GENERAL CONDITIONS – SANUM B.V. (Hosting Server / hostingserver.be)
Version: 2025-09-20
Article 1 – Definitions and General Provisions
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In these general terms and conditions the following definitions apply:
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Sanum: the private company Sanum B.V., statutory owner and operator ofHosting Serverand hostingserver.be, hereinafter referred to as:Sanum.
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Client: any natural or legal person who enters into an agreement with Sanum or uses Sanum services.
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Services: all services offered and supplied by Sanum, including but not limited to: web hosting, server hosting, e-mail hosting, domain name registration, VPS services, dedicated servers, maintenance, optimization and other online services.
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Agreement: any written agreement, digital agreement or order between Sanum and the Client.
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Data center: facility in which Sanum servers, network equipment and related infrastructure are located.
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These general terms and conditions apply to all quotations, offers, agreements, deliveries and conduct of Sanum.
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Deviations from these conditions are only valid if agreed in writing.
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General or purchasing conditions of the Client are expressly statedrejected.
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If any provision is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
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Sanum's failure to demand compliance does not affect its right to do so later.
Article 2 – Offers, Conclusion and Duration of the Agreement
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All offers from Sanum are without obligation, unless stated otherwise in writing.
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An agreement is concluded as soon as:
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Client places an order and confirms it digitally; or
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Sanum confirms the request in writing or digitally.
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Sanum reserves the right to refuse requests without stating reasons.
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Agreements are entered into:
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monthly, unless otherwise agreed
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annualwith any promotional benefits (such as 3 months free)
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Article 3 – Prices, Rates and Payment
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All prices are exclusive of VAT, unless stated otherwise.
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Prices only apply to the clearly described service in the agreement.
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Additional work, upgrades, migrations, development work or manual technical interventions will be invoiced at the then applicable hourly rate.
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Sanum may adjust prices annually due to market fluctuations, cost increases ordata centerand licensing costs.
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Payment must be made within14 daysafter invoice date.
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In case of non-payment:
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The client is automatically inomission, without notice of default.
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Sanum is allowed to servesuspend or block.
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Sanum may charge statutory interest and extrajudicial costs (minimum €250).
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Payments first cover costs, then interest and then principal.
Article 4 – Delivery, Hosting Services and Availability
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Sanum strives for optimal availability of all services.
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Sanum does not offer an absolute uptime guarantee, but strives for availability99,9%.
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Maintenance can lead to temporary interruption. Where possible this will be reported in advance.
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Sanum is not guilty for interruptions caused by:
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network providers, data centers or external disruptions
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cyber attacks, DDoS attacks or security incidents
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errors of the Client, scripts, plug-ins or software
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force majeure situations (see article 6)
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Article 5 – Domain names
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Sanum only registers domain names at the request of the Client.
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Registration is done under the conditions of the relevant registry (such as DNS Belgium, SIDN, EURid).
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Sanum is not liable for loss of a domain name due to late payment or incorrect data.
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In case of cancellation or payment judgments, the domain name can be blocked.
Article 6 – Force majeure
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Force majeure is defined as: circumstances that prevent performance and are not attributable to Sanum.
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This includes: power outages, data center failures, network attacks, regulations, strikes, employee failure, illness, pandemics.
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During force majeure, obligations are suspended without right to compensation.
Article 7 – Liability
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Sanum is only liable for direct damage, up to a maximum€10,000per event.
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Direct damage includes:
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reasonable repair costs
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demonstrable loss of production due to Sanum's error
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Indirect damageis excluded, including loss of turnover, data, profits, reputation, or consequential damage.
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Sanum is not liable for damage caused by:
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the Client's website or software
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hacking attempts or cybercrime
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incorrect use or incorrect management by the Client
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data loss due to Client negligence
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Article 8 – Backups and Data
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Sanum makes automatic backups where possible (frequency depends on package).
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The Client remains responsible for its own backups.
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Sanum is not liable for data loss, unless demonstrably caused by gross negligence on the part of Sanum.
Article 9 – Obligations of the Client
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The Client may use services from Sanumnotuse for:
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spam, phishing, malware, crypto mining
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illegal content, copyright infringement or criminal activities
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violation of privacy legislation (GDPR)
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Abuse will result in immediate suspension or termination.
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Client is responsible for:
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correct configuration of website and applications
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security of your own passwords
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updates of CMS systems, plug-ins and scripts
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Article 10 – Suspension and Termination
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Sanum may terminate the agreement immediately if:
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Client is in arrears with payment
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Client acts unlawfully or causes abuse
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Client goes bankrupt or applies for a moratorium
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All claims become immediately due and payable.
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No refund in the event of premature termination by the Client.
Article 11 – Confidentiality
All information that parties obtain in the context of the implementation will be treated strictly confidential.
Article 12 – GDPR and Processing Agreement
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Sanum applies to hosting servicesprocessorfor data that the Client places on servers.
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Client remainscontroller.
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One will be provided upon requestprocessing agreementprovided.
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Sanum ensures appropriate technical and organizational security measures.
Article 13 – Applicable Law and Disputes
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On all agreementsDutch lawapplicable.
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Disputes will be submitted to the competent court in Sanum's place of business.
Article 14 – Final provisions
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Sanum may change these general terms and conditions.
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The most recent version always applies to the services.
Sanum B.V.
Date:20-09-2025
Location: Netherlands