Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines the rules and guidelines for using QSME's software-as-a-service platform. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to comply with this policy.

QSME reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who violates this AUP, with or without prior notice.

2. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Service to:

2.1 Illegal or Harmful Conduct

• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
• Transmit malware, viruses, ransomware, or other harmful code
• Engage in fraud, misrepresentation, or deceptive practices
• Facilitate money laundering, terrorism financing, or other financial crimes

2.2 Unauthorized Access

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, or connected systems
• Bypass or circumvent security measures, authentication, or access controls
• Use another user's account without permission

2.3 Service Abuse

• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from the Service
• Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to access the Service without prior written consent
• Overload, disrupt, or interfere with the Service's operation or infrastructure
• Use the Service to send spam, unsolicited messages, or phishing attempts

2.4 Content Restrictions

• Upload content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or harassing
• Share confidential information belonging to others without authorization
• Post content that infringes on intellectual property rights

3. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You must:

• Use strong, unique passwords for your account
• Not share your login credentials with unauthorized third parties
• Immediately notify QSME if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
• Ensure all users under your organization's account comply with this AUP

4. Data and Privacy

When using the Service, you agree to:

• Only upload data that you have the right to share and process
• Comply with applicable data protection laws when handling personal information
• Not use the Service to collect or harvest personal data of others without consent

5. Enforcement

QSME reserves the right to:

• Investigate any suspected violations of this AUP
• Suspend or terminate access immediately upon detection of a violation
• Report violations to law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required
• Pursue legal action for damages caused by violations

6. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any activity that violates this AUP, please report it to us immediately:

7. Changes to This Policy

QSME may update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.