden and will result in immediate action, including suspension, termination, and legal reporting:
2.1. Cybercrime & Hacking
Unauthorized access to systems or data
Brute-force attacks, credential stuffing, and password cracking
Exploit development or distribution
DDoS/traffic flooding attacks
Port scanning against third-party systems
Malware deployment or command & control infrastructure
2.2. Malware & Malicious Software
Creation, storage, hosting, or distribution of:
Viruses, worms, trojans
Ransomware
Spyware or stalkerware
Botnets
Rootkits or backdoors
2.3. Fraud & Financial Crime
Phishing, vishing, smishing
Fake payment platforms
Investment scams
Carding, skimming, or financial credential theft
Cryptocurrency fraud and laundering
Fake KYC platforms
2.4. Illegal Content
Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
Human trafficking material
Extreme violent content
Terrorist propaganda or recruitment
Hate crime material
Illicit drug marketplaces
Weapon sales (where prohibited)
Any content illegal under EU or Member State law
2.5. Copyright & Intellectual Property Violations
Hosting or distributing:
Pirated software
Cracked applications
Stolen databases
Copyrighted media without legal authorization
Operation of illegal IPTV services
Warez, torrent trackers, and link farms
2.6. Spam & Mass Messaging
Bulk email spam
SMS spam gateways
Automated forum posting
Unauthorized marketing campaigns
2.7. Anonymization for Criminal Purposes
Hosting services intended to conceal illegal activity
Monitoring is conducted in full compliance with GDPR and the Digital Services Act and is limited strictly to abuse prevention and legal compliance.
04 IMMEDIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
IMMEDIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
If abuse or illegal activity is detected, the Company may immediately:
Suspend or terminate services without notice
Isolate servers or networks
Block IP addresses
Disable domains
Remove illegal content
Freeze customer accounts
Preserve system data for investigations
No refunds are issued in cases involving illegal activities.
05 MANDATORY COOPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
MANDATORY COOPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Company fully and proactively cooperates with law enforcement and judicial authorities in all EU Member States and internationally, including but not limited to:
Police
Cybercrime units
Prosecutors
CERTs
Financial intelligence units
Financial intelligence units
Disclose subscriber data
Disclose IP address logs
Disclose billing and access records
Preserve digital evidence
Provide forensic data
Allow lawful seizure of servers and storage systems
This disclosure is performed strictly under GDPR Article 6(1)(c) (legal obligation) and Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest) and DSA enforcement rules.
06 DATA RETENTION FOR INVESTIGATIONS
DATA RETENTION FOR INVESTIGATIONS
The Company retains:
Network logs
Access records
Administrative actions
Security incident data
Data is stored in compliance with EU data protection rules and is disclosed only to authorized authorities upon valid legal request.
07 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY
The customer is fully and solely responsible for:
All content hosted
All traffic generated
All actions performed through their services
Actions of their employees, clients, resellers, and users
The customer must:
Ensure compliance with all EU laws
Maintain proper security measures
Prevent unauthorized access
Immediately report any suspected breach or abuse
08 FAILURE TO COOPERATE
FAILURE TO COOPERATE
Failure to:
Respond to abuse reports
Remove illegal content upon request
Provide accurate identity or billing data
May result in:
Permanent service termination
Immediate reporting to law enforcement
Blacklisting of customer identity and infrastructure
09 FALSE IDENTITY & KYC VIOLATIONS
FALSE IDENTITY & KYC VIOLATIONS
Providing:
False personal information
Fake company registration
Stolen identity documents
is considered fraud and will be reported to law enforcement authorities.
10 REPORTING ABUSE
REPORTING ABUSE
To report abuse or illegal content hosted on our infrastructure, please use our dedicated abuse reporting form: