1. Scope
This Acceptable Use Policy applies to all customers, users, and visitors using ScienceToStartup websites, APIs, and related services. By using our services, you agree to comply with this policy and all applicable laws.
2. Violations and Enforcement
A violation of this policy is a material breach of our Terms. If we reasonably believe activity violates this policy, we may investigate and take action, including limiting, suspending, or terminating access. We may also preserve and disclose information when required by law or to protect users, the platform, or the public.
To report abuse, contact us at abuse@sciencetostartup.com.
3. Policy Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Updated versions are effective when posted at sciencetostartup.com/legal, unless a later effective date is stated.
4. Prohibited Activities
You may not use our services to engage in illegal, harmful, abusive, deceptive, or security-compromising conduct. Prohibited conduct includes:
- Fraud, phishing, impersonation, or deceptive commercial schemes.
- Harassment, hate content, threats, or promotion of violence.
- Sexual exploitation or abuse of children, or non-consensual intimate content.
- Spam, click-fraud, malware distribution, or disruption of network integrity.
- Unauthorized access, credential abuse, or attempts to bypass safety controls.
- Operating open proxies, unauthorized scraping, or abusive automation that degrades service availability.
- Reselling or transferring service access in violation of plan terms.
5. AI-Specific Restrictions
When using ScienceToStartup AI features, you may not use outputs or services to build competing model extraction pipelines, bypass safety systems, or deploy high-risk use cases prohibited by applicable law. You may not misrepresent AI-generated output as exclusively human-generated in regulated or high-stakes contexts where disclosure is required.
You are responsible for evaluating outputs before operational, legal, financial, or medical use.
6. Copyright and Legal Notices
ScienceToStartup responds to valid copyright notices and similar legal requests under applicable law. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used in an infringing way, send a notice to legal@sciencetostartup.com with sufficient detail for review.