Acceptable Use Policy

Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of VCOS AI services, website, and platform (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to comply with this policy. Violations may result in suspension or termination of your access.

This AUP is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Service.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Services to:

Illegal Activities

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations
• Facilitate, promote, or engage in illegal activities
• Violate securities laws or regulations
• Engage in money laundering or terrorist financing
• Circumvent export controls or sanctions

Harmful or Fraudulent Activities

• Harm, threaten, harass, abuse, or intimidate others
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Engage in fraud, phishing, or deceptive practices
• Create false or misleading information
• Manipulate or artificially inflate metrics

Intellectual Property Violations

• Infringe copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets
• Violate licensing agreements
• Remove or alter proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks without authorization
• Reverse engineer or decompile our Services

Privacy Violations

• Collect personal data without consent
• Violate privacy rights or data protection laws
• Share confidential information without authorization
• Process sensitive personal data without legal basis
• Engage in unauthorized surveillance or monitoring

Security Violations

• Access systems or data without authorization
• Probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities
• Breach or circumvent security measures
• Use automated tools to scrape or crawl without permission
• Introduce malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Conduct denial of service attacks
• Interfere with service operations

Content Violations

• Upload illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Share defamatory or libelous material
• Post obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit content
• Promote violence, terrorism, or hate speech
• Share content that exploits minors

Misuse of Services

• Exceed authorized usage limits
• Share accounts or login credentials
• Use Services for unauthorized commercial purposes
• Resell Services without permission
• Use Services to compete with VCOS AI

Venture Capital Specific Guidelines

Investment Activities

• Ensure all investment activities comply with securities laws
• Maintain required licenses and registrations
• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Honor confidentiality agreements
• Follow insider trading regulations

Due Diligence

• Verify information independently
• Respect intellectual property in due diligence materials
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Use professional judgment in assessments
• Document sources appropriately

Investor Communications

• Provide accurate and timely information
• Comply with disclosure requirements
• Avoid misleading statements or omissions
• Respect investor privacy
• Follow anti-spam regulations

Data Handling

• Protect portfolio company information
• Secure financial and investment data
• Limit access to authorized personnel
• Follow data retention policies
• Report breaches immediately

Content Standards

Your Content

You are responsible for content you create, upload, or share:

• Ensure accuracy and completeness
• Obtain necessary permissions and licenses
• Respect confidentiality obligations
• Verify legal compliance
• Maintain professional standards

Prohibited Content

Do not submit content that:

• Is false, misleading, or deceptive
• Violates any rights of third parties
• Contains malicious code or scripts
• Is spam or unsolicited advertising
• Violates professional ethics

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Remove violating content
• Suspend accounts for violations
• Report illegal content to authorities
• Preserve content for legal proceedings

Email and Communication

Email Usage

When using our email features:

• Comply with CAN-SPAM, CASL, and other email laws
• Include required unsubscribe mechanisms
• Honor opt-out requests promptly
• Avoid misleading subject lines
• Include valid physical address

Prohibited Email Practices

• Sending spam or bulk unsolicited emails
• Harvesting email addresses
• Using purchased email lists
• Forging email headers
• Exceeding rate limits

API and Integration Use

API Guidelines

If you use our APIs:

• Respect rate limits and quotas
• Implement proper error handling
• Cache appropriately
• Use secure authentication
• Follow API documentation

Integration Standards

• Ensure secure data transmission
• Maintain data synchronization
• Handle errors gracefully
• Respect third-party terms
• Document integration points

Security Requirements

Account Security

You must:

• Use strong, unique passwords
• Enable multi-factor authentication when available
• Protect login credentials
• Report compromised accounts immediately
• Log out when sessions complete

Data Security

• Encrypt sensitive data
• Implement access controls
• Follow least privilege principles
• Maintain audit logs
• Report security incidents

Reporting Violations

How to Report

Report violations to: aakash@vcosai.com

Include:

• Description of violation
• Date and time
• Supporting evidence
• Your contact information

Investigation Process

We will:

• Acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
• Investigate reported violations
• Take appropriate action
• Notify reporter of outcome (when appropriate)

Enforcement

Our Rights

We may:

• Investigate suspected violations
• Remove or disable violating content
• Suspend or terminate accounts
• Report violations to authorities
• Pursue legal remedies

Enforcement Actions

Depending on severity:

• Warning notice
• Temporary suspension
• Feature limitations
• Permanent termination
• Legal action

Appeals

To appeal enforcement actions:

• Submit written appeal within 30 days
• Provide explanation and evidence
• We will review and respond within 10 business days

Cooperation with Law Enforcement

We will cooperate with law enforcement:

• Respond to valid legal requests
• Preserve evidence of violations
• Report suspected illegal activities
• Provide information as required by law

International Use

Compliance

Users must comply with:

• Local laws and regulations
• Export control laws
• Sanctions and embargo requirements
• International data transfer restrictions

Restricted Countries

Services may not be available in certain jurisdictions due to legal restrictions.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this AUP to:

• Address new threats or abuse patterns
• Comply with legal requirements
• Clarify existing provisions
• Add new restrictions

Updates will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date.

Consequences of Violations

Violations may result in:

• Loss of access to Services
• Deletion of content and data
• Forfeiture of fees paid
• Legal liability
• Criminal prosecution

No Monitoring Obligation

While we reserve the right to monitor for violations:

• We have no obligation to monitor all content
• We are not liable for user violations
• Discovery of violations may be delayed
• Users remain fully responsible for compliance

Contact Information

For questions or to report violations: