Acceptable Use Policy

Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of Tappd's services and platform. By using Tappd, you agree to comply with this policy. Violations of this policy may result in suspension or termination of your account.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use Tappd for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates this policy. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:

Illegal Activities

• Any activity that violates local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
• Transmitting or storing illegal content
• Facilitating illegal transactions or activities
• Violating intellectual property rights of others

Spam and Abuse

• Sending unsolicited messages, spam, or bulk communications without proper consent
• Using the Service to send messages to recipients who have not opted in
• Harvesting email addresses or contact information for spamming purposes
• Engaging in phishing, fraud, or deceptive practices
• Impersonating others or misrepresenting your identity
• Sending messages that violate anti-spam laws (CAN-SPAM, GDPR, etc.)

Reverse Engineering and Security

• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Service or SDKs
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Interfering with or disrupting the Service, servers, or networks
• Introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Bypassing or attempting to bypass security measures
• Testing or scanning for vulnerabilities without authorization

Excessive Usage and Abuse

• Exceeding your plan's usage limits without authorization
• Using the Service in a manner that degrades performance for other users
• Automated scraping or data collection that violates rate limits
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent usage restrictions
• Reselling or redistributing the Service without authorization

Harmful Content

• Content that is defamatory, libelous, or harassing
• Content that promotes violence, hate speech, or discrimination
• Content that is pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit
• Content that promotes illegal gambling or activities
• Content that violates the rights of minors

Violation of Third-Party Rights

• Infringing on copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property
• Violating privacy rights of individuals
• Collecting or processing personal data without proper consent or legal basis
• Violating terms of service of third-party platforms or services

Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate violations of this policy and take appropriate action, which may include:

• Warning: Issuing a written warning for first-time or minor violations
• Suspension: Temporarily suspending your account or access to specific features
• Termination: Permanently terminating your account for serious or repeated violations
• Legal Action: Pursuing legal remedies for violations that cause harm or violate laws
• Reporting: Reporting violations to law enforcement or regulatory authorities when appropriate

We may take action immediately and without notice for serious violations, including but not limited to illegal activities, security threats, or abuse that impacts other users.

Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this policy, please report it to us immediately:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact us: