Foundational Creations

Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: January 6, 2026

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines the acceptable and prohibited uses of Foundational Creations' services, applications, websites, and platforms (collectively, "Services"). This policy is designed to protect our users, preserve the integrity of our Services, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy. Violations may result in suspension or termination of your account, removal of content, reporting to law enforcement, or other appropriate actions.

1. General Principles

1.1 Lawful Use

You must use our Services in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations in your jurisdiction and ours. This includes but is not limited to laws regarding:

  • Data protection and privacy (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Intellectual property and copyright
  • Export control and sanctions
  • Anti-spam and electronic communications
  • Consumer protection
  • Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing

1.2 Respectful Conduct

You must treat other users, our staff, and all individuals with respect. We have zero tolerance for harassment, abuse, discrimination, or hateful conduct of any kind.

1.3 Good Faith Usage

You must use our Services in good faith and for their intended purposes. You may not attempt to circumvent limitations, exploit vulnerabilities, or abuse features of our Services.

2. Prohibited Activities

2.1 Illegal Activities

You may not use our Services to engage in, promote, or facilitate any illegal activities, including but not limited to:

  • Criminal Activity: Fraud, theft, money laundering, terrorist financing, drug trafficking, human trafficking, or any other criminal conduct
  • Child Safety: Child sexual abuse material (CSAM), child exploitation, grooming, or any content that sexualizes, endangers, or harms minors
  • Violence and Threats: Credible threats of violence, promotion of violence, or planning of violent acts
  • Illegal Goods: Sale or distribution of illegal drugs, weapons, counterfeit goods, stolen property, or other contraband
  • Gambling: Unlicensed or illegal online gambling operations
  • Cybercrime: Hacking, phishing, distribution of malware, or any unauthorized access to computer systems

2.2 Abuse and Harassment

You may not use our Services to:

  • Harass or Bully: Engage in harassment, bullying, stalking, or intimidation of any individual or group
  • Hate Speech: Promote hatred, violence, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
  • Doxxing: Share private or personal information about individuals without their consent
  • Impersonation: Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization
  • Sexual Harassment: Send unsolicited sexual content, make unwanted sexual advances, or engage in sexual harassment

2.3 Spam and Unsolicited Communications

You may not use our Services to:

  • Send Spam: Transmit unsolicited bulk messages, spam, chain letters, or pyramid schemes
  • Phishing: Create or distribute phishing attempts, fake login pages, or fraudulent communications
  • Misleading Content: Distribute deceptive, misleading, or fraudulent content or communications
  • Automated Messaging: Use bots or automation to send messages without explicit user consent
  • Commercial Spam: Send unsolicited commercial advertisements or promotional material

2.4 Intellectual Property Violations

You may not use our Services to:

  • Copyright Infringement: Upload, share, or distribute copyrighted material without proper authorization
  • Trademark Violations: Use trademarks, logos, or brand names without permission in a way that causes confusion
  • Piracy: Distribute pirated software, media, or other protected content
  • Plagiarism: Pass off others' work as your own
  • Circumvention Tools: Distribute tools designed to circumvent digital rights management (DRM) or access controls

2.5 Security Violations

You may not:

  • Unauthorized Access: Attempt to access accounts, systems, or data that you are not authorized to access
  • System Interference: Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, security, or performance of our Services
  • Malware Distribution: Upload, transmit, or distribute viruses, malware, ransomware, or other malicious code
  • Vulnerability Exploitation: Exploit security vulnerabilities for purposes other than authorized security research
  • Credential Theft: Attempt to steal, harvest, or compromise user credentials or authentication tokens
  • DDoS Attacks: Launch or coordinate denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attacks
  • Network Scanning: Conduct unauthorized network scanning, penetration testing, or security assessments

2.6 Scraping and Automation Abuse

You may not:

  • Unauthorized Scraping: Use automated systems to scrape, extract, or harvest data from our Services without permission
  • API Abuse: Exceed rate limits, abuse API endpoints, or use APIs in ways not intended or authorized
  • Bot Networks: Create or operate networks of fake accounts or bots
  • Data Mining: Extract, aggregate, or mine data for purposes that violate our Terms of Service or user privacy
  • Automated Account Creation: Create accounts through automated means to circumvent limitations or restrictions

2.7 Resource Abuse

You may not:

  • Excessive Usage: Use our Services in a way that excessively consumes resources or impacts other users' experience
  • Cryptocurrency Mining: Use our infrastructure for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining
  • Service Reselling: Resell or redistribute our Services without authorization
  • Server Hosting: Use our Services as a hosting platform for unrelated services or applications

2.8 Inappropriate Content

You may not upload, share, or distribute content that is:

  • Sexually Explicit: Pornography, sexually explicit content, or adult services (except where explicitly permitted in designated areas)
  • Violent or Gory: Gratuitously violent, gory, or disturbing content
  • Self-Harm: Content that promotes, glorifies, or provides instructions for self-harm or suicide
  • Dangerous Activities: Instructions or encouragement for dangerous activities that could lead to serious injury
  • Misinformation: Deliberately false or misleading information that could cause harm (health misinformation, election interference, etc.)

2.9 Financial and Investment Fraud

You may not:

  • Investment Scams: Promote or operate pyramid schemes, Ponzi schemes, or fraudulent investment opportunities
  • Market Manipulation: Engage in pump-and-dump schemes or other forms of market manipulation
  • Fake Reviews: Post fake reviews, testimonials, or ratings
  • Get-Rich-Quick Schemes: Promote deceptive financial schemes or guaranteed returns without risk disclosure

2.10 Privacy Violations

You may not:

  • Unauthorized Data Collection: Collect personal information from other users without their knowledge and consent
  • Surveillance: Use our Services to monitor, track, or surveil individuals without their knowledge
  • Data Brokering: Collect and sell user data obtained through our Services
  • Privacy Invasion: Share intimate images or information about individuals without their consent (revenge porn, non-consensual intimate images)

3. Account Integrity

3.1 Account Registration

When creating an account, you must:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
  • Not create multiple accounts to evade restrictions or bans
  • Not share your account credentials with others

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for:

  • All activity that occurs under your account
  • Maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized account access
  • All charges and fees incurred through your account

3.3 Prohibited Account Activities

You may not:

  • Create accounts using false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Create accounts for individuals or entities under your control to circumvent restrictions
  • Sell, trade, or transfer your account to others
  • Use others' accounts without their permission
  • Create accounts through automated means or bots

4. Content Guidelines

4.1 User-Generated Content

If our Services allow you to create, upload, or share content, you must ensure that:

  • You have the right to share the content
  • The content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
  • The content complies with this Acceptable Use Policy
  • The content is appropriate for a diverse audience (unless in age-restricted areas)

4.2 Commercial Content

If you use our Services for commercial purposes:

  • You must comply with all applicable advertising laws and regulations
  • You must clearly disclose sponsored content, affiliate links, or paid promotions
  • You may not make false or misleading claims about products or services
  • You must honor advertised prices, terms, and refund policies

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

  • Remove any content that violates this policy
  • Moderate, review, or screen content at our discretion
  • Use automated systems to detect and remove prohibited content
  • Preserve content for law enforcement or legal proceedings

5. API and Developer Terms

5.1 API Usage

If you use our APIs or developer tools:

  • You must comply with our API documentation and usage guidelines
  • You must respect rate limits and usage quotas
  • You must not abuse, exploit, or circumvent API limitations
  • You must implement appropriate security measures
  • You must properly attribute our Services when required

5.2 Developer Responsibilities

As a developer using our platform:

  • You are responsible for your application's compliance with all applicable laws
  • You must have appropriate privacy policies and terms of service
  • You must handle user data securely and responsibly
  • You must promptly address security vulnerabilities in your applications
  • You must not mislead users about your application's capabilities or affiliations

6. Business and Commercial Use

6.1 Commercial Activities

If you use our Services for commercial purposes, you must:

  • Have appropriate licenses and permits for your business activities
  • Comply with all applicable tax laws and regulations
  • Provide accurate business information
  • Maintain professional conduct in all interactions
  • Honor all commitments and agreements with customers

6.2 Prohibited Business Practices

You may not:

  • Operate unlicensed financial services or banking activities
  • Engage in multi-level marketing or pyramid schemes
  • Sell dangerous or regulated items without proper authorization
  • Make false claims about products, services, or business results
  • Engage in unfair or deceptive business practices

7. Reporting Violations

7.1 How to Report

If you become aware of any violations of this Acceptable Use Policy:

7.2 Report Information

When reporting a violation, please include:

  • Your contact information
  • Detailed description of the violation
  • Links or references to the problematic content or behavior
  • Screenshots or evidence (if applicable)
  • Date and time of the violation
  • Any relevant context or additional information

7.3 False Reports

You may not:

  • Submit false or malicious reports
  • Abuse the reporting system to harass or target other users
  • File reports for purposes of competitive advantage or personal gain

8. Enforcement and Consequences

8.1 Investigation

When we receive a report or detect a potential violation:

  • We will investigate the matter promptly
  • We may request additional information from you
  • We may temporarily restrict account access during investigation
  • We will make enforcement decisions based on evidence and policy

8.2 Enforcement Actions

Depending on the severity and nature of the violation, we may:

  • Warning: Issue a formal warning for minor or first-time violations
  • Content Removal: Remove content that violates this policy
  • Feature Restriction: Limit access to certain features or functionality
  • Temporary Suspension: Suspend account access for a specified period
  • Permanent Termination: Permanently terminate account access
  • Legal Action: Report violations to law enforcement or pursue legal remedies
  • Financial Penalties: Withhold payments, impose fines, or seek damages for harm caused

8.3 Appeals

If you believe an enforcement action was taken in error:

  • You may appeal by contacting appeals@foundationalcreations.com
  • Include your account information and case reference number (if available)
  • Provide detailed explanation of why you believe the action was incorrect
  • We will review appeals and respond within a reasonable timeframe
  • Decisions on appeals are final

8.4 Repeat Violations

Repeated violations of this Acceptable Use Policy will result in:

  • Escalating enforcement actions
  • Permanent account termination
  • Ban from creating future accounts
  • Legal action where appropriate

9. Cooperation with Law Enforcement

We cooperate with law enforcement agencies and will:

  • Respond to valid legal requests for information
  • Report suspected illegal activities to appropriate authorities
  • Preserve evidence related to criminal investigations
  • Comply with court orders, subpoenas, and search warrants
  • Report child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) or relevant authorities

10. Security Research and Responsible Disclosure

10.1 Authorized Security Research

We encourage responsible security research. If you discover a security vulnerability:

  • Report it to security@foundationalcreations.com
  • Provide detailed information about the vulnerability
  • Give us reasonable time to address the issue before public disclosure
  • Do not exploit the vulnerability beyond what's necessary for proof of concept
  • Do not access, modify, or delete user data

10.2 Safe Harbor

We will not take legal action against security researchers who:

  • Follow responsible disclosure practices
  • Report vulnerabilities in good faith
  • Do not violate user privacy or cause harm
  • Comply with our security research guidelines

11. Regional and Industry-Specific Guidelines

11.1 Healthcare and Medical

If using our Services for healthcare-related purposes:

  • You must comply with HIPAA, GDPR, and other applicable healthcare privacy laws
  • You must not share protected health information without proper authorization
  • You must obtain required patient consents and authorizations
  • You must implement appropriate security safeguards

11.2 Financial Services

If using our Services for financial purposes:

  • You must comply with applicable financial regulations (PCI DSS, KYC, AML, etc.)
  • You must have required licenses and registrations
  • You must implement strong authentication and security measures
  • You must maintain appropriate records and audit trails

11.3 Education

If using our Services in educational settings:

  • You must comply with COPPA, FERPA, and other student privacy laws
  • You must obtain required parental consents for users under 13
  • You must protect student data and educational records
  • You must not use student data for unauthorized purposes

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in legal or regulatory requirements
  • New or emerging threats to user safety or platform integrity
  • Feedback from users and stakeholders
  • Changes to our Services or business practices

Material changes will be communicated through:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • In-app notifications
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • Update to the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

Continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Interpretation

This Acceptable Use Policy should be read in conjunction with our:

In case of conflict between this policy and other agreements, this Acceptable Use Policy takes precedence regarding acceptable use and prohibited activities.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy or need to report a violation:

Building a Safe Community

This Acceptable Use Policy exists to protect our community and ensure that Foundational Creations remains a safe, secure, and positive platform for all users. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining these standards. By working together and treating each other with respect, we can create an environment where creativity, innovation, and collaboration thrive.