This Acceptable Use Policy outlines guidelines for appropriate use of the DCYFR Labs website and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with this policy.
You may use our services to:
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
Contact us via the provided contact form
Report bugs or accessibility issues
Request information about services or projects
Provide feedback on content or features
Learn from code examples and technical guides
Reference implementation patterns and best practices
Use as educational material for personal learning
Share knowledge with attribution
Analyze public content for research purposes
Cite content with proper attribution
Use anonymized analytics data (if publicly available)
You may not use our services to:
Automated Scraping: Scrape content using bots, crawlers, or automated tools (except legitimate search engine bots)Rate Limit Abuse: Make excessive requests that overwhelm our infrastructureDDoS Attacks: Launch denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attacksResource Exhaustion: Deliberately consume excessive bandwidth or server resources
Hacking: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or dataVulnerability Exploitation: Exploit security vulnerabilities without responsible disclosureMalware Distribution: Distribute viruses, malware, or malicious codePhishing: Impersonate DCYFR Labs or send deceptive communicationsCredential Stuffing: Use stolen credentials to access accounts
Copyright Infringement: Reproduce content without permission (beyond fair use)Trademark Violations: Use DCYFR™ marks without authorizationFraud: Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practicesIllegal Content: Post or transmit illegal contentPrivacy Violations: Collect or share personal data without consent
Harassment: Harass, abuse, or threaten individualsHate Speech: Post content promoting hate based on protected characteristicsViolence: Promote or incite violenceMisinformation: Deliberately spread false information
Reverse Engineering: Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software (except where legally permitted)Circumvention: Bypass security measures, rate limits, or access controlsMonitoring: Monitor availability or performance without authorizationInterference: Interfere with other users’ access or enjoyment of services
To ensure fair use and protect our infrastructure, we enforce rate limits:
Contact Form: 5 submissions per hour per IP addressAPI Endpoints: 100 requests per minute per IP address (where applicable)Page Views: No strict limits on normal browsing
If you exceed rate limits:
Automatic: You’ll receive HTTP 429 (Too Many Requests) responsesTemporary Block: Your IP may be temporarily blocked (15-60 minutes)Permanent Block: Persistent abuse may result in permanent IP blocking
If you need higher rate limits for legitimate purposes:
Contact us with your use case and requirementsProvide details about your project and expected traffic
We’ll review and may grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis
If we detect a violation of this policy:
Warning: First-time minor violations may result in a warningTemporary Suspension: Moderate violations may result in temporary service suspension (24-72 hours)Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated violations will result in permanent IP blockingLegal Action: We may pursue legal remedies for serious violations
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
If you believe your access was restricted in error:
Contact us with your IP address and detailsWe’ll review your case within 24-48 hours
Provide evidence of legitimate use if applicable
Appeals for security violations require additional verification
If you observe violations of this policy:
Submit a report via our contact formInclude “AUP Violation Report” in the subject line
Provide specific details about the violation
Include timestamps and URLs if applicable
Description of the violation
Evidence (screenshots, logs, URLs)
Your contact information (for follow-up)
Any relevant context or background
Acknowledgment: Within 24 hoursInvestigation: 2-5 business daysResolution: Varies based on severity (urgent security issues addressed immediately)
Responsible Security Research is Encouraged
Security researchers following responsible disclosure guidelines are exempt from this policy when:
Testing for security vulnerabilities in a non-destructive manner
Following our Security Policy for responsible disclosure
Not accessing, modifying, or deleting user data
Not causing service disruption or degradation
Reporting findings promptly via GitHub Security Advisories
See our Security Policy for full vulnerability reporting guidelines.
We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time:
Notification: Material changes will be posted on this pageEffective Date: Changes take effect immediately upon postingContinued Use: Continued use constitutes acceptance of changesReview: We recommend reviewing this policy periodically
Questions about this Acceptable Use Policy? Contact us .
DCYFR Labs Acceptable Use Policy This policy applies to all users of DCYFR Labs services. Violations may result in service suspension or termination. Contact us with questions.