1. Introduction
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines the rules and guidelines for using TheLawThing's AI-powered legal case analysis platform (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to comply with this AUP.
2. Prohibited Activities
You may not use the Service to:
2.1 Illegal Activities
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations
- Upload or process content that is illegal, fraudulent, or violates third-party rights
- Facilitate or engage in any criminal activity
2.2 Intellectual Property Violations
- Upload content you do not own or have rights to use
- Infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property
- Attempt to reverse engineer, extract, or copy AI model weights or proprietary algorithms
2.3 Security Violations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
- Perform security testing or penetration testing without explicit written authorization
- Introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service's infrastructure
2.4 Harmful Content
- Generate content for discrimination, harassment, or violence
- Create content that is defamatory, libelous, or violates privacy rights
- Process content that contains hate speech or incites violence
2.5 Regulated Data
- Process Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA without explicit authorization
- Process payment card data (PCI-DSS) without proper safeguards
- Process special category personal data (e.g., biometric data) without lawful basis
- Upload content containing sensitive financial information without appropriate controls
2.6 Automated Decisions
- Create automated legal decisions with legal effects without human oversight
- Use Service outputs as the sole basis for legal actions without professional review
2.7 Misuse of Service
- Benchmark or compare the Service to disparage it without disclosure
- Use the Service in a manner that exceeds reasonable usage limits
- Resell or redistribute Service access without authorization
3. Enforcement
We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of this AUP. We may:
- Suspend or terminate your account immediately
- Remove or block access to prohibited content
- Report violations to law enforcement authorities
- Take legal action to protect our rights and users
4. Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violation of this AUP, please report it to us immediately at abuse@TheLawThing.dev.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this AUP from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.