Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Last Updated: May 2025

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) defines the rules and limitations that apply to all users of Image.Hosting. It exists to protect our users, infrastructure, and legal standing. Violations of this policy may result in content removal, suspension, or permanent account termination.

1. General Principles

Image.Hosting is a free image hosting service intended for personal, non-commercial use. All users are expected to act responsibly, legally, and with respect for others and our systems.

2. Prohibited Content

Users must not upload, share, or link to images that:

  • Contain pornography, nudity, or sexually explicit material (NSFW)
  • Promote violence, hate speech, racism, terrorism, or illegal activities
  • Include copyrighted material without proper authorization
  • Violate the laws of the European Union, Estonia, or the Netherlands

3. Prohibited Use

You may not use Image.Hosting to:

  • Host image libraries or serve as a CDN for websites, avatars, ads, etc.
  • Engage in bulk hotlinking or excessive automated uploads
  • Provide hosting for commercial, affiliate, or business usage without permission
  • Use automated tools or bots to scrape, test, or abuse our platform

4. Storage & Fair Use Limits

To ensure fair access for all users, we impose the following free usage limits:

  • Maximum 10,000 uploads per account per month
  • Maximum total storage of 100GB per account

Users exceeding these limits may be asked to reduce usage or subscribe to a paid plan. We do not guarantee continued free access for heavy users.

5. Enforcement

Violation of this policy may result in:

  • Content removal without notice
  • Temporary or permanent account suspension
  • Reporting to relevant authorities for illegal content

Image.Hosting reserves the right to interpret and enforce this policy at its sole discretion. If you are unsure whether your intended use is allowed, please contact us before uploading.

6. Contact

If you have questions or need clarification regarding this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

For full legal terms, see our Terms of Service.