ISP & ToS risk checklist

1. Contract search — Search your ISP PDF for proxy, resale, sharing, commercial use.
2. Fair-use / FUP — Is there a soft cap after which speed drops?
3. Router heat & uptime — Can the modem stay cool if a spare device runs 24/7?
4. VPN policy on earners — Does each earner allow VPN? If no — keep tunnels off for that app.
5. IP reputation — Recent CGNAT or business line? Some marketplaces pay less.
6. Device isolation — Spare phone/NAS better than your only work laptop.
7. Stop triggers — ISP complaint, dashboard limited, overheating → scale down same day.
8. Documentation — Save ToS screenshots + start dates in case support asks.

When unsure, ask your ISP support in writing before running heavy stacks.

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