1. Introduction
This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) outlines the rules and restrictions governing your use of the Skynet Services (the “Services”), including any Platform or Skynet Site created through our services. By using the Services, you agree to comply with this AUP. Violation of this AUP may result in the suspension or termination of your Account, as detailed in the Skynet Terms of Service.
2. Prohibited Content and Materials
You are solely responsible for all content, data, graphics, photographs, links, audio, video, files, and other materials (“Materials”) that you upload, post, transmit, or otherwise make available via your Platform or the Services. You may not upload or transmit any Materials that:
- Illegal Activities: Are illegal or relate to illegal acts, including but not limited to the sale of drugs, illegal weapons, or materials that encourage illegal acts.
- Hateful, Abusive, or Harassing Content: Are libelous, defamatory, or otherwise constitute hate speech, harassment, threats, or abuse against any individual or group based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
- Harmful to Minors: Exploit children or expose them to inappropriate content, including child sexual abuse material.
- Intellectual Property Infringement: Infringe upon the copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights of any third party (unless you have the necessary permissions or rights to use them).
- Pornography and Sexually Explicit Content: Contain nudity, pornography, or sexually explicit content that is illegal in the jurisdictions where the content is hosted or sold.
- Misinformation and Deception: Promote false or misleading information, spam, or phishing schemes designed to deceive consumers.
- Malware and Security Threats: Contain software viruses, malware, or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment.
3. Prohibited Conduct and Usage
You may not use the Services to:
- Security Violations: Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any system or network or breach or otherwise circumvent any security or authentication measures (including denial-of-service attacks).
- Spamming/Unsolicited Messages: Send unsolicited bulk email, text messages, SMS messages, or other communication (spam) using the Services, especially via any messaging or email services provided or integrated by Skynet.
- Illegal Transactions: Facilitate or engage in any transaction that is prohibited by law, including transactions involving illegal gambling or the sale of age-restricted goods without proper verification.
- Resource Abuse: Use excessive network bandwidth or otherwise abuse shared system resources in a way that disrupts the experience of other Skynet users.
- Harvesting Data: Collect or “harvest” any personally identifiable information, including account names or email addresses, from the Services without authorization.
- Impersonation: Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
- Fraudulent Activity: Engage in any activity that is deceitful, fraudulent, or otherwise violates the financial, banking, or credit card regulations of any jurisdiction.
4. Enforcement and Reporting
Skynet reserves the right to determine, at its sole discretion, whether Materials or conduct violate this AUP.
- Action Upon Violation: Skynet may, but is not obligated to, investigate any reported violation of this AUP. If we determine that a violation has occurred, we may, with or without notice, modify, remove, or restrict access to the offending Material, suspend or terminate your Account, or pursue any other remedies available under the Terms of Service.
- Reporting Violations: If you believe that any content or conduct on a Skynet Site or Platform violates this AUP, you may report it by clicking [here] to be directed to our reporting page.
5. Changes to the AUP
Skynet reserves the right to modify this AUP at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated AUP on our website. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised AUP.