Introduction
PaletteCheck (palettecheck.com/palettecheck.ai) is operated by Forthean Labs LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), a limited liability company registered in the State of Texas, United States, with its website at fortheanlabs.com. This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") governs your use of the PaletteCheck brand compliance checking platform ("Service," "Platform"). This Policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, you may not use our Service.
We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Policy.
Purpose: This Policy is designed to ensure a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all users of our Service and to protect the integrity of our platform.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Service in any way that:
Illegal Activities
- Violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
- Infringes upon or violates intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any party
- Involves fraud, money laundering, or other financial crimes
Harmful or Offensive Content
- Contains hate speech, harassment, threats, or discriminatory content
- Is defamatory, libelous, or invades another's privacy
- Contains obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit material
- Promotes violence or contains graphic violence
System Abuse and Security
- Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service, other accounts, or computer systems
- Introduces viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Attempts to interfere with, disrupt, or overload the Service or servers
- Uses automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without authorization
- Attempts to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
Content Guidelines
When using our Service to check content or upload brand guidelines, you must ensure that all content complies with the following guidelines:
Permitted Content
- Content that you own or have the legal right to use
- Brand guidelines and style guides for legitimate business purposes
- Marketing materials, social media posts, and other content for brand compliance checking
- Content that does not violate any third-party rights
Prohibited Content
- Content that infringes on intellectual property rights (copyrights, trademarks, patents)
- Confidential or proprietary information of third parties without authorization
- Content containing malware, viruses, or other harmful code
- Spam, phishing, or deceptive content
User Responsibilities
As a user of our Service, you are responsible for:
- Account Security: Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and accepting responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
- Accurate Information: Providing accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account and using the Service
- Content Ownership: Ensuring you have the legal right to use, upload, or analyze any content through our Service
- Compliance: Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and this Acceptable Use Policy
- Reporting: Promptly reporting any security breaches, unauthorized access, or violations of this Policy
- Respectful Use: Using the Service in a manner that respects the rights of others and does not interfere with other users' access to the Service
Remember: You are solely responsible for the content you upload, analyze, or share through our Service. We are not responsible for any content that violates this Policy.
Intellectual Property
You must respect intellectual property rights when using our Service. This includes:
Copyright Protection
Do not upload, share, or analyze content that infringes on copyrights. This includes:
- Reproducing copyrighted material without permission
- Using trademarked logos or brand assets without authorization
- Sharing proprietary or confidential information
Our Intellectual Property
The Service, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by PaletteCheck and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our Service without our express written permission.
Service Misuse
The following activities constitute misuse of our Service and are strictly prohibited:
Automated Access
Using bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access the Service without authorization or in violation of rate limits
Account Sharing
Sharing your account credentials with others or using someone else's account without permission
Circumventing Limits
Attempting to bypass usage limits, subscription restrictions, or security measures
Resale or Redistribution
Reselling, sublicensing, or redistributing access to the Service without our written consent
Fair Use: We expect users to use the Service reasonably and in accordance with their subscription plan. Excessive usage that impacts system performance or other users may be considered misuse.
Consequences of Violations
Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in one or more of the following actions:
Enforcement Actions
- 1Warning: A formal warning notice for minor violations or first-time offenses
- 2Temporary Suspension: Temporary restriction of access to your account or specific features
- 3Account Termination: Permanent termination of your account and access to the Service
- 4Legal Action: For serious violations, we may pursue legal remedies, including reporting to law enforcement
No Refunds: If your account is terminated due to a violation of this Policy, you will not be entitled to a refund of any fees paid. We reserve the right to determine the appropriate action based on the severity and nature of the violation.
Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violation of this Acceptable Use Policy, please report it to us immediately. We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly.
How to Report
Submit a violation reportWhat to include: When reporting a violation, please provide as much detail as possible, including the nature of the violation, relevant account information (if applicable), and any supporting evidence.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated Policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
- Displaying a notice on the Service (for critical changes)
Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Policy constitutes acceptance of the modified Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Service and may terminate your account.
Recommendation: We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about acceptable use guidelines.