Company takes swift action to enforce zero tolerance policy against cruelty, illegal activity
March 6, 2026
Sheridan, WY — Epik LLC, a leading domain registrar and internet services company, has suspended two domains hosting websites linking to hundreds of videos depicting severe animal cruelty and abuse. After reviewing formal complaints, Epik confirmed the domains connected to illegal and deeply harmful material, and that both domains were registered to the same account holder. Epik’s abuse prevention team determined both domains were in direct violation of its Terms of Service which strictly prohibit websites hosting or promoting content involving cruelty or abuse.
While a domain owner may not directly create the content posted on user-generated platforms, they are responsible for moderating what appears on the domains under their control. When illegal content is connected to their domains, they have a legal obligation to remove it, disrupt its distribution, and report it to appropriate authorities. In this case, that responsibility was not met.
Epik takes its responsibility as a domain registrar very seriously and reserves the right to remove access to any content that violates international, federal, state or local laws, as well as customary acceptable use standards. This applies to any content that shows illegal activity, or promotes, encourages, or displays cruelty to humans or animals. The company has a dedicated compliance team that works tirelessly to ensure domain owners are operating within the Terms of Service agreement and to create an online environment of safety and security.
Both domains have been permanently suspended effective immediately, and the user who registered them is being permanently banned from the Epik platform. As a result, both domains are now ineligible for transfer. The websites associated with those domains are no longer accessible, and all content previously linked through those sites cannot be reached through Epik infrastructure.
Epik unequivocally condemns animal cruelty in any form and has zero tolerance for such content, whether hosted on our infrastructure, registered through us, or appearing anywhere online. We appreciate the community’s help in notifying us of suspected Terms of Service violations, and we remain committed to fostering a safe and welcoming online space for everyone.
About Epik
Epik is an independent domain registrar that helps people establish a complete and professional online brand presence from the ground up. From registering and managing domains to launching websites and LLCs, Epik provides the tools to create, grow, and fully own your digital brand, all in one place. Owned by Registered Agents Inc since 2023, Epik combines transparent pricing and hands-on support to make getting online simple for businesses of any size.