Purpose and Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of Perplexity AI's services and platform. By using our service, you agree to comply with this policy and use our platform responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Permitted Uses

You may use our service for legitimate purposes, including:

Research and academic work
Professional and business inquiries
Educational purposes and learning
Creative writing and content development
Data analysis and fact-checking
Personal knowledge and information gathering

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using our service:

Illegal Activities

Any activity that violates local, state, national, or international laws
Fraud, money laundering, or other financial crimes
Intellectual property infringement
Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks

Harmful Content

Creating, sharing, or requesting violent or graphic content
Harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior
Hate speech or discriminatory content
Content that promotes self-harm or suicide
Adult content or sexually explicit material

Misinformation and Deception

Deliberately spreading false or misleading information
Creating deepfakes or manipulated media
Impersonating individuals or organizations
Academic dishonesty or plagiarism

System Abuse

Attempting to reverse engineer or hack our systems
Excessive automated requests or API abuse
Circumventing usage limits or security measures
Interfering with other users' access to the service

Content Guidelines

When using our service, please ensure your queries and interactions:

Are respectful and professional in nature
Do not contain personal information of others without consent
Are not designed to test or exploit system vulnerabilities
Do not attempt to generate harmful or dangerous instructions
Respect intellectual property rights and fair use principles

AI-Specific Guidelines

Given the AI-powered nature of our service, please be aware of these specific guidelines:

Responsible AI Use

Use AI-generated content responsibly and verify important information through additional sources. Do not rely solely on AI outputs for critical decisions without human oversight.

Attribution and Transparency

When using AI-generated content in professional or academic contexts, provide appropriate attribution and be transparent about the use of AI assistance.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Do not input confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personal information into our system. Treat all interactions as potentially visible to our systems for improvement purposes.

Commercial Use Restrictions

Commercial use of our service is subject to additional restrictions:

Bulk or automated commercial queries require prior approval
Reselling or redistributing our service is prohibited without authorization
Using our service to compete directly with our offerings is not permitted
Commercial API access requires a separate commercial license

Monitoring and Enforcement

We reserve the right to monitor usage of our service to ensure compliance with this policy:

Automated systems may flag potentially problematic content
Human review may be conducted for flagged interactions
We may investigate reported violations
Usage patterns may be analyzed for abuse detection

Consequences of Violations

Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in:

Warning: First-time minor violations may result in a warning
Temporary Suspension: Repeated or moderate violations may lead to temporary account suspension
Permanent Termination: Serious or repeated violations may result in permanent account termination
Legal Action: Illegal activities may be reported to appropriate authorities
No Refund: Violations may result in forfeiture of any paid subscription fees

Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates this policy, please report it to us:

Email: abuse@perplexity.ai
Subject: "AUP Violation Report"
Include: Detailed description of the violation and any relevant evidence

Policy Updates

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our service, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes and post the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact us:

Email: legal@perplexity.ai
Address: Perplexity AI, 123 AI Street, Tech City, TC 12345