The SeedBoxes Rules of CHD
Rules and regulations on the usage of Seedbox(es)
Seedbox is like a Swiss army knife in the torrent world. While it helps seeders to do their part, it eases the process of hit and run too. Some users were even dedicated to cheat the tracker by transferring data among boxes. In order to ensure the interests of the other seedbox members as well as to further discourage the malicious usage of seeboxes, below is the new guideline for seedbox users.
i) Definition of Seedbox(es)
A Seedbox includes, but not limited to, Seedbox provided by Seedbox provider, VPS provided by IDC, dedicated server and any other datacenter facility that allows users to download and upload torrents.
ii) Seedbox usage
1>Any Seedbox used for CHDBits’ torrents should meet ALL five (5) criteria as listed below:
a> has a dedicated IP, and the IP is being used by the particular user only
b> has proof of payment, legal agreement of usage as well as any other certificate / proof of rental from the original service provider.
c> Rental period of not less than a calendar month
d> only one CHDBits member is using the box during the rental period
e> for non-speculative purpose only
Below are some examples which will help you understand in a better way:
a> A user wants to rent two months of Seedbox with shared IP. The Seedbox is not allowed in CHDBits.
b> A user wants to rent two weeks of Seedbox with dedicated IP. Nobody shares the IP address with the user. The Seedbox is not allowed in CHDBits.
c> A user won a free seedbox from some service provider promotion, forum giveaway, lucky draw, etc. The Seedbox is not allowed in CHDBits.
d> A service provider provides more than 50% discount (for first month only) on their dedicated server. A user then buy and discontinue the Seedbox on the following month. This Seedbox is not allowed in CHDBits.
e> A Seedbox is paid for 3 months period and then resold / transferred to another user on the second month. The Seedbox is not allowed in CHDBits.
f> A Seedbox was used for over a year or so and then resold / transferred to another user. This Seedbox is not allowed in CHDBits.
g> A Seedbox was sold to first user from a reseller for couple of months and then sold to second user upon termination of the first user. This Seedbox is not allowed in CHDBits.
h> A reseller bought a dedicated server and setup VPSes with dedicated IP each VPS. No VPS in this scenario is allowed in CHDBits.
i> A reseller bought a dedicated server and setup multiple torrent clients. Each torrent client is assigned with a dedicated IP. This server is not allowed in CHDBits.
j> User A’s dedicated server with dedicated IP was expired and returned to service provider. The server is then bought by User B from the service provider (not reseller). User B IS ALLOWED to use the said server.
remarks: besides the scenario above, other boxes that do not meet the requirements as stated in 1> is not allowed in CHDBits.
2> The purchase receipt and letter of assignment of the dedicated server is the only way to proof your ownership of the server. You’re required to keep it for verification purpose.
3> Seedboxes should be registered via designated registration page prior to downloading/seeding torrents. Any other way of registration will be deemed void.
4> Seedboxes should be deregistered once they are no longer being used for CHDBits’ torrents.
iii) Seedbox registration
1> Target audience: all CHDBits members
2> Registration page: visit http://chdbits.org/seedbox.php or via “User CP” – “Personal Settings”.
3> Registration process and requirements:
a> Seedbox’s IP: complete ipv4 address must be filled in. All information provided during the registration will not be disclosed to third party and will be kept private and confidential.
b> URL of the service provider’s page of registration. E.g. http://www.ovh.com/us/dedicated-servers/ instead of their homepage (http://www.ovh.com/). You must include http:// in your URL.
c> Seedbox model: Enter the model name as provided by the service provider (e.g. KS Servers). If there aren’t any, please use any name that could distinguish the box from other boxes.
d> upload and download speed: unit in Mbps
e> Purchase option
1) Select “Retail” if the Seedbox is obtained directly from service provider. All proof of purchase must be kept safely for audit purpose. The email/id used to purchase the Seedbox should be similar to your CHDBits username/registered email, if not identical.
2) Select “Reseller” if the Seedbox is obtained from third-party and provide the details accordingly. For example, agent’s E-Bay id, website, etc. Please obtain the “URL of the service provider’s page of registration” as stated above from your agent, as well as proof of purchase, receipt, etc for audit purpose.
f> Seedbox info may not be modified once added. Please make sure the correct information is keyed in before submission.
g> Seedbox info will appear at the bottom of the page once the registration is successful.
4> Deregistration
a> If the Seedbox is no longer in use, please remove it from the registration page and fill in the reason.
b> If deletion is required due to incorrect information keyed in during the registration process, please specify the mistake made in the column.
c> Seedbox should never be deregistered while in use.
5> Notes on registration
a> The registration date will be treated as the first day of usage of the Seedbox in CHDBits. Please download at least 1 complete torrent for confirmation purpose. No other requirement thereafter.
b> The deregistration date will be treated as the last day of usage of the Seedbox in CHDBits. Please download at least 1 complete torrent for confirmation purpose. As it takes time for the Seedbox to be ready for usage after registration, at least 25 days between registration date and deregistration date is accepted as 1 month usage.
c> Users must register all their seedboxes. Selective registration is not allowed.
d> URL of reseller where the box is purchased from (e.g. ebay.com) cannot be used as “service provider’s page of registration”.
e> Classmates, friends, colleagues, relatives, etc as “reseller” is not allowed. Please buy directly from the service provider.
iv) Violations and penalties
1> Actions as stated below will be granted 4-8 weeks of warning, barred from downloading torrents for 2-4 weeks or disablement of account.
a> Register the seedbox within 3 days AFTER the seedbox is being used.
b> Mass downloading / uploading torrents (minor case)
c> Mass transfer among boxes (different users) for credits (minor case)
d> Disturb the other users download/upload experience with the usage of Seedbox
2> Actions below will lead to immediate disablement of account:
a> Second violation of rules as stated in 1> above
b> Never register the seedbox after the seedbox is being used for more than 3 days.
c> Deregister the Seedbox while it’s still in use.
d> Use a shared IP seedbox.
e> Share Seedbox with dedicated IP among other users.
f> Use a Seedbox for less than a month.
g> Modify or use the Seedbox for cheating purpose.
h> Register a Seedbox obtained from unapproved reseller as if they registered directly from the service provider
i> cover up where the Seedbox’s actually from.
j> abuse the Seedbox registration page (fake data, spam fake registration, etc.)
k> Download/upload maliciously
l> Mass transfer among different boxes with other users / groups maliciously
m> disturb the normal operation of the website with seedboxes
v) Other notes:
1> For those who bought the Seedbox directly from the service provider, please request for confirmation that the IP is a dedicated one, by email or ticketing system.
2> Those who bought the Seedboxes thru a reseller are solely responsible to make sure the Seedboxes meet the criteria as stated above. Please do not buy from those who could not produce the proof of payment, letter of confirmation, etc. from the service provider. The user will be liable for all consequences that might arise from improper Seedbox usage or violation of the above rules.
3> Due to transparency problem and potential risk from buying Seedbox via reseller, we strongly recommend members to buy Seedbox direct from the service provider.
vi) Date of enforcement
These rules will be enforced the moment this notice is announced. Users should stop using Seedboxes which do not meet the requirements as stated above immediately. All Seedboxes should be registered before 15th of April 2013.
vii) Transition period
1> Users should stop using their Seedboxes temporarily if they suspect the Seedboxes is not in conformity with requirements as stated above. Users may resume using the Seedboxes after confirmation of conformity.
2> If the Seedbox will expire in less than a month from today (the date of this announcement is made), please renew for another month or stop using the Seedbox immediately. Thank you for your understanding.
CHDBits admin team reserves the right of final interpretation and decision on all rules, as well as the modification of the rules.
Disclaimer: If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the CHINESE version shall prevail.
CHDBits Staff
8th Apr. 2013
