Acceptable Use Policy
Effective Date: May 14, 2026
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs the acceptable use of the services, systems, applications, websites, platforms, and infrastructure provided by Information Officer LLC (collectively, the "Services").
This AUP is intended to protect Information Officer LLC, its customers, users, partners, systems, and the broader internet community from unlawful, abusive, fraudulent, or harmful activities.
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy.
1. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use the Services to engage in, facilitate, promote, or support activities that are unlawful, harmful, abusive, fraudulent, or disruptive. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.1 Illegal Activities
You may not use the Services to:
- Violate any applicable law, regulation, or court order;
- Engage in fraud, identity theft, or deceptive practices;
- Infringe intellectual property or privacy rights.
1.2 Security Violations
You may not:
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems or accounts;
- Probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities without authorization;
- Interfere with the integrity or performance of systems or networks;
- Introduce malware, ransomware, spyware, or malicious code;
- Circumvent authentication or security mechanisms.
1.3 Abuse and Disruption
You may not:
- Harass, threaten, or abuse others;
- Distribute spam or unsolicited communications;
- Engage in denial-of-service attacks or excessive automated requests;
- Use bots or automation in ways that impair service availability.
1.4 Harmful or Offensive Content
You may not use the Services to distribute or store content that:
- Is defamatory, obscene, or unlawful;
- Promotes violence or discrimination;
- Exploits or harms minors;
- Violates the rights or safety of others.
1.5 Unauthorized Commercial Activities
You may not:
- Resell or sublicense the Services without authorization;
- Misrepresent affiliation with Information Officer LLC;
- Use the Services for unauthorized competitive analysis or benchmarking.
2. Enforcement
Information Officer LLC reserves the right to investigate any suspected violation of this AUP. We may, in our sole discretion, suspend or terminate access to the Services, remove content, or report activities to law enforcement authorities without prior notice.
Violations may result in immediate account suspension or termination, and may expose you to civil or criminal liability.
3. Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violation of this AUP, please report it promptly to abuse@informationofficer.com.
4. Relationship to Other Policies
This AUP is incorporated into and should be read together with our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. In the event of any conflict between this AUP and the Terms of Use, the Terms of Use shall govern.
5. Modifications
Information Officer LLC reserves the right to modify this AUP at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website and become effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any revised AUP.
6. Governing Law
This AUP shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Information Officer LLC is established, without regard to conflict of law principles.
7. Contact Information
For questions about this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact:
Information Officer LLCPO Box 5021
Berkeley, California 94705, USA
Email: legal@informationofficer.com