Acceptable Use Policy

Guidelines for acceptable use of NiftyBrief's services and content.

Last Updated:2026-01-03

Acceptable Use Policy

Effective Date: January 3, 2026

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") sets forth the rules and guidelines for using NiftyBrief's website and services (the "Services"). This AUP is part of our Terms of Service and applies to all users.

By using our Services, you agree to comply with this AUP.

1. General Principles

You agree to use NiftyBrief responsibly and in accordance with:

  • All applicable laws and regulations
  • Our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
  • Common standards of internet etiquette
  • Respect for other users and third parties

2. Prohibited Activities

2.1 Illegal Activities

You must not use our Services to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or government orders
  • Facilitate or promote illegal activities
  • Evade taxes or engage in money laundering
  • Conduct fraudulent activities
  • Violate securities laws or regulations

2.2 Harmful Content

You must not post, transmit, or share content that:

  • Is defamatory, libelous, or slanderous
  • Is obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit
  • Promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination
  • Harasses, bullies, threatens, or intimidates others
  • Contains false information intended to deceive
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Violates the privacy rights of others

2.3 Technical Violations

You must not:

  • Scraping: Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to collect data without written permission
  • Hacking: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or user accounts
  • Malware: Transmit viruses, worms, trojans, or other malicious code
  • DDoS: Launch denial-of-service attacks or overload our servers
  • Circumvention: Bypass security measures, rate limits, or access controls
  • Reverse Engineering: Decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer our software
  • Interference: Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services

2.4 Commercial Misuse

Without our prior written consent, you must not:

  • Use our Services for commercial purposes beyond personal use
  • Resell, redistribute, or sublicense our content or data
  • Frame or mirror our website without permission
  • Use our brand, logo, or trademarks in unauthorized ways
  • Compete with us using our own content or data

2.5 Account Abuse

You must not:

  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Create accounts using fake or misleading information
  • Access accounts belonging to others without authorization
  • Sell, transfer, or trade user accounts

3. Data Collection Restrictions

3.1 No Unauthorized Scraping

The use of automated tools to collect data from NiftyBrief is strictly prohibited unless you have obtained prior written permission. This includes:

  • Web scraping bots
  • Crawlers
  • Data harvesting tools
  • API abuse or excessive requests
  • Browser automation scripts

3.2 Rate Limits

We implement rate limiting to ensure fair access for all users. You must:

  • Respect all rate limits on API access and data requests
  • Not attempt to bypass or circumvent rate limiting
  • Contact us if you need higher limits for legitimate purposes

3.3 API Usage

If we provide API access:

  • Use APIs only in accordance with provided documentation
  • Do not exceed authorized usage limits
  • Include appropriate attribution where required
  • Do not use APIs for competitive data aggregation

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Content Usage

Our content is protected by copyright. You may:

  • View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our content (with attribution)
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of our content
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works without permission
  • Remove copyright notices or attribution
  • Claim our content as your own

4.2 Trademarks

NiftyBrief's name, logo, and brand elements are our trademarks. You may not:

  • Use our trademarks without prior written consent
  • Register domain names or social media accounts using our brand
  • Create materials that suggest endorsement or affiliation without authorization

5. User Content

5.1 Your Responsibilities

If you submit content to our Services (comments, feedback, etc.), you:

  • Are solely responsible for your content
  • Grant us the right to use, display, and distribute your content
  • Warrant that you have the right to share such content
  • Agree not to violate the rights of third parties

5.2 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any user content that:

  • Violates this AUP or our Terms of Service
  • Is illegal or promotes illegal activity
  • Infringes intellectual property rights
  • Is offensive, harmful, or inappropriate

6. Reporting Violations

6.1 How to Report

If you become aware of any violation of this AUP, please report it to:

Email: abuse@niftybrief.com

Include the following information:

  • Description of the violation
  • Evidence (screenshots, URLs, etc.)
  • Your contact information

6.2 Investigation

We will investigate reported violations and take appropriate action, which may include:

  • Warning the violator
  • Removing offending content
  • Suspending or terminating access
  • Reporting to law enforcement if legally required

7. Enforcement

7.1 Consequences

Violations of this AUP may result in:

  • Removal of content
  • Suspension of account access
  • Permanent termination of account
  • Legal action where appropriate
  • Reporting to relevant authorities

7.2 Our Discretion

We reserve the right to determine what constitutes a violation and to take appropriate action at our sole discretion. We are not obligated to provide advance notice before taking enforcement action.

7.3 Appeals

If you believe enforcement action was taken in error, you may appeal by contacting legal@niftybrief.com with:

  • Your account information
  • Description of the action taken
  • Reason you believe it was in error

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this AUP at any time. Changes are effective upon posting. Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Acceptable Use Policy:

NiftyBrief
Email: legal@niftybrief.com
Website: https://niftybrief.com

By using NiftyBrief, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy.