Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose & Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") defines the rules governing the use of Editorial3D's software, servers, edge networks, and viewer embeddings. This policy applies to all registered publishers, viewers, and anyone accessing our publishing services.

By uploading a PDF, configuring a custom domain, or sharing a publication, you agree to strictly adhere to this policy.

2. Prohibited Content

You may not use Editorial3D to store, display, or distribute any publication or content that:

• Infringes Intellectual Property: Violates or misuses any third-party copyright, trademark, trade secret, or patent without express written authorization.
• Distributes Malware or Phishing: Contains viruses, ransomware, trojan horses, spyware, keyloggers, or deceptive URLs designed to steal user credentials or financial information.
• Promotes Illegal Activity: Facilitates illegal gambling, human trafficking, weapons trafficking, terrorism, or the illegal sale of controlled substances.
• Depicts Harm or Violence: Promotes self-harm, incites violence against any group, or contains child sexual abuse material (CSAM) (which will be reported immediately to law enforcement and NCMEC).
• Spam & Misinformation: Disseminates mass unsolicited commercial messages, deceptive financial schemes, or fraudulent marketing.

3. System & Network Abuse

You agree not to engage in any activity that degrades, disrupts, or interferes with the stability and security of our platform, including:

• Attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any Editorial3D system without prior authorization;
• Launching denial-of-service (DoS or DDoS) attacks against our edge network or APIs;
• Forging any TCP/IP packet header or metadata in any publication upload or email dispatch;
• Attempting to bypass account limits, monthly view counters, or licensing checks;
• Scraping or harvesting user information or reader submissions through automated crawlers.

4. Copyright & DMCA Takedown Procedure

Editorial3D respects intellectual property rights and complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). If you believe your copyrighted work has been published on Editorial3D without permission, please submit a formal DMCA Notice to our Designated Copyright Agent containing:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative;
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including the specific publication URL or slug;
• Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address);
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized;
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notification is accurate.

5. Reporting Violations

If you encounter a publication hosted on Editorial3D that violates this Acceptable Use Policy, please report it immediately to our trust and safety team at abuse@editorial3d.com with the publication link and description of the violation. We review all abuse reports within 24 hours.

6. Enforcement Actions

Editorial3D reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to investigate any suspected violation of this policy and take appropriate remedial action, including:

• Immediate removal or unpublishing of the offending flipbook;
• Disabling access to custom domains or viewer endpoints;
• Temporary suspension or permanent termination of the publisher account without refund;
• Cooperation with law enforcement authorities and referral of criminal activity.