Acceptable Use Policy
Last updated: August 14, 2026
Effective Date: August 14, 2026
1. Introduction
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of the MarketPadHQ platform and services. By using MarketPadHQ, you agree to comply with this AUP. Violation of this AUP may result in suspension or termination of your account.
2. Prohibited Activities
You may not use MarketPadHQ to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
Illegal Activities
- Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances
- Engaging in fraud, money laundering, or terrorist financing
- Accessing or distributing illegal content
- Selling or facilitating the sale of illegal goods or services
Hacking and Security Violations
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the platform, other users' accounts, or any third-party systems
- Introducing viruses, worms, malware, or any code designed to disrupt the platform
- Launching denial-of-service attacks or any other disruptive activity
- Bypassing or attempting to bypass security measures
Scraping and Data Misuse
- Scraping, crawling, or extracting data from the platform without our express written permission
- Repurposing or reselling data obtained from the platform
- Using the platform to harvest or collect personal information of other users
Platform Abuse
- Using the platform to send spam, bulk messages, or unsolicited communications
- Creating fake or misleading accounts
- Impersonating any person or entity
- Interfering with the normal operation of the platform
Inappropriate Content
- Posting, sharing, or distributing content that is:
- Defamatory, harassing, or threatening
- Discriminatory or hateful
- Obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit
- Violating the privacy or intellectual property rights of others
3. Consequences of Violation
If we determine that you have violated this AUP, we may take the following actions, at our sole discretion:
- Issue a warning
- Temporarily suspend your account
- Permanently terminate your account
- Remove or disable access to any content you have posted
- Report your activity to law enforcement authorities
We reserve the right to investigate any suspected violation of this AUP.
4. No Liability
MarketPadHQ Corp. is not responsible for any damages, losses, or liabilities arising from your violation of this AUP. You are solely responsible for your use of the platform.
5. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this AUP at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised AUP.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this AUP, contact us at:
- MarketPadHQ Corp.
- support@marketpadhq.com
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
By using MarketPadHQ, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy.
Content posted in the public discussion area is also subject to our Community Guidelines.