Last updated: October 2025
Version: 0.0.0.1

5centsCDN Service Level Agreement (SLA)

This Service Level Agreement (SLA) outlines our uptime commitments, performance guarantees, support structure, and your rights in the event of service interruptions.

1. Overview

This SLA applies to all customers (“Customer”) using services directly provided by 5centsCDN, including CDN, storage, live streaming, and VOD delivery.

We guarantee 99% uptime and performance availability across our global network

If we fail to meet these commitments, you may be eligible for service credits as outlined below.

2. Key Definitions

TermDescription
  • Content

    Files and data delivered through 5centsCDN cache servers.

  • Cache Server / POP

    A 5centsCDN-owned and operated server delivering content across our global network.

  • Origin Server

    Your web server (or ours) where content is stored for CDN delivery.

  • Service Outage

    Complete unavailability of a covered service for 60+ consecutive minutes.

  • Base Fee

    Your monthly subscription fee (excluding setup, add-ons, and overages).

3. Our Commitments

We promise that your content will be available on the 5centsCDN network 99% of the time each month.
Downtime below this threshold may qualify for credits.

Network Uptime — 99% Guaranteed
24/7 automated availability checks using systems such as Pingdom.
Real-time alerts and proactive responses by our NOC team.
Scheduled maintenance notifications in advance to reduce impact.

4. Server Monitoring Guarantee

We continuously monitor server performance to ensure optimal uptime and reliability, to ensure smooth delivery of the content. If the monitored server performance falls below the agreed threshold, service credits will be issued accordingly.

Credits apply to CDN bandwidth usage only and not to add-ons or third-party integrations.

0 to 90%, 50% Credit & 90% to 95%, 15% Credit, 95% to 97%, Credit  10%, 97% to 99%, Credit: 05%

5. Data Deletion Policy

We take data integrity seriously — but deletion or transfer actions initiated by users are the user’s responsibility.

We cannot be held accountable for:

Data deleted by you or at your request.
Data loss during file movement, migration, or transfer.
Data loss due to third-party crashes or hardware failure.

If you request deletion, you’ll receive an email confirmation form to authorize the action for recordkeeping.

6. Exclusions — When SLA Credits Don’t Apply

Credits will not be issued if outages or issues arise due to:

  • Force majeure (natural disasters, war, government actions, etc.)
  • DNS issues outside 5centsCDN’s control.
  • Scheduled or emergency maintenance.
  • Customer origin/server hardware or software failures.
  • Client-side errors, configuration issues, or TOS violations.
  • Measurement inaccuracies or false outage reports.
  • Stream buffering caused by local ISPs or conditions beyond our control.
  • Customers on budget or trial plans (unless otherwise specified).

Your account must be active, and there must be no unpaid invoices on your account to qualify for credits.

7. Requesting Service Credits

If you believe an SLA breach occurred, follow these steps:

8. Support Plans & Response Times

We offer multiple support tiers tailored to your business needs:

  • Standard (Free)

    Email, Ticket, Docs

    08 –12 hrs

    Response (Weekdays)

    12 – 24 hrs

    Response (Weekends)
    Benefits:

    Basic setup & documentation

  • Premium ($49.99/mo)

    Email, Ticket, Live Chat, IM

    03 – 06 hrs

    Response (Weekdays)

    06 –12 hrs

    Response (Weekends)
    Benefits:

    Priority escalation, 2 remote sessions/mo, dedicated CSM

  • Professional Services ($550/10 hrs)

    Custom Integration

    02 – 04 hrs

    Response (Weekdays)

    06 –12 hrs

    Response (Weekends)
    Benefits:

    Custom development, integration & migration

  • One-Time Support ($19.99/day)

    Full access

    01 – 02 hrs

    Response (Weekdays)

    01 – 02 hrs

    Response (Weekends)
    Benefits:

    Event monitoring, troubleshooting, setup

Response times are prioritised by severity and plan type.

For more details, check our Support plan page -

https://www.5centscdn.net/support-plans/compare-support-plans

9. Professional & Third-Party Services

Professional Services

You can request custom integration or migration help, billed separately under Professional Service Hours.

Third-Party Responsibility

While we offer guidance, issues caused by third-party tools, encoders, or hosting providers remain outside our SLA scope.

10. Free vs. Paid Service Coverage

Included in SLA :

yesno
  • Core CDN Services

    yes

    Covered with uptime & performance guarantee

  • Free Setup or Migration

    (One Time)yes

    Initial setup & small adjustments

  • Add-Ons / Custom Modules

    no

    Not covered under SLA credits

  • Premium Support / Professional Hours

    yes

    Covered under separate contracts

11. Policy Updates

This SLA is part of our Terms of Service.
We may update it from time - time to improve clarity or reflect new feature
Continued use of our services means you accept the latest version.

In Summary

At 5centsCDN, our goal is to ensure your content reaches audiences worldwide with reliability, speed, and transparency.
Our SLA reflects that commitment — offering clear guarantees, fair remedies, and always-on support from a team that cares.

By using 5centsCDN’s services, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. 5centsCDN reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Please review these terms regularly for updates.

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