Acceptable Use Policy

1. Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP" or "Policy") governs your use of the SocialVault website, web application, desktop application, and all related services (collectively, the "Service"). This Policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service.

By using the Service, you agree to comply with this Policy. Violation of this Policy may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Service and may expose you to civil and/or criminal liability.

SocialVault is a neutral technical tool that processes content solely at user direction. We do not curate, discover, host, index, or promote third-party content. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service complies with this Policy and all applicable laws.

2. User Responsibility and Content Ownership

You are solely responsible for:

• All content you process, access, store, or distribute using the Service
• Ensuring you have the legal right to access and process any content you submit to the Service
• Verifying that your use complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party agreements
• Understanding and respecting the intellectual property rights of content creators

Content Ownership Warranty: By using the Service to process any content, you represent and warrant that you either:

• Own all rights, title, and interest in such content; or
• Have obtained all necessary permissions, licenses, consents, and authorizations from the rightful owner(s) to process such content; or
• Have a lawful right to access and process such content under applicable law (including fair use, fair dealing, or other applicable legal exceptions)

3. Prohibited Uses - Intellectual Property

You may not use the Service to:

3.1 Copyright Infringement

• Process, reproduce, distribute, or store content that infringes upon the copyright or other intellectual property rights of any third party
• Process content for which you do not have the legal right or proper authorization
• Facilitate or enable others to infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Remove, alter, or obscure copyright notices, watermarks, or other proprietary designations

3.2 Circumvention of Technological Protection Measures

• Circumvent, disable, defeat, or otherwise interfere with any digital rights management (DRM) systems, encryption, or access control technologies
• Remove, bypass, or circumvent technological measures that control access to copyrighted works
• Use the Service to defeat copy protection mechanisms or other security measures
• Develop, distribute, or use tools designed to circumvent technological protection measures

3.3 Third-Party Terms of Service Violations

• Violate the terms of service, terms of use, acceptable use policies, or other agreements of any third-party platform, website, or service
• Access content or functionality in ways that violate the rules or restrictions imposed by third-party platforms
• Use the Service in a manner that could result in account suspension or termination on third-party platforms

4. Prohibited Uses - Illegal and Harmful Content

You may not use the Service to process, store, distribute, or access:

• Content that depicts or promotes illegal activities
• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content that sexually exploits minors
• Non-consensual intimate imagery ("revenge porn") or content created without the subject's consent
• Content that promotes terrorism, violence, or incites harm against individuals or groups
• Content that constitutes harassment, threats, or intimidation
• Defamatory, libelous, or knowingly false content intended to harm reputation
• Content that violates the privacy rights of others
• Content that promotes discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics

5. Prohibited Uses - Technical and Security

You may not use the Service to:

• Distribute malware, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems, networks, or data
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, security, or performance of the Service
• Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service or any related systems without authorization
• Overload, flood, or crash the Service through excessive or automated requests
• Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access the Service without our express written permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Service
• Attempt to access data or functionality not intended for you

6. Prohibited Uses - Commercial and Business

You may not use the Service to:

• Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Service without authorization
• Use the Service to create a competing product or service
• Use the Service for unauthorized commercial purposes that violate third-party rights
• Use the Service in connection with any fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activity
• Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations

7. Permitted Uses

Subject to compliance with this Policy, our Terms of Service, and all applicable laws, you may use the Service for:

• Processing content that you own or have created
• Processing content for which you have obtained all necessary permissions and licenses
• Personal archiving of content you have a legal right to access and retain
• Uses that constitute fair use, fair dealing, or other applicable legal exceptions under copyright law
• Educational and research purposes where permitted by law
• Any other lawful purpose consistent with the intended functionality of the Service

8. User Acknowledgments

By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• SocialVault is a neutral technical tool that processes content solely at your direction
• SocialVault does not curate, discover, recommend, or promote third-party content
• SocialVault is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any third-party platform or content provider
• Your use of the Service does not grant you any ownership rights in third-party content
• You are solely responsible for determining the legality of your use of the Service
• SocialVault does not provide legal advice regarding copyright, fair use, or intellectual property matters

9. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this Policy, please report it to us at:

For copyright infringement claims, please follow the procedures outlined in our DMCA Copyright Policy.

10. Monitoring and Enforcement

Our Approach: SocialVault is designed as a user-directed tool and does not actively monitor or review user content. However, we reserve the right to investigate potential violations of this Policy when brought to our attention.

Investigation: Upon receipt of a complaint or report, we may investigate the alleged violation and take appropriate action, which may include:

• Issuing a warning to the user
• Temporarily suspending access to the Service
• Permanently terminating the user's account
• Removing or disabling access to content
• Reporting illegal activity to appropriate law enforcement authorities

Cooperation with Authorities: We will cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities as required by law, including disclosing user information in response to valid legal process.

11. Consequences of Violation

Violation of this Policy may result in:

• Account Suspension or Termination: Immediate or temporary loss of access to the Service
• Legal Action: Civil liability for damages, including our costs and attorneys' fees
• Criminal Prosecution: Referral to law enforcement for criminal investigation and prosecution
• Indemnification Obligations: You may be required to indemnify us for losses resulting from your violations

We reserve the right to take any action we deem appropriate in response to violations, including actions not specifically listed above.

12. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with our DMCA Copyright Policy and this Acceptable Use Policy, we maintain a policy of terminating the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights or who repeatedly violate this Policy.

13. Disclaimer

This Acceptable Use Policy is provided for informational purposes and to establish the rules governing use of the Service. This Policy does not constitute legal advice.

SocialVault makes no representations regarding the legality of any particular use of the Service. Users are responsible for seeking their own legal counsel regarding questions of copyright, fair use, and intellectual property law.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Policy.

15. Contact Information

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