Acceptable Use Policy

1. Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines the rules and guidelines for using Postiv.io's services. By using our platform, you agree to comply with this policy. Violation of this policy may result in suspension or termination of your account.

2. General Principles

Postiv.io is committed to providing a safe, professional platform for social media management. Users must:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect the rights of others
• Follow the terms of service of connected social media platforms
• Use the service in good faith for legitimate business purposes

3. Prohibited Content

You may not use Postiv.io to create, schedule, publish, or distribute content that:

3.1 Illegal Content

• Violates any local, state, national, or international law
• Promotes illegal activities or substances
• Infringes on intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, patents)
• Contains child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or exploits minors in any way

3.2 Harmful Content

• Promotes violence, terrorism, or extremism
• Contains threats, harassment, or bullying
• Promotes self-harm or suicide
• Contains hate speech targeting individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Spreads dangerous misinformation about health, elections, or emergencies

3.3 Deceptive Content

• Impersonates individuals, brands, or organizations
• Contains misleading or false information presented as fact
• Uses deceptive practices to mislead audiences
• Promotes fraudulent schemes or scams
• Creates fake reviews, testimonials, or endorsements

3.4 Adult Content

• Pornography or sexually explicit material
• Non-consensual intimate imagery
• Sexual services or solicitation

3.5 Spam and Manipulation

• Unsolicited bulk messages or spam
• Artificially inflating engagement metrics
• Coordinated inauthentic behavior
• Bot networks or fake accounts

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not use Postiv.io to:

4.1 Platform Abuse

• Circumvent rate limits or usage restrictions
• Access features or data you're not authorized to use
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or modify the service
• Use automated tools to access the service beyond provided APIs
• Share account credentials or allow unauthorized access
• Resell or redistribute the service without authorization

4.2 Social Media Platform Violations

• Violate the terms of service of Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Threads, or other connected platforms
• Use tactics that could result in account suspension on connected platforms
• Attempt to bypass platform restrictions or bans
• Engage in mass-follow/unfollow or engagement manipulation

4.3 Security Violations

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
• Introduce malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Conduct denial-of-service attacks
• Probe or test system vulnerabilities without authorization
• Harvest user data or scrape content

5. AI Content Generation Guidelines

When using Postiv.io's AI-powered content generation features:

• You are responsible for reviewing and approving all AI-generated content before publishing
• AI-generated content must comply with all other provisions of this AUP
• Consider disclosing AI involvement in content creation where appropriate or required
• Do not use AI to generate content that impersonates real individuals
• Do not use AI to create misleading deepfakes or synthetic media

6. Compliance with Platform Policies

Postiv.io integrates with various social media platforms. You must comply with each platform's terms of service and community guidelines:

• Instagram Community Guidelines
• Facebook Community Standards
• LinkedIn Professional Community Policies
• X (Twitter) Rules
• Threads Community Guidelines

7. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this policy, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Include as much detail as possible, including the account involved and the nature of the violation.

8. Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and take appropriate action, including:

• Issuing warnings
• Removing or disabling content
• Suspending account access temporarily
• Terminating accounts permanently
• Reporting violations to law enforcement when required
• Pursuing legal action when appropriate

We may take these actions without prior notice when we determine, in our sole discretion, that a violation has occurred.

9. Appeals

If you believe your account was suspended or terminated in error, you may appeal by contacting [email protected] with the subject "Account Appeal." Include your account email and a detailed explanation of why you believe the action was taken in error.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the service. Continued use of Postiv.io after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or to report violations:

• Abuse reports: [email protected]
• General inquiries: [email protected]