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 * [~owocean](/~owocean)
 * [~xarvos](/~xarvos) (admin)
 
+## terms
+
+members are entitled to
+
+* services listed above
+* be noticed of changes affecting service quality
+* be promptly noticed of breaches
+
+members are expected to
+
+* respect [common resources](https://kb.vpsfree.org/information/vps_params)
+* follow [vpsfree rules](https://kb.vpsfree.org/information/what_not_to_do)
+* not use email, matrix or irc services for spamming or flame wars
+
+members are free discuss with admins and others to update policies
+
+## privacy
+
+ip addresses are collected by:
+
+* shell login
+* gemini access
+
+data input by users are stored in as-is;
+[e2ee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-to-end_encryption)
+is strongly recommended
+
+admins neither parse nor read user data,
+but they have no power regarding physical access
+
 ## joining
 
 if you can get a member to vouch for you, send an admin