Wonderweb Technologies Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Last Updated: 23/04/2025
This Service Level Agreement (SLA) outlines the terms and conditions under which Wonderweb Technologies (“we,” “us,” or “our”) provides web hosting, domain registration, email hosting, and web design services (“Services”) to our clients (“you” or “Customer”). By using our Services, you agree to comply with this SLA, our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service (ToS).
1. Service Uptime & Availability
A. Uptime Guarantee
We guarantee 99.9% network uptime for all hosting services, excluding scheduled maintenance and circumstances beyond our control (e.g., DDoS attacks, natural disasters).
- Uptime is monitored via third-party tools (e.g., UptimeRobot, Pingdom).
B. Scheduled Maintenance
- Maintenance windows will be announced at least 48 hours in advance via email or dashboard notifications.
- Emergency maintenance may occur without prior notice to address critical security issues.
2. Billing & Payment Terms
A. Billing Cycles
- Plans are billed monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually (as selected at signup).
- Auto-renewal is enabled by default; customers must cancel before renewal to avoid charges.
B. Accepted Payment Methods
- InnBucks
- PayPal
- Ecocash
- Bank Transfers
C. Refund Policy
- Web Hosting & Email Services: No refunds after service activation due to provisioning costs.
- Domain Registrations: Non-refundable (ICANN policy).
- Web Design Services: No refund if canceled after project initiation.
D. Late Payments & Suspensions
- Grace Period: 3 days past due date.
- Suspension: After 3 days, services are suspended until payment is received.
- Termination: Unpaid accounts are permanently deleted after 180 days.
3. Customer Responsibilities
A. Account Security
- Customers must use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) where available.
- Wonderweb Technologies is not liable for breaches due to weak credentials.
B. Backup Policy
- Managed Hosting Clients: We perform daily backups (retained for 7 days).
- Self-Managed Clients: Must maintain their own backups.
- No guarantees are provided for backup integrity; customers should store independent copies.
C. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Prohibited activities include:
- Illegal Content: Warez, piracy, hacking tools, malware.
- Adult Material: Pornography or sexually explicit content.
- Spam: Unsolicited bulk emails (zero-tolerance policy).
- Resource Abuse: Excessive CPU/RAM usage (e.g., cryptocurrency mining).
Violations may result in immediate suspension without refund.
4. Limitation of Liability
A. No Warranty
Services are provided “as-is” without warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
B. Liability Cap
- Our maximum liability is limited to the fees paid by the customer in the affected month.
- Excluded Damages: We are not liable for:
- Data loss or corruption.
- Indirect damages (e.g., lost profits, reputational harm).
- Third-party service failures (e.g., domain registries, payment processors).
C. Indemnification
Customers agree to defend and hold harmless Wonderweb Technologies from claims arising from:
- Their use of the Services.
- Violations of the AUP or intellectual property laws.
5. Termination & Amendments
A. Termination by Customer
- Customers may cancel anytime via the billing portal.
- No prorated refunds for partial billing cycles.
B. Termination by Wonderweb Technologies
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for:
- AUP violations.
- Non-payment (after 180 days).
- Legal compliance (e.g., court orders).
C. Policy Changes
- We may update this SLA with 30 days’ notice (email or dashboard alert).
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.
6. Support & Contact
A. Support Channels
- 24/7 Ticketing: [[email protected]]
- Phone: +263 78 428 9689 (Business hours: 8 AM – 4:30 PM CAT)
- Live Chat: Via client dashboard
B. Response Times
Issue Severity | Response Time |
---|---|
Critical (Downtime) | <1 hour |
General Technical | <4 hours |
Billing/Account | <12 hours |
7. Unlimited Storage – Fair Usage Policy
While WonderWeb Technologies offers “unlimited” storage as part of our hosting packages, this is subject to reasonable and fair usage limitations to ensure optimal performance for all customers.
Storage Usage Guidelines
1. Primary Purpose: Unlimited storage is provided for normal website operation, including:
- Website files and databases
- Email storage
- Legitimate website content and media
2. Prohibited Uses: Storage may not be used for:
- File archiving or backup storage
- Media libraries not linked to active website content
- Cloud storage purposes
- Mass file distribution (file sharing, torrents, etc.)
- Personal file storage unrelated to your website
Fair Usage Limits
1. Account Review: Accounts using more than 50GB of storage may be subject to review. We may request justification for storage usage patterns.
2. Content Requirements: At least 90% of your stored files must be directly linked to and accessible through your active website.
3. Inactive Files: Files not accessed or modified for more than 12 months may be archived or removed after notification.
Violation Consequences
1. Notice & Correction: If your usage exceeds fair limits, we will notify you and provide 7 days to correct the issue.
2. Remedial Options: You may be required to:
- Upgrade to a higher-tier plan
- Migrate to a VPS/dedicated server
- Reduce your storage footprint
3. Suspension: Accounts that don’t comply with fair usage policies after notification may be temporarily suspended until the issue is resolved.
Our Commitment
We implement these policies not to limit legitimate use, but to:
- Ensure server stability for all customers
- Maintain high performance standards
- Prevent abuse that could degrade service quality
These policies apply equally to all customers and are enforced at our discretion based on actual impact to our infrastructure.
8. Governing Law
This SLA is governed by the laws of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Disputes shall be resolved in the High Courts of Zimbabwe.
By using Wonderweb Technologies’ services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this SLA.
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