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Acceptable Use Policy
This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the rules and guidelines for using GitWatchman. By using our service, you agree to comply with these standards.
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
1. Introduction
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") is designed to protect GitWatchman, our users, and the broader internet community from irresponsible or illegal activities. This policy supplements our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
2. Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited when using GitWatchman:
2.1 Illegal Activities
- Using the service to violate any applicable law or regulation
- Monitoring repositories for purposes of intellectual property theft
- Using gathered information for fraud, harassment, or other illegal purposes
- Circumventing security measures or access controls
2.2 Service Abuse
- Creating multiple accounts to circumvent service limits
- Automated access or scraping beyond intended use
- Intentionally overloading or disrupting our systems
- Attempting to access other users' accounts or data
- Reverse engineering or decompiling the service
- Using bots or automated tools not authorized by us
2.3 Harmful Conduct
- Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
- Distributing malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Impersonating any person or entity
- Providing false or misleading information
- Engaging in any activity that could harm minors
2.4 GitHub API Misuse
- Using our service to bypass GitHub's rate limits
- Monitoring private repositories without authorization
- Violating GitHub's Terms of Service through our platform
- Using gathered data in ways prohibited by GitHub
3. Your Responsibilities
As a GitWatchman user, you are responsible for:
- Maintaining the security of your account credentials
- Using the service only for legitimate repository monitoring
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
- Respecting the intellectual property rights of repository owners
- Promptly reporting any security vulnerabilities you discover
- Keeping your email address current for notifications
- Not sharing your account access with others
4. Service Limits
To ensure fair usage and service availability for all users, GitWatchman enforces the following limits:
- •Repository Limit: Maximum of 5 repositories per user account
- •Public Repositories Only: Monitoring is limited to public GitHub repositories
- •Check Frequency: Repositories are checked periodically based on system capacity
- •Email Notifications: Sent only for new release detections
Attempting to circumvent these limits is a violation of this policy and may result in account suspension.
5. Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violations of this Acceptable Use Policy, please report them to us immediately:
Email: g.argento78@gmail.com
Please include as much detail as possible, including the nature of the violation and any evidence you may have.
6. Enforcement
Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in:
- Warning and request to cease prohibited activity
- Temporary suspension of account access
- Permanent termination of your account
- Removal of your data from our systems
- Reporting to law enforcement if illegal activity is suspected
- Legal action to recover damages
We reserve the right to take any action we deem appropriate, including immediate termination without prior notice, for serious violations.
7. Cooperation with Authorities
We cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities in investigating suspected illegal activities. We may disclose user information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Your continued use of GitWatchman after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy or need clarification on any points, please contact us:
Email: g.argento78@gmail.com