Acceptable Use Policy

REF: AUP-2026-V1 // EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 2026

This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) establishes rules and guidelines for all users of the Vidyari platform. By creating an account and using Vidyari, you agree to comply with these rules. Violations may result in account suspension or permanent removal from the platform.

1. General Conduct Rules

Allowed - Responsible Platform Use

Browse and purchase educational materials legally
Create and share original educational content
Engage respectfully in community discussions
Learn and improve your skills and knowledge
Provide constructive feedback and reviews
Report violations and suspicious activity
Use the platform for personal educational benefit

Prohibited - Harmful Behavior

Abusive Conduct: Harassment, bullying, threats, intimidation, or hate speech toward any user.
Hate Speech: Language targeting race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability.
Sexual Harassment: Unwanted sexual comments, advances, or requests.
Doxxing: Sharing personal information (address, phone, SSN) without consent.
Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or misrepresenting identity.
Threats: Making threats of violence, harm, or illegal action.
Stalking: Repeated unsolicited contact or monitoring of another user.
Defamation: Making false statements to damage someone's reputation.

2. Content & Intellectual Property

Prohibited Content Activities

Copyright Infringement: Uploading copyrighted content without permission or license.
Trademark Violations: Using others' trademarks without authorization.
Plagiarism: Copying and submitting others' work as your own.
Unauthorized Sharing: Sharing login credentials or purchased content with unauthorized users.
Reselling Content: Commercially reselling or redistributing purchased materials.
Content Scraping: Bulk downloading or copying entire course/material collections.
Deep Linking: Linking directly to download files to bypass purchase.
File Modification: Altering then selling others' content.

Proper Content Use

Use purchased content for personal education only
Cite sources when referencing content
Create original modifications/derivatives for personal use
Share knowledge gained from purchased materials (not the materials themselves)
Create your own original content for sale
Make backup copies for personal use

3. Prohibited Content Types

The following types of content are strictly prohibited on Vidyari:

Illegal & Harmful Content

Illegal Acts: Content facilitating illegal activities, including drugs, weapons, or explosives.
Hacking: Instructions for unauthorized access, malware, or cyberattacks.
Fraud: Scam tutorials, counterfeiting guides, or stolen goods documentation.
Adult Content: Pornography, sexually explicit material, or non-consensual intimate images.
Child Safety: ANY content involving the sexualization or exploitation of minors (Criminal Offense).
Self-Harm: Instructions for suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders.
Violence: Content glorifying terrorism, biological weapons, or extreme violence.
Misinformation: Medical fraud, anti-vaccine propaganda, or fake cures.
Scams: Pyramid schemes, get-rich-quick schemes, phishing, or investment fraud.
Discrimination: Supremacist ideology, historical denialism, or genocidal propaganda.

4. Account Security

Strictly Prohibited

Sharing your password with anyone
Using someone else's account without permission
Creating multiple accounts to circumvent bans
Buying or selling accounts
Age misrepresentation

Permitted

One account per person (multiple for legitimate business use only)
Sharing account with direct family members (at own risk)
Authorized third-party integrations

5. Spam & Manipulation

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for manipulation of the platform ecosystem.

Spam: Unsolicited emails, repetitive messages, or promotional spam.
Manipulation: Fake reviews, paid ratings, or artificially boosting engagement.
Bot Activity: Using automated scripts to interact with the platform.
Link Farming: Posting excessive or malicious links.

6. System Security

Any attempt to compromise the technical integrity of Vidyari is a violation of this policy and potentially federal law.

Hacking or unauthorized system access attempts
Malware distribution or DDoS attacks
SQL injection or database manipulation
Brute force attacks or credential stuffing
Reverse engineering source code
API abuse or rate limit violations

7. Transactions & Payments

Financial Violations

Using stolen payment methods or credit cards
Chargeback fraud (friendly fraud)
Money laundering
Refund abuse or duplicate charge exploitation
Purchasing from sanctioned regions

8. Content Standards

Instructor Prohibitions

Misleading course descriptions or fraudulent pricing
Failure to disclose sponsored content
Obsolete information presented as current
Low-quality materials with false claims

9. Reporting & Compliance

9.1 Reporting Responsibilities

Users must report suspicious activity immediately via the "Report" button or by emailing abuse@vidyari.com. Do not intervene personally.

9.2 False Reporting

Repeatedly filing false reports is considered harassment and may result in account termination.

9.3 Law Enforcement

Vidyari cooperates fully with law enforcement regarding criminal investigations, intellectual property claims, and child safety concerns.

10. Enforcement & Consequences

Enforcement Hierarchy

Warning: Notice of violation.
Removal: Deletion of violating content.
Suspension: Temporary lock (24 hours to 30 days).
Termination: Permanent lifetime ban.
Legal Action: Referral to authorities.

10.1 Immediate Termination

Accounts will be terminated without warning for CSAM, terrorism, credible threats, hacking, or systematic fraud.

10.2 No Refunds

If an account is suspended or terminated for AUP violations, no refunds will be issued and all balances are forfeited.

10.3 Appeals

Appeals must be sent to appeals@vidyari.com within 7 days, including evidence. Decisions are final.

11. Monitoring

Vidyari utilizes automated systems, AI detection, and manual review to monitor for violations. All monitoring is conducted in compliance with our Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

General Abuse: abuse@vidyari.com
Security: security@vidyari.com
Child Safety: childSafety@vidyari.com

Policy Updates

Vidyari may update this AUP at any time. Continued use indicates acceptance.