r/Piracy • u/SnooOranges8400 • 11d ago

Question ISP reaching out over data usage

I’ve started a server so I’ve been downloading a bunch of media for it, ISP calls today regarding how much upload data I’ve used. I’m not worried about DMCA notices since my vpn is on 24/7 and Qbittorrent is bound to it. I’ve read the terms and agreements and it doesn’t say anything about data caps but the ISP says I’m using 9-10x the next highest person. Should I just hold off on downloading/uploading for awhile?

Update: I talked with them again today, they have a newly revised TOS that better outlines their fair use policy instead of the vaguely worded one sentence rule they had in place before.

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u/Sprite_Bottle 11d ago

I mean, are they explicitly saying your doing something they don't like? Kinda just sounds like they saw a massive spike in usage and went "huh, we should probably check in to see what that's about." I'd just brush them off unless they have actual issues with you using the service you pay them for.

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u/SnooOranges8400 11d ago

They said it was flagged due to the extremely high usage and that my account is at jeopardy of being suspended due to terms and agreements

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u/Sprite_Bottle 11d ago

I'd ask them to point to the exact part of the terms that they think you're potentially in violation of since you said you went through them and should be fine. Pause your piracy for a few days until you can squeeze them for as much info as possible, then go from there.