Legal
Acceptable Use Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
1. Purpose
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") describes permitted and prohibited uses of Vantage Proxies services. By using our services, you agree to comply with this AUP. This policy supplements our Terms of Service and is incorporated by reference.
2. Permitted Uses
Vantage Proxies services are designed for lawful purposes including:
- Web scraping and data collection for market research and business intelligence
- Price monitoring and competitive analysis
- Ad verification and brand protection
- SEO monitoring and SERP tracking
- Social media monitoring and analytics
- Travel fare aggregation and comparison
- Online privacy and anonymization for lawful browsing
- Software testing and quality assurance
- Automated purchasing for personal use (sneakers, limited-edition items)
- Academic and security research
You are solely responsible for ensuring your use complies with the terms of service of any websites you access through our proxies.
3. Prohibited Uses
3.1 Illegal Activities
The following are strictly prohibited:
- Any activity that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Fraud, identity theft, phishing, or impersonation of any person or entity
- Unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or data (hacking)
- Distribution of child sexual abuse material or content that exploits minors
- Human trafficking, exploitation, or related activities
- Drug trafficking or any illegal commerce
- Facilitating or planning acts of terrorism or violence
3.2 Network Abuse
- Sending spam, unsolicited bulk email, or unsolicited commercial messages
- Denial of service (DoS/DDoS) attacks or any activity that disrupts network services
- Port scanning, network probing, or vulnerability testing without explicit authorization
- Credential stuffing, brute-force attacks, or unauthorized account access attempts
- Distribution of malware, viruses, ransomware, spyware, or other malicious code
- Exploiting security vulnerabilities in third-party systems
- Circumventing technical measures in ways that violate the CFAA or similar laws
3.3 Harmful Activities
- Harassment, stalking, threats, or intimidation of any individual or group
- Unauthorized collection of personal data (doxxing)
- Manipulation of financial markets or insider trading
- Copyright infringement or violation of intellectual property rights
- Unauthorized resale or subletting of proxy credentials
- Any activity that could damage the reputation or operations of Vantage Proxies
4. Your Responsibility
You are solely responsible for all activity conducted through your account and proxy credentials. You must not share your credentials with others. If you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account, notify us immediately at support@vantageproxies.com.
When using our proxies to access third-party websites or services, you are responsible for complying with those services' terms of service. Vantage Proxies does not endorse or assume responsibility for how customers use our services.
5. Reporting Violations
If you become aware of a violation of this AUP, please report it to abuse@vantageproxies.com. Include as much detail as possible, including timestamps, IP addresses, and a description of the activity. We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly.
6. Enforcement
Vantage Proxies reserves the right to investigate any suspected violation of this AUP. Upon confirmation of a violation, we may take one or more of the following actions without prior notice:
- Issue a warning
- Temporarily suspend your account and proxy access
- Permanently terminate your account without refund
- Report the activity to law enforcement authorities
- Cooperate with legal investigations and provide information as required by law
We reserve the sole right to determine whether a violation has occurred. Our failure to enforce this AUP on any occasion does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce it in the future.
7. Contact
For questions about this policy or to report abuse:
Vantage Proxies
General: support@vantageproxies.com
Abuse reports: abuse@vantageproxies.com
Discord: discord.gg/9XTCczeABg