Introduction
This document explains our dedication to providing Best service. VMoHost has made large investments to build a solid network infrastructure. This comprises:
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Implementation of redundant routers and switches.
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Utilization of multiple upstream providers.
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Ongoing 24x7 monitoring of essential network components.
Support Communication Escalation Procedure:
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Contact us directly at 1-000-000-0000.
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Submit a support ticket through our Support Department.
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Reach us via email at sales@vmohost.com.
VMoHost ensures continuous Internet transit and power supply with a guaranteed 100% uptime commitment measured monthly. If there are interruptions exceeding 100% uptime for up to 1 hour within a month, clients qualify for an account credit equivalent to 5% of their Recurring Monthly Fees for each additional hour of downtime, up to a maximum of 50% of the fees.
Credit calculations are based on increments of 1 hour of unavailability, excluding client-controlled equipment or events. Scheduled or emergency network and facility maintenance, communicated in advance through email and the website, are also excluded, with a limit of 180 minutes per month.
Credit issuance will not exceed 50% of the client's Recurring Monthly Fees unless stated otherwise, and all credit requests must be submitted within 30 days of the incident.
To request credit via email, contact sales@vmohost.com. with your account name and outage duration. Accounts must not have overdue payments when requesting an SLA credit.
For credit requests via a support ticket, submit it to the Billing Department.
Hardware SLA for Dedicated Servers
VMoHost ensures prompt resolution of hardware issues with a 12-hour hardware replacement Service Level Agreement (SLA) for all current dedicated server offerings. Upon confirmation of a hardware problem via ticket response, the 12-hour countdown begins, provided immediate maintenance is specified. If the hardware isn't replaced within the initial 12-hour timeframe after detection, you can request a 10% SLA credit. An additional 10% credit can be claimed for each subsequent 12-hour delay period. To request credits, email outage details to sales@vmohost.com. within 30 days of the incident, ensuring total credits don't exceed 50% of the monthly fee for the affected server.
We commit to providing a minimum of 99.99% uninterrupted access to your website, email, and related services. Should downtime exceed 0.01% cumulatively in any month, you're eligible for a credit equal to 5% of pro-rated recurring monthly fees, plus 5% for each additional hour of unavailability. This credit cannot exceed 50% of your monthly recurring charges.
Credits are calculated per hour of unavailability and exclude outages from client errors or transfers. They also exclude scheduled or emergency network and facility maintenance, communicated in advance via our Billing Department webpage and limited to two hours per month.
Maximum credit amounts are capped at 50% of Recurring Monthly Fees. All credit requests must be made within 30 days of the outage by emailing sales@vmohost.com. with your account name, outage duration, and timestamps.
Ultimate SLA for DDOS mitigation
The Ultimate DDoS Mitigation Service Level Agreement (UDM SLA) provides customers with assurances and solutions regarding VMoHost's performance in delivering DDoS Protection Service, focusing on Layer 3 to Layer 4 (defined below).
For the purposes of this DDoS Protection Service - DPS Core SLA, the following terms have the specified meanings:
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Ultimate DDoS Protection (UDM) :This refers to VMoHost's service to mitigate Denial of Service Attacks on customers' Internet connectivity, delivered via the VMoHost Backbone.
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VMoHost Backbone :VMoHost's network infrastructure operated at selected points of presence (POPs) where DDoS Protection Service is provided.
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VMoHost Network Operations (VMoHost NOC) :The team responsible for operating, monitoring, and supporting the network infrastructure at selected POPs.
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VMoHost Network Security (VMoHost Security) : The team responsible for operating, monitoring, and supporting DPS Core.
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DDoS Attack (Attack) :A Denial of Service attack on customers' Internet connectivity over the VMoHost Backbone.
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DDoS Mitigation Event (Event) :Actions taken by VMoHost Network Security, using the Backbone, to reduce the impact of an Attack.
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Null Routes (Nulls) :Temporary disabling of IP routes for up to 24 hours to investigate and prevent future issues caused by unmitigated DDoS Attacks.
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Trouble Ticket :A customer incident report managed by the VMoHost NOC within its ticketing system.
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Mitigation Request Response Time (Response Time) :Time between a Trouble Ticket requesting DDoS Mitigation and initial contact by VMoHost Network Security for troubleshooting, not including mitigation deployment time.
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Event Fee :Charges associated with a specific DDoS Mitigation Event incurred by the customer.
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Access Control List (ACL) :Packet filtering method permitting or denying network access between a customer's connection and the VMoHost Backbone.
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Standard ACL Change Request :Request for ACL changes reviewed within one business day and deployed upon approval.
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Emergency ACL Change Request :Immediate ACL change request reviewed and deployed upon approval.
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Included Standard ACL Change Requests :Number of Standard ACL Change Requests included in the monthly subscription.
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Standard ACL Change Request Rate :Fee for each Standard ACL Change Request.
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Emergency ACL Change Request Rate :Fee for each Emergency ACL Change Request.
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Emergency ACL Change Request Response Time :Time between a Trouble Ticket requesting an Emergency ACL Change and initial contact by VMoHost Network Security or NOC for review, not including deployment time.
Response Time:
If a customer suspects a Denial of Service Attack and requests mitigation, they can open a trouble ticket through various methods. When mitigation requests are made by phone to the VMoHost NOC (1-833-247-4678) or via a ticket to the Billing Department, the VMoHost Network Security Team commits to responding within 60 minutes. If this response time is not met, VMoHost will credit the customer 50% of the Event Fee paid or 50% of the Event Fee that would have been paid if the mitigation was within the "Included Mitigation Days."
ACL Change Request Response Time
If a customer needs to make a standard, non-emergency change to an Access Control List (ACL), they can create a trouble ticket using various methods. Requests can be submitted by phone (1-000-000-0000) to the VMoHost NOC or VMoHost Network Security, or through the Customer Portal. The VMoHost Network Security Team commits to responding and reviewing the ACL request within one business day. If this response time is not met, the customer will receive a credit of 50% of the Standard ACL Change Request Rate paid, or 50% of what would have been paid if the commitment is not fulfilled.
Exceptions
The DDoS Protection SLA does not provide credits to the customer in the following situations related to the VMoHost Backbone
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Events beyond VMoHost's control, such as governmental actions, war, insurrection, sabotage, embargo, fire, flood, strikes, transportation interruptions, unavailability of telecommunications or third-party services, failures of third-party software, or inability to obtain necessary materials, supplies, power, or equipment.
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Failures of access circuits to the VMoHost Backbone.
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Scheduled maintenance, emergency maintenance, and upgrades.
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DNS issues outside of VMoHost's direct control.
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False SLA breaches reported due to outages or errors in VMoHost's measurement systems.
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Actions or omissions by the customer or their authorized representatives, including negligence, willful misconduct, or use of the VMoHost Backbone or DDoS Protection Service that violates VMoHost's Terms and Conditions of Service or Acceptable Use Policy.
SLA for Network / Global IP Transit
VMoHost is committed to ensuring top-tier Internet performance for all customers by offering the following guarantees
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100% uninterrupted Internet access.
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Packet loss will not exceed 0.1% over an average 30-day period (specific to Level 3/PCCW Carriers).
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Average jitter on the VMoHost backbone network will be 285ms or less.
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Average latency will be 50ms or less within North America, 80ms or less from North America to the Trans-Atlantic Network, 130ms or less from North America to the Trans-Pacific Network, and 285ms or less between Asia and Europe.
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Zero packet loss within VMoHost's network.
If you suspect a network outage, you can open a trouble ticket by calling (1-000-000-0000) or contacting the Billing Department. The VMoHost Network Security Team will respond within 60 minutes.
For all premium network clients, VMoHost guarantees optimal routing of traffic to ensure timely delivery, similar to other carriers in the region. Measures include optimizing routing tables to use the best available upstream link and minimizing the impact of DDoS attacks from other customers. Null routing of an IP address is a last resort, with filtering as the initial approach. Downtimes due to null-routing or billing issues are not counted against the SLA.
Credit and Payment Process Requestst
To claim a credit under the Network / Global IP Transit SLA :
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Open a ticket and request a credit from our Billing Department.
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Submit the request related to a Response Time failure within 30 days of the Event.
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Support your request with measurements and timestamps from the VMoHost NOC Trouble Ticket Systems.
Once confirmed, valid credits will be applied to your invoice within two billing cycles after VMoHost receives the request. Credits cannot exceed the Event Fees, Standard ACL Change Request Rate, or Emergency ACL Change Request Rate paid for the respective month, regardless of the DDoS Protection SLAs.
For credits under the Ultimate DDoS Protection SLA :
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Open a ticket and request a credit from our Billing Department.
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Submit the request related to a Response Time failure within 30 days of the Event
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Support your request with measurements and timestamps from the VMoHost NOC Trouble Ticket Systems.
Once confirmed, valid credits will be applied to your invoice within two billing cycles after VMoHost receives the request. Credits cannot exceed the Event Fees, Standard ACL Change Request Rate, or Emergency ACL Change Request Rate paid for the respective month, regardless of the DDoS Protection SLAs.
For credits under the Dedicated Server Hardware SLA :
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Open a ticket confirming a hardware issue.
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If the hardware isn't replaced within 12 hours of detecting the failure, you can request a 10% SLA credit.
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Additional 10% credits can be requested for each extra 12-hour delay.
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Email the outage details and duration to sales@vmohost.com. within 30 days of the incident.
The total credit amount should not exceed 50% of the monthly fee for the affected server.