At Empathiq, we understand that technology has immense potential to do good, but it can also be misused. To ensure our Services are used responsibly, we’ve established this Restricted Use Policy. By creating an account or using our Services, you agree not to engage in any of the activities listed below. If we discover violations, we will take appropriate action, which may include account suspension or termination.

Restricted Purposes

• Violence or Threats: Using our Services to plan, promote, or carry out violence or threats of violence is strictly prohibited. This includes any activities that constitute violent crimes under the law in your jurisdiction or the United States.

• Child Exploitation or Abuse: Empathiq has zero tolerance for any activities that involve the exploitation, abuse, or sexualization of children. Accounts engaged in such activities will be reported to the relevant authorities.

• Hate Speech: Advocating for the extermination, domination, or oppression of any group of people based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics is forbidden.

• Harassment: Repeated and targeted harassment, including intimidation, racial slurs, or dehumanizing language, is not allowed.

• Doxing: Sharing private personal information of others without consent for purposes of harassment or harm is prohibited.

• Malware or Spyware: Using our Services to create, distribute, or promote malware, spyware, or similar malicious code is strictly prohibited.

• Phishing or Fraud: Attempting to deceive others through phishing schemes, fraudulent activities, or impersonation is not allowed.

• Spamming: Using our Services to send unsolicited commercial messages or violate anti-spam laws (e.g., CAN-SPAM) is prohibited.

• Cybersquatting: Registering accounts or usernames to extort money from individuals or organizations is not permitted.

• Intellectual Property Infringement: Using our Services to create, share, or distribute content that violates intellectual property rights beyond the bounds of fair use is forbidden.

Guiding Principles

This policy cannot address every possible misuse scenario, but our overarching principle is clear: Empathiq’s Services must not be used for harm—whether mental, physical, personal, or societal. While differing viewpoints are welcome, ideologies rooted in hate, oppression, violence, or abuse are not.

Reporting Abuse

If you become aware of a violation of this policy, please report it to us at support@getempathiq.com.

When reporting abuse, please include:

• Details about the account or behavior in question.

• Relevant content, screenshots, or URLs.

• Any additional context you believe is helpful.

If you require a secure method to share sensitive information, let us know, and we will provide a secure file transfer option.

We will acknowledge your report within two business days and investigate promptly. Unless prohibited by law, we will inform you of the outcome of our investigation.

Policy Scope

This policy applies to all products and services provided by Empathiq LLC. It is subject to updates and modifications as we refine our practices and address emerging threats.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone.