This article explains Impossible Cloud's fair egress policy for cloud storage, helping users understand acceptable usage limits and how to ensure their data transfer activities comply with Impossible Cloud's guidelines.
Overview
Impossible Cloud’s fair egress policy aims to ensure fair and optimal use of our cloud storage services. Users are expected to access and transfer data in a manner that does not hinder the experience for others. This policy is particularly relevant to the volume of data transferred out of Impossible Cloud's storage (egress) each month.
Fair Egress Usage
General Guidelines
- Reasonable Use: The free egress policy is intended for use cases where data stored with Impossible Cloud is accessed at a reasonable rate without causing excessive load on our services.
- Prohibited Activities: Engaging in activities that result in an excessive number of requests, potentially disrupting the service for others, is not allowed.
Egress Data Transfer Limits
To determine if your use case aligns with Impossible Cloud’s fair egress policy, follow these guidelines:
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Good Fit: If your monthly egress data transfer is less than or equal to your active storage volume, your use case complies with the policy.
- Example: If you store 100 TB of data with IC and download up to 100 TB within a monthly billing cycle, this is considered a reasonable use case.
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Not a Good Fit: If your monthly egress data transfer exceeds your active storage volume, your use case does not comply with the policy.
- Example: If you store 100 TB but download more than 100 TB in a month, this usage is not considered reasonable.
Policy Enforcement
Should your data transfer activities consistently exceed the fair use guidelines, Impossible Cloud reserves the right to limit or suspend your service to maintain overall service quality and availability for all users.
Conclusion
Adhering to Impossible Cloud’s fair egress policy ensures that all users can benefit from our cloud storage services without disruption. By understanding and following these guidelines, you can avoid potential service limitations and contribute to a fair usage environment.
For further details or specific inquiries about your use case, please contact our support team.