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Acceptable Use Policy

  1. Introduction

Artis Works Ltd (Artis) has formulated this acceptable use policy (Policy) in order to encourage the responsible use of Artis Works products and services (Services) by our customers and other users (collectively “Users”) to enable us to provide a safe operating environment for our Users.

  • This Policy sets out:
  • The behaviour required from Users when using the Services;
  • Certain prohibited actions; and
  • Possible actions by Artis if Users fail to meet those minimum standards.

The Policy is designed to protect both Users and Artis from any claims from third parties that the User’s use of the Services is inappropriate or damaging to such third parties.

By using the Services, the Users agree to be bound by this Policy. Artis reserves the right to modify this Policy in its discretion at any time. Such modifications will be effective when posted. Any use of the Services after such modification shall constitute acceptance of such modification.

Simply exercising good judgment and common sense whilst using the Services should enable Users to remain within the boundaries of acceptable conduct as described in this Policy. The actions prohibited and the minimum standards set out in this Policy are not a complete list. If you are unsure about any contemplated action or use, please contact Artis.

  1. Unacceptable Use

2.1 Illegal Use. Users are prohibited from using Services to commit or aid in the commission of any crime, fraud, or act which violates law, rules, or regulation in and of any locality, state, commonwealth, province, nation, or international unions and federations.

2.2 Prohibited Content. Services may not be used to transmit, distribute, disseminate, publish, or store any materials, data, or information (“Content”):

(a) In violation of any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;

(b) Infringing any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property right of any third party;

(c) Consisting of defamatory, libellous, abusive, menacing, indecent, obscene, harassing, threatening or encouraging bodily harm, destruction of property, or infringement of the lawful rights of any party as defined under applicable law;

(d) Violating the privacy or exploiting publicity of any in violation of local, national, or international law, rules or regulation;

(e) Containing software viruses, worms, Trojan horses, time bombs, cancelbots, or other harmful or deleterious computer code, or any computer code, files, or programs designed to disrupt, destroy, disable, invade, gain unauthorized access to, or corrupt, observe, or modify without authorization, any data, network transmissions, software, computing or network devices or telecommunications equipment;

(f) Consisting of unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, bulk email, or chain letters; or

(g) Generally, in a manner that may expose Artis or any of its personnel to criminal or civil liability.

2.3 Wire Tapping/Eavesdropping. The unauthorized interception or monitoring of any third-party Content, other data, or messages transmitted over Services is strictly prohibited.

2.4 Unauthorized Access. Services may not be used to gain unauthorized access to any computer, network, content, other data, or messages for any purpose, including but not limited to:

(a) Retrieve, alter, or destroy content or data;

(b) Probe, scan or test the vulnerability of a system or network; or

(c) Breach or defeat system or network security measures such as authentication, authorization, confidentiality, intrusion detection, or monitoring.

2.5 Impersonation and Forgery. Services shall not be used for the purposes of:

(a) Impersonating any other person, party, or entity by adding, removing, or altering header information of network, email, or other messages transmitted over the Services;

(b) Transmitting messages that have been electronically signed using a fraudulently obtained public key certificate or with a forged electronic signature; or

(c) Using Services to commit any other form of forgery or illegal or unauthorized impersonation.

2.6 Malicious Disruption. Use of Services for interfering with or disrupting:

(i) The business operations, service, or function of Artis, the Services, any other Users, or any computer, host, network, or telecommunications device; or

(ii) The legitimate use of Services by any client is strictly prohibited.

2.7 Security Auditing, Assessments, Penetration Tests. No security audits, assessments, and penetration tests of the Services shall occur without the express written consent of Artis.

2.8 Misuse of Supplier Termination Equipment. The use of Services to tamper with or attempt to gain unauthorized access to Third Party Network Termination Equipment is strictly prohibited.

2.9 Data Scraping. Users shall not use or attempt to use any “scraper,” “robot,” “bot,” “spider,” “data mining,” “computer code,” or any other automated device, program, tool, algorithm, process, or methodology to access, acquire, copy, or monitor any portion of the Service, any data or content found on or accessed through the Service, or any other Service information without the prior express written consent of Artis.