Acceptable Use Policy
Overview
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of Asmar Media's website and services. By accessing our website, you agree to comply with this policy and use our services responsibly.
Prohibited Activities
You may not use our website or services to engage in, facilitate, or promote any of the following activities:
Illegal Activities
- Any activity that violates local, state, federal, or international laws
- Fraud, identity theft, or other deceptive practices
- Distribution of malicious software, viruses, or malware
- Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks (hacking)
- Copyright infringement or intellectual property violations
- Distribution of illegal content or materials
Abuse and Harassment
- Harassment, threats, or intimidation of any individual or group
- Hate speech or discriminatory content based on race, religion, gender, or other characteristics
- Doxxing or sharing personal information without consent
- Spam, unsolicited communications, or bulk messaging
- Impersonation of others or misrepresentation of identity
- Cyberbullying or online stalking
Technical Abuse
- Attempts to overwhelm or disrupt our services (DDoS attacks, flooding)
- Automated scraping, crawling, or data mining without explicit permission
- Circumventing security measures, access controls, or authentication systems
- Interference with other users' access to services
- Resource abuse that degrades service performance
- Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source code
Commercial Misuse
- Unauthorized commercial use of our intellectual property
- Competitive intelligence gathering without permission
- Reselling or redistributing our services without authorization
- Creating competing services using our resources or data
Content Guidelines
Any content you submit through our contact forms, communications, or other interactions must:
- Be truthful and accurate — No misleading or false information
- Respect intellectual property — Do not infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or patents
- Be appropriate — No harmful, offensive, obscene, or inappropriate material
- Comply with privacy laws — Respect others' privacy and data protection rights
- Be relevant — Keep communications on-topic and professional
- Be legal — Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Enforcement
Violations of this AUP may result in immediate action, including:
- Warning notices — Initial violations may receive formal warnings
- Service suspension — Temporary restriction of access to our services
- Account termination — Permanent ban from accessing our services
- Legal action — Referral to law enforcement authorities when appropriate
- Liability claims — Legal action to protect our rights and those of others
- Cooperation with authorities — Full assistance with investigations
Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violation of this AUP, please report it immediately:
- Email: hello@asmarmedia.com
- Subject: "AUP Violation Report"
- Include: Detailed description, evidence, and your contact information
We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Service-Specific Policies
Our operating brands maintain additional acceptable use policies that may be more restrictive:
- GigaCloudX & Mamba Host: Additional hosting-specific AUPs apply for server usage, resource limits, and content restrictions
- Sim Race Market: Community guidelines for marketplace interactions, fair play, and respectful communication
- Local Quotes: Professional conduct standards for service providers and customer interactions
Using services from these brands requires compliance with both this general AUP and their specific policies.
Monitoring and Investigation
We reserve the right to:
- Monitor usage for compliance with this AUP
- Investigate suspected violations
- Preserve evidence of policy violations
- Cooperate with law enforcement investigations
- Take immediate action to protect our services and users
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this AUP at any time to address new threats, technologies, or legal requirements. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any modifications.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Contact and Questions
Questions about this Acceptable Use Policy should be directed to:
- General inquiries: hello@asmarmedia.com
- Legal questions: Include "Legal - AUP Question" in the subject line
- Violation reports: Include "AUP Violation Report" in the subject line
Address: Asmar Media, Houston, Texas, USA