Acceptable Use Policy

OpenMirai Acceptable Use Policy - Guidelines for responsible and appropriate use of our platform

What This Policy Covers

This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the rules and guidelines for using OpenMirai's Learning Management System platform. By using our platform, you agree to follow these guidelines.

Why This Matters: We want OpenMirai to be a safe, professional, and productive environment for everyone. These guidelines help ensure that all users can enjoy a positive experience.

What You CAN Do (Permitted Uses)

Educational Activities:

Create and Manage Courses: Develop educational content, lessons, and materials
Student Management: Enroll students, track progress, and manage grades
Assessment Creation: Build quizzes, assignments, and evaluations
Resource Sharing: Share educational materials, documents, and media
Live Learning: Conduct virtual classes, webinars, and discussions

Business Operations:

Professional Training: Provide corporate training and development programs
Certification Programs: Offer professional certifications and credentials
Skill Development: Create courses for skill enhancement and learning
Team Collaboration: Use the platform for team-based learning
Performance Tracking: Monitor learning outcomes and progress

Platform Features:

Customization: Personalize your learning environment and branding
Integration: Connect with third-party tools and services
Analytics: Use reporting and analytics features
Communication: Send notifications and communicate with users
Payment Processing: Handle course payments and subscriptions

What You CANNOT Do (Prohibited Uses)

Illegal Activities:

Law Violations: Any activity that violates local, state, national, or international laws
Copyright Infringement: Using content you don't have rights to
Trademark Violations: Using others' brand names or logos without permission
Patent Infringement: Violating intellectual property rights
Regulatory Violations: Breaking industry-specific regulations

Harmful Content:

Malware Distribution: Sharing viruses, spyware, or other harmful software
Phishing Attempts: Creating fake login pages or deceptive content
Scam Content: Fraudulent or misleading educational materials
Hate Speech: Content that promotes discrimination or violence
Harassment: Bullying, intimidation, or abusive behavior

Platform Abuse:

Unauthorized Access: Attempting to hack or breach security measures
Data Mining: Scraping or collecting data without permission
Spam: Sending unsolicited messages or content
Resource Abuse: Using excessive bandwidth or storage
Account Sharing: Sharing your account with unauthorized users

Inappropriate Content:

Adult Content: Pornographic or sexually explicit materials
Violence: Graphic violence or threats of harm
Drug Promotion: Content promoting illegal drug use
Dangerous Activities: Instructions for dangerous or illegal activities
Misinformation: Deliberately false or misleading information

Special Rules for Educational Content

Content Quality Standards:

Accuracy: Ensure all educational content is factually correct
Appropriateness: Content should be suitable for your target audience
Professional Standards: Maintain high quality and professional appearance
Regular Updates: Keep content current and relevant
Source Attribution: Give credit to original sources when appropriate

Student Protection:

Age-Appropriate Content: Ensure content is suitable for student age groups
Privacy Protection: Protect student privacy and personal information
Safety Measures: Implement appropriate safety controls for minors
Content Moderation: Monitor and moderate student-generated content
Reporting Mechanisms: Provide ways for students to report issues

Security and Privacy Requirements

Account Security:

Strong Passwords: Use secure, unique passwords for your account
Two-Factor Authentication: Enable 2FA when available
Account Monitoring: Regularly check for suspicious activity
Secure Access: Don't share login credentials with others
Logout: Always log out when using shared devices

Data Protection:

Student Privacy: Protect student personal information
Data Encryption: Use secure methods for sensitive data
Access Controls: Limit access to authorized users only
Regular Backups: Maintain backup copies of critical data
Incident Reporting: Report security incidents immediately

Third-Party Services and Integrations

Responsible Integration:

Vetted Services: Only integrate with reputable third-party services
Terms Compliance: Ensure third-party services comply with our policies
Data Security: Verify third-party security practices
User Consent: Get appropriate consent for third-party data sharing
Monitoring: Monitor third-party service performance and security

API Usage:

Rate Limiting: Respect API rate limits and usage guidelines
Authorized Use: Only use APIs for intended purposes
Security: Implement proper authentication and security measures
Documentation: Follow API documentation and best practices
Support: Contact us for API-related questions or issues

Monitoring and Enforcement

How We Monitor:

Automated Systems: We use automated tools to detect policy violations
User Reports: We investigate reports from users about violations
Regular Audits: We conduct periodic reviews of platform usage
Security Monitoring: We monitor for security threats and abuse
Performance Tracking: We track platform performance and usage patterns

Enforcement Actions:

Warning: First-time violations may result in a warning
Content Removal: Violating content may be removed
Account Suspension: Serious violations may result in temporary suspension
Account Termination: Repeated or severe violations may lead to permanent termination
Legal Action: We may take legal action for serious violations