Acceptable Use Policy

Effective April 1, 2026

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") describes the rules governing use of PipeRich's Services. By using our Services, you agree to comply with this AUP. This policy applies to all users, including customers, their employees, and any third party that uses the Services.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that our Services are used responsibly and in a manner that does not harm PipeRich, our customers, or the broader internet community. PipeRich provides these Services to enable legitimate business and personal productivity. We ask all users to use the Services responsibly.

2. Acceptable Use

You may use our Services for any lawful purpose that is consistent with our Terms of Service and this AUP, including:

• Developing and deploying legitimate software applications and services
• Processing and analyzing data in support of your business operations
• Collaborating with colleagues and partners on work-related projects
• Testing and quality assurance activities within your allocated resources
• Any other lawful commercial or personal productivity purposes

3. Prohibited Activities

You may not use our Services for any of the following:

3.1 Illegal Activity

• Violating any applicable law, regulation, or ordinance
• Engaging in fraud, deception, or misrepresentation
• Infringing intellectual property rights of any party
• Processing, storing, or transmitting illegally obtained data
• Facilitating human trafficking, exploitation, or abuse

3.2 Harmful Content

• Distributing malware, ransomware, spyware, or other malicious code
• Generating or distributing spam, unsolicited bulk messages, or phishing content
• Creating or distributing content that is defamatory, harassing, or threatening
• Publishing or transmitting content that promotes hatred or violence against individuals or groups

3.3 Security Violations

• Unauthorized access to, or interference with, any computer systems, networks, or data
• Port scanning, vulnerability scanning, or other reconnaissance without authorization
• Denial of service attacks or participation in botnets
• Intercepting communications not intended for you
• Attempting to circumvent authentication or security controls

3.4 Resource Abuse

• Cryptocurrency mining without explicit written authorization
• Excessive resource consumption that degrades service for other users
• Circumventing usage limits, quotas, or billing mechanisms
• Reselling or sublicensing Services without authorization

3.5 Privacy Violations

• Collecting or processing personal data in violation of applicable privacy laws
• Unauthorized collection of data from third-party websites (scraping)
• Storing sensitive personal data (passwords, financial data, health records) without appropriate security measures

4. Enforcement

PipeRich reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of this AUP and to take appropriate action, including:

• Suspending or terminating access to the Services
• Removing or disabling access to violating content
• Reporting violations to law enforcement authorities
• Pursuing civil remedies

We will use reasonable efforts to notify you before taking action, except in cases where immediate action is required to protect the security or integrity of our Services or other customers.

Violations of this AUP may also constitute a breach of our Terms of Service, which may result in termination of your account.

5. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this AUP, please report it to:

Email: abuse@piperich.com

Please include as much detail as possible about the suspected violation, including relevant logs, URLs, or other supporting information. We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly.

We will not retaliate against any person who, in good faith, reports a suspected violation of this AUP.

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at legal@piperich.com.