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Fair Use Policy

Last updated March 17, 2026

Fair Use Policy

Last Updated: Upon first publication on the Platform.


1. Purpose

1.1. This Fair Use Policy establishes guidelines for the acceptable and responsible use of the Platform and its resources. It is designed to ensure a fair, safe, and productive environment for all Users.

1.2. This Policy supplements our Terms of Service and applies to all Users, including Buyers, Sellers, and visitors.


2. General Principles

2.1. Users are expected to use the Platform in good faith, with integrity, and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Platform policies.

2.2. The Platform's resources, including bandwidth, storage, processing power, AI features, and support services, are shared among all Users. Any individual User's usage must not unreasonably impair the experience or availability of the Platform for other Users.


3. Marketplace Conduct

3.1. Product Listings. Sellers must provide truthful, accurate, and non-misleading descriptions of their Products. Listings must clearly convey what the Buyer will receive, including any limitations, dependencies, or requirements.

3.2. Pricing. Sellers must set prices that accurately reflect the value of their Products. Deceptive pricing practices, including bait-and-switch tactics, artificial price inflation before discounts, or hidden fees, are prohibited.

3.3. Reviews and Ratings. Users must provide honest reviews and ratings based on their genuine experience with a Product. The following are prohibited:

  • Fake or paid reviews (positive or negative);
  • Self-reviews or reviews from affiliated accounts;
  • Review manipulation through threats, incentives, or coercion;
  • Copy-pasting the same review across multiple Products.

3.4. Competition. Fair competition is encouraged. The following anti-competitive behaviors are prohibited:

  • Sabotaging competitors' Products or listings;
  • Filing false intellectual property claims against competitors;
  • Creating multiple Seller accounts to dominate search results;
  • Coordinated campaigns to harm competitors' ratings.

4. AI Features Usage

4.1. AI features (including content generation, translation, description writing, image generation, and search) are provided as tools to assist Users. They are not intended to replace human judgment and oversight.

4.2. Responsible Use. Users must:

  • Review and verify all AI-generated content before publishing or using it;
  • Not use AI features to generate illegal, harmful, misleading, or discriminatory content;
  • Not use AI features to spam, generate bulk low-quality content, or manipulate search results;
  • Disclose AI-generated content where required by applicable law or Platform policy.

4.3. Usage Limits. AI features may be subject to daily, monthly, or per-request usage limits. Attempting to circumvent these limits through automation, multiple accounts, or other means is prohibited.

4.4. Third-Party Terms. AI features utilize third-party APIs. Users must comply with the applicable terms of the AI service providers in addition to this Policy.


5. Content Guidelines

5.1. All Content uploaded or created on the Platform must comply with the Prohibited Content rules set forth in the Terms of Service.

5.2. Intellectual Property. Users must have appropriate rights or licenses for all Content they upload, sell, or distribute. This includes source code, images, fonts, audio, video, text, and any other intellectual property embedded in their Products.

5.3. Licensed Components. If a Product incorporates third-party components (open-source libraries, stock images, etc.), the Seller must ensure compliance with all applicable licenses and clearly disclose the use of such components.

5.4. Original Work. Selling repackaged, reskinned, or minimally modified copies of others' work as your own is prohibited.


6. Technical Usage

6.1. API Access. If the Platform provides API access, it must be used in accordance with documented rate limits and usage policies. Excessive API calls, scraping, or automated access that burdens the Platform's infrastructure is prohibited.

6.2. Security. Users must not attempt to:

  • Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Platform without authorization;
  • Access data or systems they are not authorized to access;
  • Interfere with the Platform's infrastructure, services, or network;
  • Bypass security measures, rate limits, or access controls.

6.3. Responsible Disclosure. Users who discover security vulnerabilities should report them responsibly through the Platform's designated security channels.


7. Communication

7.1. Users must communicate respectfully in all Platform interactions, including messages, reviews, comments, support tickets, and forum posts.

7.2. The following communicative behaviors are prohibited:

  • Harassment, bullying, intimidation, or threats;
  • Spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional content;
  • Sharing personal information of other Users without consent;
  • Hate speech or discriminatory language.

8. Account Responsibility

8.1. Users are responsible for all activity conducted through their Account, regardless of who performs such activity.

8.2. Sharing Account credentials with others or using automated tools to manage multiple accounts for the same individual or entity violates this Policy.


9. Enforcement

9.1. The Platform reserves the right to investigate potential violations of this Policy and take appropriate action, including but not limited to:

  • Issuing warnings;
  • Temporarily restricting Account features;
  • Suspending or permanently terminating Accounts;
  • Removing Content or Products;
  • Withholding pending payouts;
  • Reporting violations to law enforcement authorities.

9.2. Enforcement decisions are made at the Platform's sole discretion and are generally final. Users may appeal enforcement actions through the Platform's support channels.


10. Reporting Violations

10.1. Users may report suspected violations of this Policy through the Platform's reporting mechanisms or support channels.

10.2. All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. The Platform reserves the right to determine the appropriate response.


11. Changes

11.1. We may update this Policy at any time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

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