Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: December 19, 2024

Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the permitted and prohibited uses of NobleID services to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment for all users.

Permitted Uses

• Academic and research publication management
• Scholarly communication and collaboration
• Educational content distribution
• Institutional repository integration
• Metadata preservation and curation

Prohibited Uses

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Uploading malicious software or harmful content
• Violating intellectual property rights
• Submitting false or misleading metadata
• Attempting to circumvent security measures
• Harassment or abuse of other users
• Commercial use without proper authorization
• Spam or unsolicited communications

Academic Integrity

Users must adhere to academic integrity standards, including:

• Accurate attribution of authorship
• Proper citation of sources
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest
• Compliance with research ethics guidelines

Enforcement

Violations of this policy may result in:

• Warning notices
• Temporary suspension of services
• Permanent account termination
• Reporting to relevant authorities

Reporting Violations

To report violations of this policy, please contact abuse@nobleid.org with detailed information about the incident.