Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: December 2, 2024

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") describes prohibited uses of QR Code Maker's services. By using our service, you agree to comply with this policy.

QR Code Maker is committed to providing a safe, reliable service for creating and managing QR codes. To protect our users and maintain the integrity of our platform, we prohibit certain types of content and behavior.

This AUP is part of our Terms of Service. Violations may result in suspension or termination of your account.

Eligibility

You may only use QR Code Maker in compliance with our Terms of Service. If we suspend or terminate your account for violations, you are not permitted to create new accounts or access the service through other means unless we explicitly authorize it.

Prohibited Content

You may not use QR Code Maker to create QR codes that link to, display, or promote the following types of content:

Harmful or Dangerous Content

  • Malware and Viruses: Content designed to damage, disable, or gain unauthorized access to computers, networks, or data
  • Phishing: Fraudulent content designed to steal personal information, credentials, or financial data
  • Scams: Deceptive schemes designed to defraud users

Illegal Content

  • Content that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Content that facilitates illegal activities
  • Sale or promotion of illegal goods or services
  • Content that infringes intellectual property rights

Harmful Speech and Harassment

  • Hate Speech: Content that attacks individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or medical condition
  • Harassment: Content designed to threaten, intimidate, or bully individuals
  • Violence: Content that threatens, glorifies, or incites violence against others

Exploitation and Abuse

  • Child Exploitation: Any content that sexually exploits or endangers minors (this will be reported to authorities)
  • Non-Consensual Intimate Content: Intimate or sexual content shared without the subject's consent
  • Human Trafficking: Content that facilitates human trafficking or exploitation

Misinformation

  • Medical Misinformation: False or misleading health claims that could cause harm
  • Election Misinformation: False information about voting, elections, or electoral processes
  • Dangerous Misinformation: False claims that could lead to imminent physical harm

Other Prohibited Content

  • Content promoting terrorism or terrorist organizations
  • Content promoting self-harm or suicide
  • Graphic violence or gore intended to shock or disturb
  • Spam or unsolicited bulk messaging

Prohibited Behavior

You may not engage in the following behaviors when using QR Code Maker:

Security Violations

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Circumventing security measures or access restrictions
  • Probing or testing our systems for vulnerabilities without authorization
  • Interfering with or disrupting our services

Deceptive Practices

  • Impersonating other individuals, organizations, or QR Code Maker
  • Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation
  • Creating misleading QR codes that disguise their true destination
  • Using URL cloaking or redirect chains to hide malicious destinations

Abuse of Service

  • Using the service to send spam or unsolicited messages
  • Creating accounts to evade previous suspensions or bans
  • Automated access or scraping without permission
  • Reselling or redistributing our services without authorization

Privacy Violations

  • Collecting personal information without proper consent
  • Sharing private information about others without authorization (doxxing)
  • Using QR codes for unauthorized surveillance or tracking

Reporting Violations

If you encounter QR codes created with our service that violate this policy, please report them to us at support@qr-code-maker.app.

When reporting, please include:

  • The QR code or URL in question
  • A description of the violation
  • Any relevant screenshots or evidence

We review all reports and take appropriate action. We may not be able to share the outcome of our investigation due to privacy considerations.

Enforcement

We take violations of this policy seriously. When we identify or receive reports of violations, we may take any of the following actions:

  • Warning: For minor or first-time violations, we may issue a warning
  • Content Removal: We may disable or remove QR codes that violate this policy
  • Account Suspension: We may temporarily suspend access to your account
  • Account Termination: For serious or repeated violations, we may permanently terminate your account
  • Legal Action: We may report illegal activity to law enforcement and cooperate with investigations

The specific action we take depends on the nature and severity of the violation, your history with our service, and other relevant factors. We reserve the right to take action against any content or behavior that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates the spirit of this policy.

Appeals

If you believe we took action against your account or content in error, you may appeal by contacting us at support@qr-code-maker.app.

Please include:

  • Your account email address
  • A description of the action taken
  • Why you believe the action was in error

We will review your appeal and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact us at support@qr-code-maker.app.