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Acceptable Use Policy

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

1. Overview

This Acceptable Use Policy is part of our Terms of Service and defines prohibited activities and behavior when using Open TV Streams. By accessing our service, you agree to comply with this policy.

Our goal is to provide a safe, legal, and reliable streaming platform for all users. We reserve the right to investigate violations and take appropriate action, including account termination and reporting to law enforcement when necessary.

2. Prohibited Activities

2.1 Illegal Activities

You may not use Open TV Streams to engage in, promote, or facilitate any illegal activities, including but not limited to:

• Accessing content that is illegal in your jurisdiction
• Violating copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws
• Distributing or sharing pirated content
• Engaging in fraud, identity theft, or financial crimes
• Violating export control or sanctions laws
• Money laundering or terrorist financing
• Child exploitation or abuse in any form
• Human trafficking or modern slavery
• Drug trafficking or illegal substance distribution

2.2 Unauthorized Access and Security Violations

You may not attempt to:

• Access, probe, or test the vulnerability of our systems or networks
• Breach or circumvent authentication or security measures
• Access accounts, data, or systems without authorization
• Interfere with service to any user, host, or network (denial of service attacks)
• Send or introduce viruses, worms, malware, or harmful code
• Harvest, scrape, or collect user information without consent
• Use packet sniffers, port scanners, or other network monitoring tools
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our service
• Create accounts using automated systems or bots

2.3 Network and System Abuse

You may not:

• Overload or disrupt our servers or networks with excessive requests
• Use automated systems (bots, scripts, crawlers) without written permission
• Launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks
• Intentionally consume excessive bandwidth or server resources
• Forge headers, manipulate identifiers, or otherwise disguise your origin
• Interfere with other users' ability to access the service
• Bypass rate limiting or throttling mechanisms

2.4 Content Violations

You may not submit, post, display, or transmit content that:

• Infringes on intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, patent)
• Is hateful, discriminatory, or promotes violence against individuals or groups
• Contains or promotes child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Is pornographic, sexually explicit, or obscene
• Promotes terrorism, extremism, or violent ideologies
• Harasses, threatens, or intimidates others
• Constitutes spam, unsolicited advertising, or phishing
• Contains false, misleading, or deceptive information
• Violates privacy rights or discloses personal information without consent
• Promotes illegal drugs, substances, or paraphernalia
• Contains graphic violence or "gore" content

2.5 Abuse of Service Features

You may not:

• Create multiple accounts to evade bans or restrictions
• Impersonate any person, entity, or organization
• Manipulate favorites, ratings, or viewing statistics
• Use the service to send spam or unsolicited messages
• Share your account credentials with others
• Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit our service
• Frame, mirror, or embed our content on other websites without permission
• Remove, obscure, or modify any copyright notices or branding

2.6 Geographic Restriction Bypass

You may not:

• Use VPNs, proxies, or other methods to bypass geographic content restrictions
• Access content that is not licensed for your region
• Manipulate or falsify your location information
• Share methods for bypassing regional restrictions with others

3. User Conduct Standards

3.1 Respectful Behavior

When interacting with other users or our support team, you must:

• Be respectful, courteous, and professional
• Refrain from harassment, bullying, or intimidation
• Avoid hate speech, slurs, or discriminatory language
• Respect others' privacy and personal information
• Not engage in trolling, flaming, or deliberately disruptive behavior

3.2 Account Responsibility

If you create an account, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Providing accurate and truthful information
• Updating your information when it changes

3.3 Content Reporting

If you encounter content or behavior that violates this policy, you should:

• Report it to us immediately via abuse@opentvstreams.com
• Provide specific details and evidence when possible
• Not engage with or retaliate against violators
• Allow us reasonable time to investigate and respond

4. Intellectual Property Compliance

4.1 Copyright Respect

Open TV Streams aggregates publicly available, free-to-air content. However:

• All content remains the property of its respective copyright holders
• You may not record, redistribute, or commercially exploit streams
• Personal viewing is permitted; public performance is not
• If you hold copyright to content and have concerns, see our DMCA Policy

4.2 Trademark Usage

You may not:

• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without permission
• Create confusion about affiliation or endorsement
• Register domain names containing our trademarks
• Use our brand in ways that harm our reputation

5. Advertising and Commercial Use

5.1 Prohibited Commercial Activities

You may not use Open TV Streams to:

• Sell, resell, or charge fees for access to our streams
• Display our content in commercial establishments without permission
• Integrate our streams into paid products or services
• Use our service for lead generation or marketing without permission
• Collect user data for commercial purposes

5.2 Advertising Restrictions

You may not:

• Remove, block, or tamper with our advertisements
• Inject your own advertisements into our service
• Click on ads fraudulently or encourage others to do so (click fraud)
• Use ad-blocking software in ways that violate our terms

6. Age Restrictions

Open TV Streams is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13:

• Do not create an account
• Do not provide personal information
• Use the service only with parental supervision

Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their children's use of the service.

7. Enforcement and Consequences

7.1 Investigation

We reserve the right to:

• Monitor and investigate suspected violations of this policy
• Review accounts, activity logs, and communications
• Cooperate with law enforcement in investigations
• Preserve evidence of violations

7.2 Actions We May Take

Upon discovering violations, we may:

• Issue warnings for minor first-time violations
• Temporarily suspend accounts pending investigation
• Permanently terminate accounts for serious or repeat violations
• Block IP addresses or networks engaging in abuse
• Remove or restrict access to content that violates this policy
• Report violations to law enforcement when legally required or appropriate
• Pursue legal action including civil lawsuits for damages
• Seek criminal prosecution for illegal activities

7.3 Appeals

If your account is suspended or terminated:

• You may appeal the decision by contacting appeals@opentvstreams.com
• Include your account details and reasons for the appeal
• We will review appeals within 5-10 business days
• Our decision on appeals is final

8. Legal Compliance

You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

• Copyright and intellectual property laws
• Privacy and data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Computer crime and cybersecurity laws
• Export control and sanctions laws
• Anti-spam and telecommunications laws
• Content regulation and broadcasting laws

9. Reporting Violations

To report violations of this Acceptable Use Policy:

• Abuse Reports: abuse@opentvstreams.com
• Copyright Issues: See our DMCA Policy
• Security Issues: security@opentvstreams.com
• General Support: Contact Form

When reporting violations, please include:

• Specific details of the violation
• Account username or identifier (if applicable)
• Date and time of the incident
• Screenshots or other evidence
• Your contact information for follow-up

10. Modifications 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 to registered users. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Questions and Contact

For questions about this Acceptable Use Policy:

• Email: legal@opentvstreams.com
• Website: https://opentvstreams.com
• Contact Page: Contact Form

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By using Open TV Streams, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy. Violations may result in account termination and legal action. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and legal streaming platform.

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