1. Purpose
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs the use of all services, products, platforms, applications, APIs, and resources (collectively, the "Services") provided by PsyData Labs L.L.C.[cite: 280, 281]. This AUP is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Service[cite: 282].
2. Scope
This Policy applies to[cite: 283, 284]:
- All users, customers, and clients[cite: 285].
- All access to and use of PsyData Labs Services[cite: 286].
- All data processed through the Services[cite: 287].
3. General Use Requirements
Users must use Services only for lawful purposes and comply with all applicable regulations while respecting the privacy and safety of others[cite: 289, 290, 291, 292]. Usage must remain consistent with this Policy at all times[cite: 293].
4. Prohibited Activities
4.1 Security & System Integrity
Users may not attempt to gain unauthorized access, circumvent security controls, or interfere with system availability through denial-of-service attacks[cite: 297, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306].
4.2 Data & AI Misuse
Prohibited actions include[cite: 307, 312]:
- Processing biometric or health data without authorization[cite: 308, 309].
- Attempting to reverse engineer or replicate AI models[cite: 314].
- Using AI outputs to deceive, manipulate, or harm individuals[cite: 313, 315].
4.3 Behavioral & Psychological Ethics
Given our specialization, users are strictly prohibited from[cite: 317, 320]:
- Exploiting behavioral insights to harm or target individuals without consent[cite: 321, 322].
- Using Services for coercion, harassment, or exploitation[cite: 323].
- Conducting unethical research or experimentation[cite: 324].
5. Sensitive Data Use
Processing of health, biometric, or psychological data requires a lawful basis and necessary agreements (e.g., DPA, BAA) must be active and in place[cite: 328, 329, 330, 331]. All data must be handled in compliance with applicable laws[cite: 332].
6. System Integrity and Fair Use
Users must not overload Services or use automated systems excessively in a manner that disrupts the experience for other users[cite: 333, 334, 335, 336, 337].
7. Monitoring and Enforcement
PsyData Labs reserves the right to monitor usage, investigate potential violations, and suspend or terminate access to ensure compliance[cite: 338, 339, 340, 343, 344, 345].
8. Reporting Violations
Reports of abuse or legal violations should be directed to[cite: 346, 347]:
- Abuse Team: abuse@psydata.org [cite: 348]
- Legal Team: legal@psydata.org [cite: 348]
12. Registered Authority
PsyData Labs L.L.C.
3019 State Route 31
Canastota, NY 13032 [cite: 368, 369, 370, 371]
Incorporated Agreements: Privacy Policy, DPA, BAA, MSA[cite: 356, 358, 359, 360, 361].