Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Effective Date: March 3, 2026

1. Purpose and Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of the AlterLab ScraperAPI service, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service") provided by RapierCraft Inc. ("AlterLab," "we," "us," or "our").

This AUP supplements our Terms of Service. Capitalized terms not defined here have the meanings given in the Terms of Service. By using the Service, you agree to comply with this AUP. We may update this policy at any time by posting a revised version on this page.

2. Acceptable Uses

You agree to use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The following are examples of acceptable uses:

  • Extracting publicly available information from websites you have permission to access
  • Market research, price monitoring, and competitive analysis
  • Content aggregation and news monitoring
  • Academic research and data analysis
  • Testing and quality assurance of your own websites
  • Legitimate business intelligence and automation
  • Lead generation from publicly listed business directories
  • Monitoring public government records and regulatory filings

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. If you are unsure whether your intended use is acceptable, contact us at [email protected] before proceeding.

3. Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use the Service for any of the following purposes. This list is not exhaustive, and we reserve the right to determine what constitutes a violation at our sole discretion.

3.1 Illegal and Unauthorized Access

  • Scraping websites that explicitly prohibit automated access in their terms of service or robots.txt
  • Accessing password-protected, login-required, or authentication-gated content without authorization
  • Circumventing security measures or engaging in hacking attempts
  • Using the Service for any purpose prohibited by applicable law, including harassment, stalking, or discrimination

3.2 Privacy and Data Protection Violations

  • Collecting personal information in violation of privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Collecting sensitive information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, or health data
  • Scraping social media platforms in violation of their terms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Creating fake accounts or impersonating others

3.3 Intellectual Property Violations

  • Violating intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademark, or trade secret laws
  • Reselling or redistributing scraped data without proper licensing

3.4 Fraud and Manipulation

  • Engaging in spamming, phishing, or fraudulent activities
  • Ad fraud, click fraud, or pay-per-click manipulation
  • SEO manipulation, including generating fake backlinks, content spinning, or rank manipulation
  • Ticket scalping bots or automated purchasing of limited-availability goods
  • Fake engagement, including artificial reviews, likes, follows, or social proof
  • Survey fraud or automated form submission for rewards
  • Cryptocurrency mining, NFT manipulation, or blockchain fraud facilitated through the Service

3.5 System Abuse and Harmful Activities

  • Distributing malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Overloading or disrupting target websites (DDoS attacks or excessive request volumes intended to degrade service)
  • Attempting to reverse-engineer, decompile, or create competing products using the Service
  • Reselling, sublicensing, or providing access to the Service to third parties without our written consent

4. Enforcement

We take violations of this AUP seriously and enforce it through a graduated response process. The severity of the response depends on the nature, scope, and intent of the violation.

4.1 Warning

For first-time or minor violations, we will notify you of the violation and request that you cease the prohibited activity immediately. You will be given a reasonable timeframe to correct the issue.

4.2 Suspension

For repeated violations or failure to correct a violation after a warning, we may temporarily suspend your access to the Service. During suspension, no API requests will be processed. We will notify you of the suspension and the conditions for reinstatement.

4.3 Termination

For severe violations or continued non-compliance after suspension, we may permanently terminate your account. Termination may include forfeiture of any prepaid credits or subscription fees, as described in our Terms of Service.

4.4 Immediate Termination

We reserve the right to immediately terminate your account without prior warning for egregious violations, including but not limited to: illegal activity, distribution of malware, DDoS attacks, or any activity that poses an immediate threat to our systems, our users, or third parties.

We may also report violations to law enforcement authorities where we believe illegal activity has occurred.

5. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this AUP, please report it to us immediately at [email protected]. We investigate all reports and will take appropriate action. Reports may be submitted anonymously.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may modify this AUP at any time by posting a revised version on this page. Material changes will be communicated via email or an in-app notification at least 30 days before they take effect. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised AUP.

7. Contact Information

Questions About This Policy?

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

Abuse Reports:

[email protected]

General Inquiries:

[email protected]

Legal Department:

[email protected]

Mailing Address:

RapierCraft Inc.
651 North Broad Street
Suite 201
Middletown, DE US