Acceptable Use Policy

1. Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of the NirmIQ platform and services provided by Gannet Solutions. This policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service. By using NirmIQ, you agree to comply with this AUP.

2. Permitted Use

NirmIQ is designed for legitimate business purposes including:

• Requirements management and documentation
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Compliance documentation for safety-critical industries
• Team collaboration on engineering projects
• Traceability and version control of technical documents
• Integration with authorized development tools

3. Prohibited Activities

You may not use NirmIQ to:

3.1 Illegal Activities

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Facilitate or promote illegal activities
• Evade export control or sanctions regulations
• Process data in violation of data protection laws

3.2 Harmful Content

• Upload or transmit malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Store or distribute content that is defamatory, threatening, or harassing
• Upload content that infringes intellectual property rights
• Store material related to weapons of mass destruction

3.3 Security Violations

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
• Probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities without authorization
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or its infrastructure
• Circumvent security measures or access controls
• Share account credentials with unauthorized users
• Access other users' data without permission

3.4 Resource Abuse

• Use automated means to access the service excessively
• Consume disproportionate resources impacting other users
• Use the service for cryptocurrency mining
• Operate bots or scrapers without authorization

3.5 Misuse

• Resell or redistribute the service without authorization
• Use the service to develop a competing product
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the service
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Send spam or unsolicited communications through the service

4. Account Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate account information
• Keep your login credentials secure
• Report suspected security breaches immediately
• Ensure your team members understand and comply with this policy
• Remove access for departed team members promptly

5. Content Responsibilities

You are responsible for all content you upload, including:

• Ensuring you have rights to share the content
• Complying with confidentiality obligations
• Not uploading personal data without proper authorization
• Maintaining appropriate backups of your data

6. API and Integration Use

When using our APIs or integrations:

• Respect rate limits and usage quotas
• Authenticate properly and keep API keys secure
• Do not attempt to bypass access restrictions
• Use integrations only for their intended purposes

7. Monitoring and Enforcement

We reserve the right to monitor use of the service to ensure compliance with this AUP. We may investigate suspected violations and take appropriate action, including:

• Issuing warnings
• Temporarily suspending access
• Terminating accounts
• Removing content that violates this policy
• Reporting violations to law enforcement

8. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this AUP, please report it to us at:

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this AUP from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the service or via email. Continued use after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy should be directed to: