Website Acceptable Usage Policy

This Website Acceptable Usage Policy is designed for use alongside the main terms and conditions of a website.

Use this policy to set rules for how users may use your website

An acceptable usage policy sets out the rules and standards that users must follow when using your site. It is particularly useful where your website includes interactive features or allows users to submit content.

Set content standards and make clear what is not allowed

The policy sets out content standards and identifies the types of content that are not acceptable. This includes content that is unlawful, defamatory, discriminatory, offensive, or submitted in breach of important duties such as duties of confidence.

Explain what happens if users breach the policy

This policy also sets out the rights of the website owner or operator in response to a breach. Options include suspending or terminating a user’s right to use the website, removing content uploaded by the user, and cooperating with law enforcement authorities where a user has engaged in criminal activity involving the site.

Link this policy to your website terms and conditions

This policy cross-refers to the main terms and conditions of the website and is intended to work with them. It also makes clear that a breach of this policy constitutes a breach of the main terms and conditions.

Some website terms and conditions templates do not refer to this document because they are designed only for basic, non-interactive sites.

What this Website Acceptable Usage Policy covers

• Rules for acceptable use of the site
• Interactive services
• Content standards
• The website operator’s response to breaches
• Changes to the policy, contact details, and law and jurisdiction

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