Acceptable Use Policy

1 Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of VibeTraffic's website performance auditing and monitoring services. By using our Service, you agree to comply with this AUP and all applicable laws and regulations.

2 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service to:

• Audit and monitor websites that you own or have explicit permission to test
• Analyze website performance, SEO, and technical health
• Monitor changes to websites for legitimate business purposes
• Integrate our API into your own applications for authorized testing
• Generate reports for clients or stakeholders with proper authorization

3 Prohibited Activities

You may NOT use our Service for any of the following activities:

3.1 Unauthorized Access

• Scanning websites without explicit permission from the website owner
• Attempting to access restricted or private areas of websites
• Bypassing security measures or authentication systems
• Testing websites that explicitly prohibit automated access

3.2 Malicious Activities

• Conducting security attacks or penetration testing without authorization
• Attempting to disrupt, damage, or impair website functionality
• Using the Service to identify vulnerabilities for malicious purposes
• Distributing malware or malicious code through our Service

3.3 Spam and Abuse

• Excessive scanning that may overload target websites
• Using the Service to send unsolicited communications
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits
• Sharing account credentials with unauthorized users

3.4 Illegal Content

• Scanning websites that contain illegal content or activities
• Using the Service to facilitate illegal activities
• Violating intellectual property rights
• Scanning websites that promote hate speech or violence

3.5 Commercial Misuse

• Reselling or redistributing our Service without authorization
• Using the Service to compete directly with VibeTraffic
• Reverse engineering or attempting to replicate our Service
• Using our Service to build competing products

4 Respect for Website Terms

You must respect the terms of service and robots.txt files of websites you scan:

• robots.txt compliance: We automatically respect robots.txt directives
• Rate limiting: Do not exceed reasonable scanning frequencies
• Terms of service: Comply with the target website's terms of use
• Copyright respect: Do not use our Service to infringe on intellectual property

5 Fair Use Guidelines

To ensure fair access for all users, please observe these guidelines:

• Reasonable frequency: Don't scan the same website more than necessary
• Batch operations: Use our API efficiently for bulk operations
• Resource consideration: Be mindful of the computational resources required
• Purpose alignment: Use scans for legitimate business or personal purposes

6 Data and Privacy

When using our Service, you must:

• Only scan websites you own or have permission to test
• Respect user privacy and data protection laws (GDPR, etc.)
• Not use our Service to collect personal information without consent
• Comply with applicable data protection regulations

7 Monitoring and Enforcement

We monitor usage of our Service to ensure compliance with this AUP:

• We track usage patterns and may investigate suspicious activity
• We may temporarily or permanently suspend accounts that violate this AUP
• We reserve the right to report illegal activities to appropriate authorities
• We may implement technical measures to prevent abuse

8 Consequences of Violations

Violations of this AUP may result in:

• Warning: First-time minor violations may result in a warning
• Service suspension: Temporary suspension of your account
• Account termination: Permanent termination of your account
• Legal action: We may pursue legal remedies for serious violations

9 Reporting Violations

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

10 Updates to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through our Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11 Contact Information

If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact us: