Effective Date: July 30, 2026 Last Updated: July 30, 2026
Purpose: This Acceptable Use Policy governs your use of Compoundly's platform and services. By using our services, you agree to comply with these guidelines and restrictions.
1. General Principles
✅ Encouraged Use
Educational Purpose: Use the platform for financial education and literacy
Personal Finance: Manage your personal financial assessments and goals
Constructive Feedback: Provide helpful feedback to improve the platform
Community Support: Help other users through appropriate channels
Professional Development: Use insights to improve your financial knowledge
Platform Intended Use
Financial education and assessment for personal use
Learning about personal finance management
Tracking financial goals and progress (premium feature)
Analyzing personal financial documents (premium feature)
Accessing educational content and AI-powered insights
2. Prohibited Activities
🚫 Strictly Forbidden
The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account termination:
Illegal Activities
1Money Laundering: Using the platform to facilitate money laundering or financial crimes
2Fraud: Providing false information or attempting to defraud other users
3Tax Evasion: Using the platform to facilitate tax evasion or illegal tax schemes
4Identity Theft: Using another person's identity or financial information
5Terrorist Financing: Any activities related to terrorist financing or support
Platform Abuse
6Unauthorized Access: Attempting to access other users' accounts or data
7System Interference: Disrupting, hacking, or compromising platform security
8Data Scraping: Automated extraction of data from the platform
9Reverse Engineering: Attempting to reverse engineer our algorithms or code
10API Abuse: Excessive or unauthorized use of platform APIs
Content Violations
11Malicious Files: Uploading viruses, malware, or malicious code
12Inappropriate Content: Uploading pornographic, violent, or illegal content
13Spam: Sending unsolicited communications or spam content
14Phishing: Attempting to collect credentials or personal information fraudulently
Commercial Violations
15Unauthorized Resale: Reselling access to the platform or services
16Account Sharing: Sharing premium accounts or credentials
17Competing Services: Using our platform to develop competing financial services
18Commercial Use: Using free accounts for commercial or business purposes
3. Content Guidelines
User-Generated Content
✅ Acceptable Content
Personal financial documents for legitimate analysis
Constructive feedback and suggestions
Questions about financial education or platform use
Personal financial goals and progress updates
❌ Prohibited Content
False Information: Deliberately false or misleading financial data
Other People's Documents: Financial documents belonging to others without authorization
Sensitive Data: Social Security numbers, full credit card numbers, passwords
Required Information: Account details, action date, explanation of circumstances
Review Process: Independent review by different team member
Decision Timeline: Response within 10 business days
Appeal Outcomes
Action Reversed: Full account restoration and apology
Action Modified: Reduced penalty or modified restrictions
Action Upheld: Original decision confirmed with explanation
Additional Evidence: Request for additional evidence or clarification
8. Platform Monitoring
Automated Monitoring
Content Scanning: Automated scanning for prohibited content
Behavior Analysis: Monitoring for suspicious usage patterns
Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats
Fraud Detection: Automated fraud and abuse detection systems
Human Review
Escalated Cases: Human review of complex violations
Appeal Reviews: Human review of all appeal requests
Policy Development: Regular review and update of policies
Training: Ongoing training for content moderation staff
9. User Responsibilities
Personal Responsibility
Policy Awareness: Stay informed about current policies and updates
Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with applicable laws and policies
Reporting: Report violations you encounter on the platform
Security: Maintain good security practices for your account
Community Standards
Respectful Interaction: Treat other users and staff with respect
Constructive Communication: Provide helpful and constructive feedback
Platform Integrity: Help maintain the integrity and security of the platform
Educational Purpose: Use the platform for its intended educational purposes
10. Legal Compliance
Applicable Laws
Financial Regulations: Comply with applicable financial services laws
Data Protection: Respect privacy and data protection regulations
Anti-Money Laundering: Comply with AML and KYC requirements
Intellectual Property: Respect copyright and trademark laws
Jurisdiction Considerations
Local Laws: Ensure compliance with laws in your jurisdiction
International Use: Consider international legal requirements
Professional Standards: Comply with professional codes of conduct if applicable
Regulatory Changes: Stay informed about relevant regulatory changes
11. Policy Updates
Update Process
Regular Review: Policies reviewed and updated regularly
User Input: User feedback considered in policy updates
Legal Changes: Updates to reflect changes in applicable laws
Platform Evolution: Policies updated as platform features evolve
Notification
Material Changes: 30 days advance notice for significant changes
Communication Methods: Email, platform notifications, website updates
Continued Use: Continued use implies acceptance of updated policies
Objection Rights: Right to discontinue use if you disagree with changes
12. Contact Information
Policy questions, abuse reports, or appeals? Contact us at [email protected].
🤝 Our Commitment
We're committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and educational environment for all users. These policies help us protect the community while enabling you to achieve your financial education goals. Thank you for helping us maintain high standards.
This Acceptable Use Policy helps maintain a safe and productive environment for all users.