Perf

Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: January 7, 2026

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") describes prohibited uses of Perf's AI runtime orchestration platform and related services. This policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service.

Violations of this AUP may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account without prior notice.

Prohibited Activities

You may NOT use Perf to:

Illegal Activities

  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
  • Infringe or violate intellectual property rights of others
  • Process personal data without proper legal basis or consent
  • Facilitate money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes
  • Evade sanctions or export control restrictions
  • Engage in activities that would make Perf liable for legal action

Harmful Content

  • Generate content that promotes violence or threatens physical harm
  • Create harassment, bullying, or intimidation content targeting individuals or groups
  • Produce sexually explicit content involving minors (CSAM)
  • Generate non-consensual intimate imagery or deepfakes
  • Create content that promotes self-harm or suicide
  • Generate content promoting terrorism or extremism
  • Produce content that discriminates against protected groups
  • Create defamatory or libelous content

Misinformation and Deception

  • Generate and spread misinformation or disinformation
  • Create deepfakes or synthetic media to deceive
  • Impersonate individuals or organizations without authorization
  • Create fake reviews, testimonials, or social proof
  • Generate content for astroturfing campaigns
  • Create phishing content or social engineering attacks

System Abuse

  • Attempt to bypass rate limits or usage quotas
  • Probe for security vulnerabilities without written permission
  • Attempt to access other users' data or accounts
  • Use excessive resources to degrade service for others
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
  • Circumvent authentication or security mechanisms
  • Use automated systems to extract data beyond normal API usage

Spam and Fraud

  • Send unsolicited bulk messages or spam
  • Generate content for phishing or credential harvesting
  • Create fraudulent schemes or scams
  • Generate fake identities for fraudulent purposes
  • Engage in click fraud or ad fraud
  • Create content to manipulate financial markets

Privacy Violations

  • Process personal data in violation of privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Dox or expose private information about individuals
  • Create content for stalking or surveillance purposes
  • Generate content to circumvent privacy protections

Weapons and Dangerous Activities

  • Generate instructions for creating weapons (biological, chemical, nuclear, explosive)
  • Create content facilitating illegal drug manufacturing or trafficking
  • Generate content promoting dangerous activities or challenges
  • Create content that could enable mass casualties

Responsible AI Use

When using Perf, you should:

  • Disclose AI involvement: When appropriate, disclose that content was generated with AI assistance, especially in contexts where it matters (journalism, academic work, legal documents)
  • Review outputs: Always review AI-generated content for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential harms before use
  • Maintain accountability: You remain responsible for how you use AI-generated content
  • Respect intellectual property: Ensure AI-generated content doesn't infringe on others' intellectual property rights
  • Consider impact: Consider the potential societal impact of your AI applications

High-Risk Use Cases

The following use cases require additional care and may require explicit authorization:

  • Healthcare: AI outputs should not be used as medical advice without human expert review
  • Legal: AI outputs should not replace professional legal advice
  • Financial: AI outputs should not be used for automated trading decisions or financial advice without proper safeguards
  • Safety-critical: Do not use AI outputs for systems where failures could cause physical harm
  • Hiring and HR: AI outputs should be reviewed carefully to avoid discriminatory outcomes
  • Content moderation: AI outputs should be reviewed by humans for edge cases

Enforcement

We actively monitor for violations of this AUP. Violations may result in:

  1. Warning: For first-time minor violations, we may issue a warning and request remediation
  2. Temporary suspension: For repeated or moderate violations, we may temporarily suspend your access
  3. Permanent termination: For severe violations or continued abuse, we may permanently terminate your account
  4. Legal action: For violations involving illegal activity, we may report to law enforcement and pursue legal remedies

We reserve the right to take immediate action without prior notice for severe violations that pose imminent harm.

Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this AUP, please report it immediately to:

When reporting, please include:

  • Description of the violation
  • Any relevant evidence or documentation
  • Your contact information (optional but helpful for follow-up)

We treat all reports confidentially and will investigate promptly.

Appeals

If you believe your account was suspended or terminated in error, you may appeal by contacting us at appeals@withperf.pro. Please include:

  • Your account email
  • Explanation of why you believe the action was in error
  • Any relevant context or documentation

We will review appeals within 5 business days and communicate our decision.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this AUP from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this Acceptable Use Policy can be directed to: