Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using NGP Hosts ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Service Description

NGP Hosts provides free Minecraft server hosting powered by an invite rewards system. Resources scale from basic to premium tiers based on community referrals. This is a free service with no guaranteed uptime or data protection.

Key Terms:

• Invite-Based: Access requires community verification and account activation
• Scalable Resources: Resources (RAM, CPU, disk, backups, IPs) scale with invite count
• Community Driven: Inviting verified users provides resource upgrades

3. User Eligibility

To use NGP Hosts, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age (or legal age in your jurisdiction)
• Have a valid Discord account
• Complete account verification
• Agree to all terms and policies
• Not be restricted from using online services

4. Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account
• Securing your server and preventing unauthorized access
• Implementing strong passwords and two-factor authentication
• Monitoring suspicious account activity

NGP Hosts is not liable for unauthorized access resulting from your negligence.

5. Data and Backups

CRITICAL: NGP HOSTS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DATA LOSS.

• You must maintain regular backups of all critical data
• Backup slots are provided as a convenience only
• Backups may be lost due to hardware failure, security incidents, or service termination
• NGP Hosts does not guarantee backup retention or integrity
• Download backups regularly and store them off-platform

By using NGP Hosts, you acknowledge that data loss is possible and accept full responsibility for maintaining backups.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the Service for:

• Any illegal activity or purpose
• Harassment, threats, abuse, or hate speech
• Discrimination based on protected characteristics
• Child exploitation or abuse (zero tolerance)
• DDoS attacks, hacking, or unauthorized access
• Malware, viruses, or exploits
• Spam, flooding, or disruption
• Invite fraud or multi-accounting
• Copyright infringement (except fair use)
• Impersonation or fraud

Violations result in immediate account termination and permanent ban.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

See our Acceptable Use Policy for detailed content and conduct guidelines.

8. Invite System

• Invites are tied to account identity verification
• Referred accounts must be 7+ days old to count
• Invite fraud or multi-accounting results in termination
• NGP Hosts reserves the right to invalidate invites
• Resources downgrade if invite count drops
• No compensation for lost invites or downgrades

9. Uptime and Service Availability

See our Uptime Policy for detailed service level information.

• We strive for 99.5% uptime but provide no guarantee
• Scheduled maintenance may cause downtime (48-hour notice)
• Unscheduled outages may occur without compensation
• No refunds for downtime (service is free)

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NGP HOSTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Data loss, corruption, or theft
• Service interruptions or downtime
• Unauthorized account access
• Lost revenue or profits
• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of reputation or business

This limitation applies even if NGP Hosts has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

• NGP Hosts disclaims all warranties, express and implied
• No warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• No warranty of availability, reliability, or security
• No warranty that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free

12. Indemnification

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

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or regulation
• Content you upload or share

13. Account Suspension and Termination

NGP Hosts reserves the right to:

• Suspend or terminate accounts for policy violations
• Delete accounts inactive for 30+ days
• Suspend accounts for abuse or fraud
• Enforce resource limits and usage restrictions
• Require verification for flagged accounts

Termination may result in permanent data loss. No compensation is provided.

14. Modifications to Service

NGP Hosts reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice. Changes to resource specifications, pricing tiers, or policies may occur without compensation to users.

15. Intellectual Property

NGP Hosts name, logo, and content are protected intellectual property. You may not use them without explicit written permission.

16. User Content

You retain ownership of content you upload. By uploading, you grant NGP Hosts the right to store, backup, and manage that content for service delivery purposes.

17. Third-Party Services

NGP Hosts is not responsible for third-party services, plugins, or mods you install. Use at your own risk and comply with their terms of service.

18. Refund Policy

See our Refund Policy for complete information. As NGP Hosts is free, no refunds apply.

19. Privacy

See our Privacy Policy for how we handle your personal data.

20. Security Policy

See our Security Policy for security practices and vulnerability disclosure.

21. Abuse Policy

See our Abuse Policy for prohibited activities and enforcement.

22. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be governed by applicable law. Users agree to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation or mediation before pursuing legal action.

23. Severability

If any portion of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.

24. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and all other policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and NGP Hosts.

25. Changes to Terms

NGP Hosts reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for changes.

26. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us via:

• Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcuCmyTNB
• Support: Open a support ticket