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Re: Can I trust this Host? - zT KiNgKoNg - 08.10.2018

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Originally Posted by ******

Their whois information is in Panama:

https://who.is/whois/prestigesteve.com

Their contact details have NO company registration information:

https://www.prestigesteve.com/support.html

That does NOT say trustworthy to me. They have not even managed to register a proper company. You had better hope you never have any legal issues with them, because they are not correctly set up as a legal entity. This is actually an issue for them too - but only if you can find them…

Seems you're not familiar with the Data Protection Act and GDPR; Most, if not all "Domain" providers have added protection to existing domain-names that were registered prior to GDPR's roll-out; If that isn't the case then it being registered in Panama is purely domain/personal information protection that is also provided by 90% of the legit "Domain Providers".

This alone doesn't mean the service isn't legitimate; Here's a few examples so you can educate yourself.

https://who.is/whois/theonlydroid.com
https://who.is/whois/shamed-esports.com

Re: Can I trust this Host? - zT KiNgKoNg - 09.10.2018

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Originally Posted by Y_Less

Data protection doesn't apply. It is your domain, you are your own data controller, you can choose to hide your address or not. Data protection only applies to handling other people's data.

And as you're providing your information in most cases to a third party who in turn is registering your domain and providing an interface/platform for said registration (In a good majority of cases) Data Protection and/or GDPR applies in most cases.

Re: Can I trust this Host? - Michael@Belgium - 09.10.2018

Getting host-tab from a company is usual more expensive than buying it from an individual (like me). Also OVH, RamNode or Vultr have great VPS plans. With a VPS you can do a lot more than just some player slots.

Re: Can I trust this Host? - CoaPsyFactor - 09.10.2018

considering that domain is down due billing issues, I wouldn't go with them

Re: Can I trust this Host? - PrestigeSteve - 09.10.2018

Hi,

I can confirm there was an issue with the main site although this has since been fixed. Such incidents are rare. Nevertheless, it was only the billing panel that was affected. No other services like our game hosting were affected.

Our main website is back online. If anyone has any questions, feel free to shoot an email to me at stephen@prestigesteve.com. I'd be more than happy to answer any inquiries.

Kind Regards,
Prestige Steve Hosting.

Re: Can I trust this Host? - SimplyFragHosting - 10.10.2018

I know my opinion has little to no impact but ive known stephen for a good few years and he even helped me as part of my samp support team a few years ago when i was running samp hosting in the mainstream. I can vouch for him on his knowledge of the game and the ability to support users. However like myself when i was running SimplyFrag was unable to run 24/7 Support which ultimately led to loss of sales however I do believe you should listen to previous customers advice and opinions of his hosting rather than judge it on the face of others comments and tbh websites can be expensive for a new company to build.

Re: Can I trust this Host? - Kyle - 10.10.2018

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Originally Posted by Y_Less

That also sounds somewhat sketchy from a tax point of view.

I disagree, he could be registered as self employed. He doesn't have to have a limited company to pay tax.

Re: Can I trust this Host? - Louwwieee42 - 10.10.2018

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Originally Posted by Kyle

I disagree, he could be registered as self employed. He doesn't have to have a limited company to pay tax.

As a registered Company, depending where he registers and assuming it's the UK on the basis he isn't making multiple thousands he doesn't actually have to pay tax anyway as long as he submits his returns.