Acceptable Use Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Purpose
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") supplements our Terms of Service and governs how you may use Stedda and the websites you create on our platform. By using Stedda, you agree to comply with this policy.
2. Prohibited Content
You may not publish, upload, or distribute content that:
- Is illegal or promotes illegal activities
- Contains hate speech, threats, or incitement to violence
- Harasses, bullies, or intimidates any individual or group
- Contains sexually explicit material involving minors
- Promotes terrorism or violent extremism
- Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Is spam or designed primarily for search engine manipulation
- Contains phishing schemes or deceptive practices
- Impersonates another person or entity
- Violates any applicable law or regulation
3. AI-Generated Content
Stedda uses artificial intelligence to generate website content. When using AI features, you agree to:
- Review all AI-generated content before publishing and correct any inaccuracies
- Not use AI features to generate prohibited content as defined in Section 2
- Not use AI features to create deliberately false or defamatory content about real people or organizations
- Not use automated tools to bulk-generate content using our AI features
- Accept responsibility for all AI-generated content published on your site
4. Intellectual Property
You must not:
- Upload copyrighted material you do not have the right to use
- Use trademarks, logos, or branding belonging to others without authorization
- Reproduce or distribute content from other websites without permission
If you believe content on Stedda infringes your copyright, please see our DMCA Policy.
5. Commerce Rules
If you use Stedda's commerce features (product listings, payment processing, bookings), you must:
- Not sell illegal products or services
- Comply with Stripe's Restricted Businesses list
- Provide accurate product descriptions and pricing
- Honor your stated refund and return policies
- Comply with all applicable consumer protection laws
6. Resource Abuse
You must not:
- Use the platform for cryptocurrency mining
- Make excessive API calls designed to overload our systems
- Scrape, crawl, or bulk-download content from other sites on the platform
- Attempt to circumvent rate limits or usage quotas
- Use the platform as a file hosting or backup service
7. Enforcement
Violations of this policy may result in:
- A warning and request to remedy the violation
- Temporary suspension of your site or account
- Permanent termination of your account
- Removal of content without prior notice for severe violations
We reserve the right to determine what constitutes a violation and to take appropriate action at our sole discretion.
8. Reporting Violations
If you encounter content or behavior that violates this policy, please contact us with details. We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly.
9. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us.