1. Introduction
This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") governs your use of TrafficValidator' services ("Services"). By using our Services, you agree to comply with this Policy and our Terms of Service.
This Policy is designed to protect the integrity of our platform, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and maintain a safe environment for all users. Violations may result in suspension or termination of your account.
2. Prohibited Activities
You may not use TrafficValidator for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates this Policy. Specifically, you agree NOT to:
2.1 Illegal or Harmful Content
- Engage in or promote illegal activities
- Process or store illegal content
- Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Promote or facilitate violence, terrorism, or hate speech
- Distribute malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Engage in child exploitation or abuse
2.2 Fraud and Deception
- Engage in fraudulent activities or financial scams
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
- Provide false or misleading information
- Manipulate or game our scoring system
- Reverse engineer our algorithms or services
2.3 Spam and Abuse
- Send unsolicited communications (spam)
- Conduct phishing attacks or social engineering
- Harvest or collect user information without consent
- Process leads obtained through illegal or deceptive means
- Violate CAN-SPAM, GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy regulations
2.4 System Abuse
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Bypass or circumvent rate limits or access controls
- Conduct security testing without prior written authorization
- Launch denial-of-service (DoS) or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks
- Overload or interfere with our infrastructure
- Use automated systems or bots to access the Services excessively
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from our platform
2.5 Intellectual Property Violations
- Infringe on copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets
- Copy, modify, or distribute our software or content without authorization
- Remove or obscure copyright or proprietary notices
- Create derivative works of our Services without permission
2.6 Privacy Violations
- Process personal data without proper consent or legal basis
- Violate individuals' privacy rights
- Share or sell user data without authorization
- Fail to honor data deletion or opt-out requests
- Process special categories of personal data without proper safeguards
2.7 Harassment and Abuse
- Harass, threaten, or intimidate individuals
- Engage in hate speech or discrimination
- Violate individuals' rights or dignity
- Conduct stalking or cyberbullying
2.8 Account Misuse
- Share your account credentials with others
- Create multiple accounts to circumvent limitations
- Use another user's account without permission
- Resell or redistribute Services without authorization
- Use the Services on behalf of third parties without a proper agreement
3. Service Limitations and Restrictions
3.1 Usage Limits
You must comply with:
- Plan-specific usage limits (lead volume, API calls, storage)
- Rate limits and throttling policies
- Fair use policies for unlimited plans
- Resource quotas and restrictions
3.2 Appropriate Use
The Services are intended for:
- Legitimate business purposes only
- Scoring leads obtained through legal and ethical means
- Compliance with all applicable marketing and privacy laws
- Proper consent and notice to data subjects
3.3 Prohibited Industries
TrafficValidator may restrict or prohibit use in certain high-risk industries, including:
- Adult content and services
- Gambling and casinos (where prohibited by law)
- Weapons and ammunition
- Illegal drugs and controlled substances
- Deceptive or predatory lending practices
- Multi-level marketing schemes
Note: Restrictions may vary by jurisdiction. Contact us if you have questions about your specific use case.
4. Security Requirements
You are responsible for:
- Account Security: Maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and notifying us immediately of unauthorized access
- API Key Protection: Keeping API keys secure and not exposing them in client-side code or public repositories
- Data Security: Implementing appropriate security measures for data you collect and process
- Access Controls: Properly managing team member access and permissions
- Incident Reporting: Promptly reporting security incidents or vulnerabilities to security@trafficvalidator.com
5. Monitoring and Enforcement
5.1 Monitoring Rights
TrafficValidator reserves the right to monitor usage of the Services to ensure compliance with this Policy. We may use automated systems to detect violations, including:
- Unusual traffic patterns or API usage
- Suspicious account activity
- Content that violates this Policy
- Security threats or vulnerabilities
5.2 Enforcement Actions
If we determine that you have violated this Policy, we may take the following actions:
- Warning: First-time or minor violations may result in a written warning
- Temporary Suspension: We may temporarily suspend your account while investigating violations
- Service Restrictions: Limit access to certain features or impose additional restrictions
- Account Termination: Serious or repeated violations will result in immediate account termination without refund
- Legal Action: We may pursue legal remedies for violations that cause harm or involve illegal activity
- Law Enforcement Referral: Report illegal activities to appropriate authorities
6. Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violation of this Policy, please report it immediately:
Report Abuse:
Email: abuse@trafficvalidator.com
Include:
- Description of the violation
- Account or user involved (if known)
- Evidence or documentation
- Your contact information
We investigate all reports promptly and take appropriate action. Reports may be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law.
7. Consequences of Violations
Violations of this Policy may result in:
- Immediate suspension or termination of Services without notice
- Forfeiture of paid fees (no refunds for terminated accounts)
- Deletion of your data and content
- Ban from creating new accounts
- Liability for damages caused by violations
- Legal action and recovery of enforcement costs
- Reporting to law enforcement or regulatory authorities
8. Appeals Process
If you believe your account was suspended or terminated in error, you may submit an appeal:
- Email appeals@trafficvalidator.com within 30 days of the action
- Include your account information and explanation
- Provide evidence supporting your appeal
- We will review and respond within 10 business days
Our decision on appeals is final. Repeated violations or bad faith appeals may result in permanent ban.
9. Cooperation with Law Enforcement
TrafficValidator cooperates with law enforcement agencies and may disclose user information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations or valid legal process
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of TrafficValidator or others
- Prevent or investigate illegal activities
- Enforce our Terms of Service or this Policy
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. Continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
11. Interpretation
This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In case of conflict, the Terms of Service shall prevail. TrafficValidator reserves the right to interpret this Policy at our sole discretion.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Policy:
TrafficValidator Policy Team
General Inquiries: policy@trafficvalidator.com
Abuse Reports: abuse@trafficvalidator.com
Appeals: appeals@trafficvalidator.com
✓ Acknowledgment
By using TrafficValidator, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Acceptable Use Policy.