📄 Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Use Policy

Responsible Use of the Liveport Network (Australia)

By using the Liveport network, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy. These guidelines are designed to ensure the network remains safe, reliable, and lawful for all residents and guests.

Permitted Uses

You may use the Liveport network for everyday personal and educational activities, including:

  • Web browsing and online research

  • Email and messaging services

  • Streaming video, music, and podcasts

  • Online gaming

  • Video conferencing and remote work

  • Cloud services and file storage

  • Education and online learning platforms

  • Smart home and personal IoT devices

  • Social media and content sharing

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited.

1. Illegal Activities

You must not use the Liveport network for any activity that is unlawful under Australian law, including but not limited to:

  • Downloading, uploading, or sharing copyrighted material without permission (copyright infringement or piracy)

  • Hacking, network scanning, or unauthorised access to systems or data

  • Distributing malware, viruses, spyware, or ransomware

  • Accessing, storing, or distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM)

  • Fraud, identity theft, scams, or other financial crimes

  • Harassment, stalking, intimidation, or threats

  • Any activity that breaches Commonwealth, state, or territory laws

2. Network Abuse

To protect service quality for all users, the following are not permitted:

  • Running servers or services accessible from the public internet without Liveport approval

  • Cryptocurrency mining or blockchain validation activities

  • Excessive or sustained bandwidth use that negatively impacts other residents

  • Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks

  • Network scanning, penetration testing, or vulnerability probing

  • Packet sniffing, traffic interception, or man-in-the-middle activity

  • MAC address spoofing or identity evasion

3. Prohibited Equipment

The following equipment must not be connected to the Liveport network:

  • Personal wireless routers or access points

  • Wireless repeaters, extenders, or mesh systems

  • Equipment that interferes with network security or management

  • Devices that create unauthorised or hidden networks

4. Account and Access Violations

You must not:

  • Share your network credentials with others

  • Use another resident’s account or credentials

  • Circumvent device limits or access controls

  • Attempt to bypass captive portal authentication

  • Create fake, duplicate, or unauthorised accounts

Fair Use and Bandwidth Management

Liveport does not typically enforce strict data caps. However:

  • Usage that degrades the experience for others may be addressed

  • Users with unusually high or persistent consumption may be contacted

  • Continued abuse may result in bandwidth throttling

  • Extremely high usage may require a plan change or additional charges

Examples of Excessive Use

  • 24/7 BitTorrent seeding or peer-to-peer hosting

  • Operating public file or media servers

  • Cryptocurrency mining operations

  • Running commercial or revenue-generating services from a residential connection

Privacy and Network Monitoring

To maintain service quality and security:

  • Liveport monitors traffic volumes and patterns (not the content of communications)

  • Malicious or abusive activity may be detected and blocked automatically

  • Reports of abuse are investigated

  • Liveport cooperates with law enforcement when legally required

Your privacy is respected within these operational and legal limits.

Consequences of Policy Violations

Violations of this policy may result in one or more of the following actions:

  • Warning: For first-time or minor breaches

  • Temporary Suspension: For repeated or unresolved violations

  • Permanent Disconnection: For serious or ongoing misuse

  • Legal Referral: Criminal activity may be reported to authorities

  • Financial Liability: Recovery of costs incurred due to misuse or damage

Property Management Notification

Where applicable:

  • Policy breaches may be reported to building or property management

  • Violations may constitute a breach of your lease or occupancy agreement

  • Serious or repeated breaches could affect your residency

Reporting Suspected Violations

If you believe this policy is being breached:

  • Contact Liveport Support

  • Provide any relevant details (date, time, type of issue, if known)

  • Do not attempt to investigate or confront other residents yourself

Questions or Clarifications

If you are unsure whether an activity is permitted:

  • Contact Liveport Support before proceeding

  • When in doubt, err on the side of caution

  • We are happy to clarify grey areas

Policy Updates

This Acceptable Use Policy may be updated from time to time:

  • Significant changes will be communicated via email or the Liveport portal

  • The current version is always available through Liveport

  • Continued use of the network constitutes acceptance of the latest policy

Legal Framework (Australia)

This policy operates within the framework of applicable Australian laws, including:

  • Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)

  • Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)

  • Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth)

  • Spam Act 2003 (Cth)

  • Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

  • eSafety Commissioner regulations and guidelines

  • Your building’s lease or occupancy agreement

By using Liveport internet services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Acceptable Use Policy.