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Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: March 16, 2026

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") defines prohibited and acceptable uses of sh0. By using the platform, you agree to comply with this Policy.

2. Prohibited Content

You must not use sh0 to deploy, host, create, or distribute:

2.1 Illegal Content

  • Content that violates any federal, state, or local law
  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
  • Fraudulent or forged documents
  • Counterfeiting or plagiarism
  • Facilitating drug trafficking or weapons sales

2.2 Harmful Content

  • Content promoting self-harm or suicide
  • Detailed instructions for dangerous activities
  • Content promoting violence or terrorism
  • Cybersecurity attacks, malware, or hacking tools

2.3 Abusive Content

  • Harassment, bullying, or threats
  • Hate speech or discriminatory content
  • Revenge porn or non-consensual intimate images
  • Doxxing or publishing private information

2.4 Deceptive Content

  • Impersonation of real people or organizations
  • Phishing or social engineering attacks
  • Deliberately false or misleading information
  • Election interference or voter suppression

2.5 Intellectual Property Violations

  • Copyright infringement
  • Trademark violations
  • Trade secret theft
  • Patent infringement

3. Prohibited Activities

3.1 Platform Abuse

  • Unauthorized access attempts
  • Reverse engineering or decompiling the sh0 binary
  • Scraping or bulk downloading
  • DDoS attacks or service disruption
  • Account sharing or credential reselling

3.2 Spam & Abuse

  • Sending spam or unsolicited messages via deployed services
  • Hosting open mail relays
  • Manipulating metrics or engagement
  • Botnet usage or command-and-control servers

3.3 Resource Abuse

  • Cryptocurrency mining without explicit authorization
  • Intentionally consuming excessive shared resources
  • Running competing deployment platforms on our infrastructure
  • Reselling sh0 access without authorization

4. Data & Privacy Violations

You must not:

  • Violate others' privacy or confidentiality
  • Collect personal data without consent
  • Sell or trade others' data
  • Disclose confidential information
  • Violate GDPR, CCPA, or similar laws

5. Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Keeping your password and API keys confidential
  • Not sharing your account with others
  • Notifying us of unauthorized access immediately
  • Accepting responsibility for all account activity

6. Enforcement

6.1 Detection

We monitor for violations using:

  • Automated content and traffic filters
  • User reports
  • Manual review
  • Law enforcement cooperation

6.2 Responses

Violations may result in:

  • Warning: First minor violation
  • Temporary Suspension: Repeated violations (7-30 days)
  • Account Termination: Severe or repeated violations
  • Legal Action: Criminal or civil liability

6.3 Investigation

We may:

  • Review account activity and deployed services
  • Request explanation from user
  • Preserve evidence for authorities
  • Cooperate with law enforcement

7. Reporting Violations

To report a violation:

  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Include: description, account (if applicable), evidence
  3. We investigate within 24 hours
  4. Reports are kept confidential to the extent possible

8. Due Process

If your account is suspended or terminated:

  • You receive notification of the violation
  • You have 14 days to respond with an explanation
  • We review and provide a decision within 7 days
  • You can appeal within 30 days
  • Account data available for download during suspension

9. Cooperation with Authorities

sh0 cooperates with law enforcement:

  • Responding to legal requests (DMCA, subpoena, etc.)
  • Preserving evidence for investigations
  • Sharing necessary information with authorities
  • Notifying users unless legally prohibited

10. Safe Harbor

sh0 is protected by:

  • DMCA Safe Harbor: Section 512 (USA)
  • E-Commerce Directive: Article 14 (EU)
  • Good Faith Compliance: Acting in good faith with established procedures

11. Changes to Policy

We may update this policy. Changes are effective immediately. Your continued use of sh0 means acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Questions?