Acceptable Use Policy

1.This policy sets out what you can and cannot use our sites and products for.

2. When we say ’we’, ’us’ or ’Groundhogg Inc.’ it’s because that’s who we are and we own and run the Groundhogg Inc.  Groundhogg Marketplace, Groundhogg WordPress Plugin. and other Groundhogg Inc. products. If we say ’policy’ we’re talking about this acceptable use policy. If we say ’user terms’ we’re talking about the rules for using any of the Groundhogg Inc. products and services. Take the time to read this policy because it forms a part of the user terms for each of the Groundhogg Inc. products. By using any of our products, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree to this policy we won’t take it personally, but please do not use Groundhogg Inc..

So what’s not acceptable use?

3. It’s NOT OKAY to use Groundhogg services or products to submit, post, build, host or otherwise make available any content that may contain, provide access to (eg, through links to third party websites) or promote any of the following content:

1. Adult content: This includes images or videos that contain nudity or sexual activity, or any commercial activity linked to making money from adult content such as escort agencies.
2. Exploitation of children: This includes images or videos depicting children in a way that encourages or promotes attraction towards children.
3. Hate speech: This includes content that supports or condones violence or discrimination against individuals based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, gender, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity.
4. Incitement of violence: This includes content that threatens, or that is intended to incite, violence against an individual or group of individuals.
5. Harassment: This includes any form of harassment or bullying against an individual or group of individuals.
6. Defamation: This includes any untruthful comments about a person that has the tendency to lower their estimation in the eyes of others.
7. Copyright and third party intellectual property: Using the Groundhogg Inc. products or services in violation of the copyright or other intellectual property rights of others is NOT cool, and is illegal, so please don’t do that. To report intellectual property infringement please email abuse@groundhogg.io or call 416-444-7767
8. Offensive content: This includes content that would cause offence to a reasonable person, including content that is posted for shock value.
9. Fraudulent, misleading or deceptive conduct: This includes making statements about your own products or services that are not accurate or impersonating others. You must also not use a false email address or misrepresent your affiliation with others. You must not use information gathered from or through the Groundhogg service or products in a way that may confuse or mislead consumers (for example, automatically gathering information to set up a site that looks like one of our sites). You must also not use a false email address or misrepresent your affiliation with others.

4. It’s also NOT OKAY to use Groundhogg Inc. or any of our services or products to submit, post, build, host or otherwise make available any content that may contain, provide access to (eg, through links to third party websites) or promote any of the following activities:

1. Supply of regulated goods and services: This includes the supply of weapons, gambling or adult escort services.
2. Illegal activities: This seems like a no brainer but using Groundhogg Inc., products or services for any dangerous or illegal content or other purposes is NOT acceptable. You should always ensure you’re aware and comply with any applicable laws in Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia or other jurisdictions you are located in or doing business in.
3. Illegal activities which cause harm to Groundhogg Inc. products or services or brand or others: Unacceptable content or links which might cause harm to the Groundhogg Inc. products or services or brand or others is definitely NOT OKAY with us. This includes pirated software, programs or archives that provide the functionality to gain unauthorised access to other systems or networks of any kind, Warez sites, files or web pages that contain viruses, trojans, malware or other applications designed to access a user’s equipment or information with illegal intentions and/or without the knowledge of the user. You must not modify, reproduce, display, publish, distribute, copy, transmit, perform, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell or re-sell any information, content, software, or item obtained from or through Groundhogg Inc. sites, services or products, other than in accordance with these terms or the license for the item.

5. Groundhogg Inc. is founded on the idea of community and like any functioning and healthy community, some things are not allowed and are NOT OKAY. It’s NOT OKAY to:

1. attempt to gain unauthorised access to computer systems or content through the Groundhogg Inc. service or products
2. attempt to contact other members through the Groundhogg services or use any information gained from the Groundhogg Inc. sites or services with the intention to make a private arrangement that would otherwise be made using the Groundhogg Inc. sites, services or products;
3. enter any arrangements that are not consistent with, or are intended to apply in addition to, these terms or the Author Terms;
4. use information gathered from or through the Groundhogg Inc. sites, service or products in a way that may confuse or mislead consumers (for example, automatically gathering information to set up a site that looks like one of our sites);
5. attempt to or actually interrupt, negatively impact or alter the Groundhogg Inc. sites, service or products operation in any way.

Help! I need to report abuse or offensive content!

6. Reporting abuse: Please report suspected policy violations to us using the ’Report Abuse’ by emailing us at abuse@Groundhogg.io

What action might we take if we find a buyer or customer has used our sites, products or services in breach of this policy?

7. We will try and ensure fair outcomes for any content or use we deem as NOT acceptable. If you’re not sure whether your content or intended use of our services is acceptable then please contact us to discuss.

8. If you have breached this acceptable use policy then we may, in our absolute discretion and without notice:

1. request that you immediately remove the content which we view is NOT acceptable;
2. immediately suspend or terminate any accounts you have with any of the Groundhogg Inc. businesses;
3. immediately stop providing you with the services, including hosting your website;
4. in serious cases such as those involving the abuse of children, or other illegal activity, report you to the appropriate authorities.

How can you contact us?

9. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at Report Abuse in writing at 25 Lesmill Road, Unit D, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 416-444-7767 or email abuse@Groundhogg.io

10. It’s up to you and us to create a better world. Let’s keep it safe, continue to have each other’s back and be champions of what is good in the world! Thank you for using  Groundhogg products and services.

Last modified July 13th, 2019.