web hosting recommendations

[Lonni J Friedman]

Thanks Michael, I'll give them a look.

On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 4:47 PM Michael Hipp via Linux-users
<linux-users at linux-sxs.org> wrote:
>
> 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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