web hosting recommendations

[Michael Hipp]

I like upcloud.com. It's a vps service. I have one commercial site 
hosted there on a small vps.

Here's their summarized version of how they handle IP claims:

"We will defend you against any claim that our services infringe on 
someone else’s intellectual property rights, as long as you have 
followed these rules. If you receive such a claim, please notify us as 
soon as possible so that we can assist you with it."

The full text is here: https://upcloud.com/terms-of-service/

They're mostly based in Europe where IP issues are handled a bit more 
sane AFAICT.

I've not had to deal with them on such an issue so can't comment on how 
it works in practice. But their approach seems reasonable.

Michael


On 10/12/2020 6:16 PM, Lonni J Friedman via Linux-users wrote:
> Hi Folks,
> I've got a somewhat odd request from this crowd.  I am looking for a
> good web hosting company.  However, I need more than just the usual
> definition of good (reliable, responsive, reasonably priced, etc), but
> also, a host who is responsive to DMCA counter claims.
>
> To make a very long story short, there's a copyright troll who has
> decided that he owns the copyright to content that I possess, that I
> want to make available online.  My legal counsel has investigated
> their copyright claim, and believes that it does *not* have merit.
> However, that doesn't stop this troll from swinging the blunt object
> that is the DMCA against me.  Thus, I am seeking a web hosting company
> that is responsive, not just to DMCA complaints, but also the
> counter-claims that I will be filing.
>
> For those who are (fortunately) unfamiliar with the DMCA, all
> companies operating in the US are required to investigate and respond
> to all DMCA complaints.  The vast majority make no effort to truly
> investigate, and just take down the content to remove any liability
> for themselves.  Sadly, there is no legal obligation to respond to
> counterclaims, which usually means that the content comes down, and
> never gets reinstated without a full court order.
>
> Anyone have any recommendations?
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