Acceptable Use Policy

2.1 Unauthorized Access and Security Violations

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of Guard0
• Bypassing, circumventing, or disabling any security or authentication mechanisms
• Accessing Guard0 with credentials that do not belong to you or that you are not authorized to use
• Probing, scanning, or testing the security of Guard0 systems without prior written consent
• Exploiting any vulnerability in the Guard0 platform

2.2 Intellectual Property and Reverse Engineering

• Reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise attempting to derive source code from Guard0
• Scraping, crawling, or otherwise automated extraction of data from Guard0 (except as explicitly permitted by Guard0's API terms)
• Data mining Guard0 content, features, or functionality
• Copying, reproducing, or replicating Guard0 technology or methodology for competitive purposes

2.3 Account Abuse and Circumvention

• Creating multiple free accounts to circumvent usage limits, feature restrictions, or subscription requirements
• Using automated tools or techniques to circumvent fair usage policies
• Sharing account credentials with unauthorized third parties
• Allowing others to access your account without authorization
• Using another person's account or payment method without consent

2.4 Illegal and Harmful Activities

• Using Guard0 for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Transmitting, uploading, or storing malware, viruses, spyware, ransomware, or other harmful code or files
• Transmitting content that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful
• Facilitating or engaging in harassment, threats, stalking, or abuse
• Violating the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of third parties

2.5 Service Disruption and Interference

• Attempting to disrupt, degrade, or impair the operation or availability of Guard0
• Launching denial-of-service (DoS) attacks or other attacks designed to overwhelm Guard0 systems
• Interfering with other users' use and enjoyment of Guard0
• Overloading Guard0 infrastructure with excessive requests or traffic
• Engaging in any activity that imposes unreasonable burden on Guard0's systems or resources

2.6 Offensive Security Operations

• Using Guard0 to conduct offensive security operations, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, or similar activities against third parties without explicit prior written authorization from the target organization
• Using Guard0 to discover, exploit, or weaponize vulnerabilities in systems you do not own or operate, except within authorized security research frameworks
• Launching attacks, scanning, or probing third-party systems from within Guard0

2.7 Misrepresentation of AI-Generated Outputs

• Misrepresenting AI-generated content, analyses, or recommendations as human-generated analysis
• Presenting Guard0 outputs as the independent judgment or analysis of human experts or professionals in a manner that could mislead third parties or cause harm
• Failing to disclose when Guard0-generated content is used in communications with third parties where such disclosure is necessary to avoid material deception

2.8 Spam and Commercial Abuse

• Using Guard0 to generate, transmit, or facilitate spam, unsolicited bulk communications, or phishing
• Using Guard0 as a platform for marketing, advertising, or promoting products or services without prior written consent
• Using Guard0 to send communications designed to deceive or manipulate recipients

2.9 Unauthorized Resale and Redistribution

• Reselling, sublicensing, time-sharing, or otherwise redistributing access to Guard0 without prior written authorization
• Offering Guard0 services to third parties as your own service
• Creating a competing service based on Guard0

2.10 Export Control and Legal Compliance

• Using Guard0 in violation of U.S. export control laws, sanctions regulations, or similar laws in your jurisdiction
• Using Guard0 to facilitate transactions with, or provide services to, sanctioned countries, organizations, or individuals
• Using Guard0 in any manner that violates applicable law, regulation, or court order

4.1 Right to Monitor

Guard0 reserves the right to monitor usage patterns, account activity, and platform activity to detect and prevent violations of this AUP. This monitoring may include automated detection systems, manual review, and investigation of suspected violations.

4.2 Right to Investigate

Upon discovering or suspecting a violation of this AUP, Guard0 may investigate your account, usage patterns, and any associated activity. You agree to cooperate fully with any such investigation and to provide information or documentation as requested.

4.3 Remedies and Enforcement Actions

Guard0 may take one or more of the following enforcement actions in response to violations:

• Issuing a written warning
• Throttling or rate-limiting your account
• Suspending or disabling access to specific features
• Temporarily suspending your account
• Permanently terminating your account and access to Guard0
• Pursuing legal action to recover damages or seek injunctive relief
• Reporting illegal activity to appropriate law enforcement authorities

4.4 Discretion

Guard0 has sole discretion in determining whether a violation has occurred and in selecting appropriate enforcement actions. The remedies listed above are not exhaustive and Guard0 may pursue additional remedies available under law or contract.