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│ DOCUMENT: ACCEPTABLE_USE_POLICY.md                          │
│ VERSION: 1.0.0                                              │
│ LAST_MODIFIED: 2026-01-10                                   │
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ACCEPTABLE
USE POLICY

This Acceptable Use Policy governs your use of PrecisionBOM and supplements our Terms of Service. By using our platform, you agree to comply with these guidelines. Violation may result in account suspension or termination.

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PERMITTED USE

PrecisionBOM is designed for legitimate business use including:

PERMITTED_ACTIVITIES = [
"Uploading and analyzing your own Bill of Materials data",
"Searching for component pricing and availability",
"Using AI recommendations for sourcing decisions",
"Exporting data for internal business use",
"Integrating via API within published rate limits",
"Collaborating with team members on shared projects",
]
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PROHIBITED CONDUCT

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

/* SYSTEM ABUSE */
Automated scraping beyond normal API usage patterns
Circumventing rate limits or access controls
Attempting to access accounts or data of other users
Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the platform
Using the service to build a competing product
Reselling or redistributing platform data without authorization
/* HARMFUL ACTIVITIES */
Uploading malware, viruses, or malicious code
Distributing spam or unsolicited communications
Engaging in fraudulent or deceptive practices
Interfering with platform operations or other users
Violating applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
Harassment, threats, or abuse directed at staff or users
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API USAGE LIMITS

API access is subject to the following rate limits:

RATE_LIMITS = {
bom_upload:"100 requests/hour",
part_search:"1000 requests/hour",
ai_suggestions:"200 requests/hour",
data_export:"50 requests/day",
}

Enterprise customers may request higher limits. Contact sales@precisionbom.com for custom API arrangements.

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CONTENT STANDARDS

Content uploaded to PrecisionBOM must comply with these standards:

OWNERSHIPYou must own or have rights to upload the content
ACCURACYInformation should be accurate to the best of your knowledge
LEGALITYContent must not violate export controls or regulations
PRIVACYDo not upload data containing others' personal information
/* EXPORT CONTROLS */

You are responsible for ensuring your use of PrecisionBOM complies with applicable export control laws including ITAR, EAR, and similar regulations.

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ENFORCEMENT

PrecisionBOM reserves the right to investigate and take action against violations of this policy. Enforcement actions may include:

ENFORCEMENT_ACTIONS = [
WARNING// Initial notice for minor violations
RATE_LIMIT// Temporary reduction in API access
SUSPENSION// Temporary account deactivation
TERMINATION// Permanent account closure
LEGAL_ACTION// Civil or criminal proceedings
]

Severity of enforcement depends on the nature, frequency, and impact of violations. We aim to provide notice before action when feasible, but reserve the right to act immediately in cases of serious violation.

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CONTACT

To report violations or ask questions about this policy:

/* CONTACT_INFO */

PRECISIONBOM COMPLIANCE

abuse@precisionbom.com