Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines the rules and guidelines for using The Files AI ("Service"). This policy is designed to ensure that all users can benefit from the Service in a safe, ethical, and responsible manner. By using the Service, you agree to comply with this AUP.

2. Intended Use

The Files AI is designed for legitimate research, journalism, education, and public interest purposes. The Service provides AI-assisted analysis of publicly available documents and records. Users are expected to use the Service responsibly and ethically.

3. Prohibited Activities

You may not use the Service to:

3.1 Harassment and Harm

• Harass, intimidate, threaten, or stalk any individual
• Engage in doxxing or publish private information about individuals without consent
• Incite violence or promote hatred against any person or group
• Defame or intentionally harm the reputation of any individual

3.2 Misinformation and Manipulation

• Deliberately create or spread false or misleading information
• Present AI-generated analysis as established fact without verification
• Manipulate or fabricate connections or evidence
• Use the Service to generate content for disinformation campaigns

3.3 Illegal Activities

• Engage in any activity that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws
• Use the Service to facilitate fraud, identity theft, or other criminal activities
• Attempt to access documents or data that are sealed, restricted, or otherwise not publicly available through unauthorized means

3.4 Technical Abuse

• Attempt to circumvent security measures or access controls
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service without authorization
• Overload the Service with excessive requests designed to degrade performance
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or other harmful content
• Attempt to extract or reverse-engineer the underlying AI models or algorithms

3.5 Commercial Misuse

• Resell, redistribute, or sublicense access to the Service without authorization
• Use the Service output to build competing products or services
• Engage in bulk data collection for commercial purposes

4. Responsible Research Guidelines

When using The Files AI for research purposes, we expect users to:

• Verify AI-generated information with primary sources before drawing conclusions
• Maintain accuracy and context when citing or sharing information obtained through the Service
• Respect the presumption of innocence and avoid making unfounded accusations
• Consider the potential impact of their research on individuals and communities
• Clearly attribute information obtained through the Service when used in publications

5. Content Standards

Any content you submit, upload, or share through the Service must not contain:

• Illegal content or content that promotes illegal activities
• Sexually explicit or exploitative material
• Content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Spam, advertisements, or unsolicited promotions
• Personal information of others without their consent

6. Enforcement

Violations of this AUP may result in:

• Warning and request to cease the prohibited activity
• Temporary suspension of your account
• Permanent termination of your account
• Reporting to appropriate law enforcement authorities
• Legal action to recover damages or enforce our rights

We reserve the right to take any action we deem appropriate in response to violations, at our sole discretion.

7. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violations of this AUP, please report them to us immediately. We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this AUP from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised AUP.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Acceptable Use Policy or to report a violation, please contact us at: