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Acceptable Use Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of Atomic Technium's services, website, and products (collectively, the "Services"). This policy is designed to ensure that our Services are used responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with applicable laws. By using our Services, you agree to comply with this AUP and our Terms of Service.

1. General Principles

When using our Services, you agree to:

  • Use the Services in a lawful, ethical, and professional manner
  • Respect the rights, privacy, and property of others
  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Maintain the security and integrity of your account
  • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
  • Use the Services only for their intended business and professional purposes
  • Act in good faith and with professional courtesy

2. Prohibited Activities

You may not use our Services to engage in, facilitate, or promote any of the following activities:

2.1 Illegal Activities

  • Any activity that violates federal, state, local, or international law
  • Fraud, theft, embezzlement, or other financial crimes
  • Money laundering or terrorist financing
  • Trafficking in controlled substances, weapons, or illegal goods
  • Intellectual property infringement or piracy
  • Identity theft or impersonation
  • Violation of export control or sanctions laws

2.2 Security Violations

  • Unauthorized access to systems, networks, or accounts
  • Hacking, cracking, or circumventing security measures
  • Distributing malware, viruses, worms, or other harmful code
  • Launching denial-of-service (DoS) or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks
  • Port scanning, network probing, or vulnerability exploitation without authorization
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our infrastructure or other users' data
  • Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of our Services
  • Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling our software without permission

2.3 Abusive or Harmful Behavior

  • Harassment, bullying, stalking, or threatening behavior
  • Hate speech, discrimination, or content that promotes violence
  • Defamation, libel, or false statements about individuals or organizations
  • Posting or distributing explicit, obscene, or offensive content
  • Exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit minors
  • Doxxing or publishing private information without consent
  • Creating a hostile or intimidating environment for others

2.4 Spam and Unwanted Communications

  • Sending unsolicited bulk emails (spam)
  • Email harvesting or scraping contact information
  • Chain letters, pyramid schemes, or multi-level marketing
  • Phishing or social engineering attempts
  • Using our Services to send messages to individuals who have not consented
  • Creating fake accounts or using automation to generate engagement

2.5 Data Misuse and Privacy Violations

  • Collecting, storing, or processing personal data without proper consent
  • Violating data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Scraping or harvesting data from our Services without authorization
  • Selling, trading, or sharing user data without consent
  • Using data for purposes other than those disclosed and consented to
  • Failing to implement adequate security measures to protect data
  • Unauthorized access to or disclosure of confidential information

2.6 System Abuse and Resource Misuse

  • Excessive consumption of system resources that impacts other users
  • Running cryptocurrency mining operations without authorization
  • Using automation, bots, or scripts without permission
  • Creating multiple accounts to circumvent limitations or restrictions
  • Manipulating or gaming our systems, algorithms, or metrics
  • Bandwidth abuse or excessive data transfer

2.7 Deceptive or Fraudulent Practices

  • Providing false, misleading, or deceptive information
  • Impersonating another person, organization, or entity
  • Creating fake reviews, testimonials, or endorsements
  • Misrepresenting your identity, credentials, or affiliations
  • Engaging in click fraud or impression fraud
  • Manipulating ratings, rankings, or search results
  • Operating scams, schemes, or deceptive business practices

2.8 Intellectual Property Violations

  • Infringing on copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets
  • Using copyrighted material without proper authorization or license
  • Distributing pirated software, media, or content
  • Removing or altering copyright notices or watermarks
  • Claiming ownership of content you did not create
  • Violating software licenses or terms of use

3. Guidelines for Acceptable Use

3.1 Professional Conduct

  • Communicate respectfully and professionally with all users
  • Honor commitments and agreements made through our platform
  • Provide accurate and complete information in all interactions
  • Respect confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
  • Report suspected violations of this policy promptly

3.2 Security Best Practices

  • Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication
  • Keep your software, systems, and security tools up to date
  • Report security vulnerabilities responsibly
  • Protect your credentials and do not share account access
  • Monitor your account for unauthorized activity
  • Follow industry-standard security practices

3.3 Data Protection

  • Handle all data in accordance with applicable privacy laws
  • Implement appropriate security measures to protect sensitive data
  • Obtain proper consent before collecting or processing personal information
  • Respect data subject rights (access, correction, deletion, etc.)
  • Maintain data accuracy and keep records up to date
  • Use encryption for sensitive data transmission and storage

3.4 Content Standards

  • Ensure content is accurate, truthful, and not misleading
  • Respect intellectual property rights and provide proper attribution
  • Maintain professional standards in all communications
  • Avoid content that is offensive, discriminatory, or harmful
  • Comply with applicable advertising and marketing regulations

4. Monitoring and Enforcement

4.1 Monitoring

We reserve the right to monitor use of our Services to ensure compliance with this AUP, our Terms of Service, and applicable laws. This may include reviewing content, analyzing usage patterns, and investigating potential violations. We respect your privacy and conduct monitoring activities in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

4.2 Investigation

If we receive a complaint or detect potential violations of this AUP, we will investigate the matter promptly. During an investigation, we may temporarily suspend access to your account or Services to prevent further violations or harm.

4.3 Enforcement Actions

Violations of this AUP may result in one or more of the following actions:

  • Warning: Formal notice of the violation with a requirement to cease the activity
  • Content Removal: Deletion of content that violates this policy
  • Account Suspension: Temporary suspension of access to Services
  • Account Termination: Permanent termination of your account and access to Services
  • Legal Action: Referral to law enforcement or pursuit of civil remedies
  • Service Restrictions: Limitations on features or capabilities available to you

The specific action taken will depend on the severity, frequency, and impact of the violation.

5. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any activity that violates this AUP, please report it to us immediately. We take all reports seriously and will investigate them promptly. You can report violations by:

Please provide as much detail as possible, including evidence of the violation, to help us investigate effectively. We will protect the confidentiality of reporters to the extent possible under law.

6. Cooperation with Law Enforcement

We cooperate with law enforcement agencies and may disclose information about users when required by law, court order, or legal process. We may also disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

7. Limitation of Liability

We are not responsible for the actions of our users. You are solely responsible for your use of our Services and compliance with this AUP. We do not guarantee that we will detect or prevent all violations, and we are not liable for any damages resulting from violations by users.

8. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of this AUP in a particular instance does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision in other instances or to enforce other provisions of this policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy or need to report a violation, please contact us:

Atomic Technium

General Inquiries: legal@atomictechnium.com

Abuse Reports: abuse@atomictechnium.com

Or visit our contact page

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