Terms of Use Policy

Thank you for choosing FormOptix! Before you proceed to access or use our platform, we kindly request you to carefully review this Terms of Service agreement. This document serves as a significant contract between us and our valued users, and we have taken great care to make it easily understandable. To make things more convenient for you, we have provided a brief summary of the terms followed by the complete legal terms.

Respect for Privacy and Prohibition of Personal Information Sharing

To protect the privacy and safety of individuals, it is strictly prohibited to post or share other people’s personal information on FormOptix. This includes:

1. Personal and private email addresses.
2. Phone numbers.
3. Physical addresses or any private location information.
4. Bank account details or credit card numbers.
5. Social Security or National Identity numbers.
6. Voter information.
7. Medical information and personal biometric data.
8. Any other private information that may pose a safety or security risk.

In addition, we consider the unauthorized distribution or use of photos or videos without the subject’s consent as an invasion of privacy, especially if it poses a safety risk to the individual, such as in cases of intimidation or harassment.

While we take context into account and consider whether the reported content is publicly available elsewhere, it’s important to note that sharing publicly available content may still be a violation of our policies if it is done with the intent to harass or incite abusive behavior, which would be in violation of our prohibition against bullying and harassment.

We encourage users to report any instances of personal information sharing or privacy violations they come across, and we will take appropriate action to address such violations.

Promotion of Inclusion and Prohibition of Hate Speech

At FormOptix, we have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of speech that targets or encourages hate towards individuals or groups based on their personal characteristics, such as age, body size, ability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, sexual identity, or sexual orientation. This includes:

1. Mocking, attacking, or excluding individuals or groups based on their beliefs or the aforementioned characteristics.
2. Displaying clear association or support for known terrorist or violent extremist organizations.
3. Endorsing or propagating hate groups or hate-driven conspiracy theories.
4. Sharing symbols or images associated with hate.
5. Using harmful stereotypes, slurs, or dehumanizing language.
6. Targeting individuals based on perceived gender.
7. Engaging in dog whistling, which involves using coded or suggestive language and symbols to promote abuse or hate.

While we take all instances of abuse and harassment on our platform seriously, we are particularly committed to combating hate-based abuse that disproportionately affects communities historically targeted by such behavior. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and safe environment on FormOptix where everyone feels welcome.

We encourage users to report any instances of hate speech or abusive behavior they encounter, and we will take appropriate action to address such violations of our policies.

Prohibition of Violence and Harmful Content

The use of FormOptix to organize, promote, encourage, threaten, or incite acts of violence is strictly prohibited. Posting content that depicts or glorifies violence or physical harm against humans or animals is also not allowed. This includes:

1. Threatening individuals or groups with abuse, harm, sexual violence, or death.
2. Sharing text, imagery, or audio content that glorifies violence or contains graphic depictions of violence towards oneself, others, groups, or animals.
3. Encouraging others to engage in self-harm.

We do not permit the indiscriminate posting of violent content or its placement in areas that make it difficult for other users to avoid, such as profile avatars or issue comments. However, we acknowledge that there may be valid reasons to share violent content, such as for educational or documentary purposes, creative works, or depictions of historical events. In such cases, providing a clear warning or disclaimer can help users make an informed decision about engaging with the content. Nevertheless, FormOptix reserves the right to limit the visibility of such content to those who actively choose to opt-in.

Our aim is to maintain a safe and respectful environment for all users while allowing for appropriate and lawful expression.

Prohibition of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

We have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to content associated with sexual exploitation or abuse of individuals, especially minors. We strictly prohibit sexually themed or suggestive content that serves little to no purpose other than to elicit an erotic or shocking response, particularly when such content is amplified through its placement in profiles or other social contexts. This includes:

1. Pornographic content.
2. Non-consensual intimate imagery.
3. Graphic depictions of sexual acts, including photographs, videos, animations, drawings, computer-generated images, or text-based content.

We acknowledge that not all nudity or content related to sexuality is obscene. In certain contexts, such as artistic, educational, historical, or journalistic purposes, or when it relates to victim advocacy, visual and/or textual depictions may be allowed. In some cases, providing a disclaimer can help communicate the context of the project. However, please note that we may choose to limit access to such content by giving users the option to opt-in before viewing.

Our goal is to maintain a safe and respectful environment for all users while allowing for appropriate and lawful expression.

Prohibition of Misinformation and Disinformation

It is not permitted to post content on the platform that presents a distorted view of reality, whether it is inaccurate or false information (misinformation) or intentionally deceptive (disinformation). Such content, if likely to result in harm to the public or hinder fair and equal participation in a free and open society, is strictly prohibited. This includes:

1. Sharing inaccurate or scientifically unsupported medical claims that pose a risk to public health or safety.
2. Distributing manipulated media, including audio or visual content, that is likely to mislead or deceive and may harm the public interest.
3. Posting false or misleading content that is likely to hinder an individual’s ability to engage in civic activities.
4. Making unsubstantiated claims that could promote hate or targeted harassment against specific groups of people.

We encourage active participation in expressing ideas, perspectives, and personal experiences. While we may not always be able to verify personal accounts or observations, we generally permit parody and satire that align with our Acceptable Use Policies. Context plays a crucial role in how information is received and understood. When reviewing content under this policy, GitHub takes into consideration various factors that may help provide orientation to viewers. These factors include clear disclaimers, citations to credible sources, and other details that clarify the accuracy of the shared information.

Please note that the intention behind this policy is to promote a safe and reliable platform for all users.

Prohibition of Misrepresentation and Impersonation

You are prohibited from misrepresenting your identity or falsely associating yourself with another individual or organization. This includes engaging in any of the following activities in a manner that misleads or deceives others:

1. Replicating another user’s avatar or personal profile information.
2. Posting content using another user’s email address.
3. Adopting a username, organization name, or other namespace that closely resembles and may cause confusion with an existing user or organization.
4. Gaining unauthorized access to an account or organization by using another user’s token or credentials.
5. Assuming the identity of another individual or organization in any manner.

Impersonation is considered a form of harassment, and any violation of this policy may result in the loss of access to your account.

Please be aware that having a username similar to another user does not automatically constitute impersonation. FormOptix takes the context into account, particularly in cases involving claims of misinformation or disinformation. In general, we permit parody and satire that align with our Acceptable Use Policies.

Prohibited Content and Activities

The following content or activities are strictly prohibited on FormOptix:

1. Content or activities that are unlawful or promote unlawful activities.
2. Content that is sexually obscene or involves sexual exploitation or abuse, including of minors.
3. Content that is libelous, defamatory, or fraudulent.
4. Content that is discriminatory or abusive towards any individual or group.
5. Dissemination of false, inaccurate, or intentionally deceptive information that is likely to adversely affect the public interest. This includes topics related to health, safety, election integrity, and civic participation.
6. Harassment or abuse directed towards individuals or groups, including our employees, officers, agents, or other users.
7. Threats or incitement of violence towards individuals or groups, particularly based on their identity.
8. Gratuitous depiction or glorification of violence, including violent images.
9. Off-topic content or interactions that significantly or repeatedly disrupt the experience of other users by interfering with platform features.

Please note that these guidelines are in place to maintain a safe and respectful environment on FormOptix.

Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and Acceptable Use Policies

It is your responsibility to utilize the Service in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and our Acceptable Use Policies. These policies may undergo updates periodically and are available below, as well as in our Terms of Service and Corporate Terms of Service.

Prohibition of Harmful Activity and Enforcement

Engaging in activities that cause significant harm to other users is strictly prohibited.

In interpreting our policies and resolving disputes, we prioritize the protection of our users as a whole.

FormOptix reserves the right to take appropriate action in response to any violations of these policies. Such actions may include account suspension, account termination, or removal of content. For further guidance on actions you can take if you encounter offensive content or individuals, please refer to our Community Guidelines.

Reinstatement and Appeals: If your content or account has been disabled or restricted, and you wish to seek reinstatement or file an appeal, please consult our Appeal and Reinstatement page for detailed information regarding the process. You can submit a request through our Appeal and Reinstatement form.

Bandwidth Usage and Limitations

The bandwidth limitations of the Service are dependent on the specific features you utilize. In the event that we identify your bandwidth usage as significantly excessive compared to other users using similar features, we retain the right to suspend your Account, restrict your file hosting capabilities, or impose limitations on your activities until you are able to reduce your bandwidth consumption.

Furthermore, we reserve the right to delete repositories that we deem to be exerting undue strain on our infrastructure, after providing prior notice.

Prohibited Misuse of Personal Information

The misuse of personal information is strictly forbidden.

Any individual, entity, or service that collects data from the Service is required to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the FormOptix Privacy Statement, particularly concerning the collection of personal information. If you gather any personal information from the Service, you are bound to utilize that information solely for the purpose explicitly authorized by the respective user. It is expected that you will take reasonable measures to safeguard any personal information obtained from the Service, and you will promptly address complaints, removal requests, and “do not contact” requests from both us and other users.

Restrictions on Information Usage

You are permitted to use information obtained from our Service for the following purposes, regardless of whether the information was obtained through scraping, collected via our API, or acquired by other means:

1. Researchers may utilize public, non-personal information from the Service exclusively for research purposes. However, any publications resulting from such research must be made available as open access.
2. Archivists may employ public information from the Service for archival purposes.

It is important to note that scraping refers to extracting information from our Service through automated processes such as bots or web crawlers. This definition does not encompass the collection of information through our API.

However, you are strictly prohibited from using information from the Service (regardless of whether it was obtained through scraping, collected via our API, or acquired by other means) for spamming purposes. This includes sending unsolicited emails to users or engaging in the sale of personal information, such as to recruiters, headhunters, and job boards.

Furthermore, your utilization of information from the Service must comply with the provisions outlined in the FormOptix Privacy Statement.

Usage Limits

Without our explicit written permission, you are prohibited from reproducing, duplicating, copying, selling, reselling, or exploiting any part of the Service, including the use of the Service or access to the Service.

Access & Safety

At FormOptix, we prohibit content or activities that:

1. Directly support unlawful active attack or malware campaigns that cause technical harm. This includes using our platform to distribute malicious executables, serve as attack infrastructure (e.g., organizing denial of service attacks or managing command and control servers) without any prior implicit or explicit dual-use purpose before the abuse occurs.
2. Utilize our servers to disrupt or attempt to disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to, any service, device, data, account, or network. Please note that activities permitted under bug bounty programs, such as the FormOptix Bug Bounty program, are not considered “unauthorized.” However, these activities should only impact the organization whose bug bounty program authorized the activity.

Inauthentic Activities

The following content or activities are not permitted on FormOptix:

Engaging in automated excessive bulk activity or coordinated inauthentic activity, including:

• • Spamming
  • Cryptocurrency mining
  • Bulk distribution of promotions and advertising prohibited by FormOptix’s terms and policies
  • Inauthentic interactions, such as fake accounts and automated inauthentic activity
  • Rank abuse, such as automated starring or following
  • Creation or participation in secondary markets aimed at proliferating inauthentic activity
  • Using FormOptix as a platform to propagate abuse on other platforms
  • Phishing or attempted phishing
  • Utilizing our servers for any form of excessive automated bulk activity that places undue burden on our servers
  • Relaying unsolicited advertising or solicitation through our servers, such as get-rich-quick schemes

Incentivizing or being incentivized by inauthentic engagement through rewards, such as cryptocurrency airdrops, tokens, credits, gifts, or other giveaways.

Intellectual Property, Authenticity, and Private Information

• Violates any proprietary rights of any party, including but not limited to patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, right of publicity, or any other rights.
• Engages in the unlawful sharing of unauthorized product licensing keys, software designed for generating unauthorized product licensing keys, or software intended for circumventing checks related to product licensing keys, which includes extending a free license beyond its designated trial period.