Web Host policy question

[jctroy440]

I found this staement embedded in my 1&1 Web Hosting Service policy statement. Does this mean I cannot use them for my portal?

1&1 Policy Statement
The MySQL database may not be used for log evaluation operations, ad clicks, chat systems, banner rotations, or similar applications putting extreme loads on the database under any circumstances.

[jctroy440]

I finally taked to someone with a brain at 1&1 and they told me it was OK to put up a portal site. They have several. The restriction they referred to was for abuse of their customer log in data base being used for extra storage amd it has no affect on my portal site.

[universal4]

I have responded to your pm's but will also state here again publicly.

I would NEVER host a site with a web host that had those terms.

I use fastclick for my link tracking etc, and the links and stats are stored in a mysql database.

According to the terms of 1&1, I would be involation of their terms of service using fastclick on my site.

They may "CLAIM" that it is ok, but if you are in violation, they can use the terms against yoiu at any time....(it's like joining an affiliate program that has a quota but tells you they won't use it against you....BS!!)

Rick
Universal4

[jctroy440]

When I started building my site on their web builder I found I couldn't make a site map or add code. When I called them they said I have to pay an extra $50.00 plus $10.00 a month additional to "unlock" those features. These people suck!