Acceptable Use Policy

Last Updated: March 16, 2026

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy defines the standards for responsible use of Tiker's platform. It applies to all users, including learners, mentors, project creators, and organizations. By using Tiker, you agree to comply with this policy.

2. Prohibited Activities

2.1 Illegal Activities

You may not use Tiker for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations. This includes:

• Copyright infringement or intellectual property violations
• Fraud, deception, or misrepresentation
• Harassment, threats, or abuse
• Money laundering or financial crimes

2.2 Harmful Content

You agree not to post, upload, or share content that:

• Contains hate speech, violence, or discrimination
• Is sexually explicit or inappropriate
• Promotes self-harm or illegal activities
• Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Is defamatory or false

2.3 Project and Content Violations

When publishing projects, courses, or content, you must:

• Ensure you have the right to publish the content
• Not plagiarize or copy other people's work
• Accurately represent the content's scope and difficulty
• Provide genuine educational value
• Not mislead users about learning outcomes

2.4 User Interaction Violations

Inappropriate user interactions include:

• Harassment or bullying of other users
• Unsolicited commercial solicitation
• Spam or repeated unwanted messages
• Impersonation of other users
• Sharing other users' personal information without consent

2.5 Platform Abuse

You agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Tiker's systems
• Interfere with platform functionality or security
• Scrape or automate data collection without permission
• Reverse engineer platform features
• Create fake accounts or misrepresent your identity
• Participate in manipulation, vote rigging, or fake reviews

2.6 Payment and Financial Abuse

You may not:

• Use fraudulent or stolen payment methods
• Dispute legitimate charges
• Attempt chargebacks fraudulently
• Violate any payment processor's terms of service

3. Content Standards for Creators

3.1 Project Quality

Projects published on Tiker must:

• Be complete and functional
• Provide clear instructions and learning objectives
• Include accurate skill level expectations
• Not be substantially similar to existing projects

3.2 Mentorship Standards

Mentors agree to:

• Provide honest and professional guidance
• Respect mentee confidentiality
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Be available for scheduled sessions

3.3 Academic Integrity

All content must be original or properly attributed. You may not:

• Plagiarize content from other sources
• Publish content without proper attribution
• Copy course material from competitors

4. Monitoring and Enforcement

4.1 Monitoring

Tiker monitors user activity for policy violations. We may investigate accounts that show suspicious behavior.

4.2 Consequences for Violations

Depending on the severity of the violation, consequences may include:

• Warning or notification
• Content removal or flagging
• Account suspension (temporary)
• Account termination (permanent)
• Legal action if applicable

4.3 Appeal Process

If your account is suspended or content is removed, you may appeal within 30 days by contacting support with your account details and reason for appeal.

5. User Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activity conducted through your account
• Reporting violations by other users to support
• Ensuring your content complies with all applicable laws

6. Third-Party Content and Links

Tiker is not responsible for third-party content linked from or referenced on our platform. Users are responsible for reviewing third-party terms and policies before engagement.

7. Reporting Violations

If you witness a violation of this policy, please report it immediately:

• Use the "Report" function on the platform
• Email: ceo@tickerai.com
• Phone: +91 9539650846

8. Changes to This Policy

Tiker may update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this policy, contact:

• Email: ceo@tickerai.com
• Phone: +91 9539650846