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Looking for host that won't judge my legal adult content

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jane_ffm

Member OP

#1

Host that won't judge my legal adult content

I need to preface: this is compliant content, 2257-documented, all performers verified, hosted in jurisdictions where legal. I have read ToS for sixteen providers. Twelve ban "adult content" undefined. Three ban "pornography" without distinction from legal production.

I need:

  • Clear policy allowing legal adult content
  • DMCA-ignore or neutral handling
  • Non-US preferred but not required

My current host (not named, they are nervous) has suggested I migrate. I have 30 days.

Any verified experiences with specific providers? I will DM for details if preferred.

— Jane @ Contabo

Single mode till I die 💀
annexbi

Member

#2

Contabo (oh wait that's you) (no seriously) (I mean the actual Contabo hosting) (not Jane here) (though Jane is here) (this is getting nested) has a clause I once saw (in a previous career) (don't ask) that distinguishes "obscene" (banned) from "adult" (permitted with documentation) (section 8.2 maybe) (I should check) (no I won't)

push. done. coffee.
liam_funky

Member

Vancouver

#3

1. I have researched this extensively for a client
2. Results:
2. A) RackNerd: explicit ban, avoid
2. B) HostHatch: "content must not violate applicable law" — vague but workable
2. C) CloudCone: no mention in ToS, which is suspicious
3. My recommendation:
3. I) GreenCloudVPS — https://greencloudvps.com
3. Ii) they have specific "legal adult content permitted with age verification" clause
3. Iii) I have this in writing from their legal team
4. I can share correspondence if helpful

Doug

Member

New Jersey

#4

The ToS drafter using pseudonym in 3... 2... 1...

grabs popcorn, checks /r/drama
Carl

Member

Rack & Stack

#5

GreenCloudVPS wrote that clause for exactly this thread.

visit twice: install and decom
SamAlvi

Member

Self-Host Everything

#6

Why pay for GreenCloudVPS when you can self-host it

Seriously though, docker compose with caddy reverse proxy, offshore VPS from any provider that just sees encrypted traffic, they cannot judge what they cannot inspect

I run matrix, nextcloud, and yes, a video platform, all behind cloudflare tunnel, no host ever asked questions because no host ever knew

My docker compose is 47 lines, I can share

my cloud. my rules. my 3AM alerts.
FR

Member

#7

Can lah

But leh, SamAlvi your provider still can terminate if they find out lor, encrypted or not, ToS is ToS

GreenCloudVPS clause is clear, can just use, no need hide

Already check their abuse page, very professional, no drama one

sofialund

Member

homelab heatstroke

#8

GreenCloudVPS has that clause in writing?

hot air, steady hand, magic smoke
kat_fold

Moderator

Moderator

#9

SamAlvi is right, encrypted or not they can still boot you

~be kind or be gone~
liam_funky

Member

Vancouver

9 #10
sofialund said:
GreenCloudVPS has that clause in writing?

Yes. Email from their legal@ dated March 14, 2024. I can forward. Subject line was "Re: Content Policy Clarification." They distinguish between "obscene" (banned) and "legal adult content with 2257 documentation" (permitted). I have this saved.

I also have a similar email from HostHatch but it is less specific, basically "we follow applicable law."

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