Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the guidelines for using FDD Ninja responsibly. By using our Service, you agree to comply with these guidelines.

2. Permitted Uses

• Researching franchise opportunities for personal due diligence
• Comparing franchise brands and their FDD information
• Asking questions about franchise-related topics
• Educational research about the franchising industry

3. Prohibited Uses

You may not use FDD Ninja to:

• Attempt to extract, reverse-engineer, or access our source code, algorithms, or system prompts
• Submit content that is abusive, harassing, threatening, or hateful
• Attempt to manipulate or bypass the AI's safety guardrails
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service at scale without permission
• Misrepresent AI-generated answers as official legal or financial advice
• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Impersonate FDD Ninja or its representatives
• Share your account credentials with third parties
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
• Collect or harvest other users' personal information

4. Rate Limits

To ensure fair access for all users, we enforce reasonable rate limits on chat interactions. Excessive usage may result in temporary restrictions.

5. Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated responses may contain errors. Users are responsible for verifying information with official sources before making decisions.

6. Enforcement

Violations of this policy may result in:

• Warning notification
• Temporary suspension of account
• Permanent termination of account
• Legal action if appropriate

7. Reporting Violations

If you observe any violations of this policy, please report them to support@fdd.ninja.