Important: This Acceptable Use Policy defines the permitted and prohibited uses of LainApi. Violation of this policy may result in immediate account suspension or termination without refund.
1. Purpose
LainApi provides OSINT tools for legitimate research, security analysis, and investigation purposes. All users must use our services responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with applicable laws.
2. Permitted Uses
You may use LainApi for:
- Security Research: Identifying vulnerabilities, data breaches, and security threats
- Due Diligence: Background checks, fraud prevention, and risk assessment
- Threat Intelligence: Monitoring threats, analyzing threat actors, and protecting systems
- Personal Safety: Checking if your own information has been compromised
- Journalism & Research: Investigative journalism and academic research
- Legal Compliance: Compliance investigations, legal discovery, and law enforcement (with proper authorization)
3. Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly forbidden:
3.1 Illegal Activities
- Any activity that violates local, national, or international laws
- Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks
- Identity theft, fraud, or financial crimes
- Distribution of illegal content or contraband
3.2 Harassment and Stalking
- Stalking, harassment, or threatening individuals
- Doxing or publishing private information with malicious intent
- Bullying, intimidation, or blackmail
- Any activity intended to cause emotional distress or harm
3.3 Malicious Activities
- Planning or executing cyberattacks, DDoS attacks, or network intrusions
- Creating or distributing malware, viruses, or exploits
- Social engineering attacks or phishing campaigns
- Credential stuffing or brute force attacks
3.4 Service Abuse
- Circumventing usage limits, rate limits, or security measures
- Automated scraping beyond permitted API usage
- Sharing account credentials or reselling access
- Creating multiple accounts to evade restrictions
- Reverse engineering or attempting to copy our platform
3.5 Privacy Violations
- Collecting personal information for unauthorized purposes
- Violating privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- Using data for discriminatory purposes
- Selling or redistributing data obtained through our service
4. Responsible Disclosure
If you discover security vulnerabilities in our platform:
- Report them to us privately through our contact channels
- Do not exploit vulnerabilities or access unauthorized data
- Give us reasonable time to address the issue before public disclosure
- We appreciate responsible security researchers and may offer recognition or rewards
5. Compliance with Laws
You are responsible for ensuring your use of LainApi complies with:
- All applicable local, state, national, and international laws
- Privacy and data protection regulations
- Computer fraud and abuse laws
- Intellectual property laws
- Industry-specific regulations relevant to your use case
6. Data Handling Requirements
When using data obtained through LainApi:
- Handle all personal information in accordance with privacy laws
- Implement appropriate security measures to protect data
- Do not combine our data with other datasets for unauthorized purposes
- Delete data when no longer needed for your legitimate purpose
- Maintain audit logs of data access and usage if required by regulations
7. Monitoring and Enforcement
LainApi reserves the right to:
- Monitor usage patterns to detect abuse
- Investigate suspicious activities
- Request documentation of legitimate use cases
- Suspend or terminate accounts violating this policy
- Report illegal activities to law enforcement
- Cooperate with legal investigations and court orders
8. Consequences of Violations
Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in:
- Immediate account suspension or termination
- No refund of subscription fees
- Permanent ban from using our services
- Legal action and reporting to authorities
- Liability for damages caused by misuse
9. Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violations of this policy:
- Report them to us immediately through Discord or Telegram
- Provide detailed information about the violation
- We will investigate all reports and take appropriate action
- Reporter identities will be kept confidential when possible
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Acceptable Use Policy to address new threats, technologies, or legal requirements. Continued use of our service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Questions and Guidance
If you are unsure whether a specific use case is permitted:
- Contact us before proceeding
- Provide detailed information about your intended use
- We will review and provide guidance
- When in doubt, err on the side of caution
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