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Acceptable Use Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) defines prohibited uses of TruthVouch. Violations may result in account suspension or termination.

1. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use TruthVouch to:

1.1 Illegal Activities

  • Violate any local, state, or federal law
  • Engage in fraud, deception, or forgery
  • Facilitate illegal transactions or services
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code

1.2 Security Violations

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to TruthVouch systems
  • Test security vulnerabilities (use responsible disclosure instead)
  • Use tools to scan or probe our systems
  • Interfere with system operation or access controls

1.3 Data & Privacy Violations

  • Access other customers’ data without authorization
  • Misuse personal information or PII
  • Engage in surveillance without consent
  • Violate GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws

1.4 Abuse

  • Use TruthVouch to harass, threaten, or abuse others
  • Spread misinformation or disinformation intentionally
  • Engage in targeted harassment campaigns
  • Post hate speech, discrimination, or bigotry

1.5 Intellectual Property Violations

  • Upload copyrighted content you don’t own
  • Use TruthVouch to circumvent DRM or access controls
  • Violate trademarks or brand rights
  • Facilitate piracy or unauthorized distribution

1.6 Competitive Abuse

  • Use TruthVouch to gain unfair competitive advantage
  • Reverse-engineer TruthVouch algorithms or models
  • Resell TruthVouch access without authorization
  • Use TruthVouch to monitor or copy competitors illegally

1.7 System Abuse

  • Create excessive load on TruthVouch systems
  • Use automated scripts to scrape or extract data
  • Attempt to overload or disable systems (DoS attacks)
  • Bypass rate limits or access controls

1.8 Regulatory Violations

  • Violate HIPAA (healthcare data) protections
  • Violate financial services regulations
  • Handle payment card data improperly
  • Violate sanctions or export control regulations

2. AI-Specific Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use TruthVouch to:

2.1 Autonomous Harm

  • Automate generation of disinformation at scale
  • Create deepfakes or synthetic media for deception
  • Automate targeted harassment or abuse
  • Generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM)

2.2 Privacy Intrusions

  • Use TruthVouch to identify individuals from photos without consent
  • Build surveillance systems without legal basis
  • Create profiles for discrimination or targeting
  • Track or locate individuals without consent

2.3 Unfair Discrimination

  • Use TruthVouch to discriminate in hiring, lending, housing, or services
  • Create biased AI systems that harm protected classes
  • Use AI to redline or deny services based on protected characteristics

3. Content Restrictions

You agree not to upload to TruthVouch:

  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
  • Graphic violence or gore
  • Non-consensual intimate imagery
  • Instructions for creating weapons or explosives
  • Illegal content

4. Enforcement

4.1 Monitoring

TruthVouch monitors for AUP violations through:

  • Automated systems (pattern detection)
  • User reports
  • Security team investigation
  • Third-party services

4.2 Consequences

Violations may result in:

  • Warning or notice
  • Temporary account suspension
  • Permanent account termination
  • Report to law enforcement (for illegal activities)
  • Legal action to recover damages

4.3 Due Process

Before termination, we typically provide:

  • Notice of alleged violation
  • Opportunity to respond or correct behavior
  • Reasonable timeframe to remedy (unless urgent safety concern)

5. Reporting Violations

If you observe AUP violations:

  1. Email abuse@truthvouch.com with details
  2. Include username, date, and description
  3. We’ll investigate and respond within 5 business days

6. Disclaimers

  • TruthVouch may investigate violations but is not obligated to do so
  • Lack of monitoring does not waive our right to enforce this AUP
  • This AUP is not exhaustive; other conduct may also be prohibited

7. Updates

We may update this AUP anytime. Changes effective upon posting. Continued use means acceptance.

8. Questions

For questions about acceptable use: legal@truthvouch.com

Last Updated: January 2024