Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Use Policy

Effective Date: May 23, 2025

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs the use of products and services ("Services") provided by Falls Technology Group, LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). This policy is designed to protect the integrity, security, reliability, and privacy of our network, systems, and clients, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including recent provisions under the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146 - 119th Congress).

2. Prohibited Uses

Users of our Services may not use them to engage in, promote, or facilitate any activity that is illegal, harmful, or disruptive. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Illegal Activities: Any activity that violates local, state, national, or international law.
• Abuse and Harassment: Threatening, stalking, or intimidating others, or inciting or encouraging violence.
• Spam and Unsolicited Messages: Sending mass unsolicited emails, SMS messages, or other communications.
• Security Violations: Unauthorized access to systems, networks, or data; distribution of viruses, malware, or exploits.
• Intellectual Property Infringement: Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary content.
• Child Exploitation: Any content that exploits or harms minors, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
• Deceptive Practices: Phishing, impersonation, or fraudulent activities intended to deceive or mislead.
• Network Abuse: Any activity that could impair the operation or performance of our services or networks.

3. Prohibited Content Under the TAKE IT DOWN Act

In accordance with the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146), you may not use our Services to:

• Distribute Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery: Sharing or publishing intimate visual depictions (photos, videos, or digital renderings) of an individual without their affirmative, conscious, and voluntary consent where the individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy.
• Create or Disseminate Digital Forgeries: Producing or distributing deepfakes or similar content where the likeness of an individual is manipulated in an intimate or sexual context without their consent, and with the intent to cause or resulting in harm.

Permitted exceptions include disclosures:

• Authorized by federal, state, or local law enforcement or intelligence agencies.
• Made in good faith for purposes of legal reporting, academic research, medical education, or whistleblower protections.
• Intended to assist the person depicted.

4. System and Network Security

Users must not engage in activities that compromise the security of our systems or networks, including but not limited to:

• Introducing malicious software or code.
• Attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of a system or network without proper authorization.
• Attempting to breach security or authentication measures without authorization.
• Interfering with the operation of any user, host, or network.

5. Enforcement and Reporting

We reserve the right to investigate violations of this AUP and take appropriate action, which may include:

• Suspending or terminating Services.
• Removing or blocking access to violating content.
• Reporting violations to law enforcement or appropriate authorities.

If you believe this policy has been violated, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Changes to This Policy

Falls Technology Group, LLC reserves the right to modify this AUP at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website or notification through other appropriate means.