Acceptable Use Policy

Purpose

EchoLit is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive environment for all users. This Policy outlines acceptable and prohibited uses of our Service to ensure a positive experience for everyone.

Violation of this Policy may result in temporary or permanent suspension of your account, removal of content, or legal action.

Acceptable Uses

You may use EchoLit for lawful purposes, including:

• Reading and exploring classic literature from our library
• Using AI-powered features for reading comprehension, translation, and analysis
• Creating personal notes, highlights, and annotations
• Accessing educational content and resources
• Sharing recommendations with other users (where applicable)
• Engaging respectfully with community features
• Using the Service for personal, educational, or research purposes

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to use the Service for any of the following:

1. Illegal Activities

• Violating any local, state, national, or international law
• Infringing on intellectual property rights of others
• Distributing pirated or unauthorized content
• Engaging in fraud, theft, or identity theft
• Money laundering or financing illegal activities

2. Abusive Behavior

• Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
• Posting hateful, discriminatory, or offensive content
• Bullying or cyberstalking
• Impersonating another person or entity
• Sharing private information of others without consent (doxxing)

3. Security Violations

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Bypassing security measures or access restrictions
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Service
• Distributing viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Conducting security tests without authorization
• Using automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) without permission

4. Account Misuse

• Creating multiple accounts to abuse free trials or promotions
• Sharing your account credentials with others
• Using another person's account without authorization
• Selling, transferring, or renting your account
• Providing false information during registration

5. Spam and Manipulation

• Sending unsolicited messages or advertisements
• Posting repetitive or irrelevant content
• Manipulating ratings, reviews, or recommendations
• Artificially inflating metrics or engagement
• Using the Service for commercial purposes without authorization

6. Content Violations

• Uploading content that violates copyright or trademark laws
• Posting sexually explicit, violent, or graphic content
• Sharing content that promotes illegal drugs or dangerous activities
• Distributing false or misleading information
• Posting content that infringes on privacy rights

7. Service Disruption

• Overloading or disrupting our servers or networks
• Interfering with other users' access to the Service
• Attempting denial-of-service (DoS) attacks
• Exploiting bugs or vulnerabilities for malicious purposes
• Collecting user data without consent

8. AI Feature Misuse

• Using AI features to generate harmful, illegal, or offensive content
• Attempting to manipulate or exploit AI systems
• Using AI outputs for commercial purposes without authorization
• Violating third-party AI provider terms of service
• Circumventing usage limits or restrictions

Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate any suspected violations of this Policy. If we determine that you have violated this Policy, we may take one or more of the following actions:

• Warning: Issue a formal warning about the violation
• Content Removal: Remove or disable access to violating content
• Feature Restriction: Temporarily restrict access to certain features
• Account Suspension: Temporarily suspend your account
• Account Termination: Permanently terminate your account
• Legal Action: Pursue civil or criminal legal proceedings
• Law Enforcement: Report violations to appropriate authorities

Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this Policy, please report it immediately:

All reports will be investigated promptly and confidentially. We may contact you for additional information.

Your Responsibilities

As a user of EchoLit, you are responsible for:

• Complying with this Policy and our Terms of Service
• Securing your account credentials and preventing unauthorized access
• Reporting security vulnerabilities responsibly
• Using the Service in a manner that respects other users
• Keeping your account information accurate and up-to-date
• Understanding and following applicable laws in your jurisdiction
• Supervising minors who use your account (if applicable)

Intellectual Property Rights

You agree to respect intellectual property rights when using our Service:

• Do not copy, distribute, or modify content without authorization
• Respect copyright notices and licensing terms
• Use public domain books according to their licenses
• Do not remove copyright or attribution information
• Obtain permission before using content commercially

If you believe your intellectual property rights have been violated, contact us at support@echolit.ai with details of the alleged infringement.

Third-Party Services

When using EchoLit, you may interact with third-party services (AI providers, payment processors, etc.). You must also comply with their acceptable use policies and terms of service:

• OpenAI: Usage Policies
• Anthropic: Acceptable Use Policy
• Google Cloud: Acceptable Use Policy
• Stripe: Restricted Businesses

Children's Safety

EchoLit is intended for users 18 years and older. If you allow a minor under your supervision to use the Service:

• You are responsible for their activities
• You must supervise their use of the Service
• You must ensure they comply with this Policy
• You are liable for any violations by the minor

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 without parental consent.

Privacy and Data Protection

Respect the privacy of other users:

• Do not collect personal information of other users
• Do not share others' private information without consent
• Do not use data mining or scraping tools
• Respect user preferences and privacy settings

For information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date
• We may notify you via email or through the Service
• Material changes will be announced with reasonable notice
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed of acceptable use standards.