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Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Effective Date: December 29, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to https://bizdata.online (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Acceptable Use Policy (“Policy”) governs your use of our website and services, including our suite of data scraping tools (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our Services.

2. Definitions

  • User: Any individual or entity that accesses or uses our Services.
  • Scraping Tools: Automated tools provided by us to extract data from specified online sources, including Yellow Pages, Google My Business, Google Web Search, Websites, and Contact Pages.
  • Personal Information: Information that can be used to identify, contact, or locate an individual, such as name, email address, phone number, or IP address.
  • Data: Any information extracted using our Scraping Tools, including business records, contact information, social media profiles, and search results.

3. Permitted Uses

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use our Services for lawful purposes only. Permitted uses include, but are not limited to:
  • Market Research: Collecting data to analyze market trends, competitor performance, and industry insights.
  • Lead Generation: Building targeted lists for sales and marketing campaigns.
  • SEO Optimization: Enhancing local search strategies with accurate and up-to-date business information.
  • Academic and Business Research: Supporting studies and analyses with comprehensive business data.
  • Content Creation: Gathering relevant information for content development and strategy.
  • Event Planning and Networking: Identifying potential partners or venues based on business data.

4. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Services for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

A. Illegal Activities

  • Data Theft: Attempting to access, scrape, or extract data from websites in violation of their terms of service or applicable laws.
  • Fraudulent Activities: Using scraped data to engage in fraud, phishing, identity theft, or other malicious activities.
  • Violation of Data Protection Laws: Collecting or processing personal information in a manner that violates laws such as GDPR, CCPA, or other data protection regulations.

B. Unauthorized Data Use

  • Resale or Redistribution: Selling, distributing, or otherwise making scraped data available to third parties without explicit permission.
  • Spam and Unsolicited Communications: Using scraped email addresses or contact information to send unsolicited emails, spam, or promotional materials.
  • Harassment and Abuse: Using scraped data to harass, threaten, or harm individuals or organizations.

C. Technical Misuse

  • Automated Access: Using bots, scripts, or other automated means to access the Services in a manner that sends more request messages to the servers than a human can reasonably produce.
  • Security Breaches: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our servers, databases, or any other systems connected to our Services.
  • Overloading Services: Engaging in activities that could disrupt or degrade the performance of our Services, including Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

D. Intellectual Property Infringement

  • Copyright Violation: Using scraped data in a way that infringes upon the copyrights or intellectual property rights of others.
  • Trademark Misuse: Misusing or infringing upon trademarks or service marks belonging to third parties.

5. Content Restrictions

You must ensure that the data you scrape and the manner in which you use it do not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws. Specifically:
  • Respect Copyrights: Do not scrape content that is copyrighted unless you have explicit permission from the copyright holder.
  • Privacy Compliance: Ensure that the scraping and use of personal information comply with relevant privacy laws and regulations.
  • No Defamation: Do not use scraped data to make false or defamatory statements about individuals or organizations.

6. User Responsibilities

As a user of our Services, you are responsible for:
  • Compliance: Ensuring that your use of the Services complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and this Policy.
  • Accuracy of Information: Providing accurate and complete information when creating an account or making a purchase.
  • Account Security: Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and promptly notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account.
  • Data Verification: Verifying the accuracy and reliability of the data you retrieve before using it for any purpose.

7. Enforcement and Penalties

We reserve the right to enforce this Policy and take appropriate actions against users who violate its terms. Enforcement actions may include, but are not limited to:
  • Account Suspension or Termination: Temporarily or permanently suspending or terminating your account without prior notice.
  • Credit Revocation: Revoking any remaining credits in your account.
  • Legal Action: Pursuing legal remedies against users who engage in unlawful activities or significant policy violations.
  • Reporting to Authorities: Reporting suspicious or illegal activities to law enforcement agencies as required by law.

8. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any misuse of our Services or violations of this Policy, please report it to us immediately by contacting: Email: tech@bizdata.online Include as much detail as possible about the violation to help us investigate and take appropriate action.

9. Modifications to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Policy and notify you through our website. Your continued use of the Services after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. If you do not agree with the updated terms, you must cease using the Services immediately.

10. Governing Law

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].

11. Severability

If any provision of this Policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Policy will remain in full effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be replaced by a valid and enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

12. Entire Agreement

This Policy constitutes the entire agreement between you and https://bizdata.online regarding your use of the Services and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, or representations, whether written or oral.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact us at: Email: tech@bizdata.online