Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines acceptable uses of TerminalStreet's services, platforms, and technologies. By using our services, you agree to comply with this AUP, which is incorporated into our Terms of Service.

General Conduct

You agree to use TerminalStreet services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You are solely responsible for the content and activity associated with your account.

Prohibited Activities

When using TerminalStreet services, you must not engage in or facilitate any of the following activities:

Illegal or Harmful Content and Activities

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, and publicity rights
• Create, upload, transmit, distribute, or store content that is illegal, fraudulent, deceptive, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Promote, encourage, or engage in child exploitation, child sexual abuse, or human trafficking
• Promote, incite, or engage in violence, terrorism, or other dangerous activities
• Distribute malware, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other harmful computer code
• Engage in or promote illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, gambling, or money laundering

System Abuse

• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of TerminalStreet services or third-party data
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to TerminalStreet systems, networks, data, or user accounts
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, or security assessments without explicit prior written consent from TerminalStreet
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of TerminalStreet services
• Monitor or crawl TerminalStreet services in a manner that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure

Network Abuse

• Conduct denial-of-service attacks or other operations intended to disrupt network services
• Send unsolicited commercial communications (spam) or engage in bulk messaging that disrupts the service
• Use TerminalStreet services for excessive API calls, traffic, or data transfers that may negatively impact service performance
• Bypass or circumvent usage limits or quotas
• Impersonate another user, person, or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain-Specific Restrictions

• Use our services to create, deploy, or interact with blockchain applications that facilitate illegal activities
• Use our infrastructure for cryptocurrency mining without explicit authorization
• Create or operate decentralized applications for pyramid, Ponzi schemes, or other fraudulent financial activities
• Develop or deploy smart contracts that intentionally contain vulnerabilities or backdoors
• Use our services to circumvent financial regulations or sanctions

AI and Machine Learning-Specific Restrictions

• Use our AI services to generate, distribute, or promote misinformation, deepfakes intended to deceive, or harmful content
• Develop AI systems for surveillance, tracking, or profiling without appropriate consent and legal basis
• Use AI systems developed with our services to discriminate against individuals or groups based on protected characteristics
• Create AI applications that process biometric or sensitive personal data without appropriate safeguards
• Train AI models using illegally obtained data or data obtained without proper consent or legal basis

Security Requirements

Users developing or deploying applications using TerminalStreet services must:

• Implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect user data
• Promptly report any security vulnerabilities discovered in TerminalStreet services
• Maintain appropriate access controls to prevent unauthorized access to your account and applications
• Regularly update and patch any software or dependencies used in conjunction with TerminalStreet services
• Follow industry standard security practices for authentication, data handling, and encryption

Content Guidelines

Any content created, stored, or transmitted using TerminalStreet services must:

• Respect intellectual property rights of others
• Comply with data protection and privacy laws
• Be truthful and not misleading or fraudulent
• Not contain hate speech, discriminatory content, or harassment
• Not depict or promote violence or illegal activities

Enforcement and Progressive Discipline

TerminalStreet employs a progressive enforcement approach for AUP violations, with escalation based on severity:

• First Violation (Minor): Written warning with requirement to cease prohibited activity immediately
• Second Violation or Moderate Violation: Temporary service suspension (24-72 hours) with mandatory AUP acknowledgment required for reinstatement
• Third Violation or Serious Violation: Extended service suspension (7-30 days) with account review
• Severe or Repeated Violations: Permanent account termination and potential legal action
• Immediate Termination Offenses: Criminal activity, child exploitation, terrorism, or other egregious violations result in immediate permanent termination without prior warning

TerminalStreet also reserves the right to:

• Remove any content that violates this AUP or our Terms of Service
• Preserve evidence of violations for potential legal proceedings
• Report violations to appropriate authorities when required by law or when we have a good faith belief that such reporting is necessary
• Investigate potential violations and take appropriate action
• Cooperate with legal authorities in investigating alleged illegal activities
• Seek reimbursement for costs incurred due to policy violations

Monitoring and Enforcement

While TerminalStreet does not actively monitor the content or use of our services, we may investigate potential violations of this AUP when brought to our attention. We may engage in technical means to monitor usage patterns to prevent abuse and ensure service quality.

Violation Appeals Process

Users who believe enforcement action was taken in error may appeal through the following process:

• Initial Appeal (48 hours): Submit detailed appeal with supporting evidence to [email protected]
• Management Review (5 business days): Appeals are reviewed by management independent of initial enforcement decision
• Independent Review: For termination appeals, users may request review by an independent third-party arbitrator
• Final Decision: Appeals decisions are final and binding

During the appeals process, enforcement actions remain in effect unless overturned upon review.

Reporting Violations

If you believe a user of TerminalStreet services is violating this AUP, please report it using the appropriate channel:

• General Violations: [email protected]
• Security Violations: [email protected]
• Legal/Criminal Matters: [email protected]
• Urgent/Emergency Reports: Mark subject line "URGENT AUP VIOLATION" for expedited review

Please provide as much detail as possible, including URLs, timestamps, screenshots, and specific AUP sections violated to help us identify and address the potential violation efficiently.

Changes to this Policy

TerminalStreet reserves the right to modify this AUP at any time. We will post the revised version on our website and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised AUP.

Contact Us

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

[email protected]