Acceptable Use Policy
Purpose
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") sets out what you may and may not do when using [Website or app name] and any services provided by [Business name] (the "Service"). It forms part of our Terms. By using the Service you agree to follow it.
Prohibited content
You may not use the Service to create, upload, store or share content that:
- is illegal, or promotes illegal activity;
- sexually exploits or endangers children in any way;
- infringes intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights;
- is defamatory, harassing, threatening or hateful towards people based on protected characteristics;
- contains malware or links to malicious sites;
- is deceptive, fraudulent or impersonates any person or organisation.
Prohibited activities
- Sending spam or unsolicited bulk messages.
- Probing, scanning or testing the vulnerability of our systems without written permission.
- Circumventing rate limits, access controls or usage quotas.
- Scraping or harvesting data, including personal data of other users.
- Using the Service in a way that degrades performance for others.
- Reselling or sublicensing the Service without authorisation.
Reporting violations
If you see something that breaks this AUP, report it to [contact email] with as much detail as you can.
Enforcement
We may investigate suspected violations and, at our discretion, remove content, suspend or terminate accounts, and cooperate with law enforcement. Where practical and lawful, we will tell you about the action taken and how to appeal it.
Changes
We may update this AUP from time to time. Effective date: [Effective date].