These Acceptable Use / Community Guidelines set forth the standards for appropriate behavior, content submission, and interactions within web-based services. All users are required to adhere to these Guidelines to maintain a respectful, safe, and constructive environment. Non-compliance may result in suspension or termination of access.
1. Prohibited Conduct: Users shall not engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
a. Illegal Activities: Use services for any unlawful purpose, including infringement of intellectual property rights, fraud, or facilitation of criminal behavior.
b. Harassment and Hate Speech: Publish content that is harassing, defamatory, threatening, discriminatory, or incites violence against individuals or groups based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or other protected characteristics.
c. Obscene or Offensive Content: Share content that is pornographic, excessively violent, or otherwise offensive, where such content is not explicitly permitted by services.
d. Spam and Unsolicited Communications: Transmit unsolicited bulk messages, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of spamming.
e. Malware Distribution: Distribute viruses, worms, trojans, or any other malicious code intended to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems.
f. Impersonation and Misrepresentation: Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent affiliation with any person or entity.
g. Data Mining and Automated Collection: Use bots, scrapers, or any automated means to access, extract, or collect data from services without prior authorization.
h. Circumventing Security Measures: Attempt to bypass or circumvent security measures, access restricted areas, or interfere with the operation of services.
i. Privacy Violations: Post or share personal data of others without explicit consent, including but not limited to addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, identification numbers, or financial information.
2. Content Standards: All user-generated content must comply with the following standards:
a. Accuracy and Truthfulness: Content must be truthful, accurate, and not misleading.
b. Legal Compliance: Content must comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
c. Respectful Communication: Language should be civil, polite, and considerate of diverse audiences.
3. User Responsibilities:
a. Account Security: Users are responsible for safeguarding access credentials and for all activity under their accounts.
b. Reporting Violations: Users are encouraged to report any observed violations of these Guidelines through designated reporting mechanisms.
c. Compliance with Age Restrictions: Users under age 16 are prohibited from creating accounts or using services.
4. Enforcement Actions: The provider reserves the right to take appropriate action in response to violations, including but not limited to:
a. Content Removal: Removal or disabling of access to violating content.
b. Warnings: Issuance of warnings for first-time or minor violations.
c. Account Suspension or Termination: Temporary or permanent suspension of user accounts.
d. Legal Action: Reporting illegal activities to law enforcement or pursuing legal remedies.
5. Appeals and Dispute Resolution: Users may appeal enforcement actions by submitting a written request with relevant information. Appeals will be assessed in accordance with provider’s internal review procedures.
6. Changes to Guidelines: These Guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, community expectations, or operational practices. Continued use of services after updates signifies acceptance of the revised Guidelines.
7. Contact for Reporting: Users seeking to report violations or obtain additional guidance can utilize reporting mechanisms provided within services in accordance with applicable laws.