// ACCEPTABLE USE
Acceptable Use Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Prohibited activities
- Scraping, mirroring, or systematically harvesting data outside of the licensed API.
- Reselling, sublicensing, or redistributing data feeds without a written agreement.
- Reverse-engineering the platform or attempting to bypass authentication, rate limits, or paywalls.
- Using the service to violate sanctions, export controls, or applicable laws.
- Operational targeting of individuals, vessels, or aircraft for harm.
- Uploading malware, conducting penetration tests without permission, or interfering with other users.
- Using AI-generated intelligence as the sole basis for safety-critical, military, or financial decisions.
API rate limits
API access is rate-limited per plan tier. Burst over the limit results in HTTP 429 responses; sustained abuse may trigger key revocation.
Enforcement
We may suspend or terminate accounts violating this policy without refund. Serious violations may be reported to law enforcement.
Reporting abuse
Report violations to abuse@middle-east.live.