1. Introduction
Helipod is built for the developer community that wants to build, deploy, and manage applications easily. This Fair Use Policy ensures that all users get a fair and secure experience.
By using our Services, you agree to comply with this policy. Violation of this policy may result in suspension or termination of your account.
2. Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited on the Helipod platform. Violations will result in immediate action without warning:
Cryptocurrency Mining:
- Running Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrency mining nodes is prohibited
- Running validators or staking pools is prohibited
- Using resources for hashing or mining is prohibited
Cyber Attacks:
- Carrying out DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks is prohibited
- Stress testing without written permission is prohibited
- Running botnets or command-and-control servers is prohibited
- Port scanning or vulnerability scanning is prohibited
Malware Distribution:
- Hosting or distributing viruses, trojans, or worms is prohibited
- Running ransomware or crypters is prohibited
- Hosting phishing kits or credential harvesters is prohibited
Illegal Content:
- Hosting pornographic or exploitative content is prohibited
- Distributing material that infringes copyright is prohibited
- Running marketplaces for illegal goods is prohibited
- Hosting content that violates the law in Indonesia is prohibited
Infrastructure Abuse:
- Using the Services as a public proxy or VPN is prohibited
- Cryptojacking (stealing visitors' resources) is prohibited
- Running mail servers for spam is prohibited
- Credential stuffing or brute force attacks are prohibited
3. Fair Resource Usage
Helipod provides fair resources for all users. Usage that exceeds reasonable limits will be reviewed:
CPU & Memory:
- CPU usage must match the selected plan
- Sustained usage above 80% for more than 24 hours will be reviewed
- Burst usage is allowed, but sustained usage must be reasonable
Storage:
- Use storage within your plan's quota
- Avoid storing large-scale media files (video, audio) in primary storage
- Use object storage integrations (S3, R2) for large files
Bandwidth:
- There is no strict limit, but excessive usage will be reviewed
- Large-scale video/audio streaming should use an external CDN
- Data transfer between regions may incur additional charges
Build Minutes:
- Optimize your CI/CD pipeline to reduce build time
- Avoid unnecessary build loops
- Use caching for dependencies that don't change
4. Security & Accounts
Every user is responsible for keeping their account secure:
Authentication:
- Use a strong and unique password
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) where available
- Do not share account credentials with others
API Access:
- Use a separate API key for each service
- Rotate API keys regularly
- Do not commit API keys to public repositories
Reporting:
- Report suspicious activity to security@helipod.io
- Report vulnerabilities through responsible disclosure
- Do not expose vulnerabilities publicly before they are fixed
5. Policy Enforcement
Helipod applies this policy consistently and fairly:
Violation Levels:
- Warning: For unintentional first violations
- Temporary Suspension: For repeated or moderate violations
- Account Termination: For serious violations or illegal activity
Review Process:
- All reports will be reviewed within 24 hours
- Users will be given the opportunity to explain
- Decisions will be communicated transparently
Appeals:
- Users may file an appeal within 7 days
- Appeals will be reviewed by a different team from the one that made the original decision
- Appeal decisions are final
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Fair Use Policy or need to report suspicious activity:
- General Email: support@helipod.io
- Security: security@helipod.io
- Website: helipod.id
- Address: Jakarta, Indonesia
Our team will respond within 1-2 business days for general questions, and within 24 hours for security reports.