Acceptable Use Policy

Content Consumption

• Read blog posts, technical articles, and documentation
• View project showcases and portfolio content
• Bookmark content for personal reference
• Share content via social media or direct links

Communication

• Contact us via the provided contact form
• Report bugs or accessibility issues
• Request information about services or projects
• Provide feedback on content or features

Educational Purposes

• Learn from code examples and technical guides
• Reference implementation patterns and best practices
• Use as educational material for personal learning
• Share knowledge with attribution

Research

• Analyze public content for research purposes
• Cite content with proper attribution
• Use anonymized analytics data (if publicly available)

Abusive Behavior

• Automated Scraping: Scrape content using bots, crawlers, or automated tools (except legitimate search engine bots)
• Rate Limit Abuse: Make excessive requests that overwhelm our infrastructure
• DDoS Attacks: Launch denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attacks
• Resource Exhaustion: Deliberately consume excessive bandwidth or server resources

Security Violations

• Hacking: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
• Vulnerability Exploitation: Exploit security vulnerabilities without responsible disclosure
• Malware Distribution: Distribute viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Phishing: Impersonate DCYFR Labs or send deceptive communications
• Credential Stuffing: Use stolen credentials to access accounts

Illegal Activities

• Copyright Infringement: Reproduce content without permission (beyond fair use)
• Trademark Violations: Use DCYFR Labs marks without authorization
• Fraud: Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Illegal Content: Post or transmit illegal content
• Privacy Violations: Collect or share personal data without consent

Harmful Content

• Harassment: Harass, abuse, or threaten individuals
• Hate Speech: Post content promoting hate based on protected characteristics
• Violence: Promote or incite violence
• Misinformation: Deliberately spread false information

Technical Abuse

• Reverse Engineering: Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software (except where legally permitted)
• Circumvention: Bypass security measures, rate limits, or access controls
• Monitoring: Monitor availability or performance without authorization
• Interference: Interfere with other users' access or enjoyment of services

Current Limits

• Contact Form: 5 submissions per hour per IP address
• API Endpoints: 100 requests per minute per IP address (where applicable)
• Page Views: No strict limits on normal browsing

Exceeding Rate Limits

If you exceed rate limits:

• Automatic: You'll receive HTTP 429 (Too Many Requests) responses
• Temporary Block: Your IP may be temporarily blocked (15-60 minutes)
• Permanent Block: Persistent abuse may result in permanent IP blocking

Requesting Higher Limits

If you need higher rate limits for legitimate purposes:

• Contact us with your use case and requirements
• Provide details about your project and expected traffic
• We'll review and may grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis

Violation Response

If we detect a violation of this policy:

• Warning: First-time minor violations may result in a warning
• Temporary Suspension: Moderate violations may result in temporary service suspension (24-72 hours)
• Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated violations will result in permanent IP blocking
• Legal Action: We may pursue legal remedies for serious violations

Automated Detection

We use automated systems to detect:

• Unusual traffic patterns indicating abuse
• Known malicious IP addresses or user agents
• Security scan attempts (port scanning, vulnerability probing)
• DDoS attacks or resource exhaustion

Appeals Process

If you believe your access was restricted in error:

• Contact us with your IP address and details
• We'll review your case within 24-48 hours
• Provide evidence of legitimate use if applicable
• Appeals for security violations require additional verification

How to Report

• Submit a report via our contact form
• Include "AUP Violation Report" in the subject line
• Provide specific details about the violation
• Include timestamps and URLs if applicable

What to Include

• Description of the violation
• Evidence (screenshots, logs, URLs)
• Your contact information (for follow-up)
• Any relevant context or background

Response Timeline

• Acknowledgment: Within 24 hours
• Investigation: 2-5 business days
• Resolution: Varies based on severity (urgent security issues addressed immediately)