Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy governs your use of ShadowPhone's software, services, website, API, and all related tools (collectively, the "Services"). It applies to all users, whether on a free trial or paid subscription.

ShadowPhone provides general-purpose device control capabilities via the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) protocol and related technologies. We do not prescribe, suggest, endorse, or control the specific ways in which users employ these capabilities. The user is the sole operator and decision-maker at all times.

2. User Responsibility

By using ShadowPhone, you represent, warrant, and agree that:

• You will use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, rules, and regulations
• You are solely responsible for determining whether your intended use is legal in your jurisdiction
• You are solely responsible for complying with the terms of service of any third-party platform you access through your devices
• You accept full legal, financial, and ethical responsibility for all actions performed using ShadowPhone, whether automated or manual
• You will not hold ShadowPhone liable for any consequences of your use, including but not limited to account actions taken by third-party platforms, legal proceedings, financial losses, or reputational damage
• You own or are legally authorised to control every device you connect to ShadowPhone
• You have the right and authority to perform all actions you initiate through the software

3. Prohibited Activities

You agree that you will NOT use ShadowPhone to:

3.1 Illegal Activity

• Violate any applicable law, statute, regulation, or ordinance
• Engage in, promote, or facilitate any form of fraud, scam, or deception
• Engage in identity theft, phishing, or impersonation of any person or entity
• Distribute, transmit, or facilitate the distribution of illegal substances, weapons, counterfeit goods, or stolen property
• Create, distribute, or possess child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content exploiting minors
• Engage in money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion

3.2 Harmful Content and Behaviour

• Harass, threaten, stalk, bully, intimidate, or abuse any individual or group
• Distribute hate speech, content promoting violence, or content inciting discrimination
• Create or distribute sexually explicit content involving minors
• Distribute content that promotes self-harm, eating disorders, or suicide
• Distribute malware, ransomware, spyware, viruses, or other harmful code

3.3 Intellectual Property Violations

• Infringe upon the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights of any third party
• Distribute pirated software, media, or other copyrighted content without authorisation
• Use ShadowPhone to scrape, copy, or reproduce content in violation of copyright law

3.4 System Abuse

• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or derive the source code of ShadowPhone
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security, access-control, or technical protection measures of ShadowPhone
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, performance, or availability of our Services or infrastructure
• Use bots, scripts, or automated tools to interact with ShadowPhone in a manner that exceeds normal usage or creates excessive load
• Sublicense, resell, rent, lease, or redistribute ShadowPhone or access to it without written permission
• Share your account credentials with unauthorised third parties

3.5 Unauthorised Device Access

• Connect devices you do not own or are not authorised to control
• Access, control, or interfere with any device, system, or account without the owner's explicit consent
• Use ShadowPhone to gain unauthorised access to any network, system, or data

4. ShadowPhone's Role as a Tool Provider

5. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any user violating this AUP, you may report the violation to us at abuse@shadowphone.com. Reports should include:

• A description of the violation
• Any relevant evidence or documentation
• Your contact information (optional but helpful for follow-up)

We will review all reports in good faith and take appropriate action, which may include investigation, warning, suspension, or termination of the reported account.

6. Enforcement and Consequences

Violations of this AUP may result in, at our sole discretion:

• A written warning
• Temporary suspension of your account
• Permanent termination of your account and access to ShadowPhone
• Forfeiture of any prepaid fees without refund
• Reporting to relevant law enforcement authorities
• Legal action to recover damages and costs

We reserve the right to determine what constitutes a violation of this AUP. Our failure to enforce any provision of this AUP does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification. Continued use of ShadowPhone after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.