Acceptable Use Policy

1. Reporting Suspected Violations

To report violations of this AUP, please forward the offending message (including full headers) to legal@adscod.com. All reports are investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken.

If you suspect a violation, you must notify us in writing immediately.

2. Prohibited Email Practices

a. No Spam

You may not use the Adscod Service to send spam, including bulk or one-to-one commercial emails that are unsolicited or unlawful. Prohibited practices include:

• Sending emails without verifiable recipient consent.
• Using harvested or scraped email addresses.
• Failing to comply with applicable Ugandan data protection and electronic communications laws.

b. False or Misleading Communications

You may not:

• Use misleading headers or email addresses.
• Obscure the origin or path of emails.
• Use third-party domains without permission.
• Include deceptive subject lines.
• Misuse Adscod's branding without prior written consent.

c. Purchase Lists

You may not use purchased, rented, scraped, or borrowed email lists with Adscod Services.

3. Email Opt-Out Requirements

All commercial emails must include:

• Accurate header information.
• A clear and functional unsubscribe mechanism.

You must honor all opt-out and unsubscribe requests promptly.

4. No Service Disruption

You may not:

• Interfere with or degrade any system or network.
• Gain unauthorized access to data or services.
• Introduce malware or engage in hacking, spoofing, or denial-of-service attacks.
• Cause Adscod domains or IPs to be blacklisted.

5. Proper Use of the Adscod Service

You must not use the Adscod Service to:

• Harass, threaten, defame, or deceive.
• Upload unlawful, offensive, or infringing content.
• Violate intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.
• Disseminate viruses or malicious code.
• Circumvent access controls.
• Engage in abusive or non-genuine usage (e.g., uploading and purging large contact lists).

5.1 Financial and Escrow Conduct

You must not:

• Manipulate escrow wallet balances, ledger entries, or transaction records through technical exploits or social engineering.
• File fraudulent disputes to obtain undeserved refunds or release of escrow funds.
• Collude with other users to artificially inflate campaign or commerce payouts.
• Use the Adscod Escrow Wallet or Flutterwave payment channels for money laundering, terrorist financing, or any unlawful purpose.
• Attempt to withdraw funds that are legitimately held in escrow or subject to an ongoing dispute.

5.2 Creator Score and Metric Integrity

You must not:

• Artificially inflate or manipulate your Creator Score, Creator Level, or verification badge eligibility through fake accounts, purchased followers, bots, or coordinated inauthentic behavior.
• Evade, circumvent, or interfere with Adscod's automated fraud detection system (which monitors engagement anomalies, follower velocity, click bursts, and conversion patterns).
• Abuse the Influencer Boost feature to artificially manipulate feed rankings or visibility beyond the purchased promotion.

Your usage must also comply with:

• The Adscod Service Limits available at Pricing.
• Developer Terms.

6. Restricted Industries

Adscod may restrict or terminate access for industries prone to abuse or spam, including:

• Cryptocurrency
• Escort or dating services
• Pharmaceuticals
• Gambling
• Multi-level marketing (MLM)
• List brokers or rented list providers
• Selling social media likes, followers, or engagement
• Services that facilitate Creator Score or verification badge manipulation
• Money services or unlicensed financial intermediaries

7. Trademark Usage

You may not use Adscod's name, logo, tagline, or marks without express prior written consent. Hyperlinks and branded identifiers must comply with our trademark guidelines.