acceptable-use-policy

Acceptable Use Policy

Last revised: March 11, 2025

About this policy


  1. Hi, we're S7SoftwareHub and welcome to our Acceptable Use Policy. This policy applies to all users of S7SoftwareHub Sites and sets out how you can use S7SoftwareHub Sites and Content and places certain restrictions on the types of Content that can be uploaded and used on S7SoftwareHub Sites.

  2. Please take the time to read this policy carefully, and check it regularly as it may be amended from time to time. Your use of the S7SoftwareHub Sites is conditional on your acceptance of this policy.

  3. Any terms that are capitalized will have the meanings set out in the Definitions section of this policy. Words like ‘include’ and ‘including’ are not words of limitation.


So what's not acceptable use?

4. It's NOT OKAY to use any S7SoftwareHub Site or Content, or to upload, submit, post, build, create, host or otherwise make available any Content that contains, provides access to (e.g. through links to third party websites) or promotes any of the following Content or activities:

a. Adult content: sexually explicit or pornographic material, or activity linked to adult services.
b. Exploitation of children: harmful or exploitative material involving minors.
c. Hate speech & discrimination: supporting or condoning violence or bias based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or identity.
d. Incitement of violence: threatening or encouraging harm against others.
e. Harassment: bullying or threatening behavior.
f. Defamation: false comments that damage a person’s reputation.
g. Third-party rights violations: including copyright, intellectual property, and privacy breaches.
h. Offensive content: shocking or offensive material.
i. Fraud or deception: false or misleading information.
j. Illegal goods/services: weapons, gambling, or other regulated/illegal activities.
k. Illegal activities: content that breaks the law.
l. Harmful content: pirated software, malware, hacking tools, or anything designed to damage systems or data.
m. AI training: using S7SoftwareHub Sites or Content to train or develop AI models or machine learning without authorization.

5. We reserve the right to take action under this policy if we see Content that is inconsistent with the spirit of this policy, even if not expressly listed above.


Community participation

6.  S7SoftwareHub is built on community values, and some behaviors are not allowed. It’s NOT OKAY to:
 a. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Content or systems.
 b. Contact members privately to bypass S7SoftwareHub Sites.
 c. Enter into inconsistent or conflicting agreements outside S7SoftwareHub Sites.
 d. Use S7SoftwareHub Sites in misleading ways (e.g. cloning the site).
 e. Use devices, programs, or scraping tools to copy our services.
 f. Disrupt or interfere with S7SoftwareHub Sites in any way.


Investigation and reporting

7.  We use automated tools and human moderation to identify and act on violations of this policy.

8.  Our moderation team investigates flagged Content and reports. Users must cooperate with us in resolving violations.

9.  Users can report illegal Content via our “Report Abuse” form or by emailing report.abuse@s7softwarehub.com. We prioritize reports from authorities and “trusted flaggers” as required by law.


Enforcement and appeals

10. We determine violations of this policy at our sole discretion, considering:

  • volume of unacceptable Content,

  • seriousness of the violation,

  • consequences and intent, and

  • past violations.

11. If you breach this policy, we may, without notice:
 a. Request removal or disable Content,
 b. Delete or restrict Content visibility,
 c. Suspend or terminate your account,
 d. Stop providing services,
 e. Report serious cases (e.g. child abuse or illegal activity) to authorities,
 f. Take any combination of the above.

12.  Suspension or termination may result in loss of Content, licenses, or memberships.

13.  We respond to copyright infringement notices under the DMCA.

14. EU users may appeal moderation decisions within 180 days via our website or Helpdesk.

15.  If unsatisfied with appeals, users may pursue out-of-court settlements or legal proceedings under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

16. If unsure whether your Content complies, contact us first.


How can you contact us?

17.  If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at:
 📮 PO Box 16122 Collins Street West, Victoria 8007 Australia
 📧 report.abuse@s7softwarehub.com


Definitions

  • Content: any digital goods, information, text, audio, video, code, templates, fonts, or materials uploaded, shared, or sold on S7SoftwareHub Sites.

  • S7SoftwareHub, we, us, our: S7SoftwareHub and affiliated entities.

  • S7SoftwareHub Sites: S7SoftwareHub Marketplace, digital product portals, and any other platforms owned or operated by S7SoftwareHub.

  • Group Companies: S7SoftwareHub and any affiliates, subsidiaries, or entities under common control.