Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") applies to all users of KJC Digital LLC's services, including our website, incubator program, hosted applications, and any platforms operated by our DBAs.

This AUP is designed to:

• Protect the safety and security of our users and platform
• Comply with legal requirements and payment network rules
• Maintain the integrity and reputation of our Services
• Prevent abuse, fraud, and illegal activities

By using our Services, you agree to comply with this AUP, our Terms of Service, and all applicable laws.

2. Prohibited Content

You may not use our Services to create, upload, transmit, distribute, or store content that:

2.1 Illegal Content

• Violates any local, state, federal, or international law
• Promotes or facilitates illegal activities
• Infringes on intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret)
• Contains child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or exploits minors in any way
• Promotes or facilitates human trafficking or modern slavery

2.2 Adult Content

• Pornography or sexually explicit content (unless explicitly permitted for verified adult services)
• Escort services or prostitution
• Content that sexualizes minors
• Non-consensual intimate images ("revenge porn")

2.3 Harmful or Dangerous Content

• Content that promotes or glorifies violence, terrorism, or extremism
• Instructions for creating weapons, explosives, or dangerous devices
• Content that encourages self-harm or suicide
• Graphic violence or gore (except in legitimate news or educational contexts)

2.4 Hateful or Harassing Content

• Hate speech targeting race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Harassment, bullying, or threats
• Doxxing (publishing private information without consent)
• Content that incites violence or discrimination

2.5 Deceptive or Fraudulent Content

• Phishing, scams, or fraudulent schemes
• Pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing (MLM), or "get rich quick" schemes
• Fake news, misinformation, or impersonation
• Counterfeit goods or unauthorized merchandise

2.6 Regulated or Restricted Content

• Sale of illegal drugs, controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia
• Sale of tobacco, vaping products, or e-cigarettes (without proper licensing)
• Sale of weapons, firearms, ammunition, or explosives (without proper licensing)
• Gambling or betting services (without proper licensing and compliance)
• Cryptocurrency services that violate regulations (unlicensed exchanges, unregistered securities)
• Pharmaceutical sales (without proper licensing)

3. Prohibited Activities

You may not use our Services to:

3.1 Fraud and Financial Crimes

• Engage in fraudulent transactions or money laundering
• Process payments for prohibited or illegal goods/services
• Engage in credit card fraud, identity theft, or payment fraud
• Manipulate or abuse refund or chargeback processes
• Create fake accounts or use stolen credentials

3.2 Spam and Abuse

• Send unsolicited bulk emails (spam) or SMS messages
• Scrape, harvest, or collect user data without permission
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access our Services without authorization
• Engage in SEO manipulation, link schemes, or "black hat" tactics

3.3 Security and Technical Abuse

• Hack, breach, or compromise our systems or user accounts
• Distribute malware, viruses, ransomware, or other malicious code
• Conduct denial-of-service (DoS) or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks
• Circumvent security measures, rate limits, or access controls
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software

3.4 Resource Abuse

• Use excessive bandwidth, storage, or computing resources
• Run cryptocurrency mining operations without explicit permission
• Host proxy servers, VPNs, or anonymization services without authorization
• Engage in activities that degrade service performance for other users

4. Payment Network Compliance

As a platform that processes payments, we must comply with the rules of payment networks (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, etc.) and payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, CCBill, etc.).

Prohibited Payment Activities:

• Transactions that violate payment network rules or regulations
• High-risk merchant categories without prior approval and compliance
• Chargebacks exceeding industry thresholds (typically 1-2%)
• Misleading billing descriptors or transaction descriptions
• Processing payments for third parties without proper authorization
• Split transactions to evade security or fraud detection measures

5. Intellectual Property Compliance

You must respect the intellectual property rights of others:

• Do not upload or share copyrighted content without permission
• Do not use trademarks, logos, or brand names without authorization
• Do not create derivative works based on copyrighted materials without permission
• Respond promptly to DMCA takedown notices

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your content has been infringed, contact us at legal@kjcdigital.com with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are the rights holder

6. Monitoring and Enforcement

6.1 Monitoring: We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor user content and activities for compliance with this AUP. We may use automated tools, manual review, and user reports to identify violations.

6.2 User Reporting: If you encounter content or behavior that violates this AUP, please report it to legal@kjcdigital.com with details and evidence.

6.3 Investigation: We will investigate reported violations and may request additional information from you or the accused party.

7. Consequences of Violations

Violations of this AUP may result in the following actions, at our sole discretion:

• Warning: First-time or minor violations may receive a warning and request to remove content
• Content Removal: Immediate removal of violating content
• Account Suspension: Temporary suspension of your account and services
• Account Termination: Permanent termination of your account and ban from our Services
• Payment Holds: Freezing of funds pending investigation
• Legal Action: Cooperation with law enforcement or pursuit of civil/criminal action

8. Appeals Process

If your account is suspended or terminated for an alleged AUP violation, you may appeal by:

1. Sending an email to legal@kjcdigital.com within 30 days
2. Providing your account details and case reference number (if provided)
3. Explaining why you believe the action was in error
4. Providing any supporting evidence

We will review your appeal and respond within 10 business days. Our decision on appeals is final.

9. Cooperation with Law Enforcement

We will cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies investigating illegal activities. We may disclose user information and content in response to:

• Valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders, search warrants)
• Emergency requests to prevent imminent harm
• Investigations of serious crimes (child exploitation, terrorism, human trafficking, etc.)

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, payment network rules, or our services. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated AUP on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised AUP.

11. Additional Resources

For more information about our policies, please review:

• Terms of Service — General terms governing use of our Services
• Privacy Policy — How we collect and protect your data
• Contact Us — Get in touch with our support team