Acceptable Use Policy

1.1 This AUP applies to all users of the Academy250 platform, including Primary Account Holders, Makers aged 16–17 with parental consent, Dependent Account holders (under 16), and any individual who accesses or interacts with the Platform in any capacity.

1.2 Primary Account Holders are responsible for ensuring that all Dependent Account holders linked to their account comply with this AUP. Violations by a Dependent Account holder may result in enforcement action against the Primary Account Holder's account.

1.3 By creating an account or using any Academy250 service, you agree to comply with this AUP. If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.

1.4 In this AUP, capitalised terms have the same meaning as defined in the Terms of Service unless stated otherwise.

2.1 You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and these policies. Academy250 is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform providing digital tools for project-based making, including Project Templates and AI Wizards. It must be used accordingly.

2.2 You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account, including activity by Dependent Account holders linked to your Primary Account. Primary Account Holders must ensure that all linked Dependent Account holders comply with this AUP.

2.3 You agree to act in good faith, treat other users and our support team with respect, and use the Platform in a manner consistent with its intended purpose.

2.4 When participating in team communication within projects, you must maintain respectful and constructive communication. This applies to all users, including Dependent Account holders.

You must not use the Platform to engage in, facilitate, or support any of the following activities:

7.1 Illegal or harmful activity

• Violating any applicable local, national, EU, or international law or regulation
• Engaging in fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, or any other financial crime
• Infringing the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of third parties
• Harassing, threatening, defaming, or discriminating against any person
• Distributing or promoting illegal content, including but not limited to child sexual abuse material, content that incites violence, or content that promotes terrorism
• Planning, designing, or documenting projects intended to cause harm or that are illegal in your jurisdiction

7.2 Unauthorised access & interference

• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Platform, other user accounts, or connected systems
• Probing, scanning, or testing the vulnerability of the Platform without prior written authorisation
• Interfering with or disrupting the Platform's infrastructure, servers, or networks
• Introducing malware, viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other harmful material
• Performing denial-of-service attacks or any action that degrades Platform availability for other users

7.3 Reverse engineering & extraction

• Reverse-engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise attempting to discover the source code, algorithms, or architecture of any Platform component
• Scraping, crawling, or systematically extracting data from the Platform using automated tools without our prior written consent
• Copying, reproducing, or creating derivative works from Platform features, design, or Educational Content

7.4 Resale & unauthorised distribution

• Reselling, sublicensing, renting, leasing, or otherwise commercialising Platform access to third parties
• Sharing login credentials with other individuals
• Redistributing, reselling, or republishing Educational Content (including Project Templates, library content, and downloadable products) outside the Platform without explicit written permission from Em.Skoulikaris LLC
• Repackaging Educational Content as your own course, tutorial, or educational product

8.1 The Platform includes AI Wizards that consume Project Units from your AI Compute pool. These features are provided as productivity and learning aids and are subject to the following additional rules.

8.2 You must not use AI Wizards to:

• Generate content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or discriminatory
• Generate content that infringes third-party intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents
• Generate deceptive or misleading content, including deepfakes, fake reviews, impersonation content, or disinformation
• Generate spam, unsolicited commercial messages, or bulk automated communications
• Circumvent content safety filters or guardrails built into the AI models
• Attempt to extract or reconstruct the underlying AI model weights, training data, or system prompts
• Generate designs or plans for illegal projects, weapons, controlled substances, or restricted devices
• Use AI output to make automated decisions that materially affect individuals without human review

8.3 You acknowledge that AI-generated output may contain errors, inaccuracies, or biases. You are solely responsible for reviewing, validating, and deciding whether to rely on any AI-generated output. AI Wizards do not replace professional judgement, legal advice, financial advice, medical advice, engineering expertise, or any other professional service.

8.4 AI Wizards and minors. Dependent Account holders may use AI Wizards if their Primary Account Holder has not restricted access. Primary Account Holders are responsible for determining whether AI Wizard access is appropriate for their Dependent Account holders.

8.5 We reserve the right to limit, modify, or discontinue specific AI Wizard features at any time, including adjusting consumption rates, applying rate limits, or restricting access to certain AI operations where we determine that usage patterns threaten Platform stability or violate this AUP.

9.1 Usage Packs provide metered access to Platform services. Project Units are service-consumption measurements only. They are not currency, stored value, e-money, or financial instruments of any kind.

9.2 You must not:

• Circumvent, manipulate, or attempt to bypass usage metering, quota limits, or any access controls
• Exploit bugs, errors, or vulnerabilities to obtain service access without a corresponding deduction from your Project Units
• Use automated tools, scripts, or bots to artificially inflate, deflate, or otherwise manipulate consumption records
• Attempt to trade, sell, auction, or create a secondary market for Project Units
• Advertise, represent, or treat Project Units as having monetary value outside the Platform
• Transfer, gift, or share Project Units between unrelated accounts

9.3 Any attempt to undermine Project Unit integrity is a material breach of the Terms of Service and may result in immediate account termination, forfeiture of all remaining Project Units, and, where applicable, legal action.

10.1 You retain ownership of all Content you upload, create, or store on the Platform, as described in the Terms of Service, Section 13. However, all Content must comply with this AUP.

10.2 You must not upload, create, store, or transmit through the Platform any Content that:

• Violates any applicable law or regulation
• Infringes the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party
• Contains personal data of third parties without a lawful basis under GDPR or other applicable data protection legislation
• Is defamatory, obscene, threatening, harassing, or promotes violence or discrimination
• Contains malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Is deceptive or designed to mislead
• Is inappropriate for an environment that includes minors (given that Dependent Account holders may participate in team communication)

10.3 We do not pre-screen Content, but we reserve the right to review, remove, or disable access to Content that we reasonably believe violates this AUP, the Terms of Service, or applicable law. We will notify you if we take action against your Content, except where notification is prohibited by law or would compromise an investigation.

11.1 You must take reasonable steps to protect your account credentials and prevent unauthorised access. This includes:

• Not sharing login credentials with unauthorised individuals
• Notifying us immediately at security@academy250.com if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account
• Using strong, unique passwords where supported
• Logging out of sessions on shared or public devices

11.2 You must not:

• Test Platform security or attempt penetration testing without prior written authorisation from Em.Skoulikaris LLC
• Use the Platform to host, distribute, or facilitate phishing campaigns or social engineering attacks
• Attempt to access data belonging to other users
• Overwhelm Platform resources with excessive requests, bulk operations, or any automated activity that exceeds reasonable usage patterns

11.3 Responsible disclosure. If you discover a security vulnerability, we encourage responsible disclosure. Please report it to security@academy250.com and allow us reasonable time to investigate and patch the issue before disclosing it publicly. We will not take legal action against individuals who discover and report vulnerabilities in good faith and in accordance with this responsible disclosure provision.

12.1 Reporting violations. If you become aware of any activity that violates this AUP, please report it to security@academy250.com. Include as much detail as possible. Reports can be submitted anonymously, although providing your contact information helps us follow up. We will not retaliate against any user who submits a good-faith report.

12.2 Enforcement. If we determine that a violation has occurred, we may, at our sole discretion, take one or more of the following actions:

• Warning — a written notice identifying the violation and requiring immediate corrective action
• Content removal — removal or disabling of Content that violates this AUP
• Feature restriction — limiting your access to specific Platform features
• Temporary suspension — suspending your account for a specified period
• Permanent termination — terminating your account in accordance with the Terms of Service, Section 20
• Forfeiture of Project Units — forfeiture of all remaining Project Units without refund
• Legal action — pursuing civil or criminal remedies where applicable

12.3 Dependent Account violations. If a Dependent Account holder violates this AUP, enforcement action may be taken against the Dependent Account, the Primary Account Holder's account, or both, depending on the nature and severity of the violation. The Primary Account Holder will be notified of any enforcement action involving their Dependent Accounts.

12.4 Proportionality. The severity of enforcement action will be proportionate to the nature, frequency, and impact of the violation. Minor or first-time violations will typically receive a warning with an opportunity to correct the behaviour. Serious violations — including any attempt to undermine Project Unit integrity, gain unauthorised access, redistribute Educational Content, or engage in illegal activity — may result in immediate termination without prior warning.

12.5 Legal reporting. Where we are required by law to report illegal activity to law enforcement or regulatory authorities, we will do so. We may also cooperate with law enforcement investigations and disclose information as required by applicable law or valid legal process.

12.6 Changes to this AUP. We may update this AUP from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or best practices. For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days' notice via email and/or a prominent notice on the Platform. The current version of this AUP is always available at academy250.com/acceptable-use.