Host suspended me because I moved to a new host and..

TOS: https://ushost247.com/terms.php

I broke nothing in their TOS. I moved from their host because they changed the date of my next renewal. I renewed my hosting on March 29th. (I pay Semi-Annually) It should have said September but instead it said June. I mention about it to them at least twice and they said they would fix it. I waited for a few days and nothing changed or was fixed so I simply moved hosts. They found out and suspended me and banned my ip from the host completely.

The host I was on though refused to give me a refund. Even though they was never planning in the first place to give me the full 6 months I paid for. So can I take any legal actions agasint the host I was on?

Proof of payment: http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=33awjnb&s=5
Proof of incorrect renewal date: http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2ns0rnm&s=5

 

It's a petty amount. Just move on.

 

Yup. That's exactly what I meant. Learned early that it's just isn't worth pursuing such a small sum of money. Years ago have had my hosting account cancelled too. Never got back a cent, and never heard from the hosting company again. No use kicking up a bucket. I just let it go.

There are some reliable hosting companies if you look around. Been with hostmonster and hostgator for ages now. Try them out.

 

I agree with these guys, however it is more principle that the host did not give what you paid for. Just make sure you get them bad reviews on Web Hosting Talk if you feel you are unhappy with their service.

 

Agree with above, unfair business should be reported and WHT is the best place to do so

 

Most people that are simply looking for hosting with no experience can be easily taken in by these companies who can often post fake reviews. My advice to anyone would be to check reviews before buying from any hosting company. I would also encourage you to add your own review - the more the merrier.

Jordan

 

As said, better go for a $9.90 shared hosting from a reputable compnay than going for cheap stuff from an unknown company

 

Yep, I mean I am all legit and my smallest plan is £2.00 a month - so it does come cheap and price doesn't reflect as much but it is still worth doing your research on the company.

 

Indeed, share hosting is just as dark as worm hole, you can go for a £2.00 monthly fee and be in heaven and indeed go for a £9.90 plan and end up having nightmare. At the end it's down to what you want to do with your package

 

And the hosting company too, I'd always advice checking support, features such as databases and also what control panel is used.

 

write a review and post it on webhostingtalk.com - Nearly all of these hosting companies have executives there and in many instances, you will likely get a public response from the company quickly.

Regarding a refund, I believe that it is outside of the limits set by paypal, however, drop them a line, and call your bank and see what options are available.
In the last 2 years, I have seen HUNDREDS of scams start, grow, vanish, over and over. Most of these scammers are typically kids with a reseller account with no legitimate company name, and generally start up their 'companies' during the school holidays. I have heard of people as low as 14 years old running web hosting companies (how they got past paypal is beyond me)

You need to learn to pick a solid company, that is an actual company.

 

I have heard exactly the same story about the kids with reseller accounts Matt! I waited until I was 16 in order to register as a UK sole trader and always keep records of bank accounts and really take care of my accounts. It seems that this younger generation are damaging genuine younger business owner's reputations like my self's.

 

Charge it back on your credit card.

No lawyer required.

I usually win too.

 

That works too. Not sure if he can do it. If he pays from Paypal balance, then perhaps he's out of luck.

Hey, maybe some kind soul here can give him a good hosting deal.

 

I always pay my paypal payments with credit card. It takes a second but you just have to change the funding source for the transaction. Paypal prefers your balance or bank account cause they make more money in the transaction compared to a credit card.

 

For the $27 is it worth chasing up the legal action side of things? more costs more headache and such, grab a post on WHT let the public see what they did and they will feel the toll of that. Sorry for your bad experience.

 

Xassor, shoot me a message with your budget. I can't support semi annual payment but can try my best to give you a good deal.

 

Yup as everyone said it isnt worth taking legal action for this amount of money. However, its good thing you posted this thread as it will be helpful for others who are looking to buy services from this webhost. Also if you are looking for a cheaper alternative, try Webhostingpad. They are good for hosting lite websites and cost just $2 a month or you can go with a reputed host like Hostgator too.