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Terms of Service for shellbox.dev. By using the service, you agree to these terms.

Last updated: February 21, 2026

1. Service Description

shellbox.dev provides on-demand Linux virtual machines accessible via SSH. The Service is operated from the European Union.

2. Account and Access

Your SSH public key serves as your identity. You are responsible for keeping your private key secure. Each unique public key fingerprint constitutes a separate account.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service for:

• Illegal activities or content prohibited by applicable law
• Cryptocurrency mining or resource-intensive background processes
• Sending spam or running mail servers for bulk email
• DDoS attacks, port scanning, or network abuse
• Hosting malware, phishing sites, or C2 servers
• Distributing copyrighted material without authorization
• Circumventing the billing system or abusing free credits
• Reselling or sublicensing access to the Service

Violation may result in immediate termination without refund.

4. Resource Limits

Boxes are available in sizes x1 through x8. A base x1 box provides 2 vCPUs, 4GB memory, and 50GB storage; resources scale linearly up to x8 (16 vCPUs, 32GB memory, 400GB storage). Network bandwidth is shared. We may throttle boxes that affect other users.

Limits are slot-based, where an xN box uses N slots. Per-user limits: 16 running slots, 64 total slots. For example, you could run four x4 boxes simultaneously, or sixteen x1 boxes, or any combination totaling up to 16 running slots.

5. Billing

Prepaid billing. Rates are per x1 slot: $0.02/hour while running, $0.5/month while stopped. An x4 box costs 4× the base rate. Minimum top-up: $10.00. Boxes stop when balance falls below $5.00 and are deleted at $0.00. Usage time is tracked in minutes and rounded up to the nearest minute.

6. Refunds

Unused balance is refundable within 3 months of the original transaction. Usage charges are non-refundable. Refund requests are processed to the original payment method in 5-10 business days. See our full Refund Policy for details.

7. Data and Backups

We do not guarantee data persistence and do not perform backups. You are responsible for backing up your data. Deleted boxes are permanently removed within 24 hours.

8. Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranty. We do not guarantee uptime or availability.

9. Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid in the 12 months preceding any claim.

10. Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time. We may terminate access for violations or with reasonable notice.

11. Changes

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Finland. Disputes shall be resolved in Helsinki courts.

13. Contact

Questions: [email protected]