Last Updated: January 25, 2025

Acceptable Use Policy

Guidelines for appropriate use of Origin8.AI services and AI-generated content.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of Origin8.AI's Services. By using our Services, you agree to comply with this policy and our Terms of Service. Violations may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Services.

2. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Services to:

2.1 Illegal Activities

  • Engage in or promote illegal activities
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Facilitate money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes
  • Engage in activities related to terrorism or violent extremism

2.2 Harmful Content

  • Generate or promote hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
  • Create content depicting or promoting violence
  • Produce child exploitation or abuse materials
  • Generate sexually explicit content without consent
  • Create content intended to bully, threaten, or harass individuals

2.3 Deceptive Practices

  • Generate misleading or false information (misinformation/disinformation)
  • Create deepfakes or manipulated media without disclosure
  • Impersonate individuals or organizations
  • Generate spam, phishing content, or scams
  • Create fake reviews, testimonials, or endorsements

2.4 Privacy Violations

  • Collect, use, or disclose personal information without authorization
  • Conduct surveillance or tracking without consent
  • Doxxing or publishing private information without consent
  • Scrape or harvest data from the Services or third parties

3. AI Service Specific Restrictions

3.1 Model Usage Restrictions

  • Do not attempt to reverse engineer, extract, or steal our AI models
  • Do not use outputs to train competing AI models
  • Do not circumvent usage limits or rate limiting measures
  • Do not share API keys or account credentials

3.2 High-Risk Applications

Without explicit written authorization, you may not use our Services for:

  • Medical diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or healthcare decisions
  • Legal advice or judicial decision-making
  • Financial advice or automated trading systems
  • Critical infrastructure control systems
  • Military or weapons applications
  • Employment screening or hiring decisions without human review
  • Credit or insurance underwriting decisions

3.3 Responsible AI Use

  • Review and verify AI-generated content before publication or use
  • Disclose when content is AI-generated where appropriate
  • Implement appropriate human oversight for critical decisions
  • Monitor for and address biased or harmful outputs

4. Content Standards

All content you create using our Services must:

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect intellectual property rights of others
  • Not infringe on privacy rights
  • Be truthful and not misleading
  • Not promote harm or illegal activities

5. Security and System Integrity

You must not:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or malicious code
  • Conduct security testing without prior authorization
  • Overload or attempt to overload our systems (DDoS attacks)
  • Bypass authentication or security measures

6. Intellectual Property Respect

  • Do not infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or patents
  • Do not use copyrighted materials without permission
  • Do not claim ownership of AI-generated content that violates IP rights
  • Respect confidential and proprietary information

7. Compliance with Laws

You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Services complies with all applicable laws, including but not limited to data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA), export control laws, consumer protection laws, and industry-specific regulations.

8. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violations of this AUP, please report them to:

abuse@origin8ai.co

9. Enforcement

9.1 Investigation

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of this AUP. We may access, preserve, and disclose information as necessary to comply with law or protect our rights.

9.2 Actions We May Take

  • Issue warnings
  • Suspend or limit access to Services
  • Terminate your account
  • Remove or disable content
  • Report to law enforcement
  • Take legal action

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Acceptable Use Policy:

Email: legal@origin8ai.co