Acceptable Use Policy

1. Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP" or "Policy") sets forth the rules and guidelines for the acceptable use of the PageRoast website located at https://pageroast.io (the "Website") and all related services, features, and applications (collectively, the "Services") provided by PageRoast ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

This Policy is designed to protect the security, integrity, and availability of our Services for all users, and to ensure that our Services are not used in ways that are harmful, illegal, or disruptive to others.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy. This Policy supplements and is incorporated into our Terms of Service. If you violate this Policy, we may suspend or terminate your access to the Services in accordance with our Terms of Service.

We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

2. General Use Guidelines

When using our Services, you agree to:

• Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these policies and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account or using the Services.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials.
• Use the Services in a manner that does not interfere with or disrupt the experience of other users.
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others.
• Report any security vulnerabilities or violations of this Policy to us promptly.
• Comply with any usage limits, rate limits, or other restrictions applicable to your account.

3. Prohibited Content

You may not use our Services to submit, upload, process, or analyze URLs or content that contains, promotes, or links to:

3.1 Illegal Content

• Content that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
• Content that promotes or facilitates illegal activities, including but not limited to drug trafficking, human trafficking, terrorism, or money laundering.
• Content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets.
• Content that violates privacy laws or regulations, including unauthorized collection or disclosure of personal information.
• Content related to illegal gambling or betting operations.
• Content that promotes or facilitates tax evasion or other financial crimes.

3.2 Harmful or Dangerous Content

• Malware, viruses, trojans, ransomware, spyware, or any other malicious software or code.
• Phishing pages or websites designed to fraudulently collect personal information.
• Content that promotes or provides instructions for creating weapons, explosives, or other devices intended to cause harm.
• Content that encourages or promotes self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders.
• Content that promotes dangerous activities or challenges that could result in physical harm.
• Content that contains or distributes personally identifiable information without authorization (doxxing).

3.3 Offensive Content

• Content that is defamatory, libelous, or slanderous.
• Content that promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
• Content that harasses, bullies, intimidates, or threatens any individual or group.
• Content that is obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
• Content that depicts or glorifies violence, gore, or cruelty.
• Content that is misleading, deceptive, or constitutes fraud.

3.4 Spam and Deceptive Content

• Websites engaged in spam, including comment spam, trackback spam, or link spam.
• Content designed to artificially manipulate search engine rankings (black hat SEO).
• Fake news, misinformation, or disinformation intended to deceive users.
• Websites that use deceptive practices to collect user information or distribute unwanted software.
• Content that impersonates any person, organization, or entity.
• Pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing scams, or other fraudulent business practices.

3.5 Unauthorized Content

• Websites or content you do not have authorization to access or analyze.
• Content from private or password-protected areas accessed without permission.
• Competitor websites analyzed for the purpose of unfair competitive practices.
• Government or military websites without proper authorization.
• Websites with explicit terms prohibiting automated access or analysis.

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not engage in any of the following activities when using our Services:

4.1 Security Violations

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Services, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Services through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
• Attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Services or any associated system or network, or breach any security or authentication measures.
• Attempting to decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or making up the Services.
• Interfering with, disrupting, or creating an undue burden on the Services or the networks or services connected to the Services.
• Introducing any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
• Attempting to access or search the Services with any engine, software, tool, agent, device, or mechanism other than the software and/or search agents provided by us or other generally available third-party web browsers.
• Collecting or harvesting any information from the Services, including user account information, without our express written consent.

4.2 Abuse of Services

• Using the Services in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Services or interfere with any other party's use of the Services.
• Using any automated system, including without limitation robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Services in a manner that sends more request messages to our servers than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a conventional web browser.
• Exceeding any rate limits or usage restrictions applicable to your account.
• Submitting excessive requests designed to consume server resources or credits without legitimate purpose.
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent account restrictions or abuse promotions.
• Sharing account credentials with unauthorized individuals or entities.
• Using the Services to generate content for spam, phishing, or other malicious purposes.

4.3 Intellectual Property Violations

• Using the Services to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
• Copying, reproducing, modifying, creating derivative works from, distributing, or publicly displaying any content from the Services without authorization.
• Using the PageRoast name, logo, or trademarks without our prior written permission.
• Removing, altering, or obscuring any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Services or content.
• Using the audit reports or analysis for purposes that infringe on third-party intellectual property rights.

4.4 Commercial Misuse

• Reselling, sublicensing, or providing access to the Services to third parties without our express written consent.
• Using the Services to provide a competing service or product.
• Using the Services for competitive analysis or benchmarking against our products or services.
• Using the Services to develop or train artificial intelligence or machine learning models without our express written consent.
• Framing or mirroring any part of the Services without our express written consent.

4.5 Fraudulent Activities

• Using false, misleading, or inaccurate information when registering for an account or using the Services.
• Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Engaging in fraudulent transactions, including using stolen payment credentials or engaging in chargeback fraud.
• Manipulating or attempting to manipulate the Services to gain unauthorized access to features or credits.
• Filing false or misleading reports or complaints.

5. URL Submission Guidelines

When submitting URLs for analysis through our Services, you must adhere to the following guidelines:

5.1 Authorization

• You must have authorization to analyze the submitted URL. This includes websites you own, operate, or have explicit permission from the owner to analyze.
• If you are analyzing a client's website, you must have their consent to use our Services for analysis.
• You may not submit URLs for websites that explicitly prohibit automated analysis in their terms of service or robots.txt file (unless you have explicit permission from the website owner).

5.2 Content Restrictions

• All submitted URLs must comply with the Prohibited Content guidelines in Section 3.
• URLs must point to publicly accessible web pages. We cannot analyze password-protected or authenticated content.
• URLs must be valid and properly formatted.
• You may not submit URLs designed to exploit vulnerabilities in our screenshot or analysis systems.

5.3 Rate Limits

• You must respect any rate limits applicable to your account tier.
• You may not use automated tools to submit URLs in a manner that exceeds normal human usage patterns.
• If you need to analyze a large number of URLs, please contact us to discuss enterprise solutions.

6. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account:

• You must use a strong, unique password for your account and keep it confidential.
• You must not share your account credentials with anyone.
• You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you.
• You must not use another user's account without permission.
• We recommend enabling two-factor authentication if available.

7. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this Acceptable Use Policy, we encourage you to report it to us. You can report violations by:

• Emailing us at contact@pageroast.io with details of the violation.
• Using our contact form at https://pageroast.io.

When reporting a violation, please provide as much detail as possible, including:

• The nature of the violation.
• Any relevant URLs, usernames, or other identifying information.
• Screenshots or other evidence if available.
• Your contact information so we can follow up if needed.

We take all reports seriously and will investigate reported violations promptly. We may take action without notice, including but not limited to removing content, suspending accounts, or reporting to law enforcement as appropriate.

8. Enforcement and Consequences

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this Acceptable Use Policy. Actions we may take include, but are not limited to:

8.1 Warning

For minor or first-time violations, we may issue a warning and request that you cease the prohibited activity. Failure to comply may result in more severe consequences.

8.2 Content Removal

We may remove, disable access to, or modify any content that violates this Policy, without prior notice.

8.3 Account Suspension

We may temporarily suspend your access to the Services while we investigate potential violations. During suspension, you will not be able to access your account or use the Services.

8.4 Account Termination

For serious or repeated violations, we may permanently terminate your account and access to the Services. Account termination may result in the loss of all data associated with your account, including unused credits. No refunds will be provided for accounts terminated due to Policy violations.

8.5 Legal Action

We may report violations to law enforcement authorities and cooperate with their investigations. We may also pursue civil remedies for violations that cause harm to us or our users.

8.6 Appeals

If you believe your account was suspended or terminated in error, you may appeal by contacting us at contact@pageroast.io. Please provide a detailed explanation of why you believe the action was taken in error. We will review your appeal and respond within 30 days.

9. Cooperation with Authorities

We may disclose any information we have about you (including your identity) if we determine that such disclosure is necessary in connection with any investigation or complaint regarding your use of the Services, or to identify, contact, or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or unintentionally) our rights or property, or the rights or property of visitors to or users of the Services, including our customers.

We reserve the right at all times to disclose any information that we deem necessary to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. We also may disclose your information when we determine that applicable law requires or permits such disclosure, including exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection purposes.

10. Third-Party Services and Websites

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by PageRoast. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

When you use our Services to analyze third-party websites:

• You acknowledge that the analysis is based on publicly available information and automated processes.
• You understand that the third-party website's content may change after the analysis is performed.
• You agree not to use the analysis results to harm, defame, or unfairly criticize the third-party website owner.
• You remain responsible for ensuring you have the right to analyze the third-party website.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PageRoast and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all claims, losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of this Acceptable Use Policy or any activity related to your account (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the Services using your account.

12. Disclaimer

We do not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any content or communications posted via the Services or endorse any opinions expressed via the Services. You understand that by using the Services, you may be exposed to content that might be offensive, harmful, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate.

We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the audit results or recommendations provided by our Services. The AI-generated analysis is based on automated processes and may not account for all factors relevant to your specific situation.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact us:

PageRoast
Email: contact@pageroast.io
General Inquiries: contact@pageroast.io
Website: https://pageroast.io

14. Related Policies

This Acceptable Use Policy should be read in conjunction with:

• Terms of Service - The main agreement governing your use of our Services.
• Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
• Cookie Policy - How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Refund Policy - Our policies regarding refunds and credit returns.