Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy governs your use of Originary’s services and applies to all users, including free and paid customers. This policy is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Service.

2. Permitted Uses

You may use our services for the following lawful purposes:

PEAC Protocol Implementation

• Publishing and managing machine-readable policies for your content
• Implementing consent and attribution frameworks
• Facilitating transparent AI-content interactions
• Building applications that respect publisher policies

Commercial Activities

• Monetizing APIs through our Gateway service
• Processing legitimate payments and transactions
• Generating receipts for compliance purposes
• Building business applications and integrations

Development and Research

• Developing applications using our APIs and SDKs
• Conducting research on agentic web technologies
• Testing and prototyping new solutions
• Educational and academic use

3. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services for any of the following prohibited purposes:

Illegal Activities

• Any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions violations
• Fraud, identity theft, or financial crimes
• Intellectual property infringement or piracy
• Hacking, cracking, or unauthorized access attempts

Harmful Content

• Content that promotes violence, terrorism, or illegal activities
• Hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
• Child exploitation or abuse material
• Non-consensual intimate images or revenge porn
• Content that threatens or incites harm to individuals or groups

Deceptive Practices

• False or misleading policy representations
• Impersonation of individuals, organizations, or services
• Phishing, social engineering, or scam activities
• Generating fake receipts or verification documents
• Manipulating consent or attribution records

Technical Abuse

• Attempting to circumvent security measures or access controls
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling our services
• Launching denial-of-service attacks or similar disruptions
• Scraping or automated data collection beyond API limits
• Introducing malware, viruses, or malicious code

Service Abuse

• Exceeding rate limits or usage quotas without authorization
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
• Reselling services without proper authorization
• Using services to compete directly with Originary
• Interfering with other users’ access to services

4. Content Guidelines

User-Generated Content

When uploading or creating content through our services:

• Ensure you have rights to all content you upload
• Respect intellectual property rights of others
• Follow applicable content laws and regulations
• Maintain appropriate content classifications

PEAC Policies

When creating PEAC policies:

• Provide accurate and truthful policy information
• Clearly specify usage rights and restrictions
• Include appropriate attribution requirements
• Update policies when terms change

5. Commercial Use Guidelines

Payment Processing

When using our Gateway service for payments:

• Only process payments for legitimate goods and services
• Provide clear descriptions of what users are purchasing
• Honor refund and dispute resolution policies
• Comply with payment card industry (PCI) standards

High-Risk Activities

Certain activities require pre-approval and additional compliance:

• Adult content or services (within legal bounds)
• Gambling or gaming with monetary prizes
• Cryptocurrency or digital asset services
• High-volume financial transactions
• Government or political campaigns

6. Compliance Requirements

Legal Compliance

You must comply with all applicable laws, including:

• Data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations
• Export control and sanctions laws
• Consumer protection regulations
• Industry-specific compliance requirements

Platform Compliance

You must also comply with:

• All Originary terms of service and policies
• Third-party platform rules where applicable
• Industry standards and best practices
• Professional ethical guidelines

7. Monitoring and Enforcement

Monitoring

We may monitor use of our services to:

• Ensure compliance with this policy
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Respond to legal requests or emergencies
• Improve service quality and security

Investigation

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations by:

• Reviewing account activity and usage patterns
• Analyzing content and transaction data
• Cooperating with law enforcement when required
• Requesting additional information from users

8. Enforcement Actions

Warning and Education

For minor violations, we may:

• Send warning notifications
• Provide guidance on compliance
• Require acknowledgment of policy updates
• Implement additional monitoring

Service Restrictions

For more serious violations, we may:

• Temporarily restrict access to services
• Limit transaction processing capabilities
• Require additional verification or documentation
• Place accounts under enhanced monitoring

Account Suspension or Termination

For severe or repeated violations, we may:

• Suspend accounts pending investigation
• Permanently terminate access to services
• Forfeit outstanding account balances
• Report violations to appropriate authorities

9. Reporting Violations

How to Report

If you become aware of policy violations, please report them by:

• Emailing contact@originary.xyz with details
• Using our online reporting form (when available)
• Contacting customer support through your dashboard
• Providing screenshots or evidence when possible

What to Include

When reporting violations, please include:

• Detailed description of the violation
• Account information or identifiers
• Supporting evidence or documentation
• Your contact information for follow-up

10. Appeals Process

Appeal Rights

If your account is restricted or terminated, you may:

• Request a review of the enforcement action
• Provide additional context or evidence
• Propose remediation measures
• Seek clarification on policy interpretations

Appeal Process

To appeal an enforcement action:

• Submit appeal within 30 days of action
• Include relevant facts and supporting evidence
• Explain how you will prevent future violations
• Wait for our response within 15 business days

11. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to:

• Reflect changes in laws or regulations
• Address new types of abuse or violations
• Improve clarity and understanding
• Align with industry best practices

We will notify you of material changes through:

• Email notification to your registered address
• Prominent notice on our website
• In-app notifications for significant changes
• At least 30 days advance notice when possible

12. Contact Information

For questions about this policy or to report violations: