Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) explains the acceptable and prohibited uses of the services provided by SMSNova (“SMSNova”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). This Policy forms part of our Terms of Use and applies to all users of https://smsnova.net and any related services.

By accessing or using SMSNova, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy. Failure to comply may result in suspension or termination of your account, cancellation of transactions, or other actions as described in this Policy.

1. Purpose

SMSNova provides temporary virtual phone numbers for receiving one-time SMS verification codes for legitimate purposes.

This Policy is intended to:

Protect the integrity of our platform.
Prevent fraud and abuse.
Protect our users, partners, and telecommunications providers.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

2. Acceptable Use

You may use SMSNova only for lawful and legitimate purposes.

Examples of acceptable use include:

Registering personal or business accounts.
Verifying accounts on supported websites or applications.
Software development and application testing.
Privacy protection by avoiding disclosure of your personal phone number.
Business account verification where permitted.
Educational, research, or testing purposes consistent with applicable laws.

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of SMSNova complies with the terms and policies of the third-party platforms you access.

3. Prohibited Activities

You must not use SMSNova to engage in or facilitate any activity that is illegal, fraudulent, abusive, harmful, or otherwise violates this Policy.

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

Fraud and Financial Crime

Identity theft.
Financial fraud.
Payment fraud.
Credit card fraud.
Chargeback abuse.
Money laundering.
Tax evasion.
Circumventing financial sanctions.

Illegal Activities

You may not use SMSNova for any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations, including:

Cybercrime.
Unauthorized access to systems.
Intellectual property infringement.
Distribution of illegal content.
Any criminal activity.

Spam and Abuse

You must not use SMSNova to:

Send unsolicited communications.
Register spam accounts.
Create fake accounts for abusive purposes.
Manipulate online platforms.
Circumvent platform restrictions.
Artificially inflate promotions, referrals, or rewards.

Malicious Activities

You may not use SMSNova to:

Distribute malware.
Conduct phishing attacks.
Deliver ransomware.
Spread malicious software.
Attempt unauthorized access to systems or accounts.
Interfere with network security.

Harmful Conduct

You may not use SMSNova to facilitate:

Harassment.
Threats.
Extortion.
Hate speech.
Violence.
Illegal exploitation of individuals.
Any activity intended to harm others.

4. Platform Abuse

Users must not abuse the SMSNova platform.

Examples include:

Excessive automated requests.
Unauthorized scraping.
Reverse engineering.
Circumventing rate limits.
Exploiting software vulnerabilities.
Interfering with platform availability.
Attempting to bypass security controls.
Creating multiple accounts to evade restrictions.

5. Automated Access

Automated access is permitted only where explicitly authorized by SMSNova.

Unless otherwise approved, users may not:

Operate bots that overload the platform.
Scrape website content.
Harvest user information.
Attempt denial-of-service attacks.
Use automated tools to circumvent system limitations.

If SMSNova offers an official API, its use must comply with the applicable API documentation and terms.

6. Fair Use

SMSNova maintains a Fair Use Policy to ensure reliable service for all users.

We reserve the right to limit, suspend, or prioritize usage where activity:

Significantly impacts platform performance.
Abnormally consumes system resources.
Indicates automated abuse.
Suggests fraudulent behavior.
Threatens service availability.

7. Third-Party Services

SMSNova is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for third-party websites, applications, or online services.

Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of SMSNova complies with the terms, policies, and requirements of those third-party platforms.

Acceptance of temporary or virtual phone numbers is determined solely by the respective third-party service.

SMSNova cannot guarantee that every website or application will accept a virtual phone number.

8. Security Monitoring

To protect the integrity of our platform, SMSNova may monitor activity for security, fraud prevention, abuse detection, and operational purposes.

Monitoring may include:

Login activity.
Device information.
IP addresses.
Transaction history.
Payment verification.
Rental history.
System logs.
Security events.

Monitoring is conducted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Enforcement

If we reasonably believe that this Policy has been violated, SMSNova may take any action deemed appropriate, including:

Warning the user.
Restricting access to certain features.
Suspending virtual number rentals.
Canceling pending orders.
Freezing account balances where necessary.
Suspending or terminating accounts.
Refusing future service.
Reporting unlawful activity to appropriate authorities where required by law.

SMSNova reserves the right to act immediately to protect the security, integrity, or availability of the Services.

10. User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

Your account.
Your login credentials.
Your use of rented virtual phone numbers.
Compliance with applicable laws.
Compliance with third-party platform policies.
Any activity conducted using your account.

You agree to indemnify and hold SMSNova harmless from claims, losses, damages, or liabilities arising from your misuse of the Services.

11. Reporting Abuse

If you become aware of misuse of SMSNova, suspected fraud, security vulnerabilities, or other violations of this Policy, please report them to us.

Reports may include:

Fraudulent activity.
Security incidents.
Spam or abuse.
Unauthorized access attempts.
Platform vulnerabilities.
Other suspected violations.

Reports can be submitted by email to:

[email protected]

12. Changes to This Policy

SMSNova may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, operational practices, or security practices.

Updated versions become effective when published on our Website unless otherwise required by applicable law.

The “Last Updated” date indicates the effective date of the current version.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact us.

SMS Nova Support
Email: [email protected]

We appreciate your cooperation in helping maintain a secure, reliable, and trustworthy platform for all users.

Last Updated: August 7, 2026