Approved uses
Almost any type of content is welcome on dpaste.com.
- Source code
- Text markup
- Log files
- Error messages
- Public encryption keys
- Love notes
- ASCII art
Automated use
Automated use of the service is permitted and encouraged; see our API documentation.
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Automated submissions should be made with a
User-Agent header identifying the software making the request.
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Automated requests should not exceed one per
second. An HTTP 429 response is returned when
requests exceed this limit. Failure to abide by
the "retry-after" header may result in an IP
block.
Prohibited content
- Individual identifying and private data without consent ("doxing"), including login credentials
- Copyrighted material without owner consent, or links to unauthorized copies of copyrighted material
- Content whose primary purpose is to enable or encourage activities prohibited by law
- Links to malware or phishing sites
- Links to video- or software-piracy sites
- IPTV and XMLTV listings
- Items created solely as advertisements, or for inclusion in spam
- Any content that puts dpaste.com in legal jeopardy
Prohibited actions
- JavaScript malware deployment
- Embedding dpaste.com content via
src attribute
- Attempts to scrape the keyspace
- Creating multiple accounts using plus-addressing
- Any usage pattern which threatens to impede others' use of the service
Blocklist
IPs violating these terms may be blocked. They are
automatically removed from the blocklist after not
connecting to the site for a cooldown period, whose
duration is given in the rejection message.
Account deactivation
Accounts violating these terms may be deactivated.
Account activity
Accounts not used for one year will be deleted.
Help
If your IP has been blocked or your account has been deactivated, and you feel this is in error, please submit
a support
request.
To report a violation of these Terms of Service, send a support request.
Offsite copy (readable by those who have been blocked): bitly.com/dpaste-tos