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Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Overview

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of the DoughOps service. It is designed to protect DoughOps, our users, and the broader internet community from abusive, illegal, or harmful activities.

By using DoughOps, you agree to comply with this policy. Violation of this AUP may result in suspension or termination of your account.

Prohibited Activities

You may not use DoughOps to:

Illegal Activities

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or governmental orders
  • Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
  • Facilitate money laundering or terrorist financing
  • Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
  • Store or transmit illegal content

Harmful Content

  • Upload, transmit, or store malware, viruses, or other malicious code
  • Distribute spam or unsolicited communications
  • Host phishing pages or engage in identity theft
  • Store or distribute content that promotes violence or hatred
  • Share content that exploits or harms minors

System Abuse

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or accounts
  • Circumvent security measures or access controls
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
  • Conduct denial-of-service attacks
  • Probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities without authorization
  • Use automated tools or bots without permission

Misuse of Service

  • Use the Service for purposes other than its intended use (production planning for food businesses)
  • Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
  • Create multiple free trial accounts, Free plan accounts, or any combination of accounts to avoid payment, circumvent plan feature limits, or evade per-account seat or location caps
  • Share account credentials with unauthorized parties
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

Data Violations

  • Collect personal information of others without consent
  • Violate the privacy or data protection rights of individuals
  • Export data in violation of applicable export control laws
  • Use the Service to process data you don't have rights to process

Responsible Use

We expect all users to:

  • Use strong, unique passwords and protect account credentials
  • Promptly report any security vulnerabilities or breaches
  • Keep contact information current
  • Respect the intellectual property of others
  • Use the Service in good faith for its intended purpose

Resource Limits

To ensure fair use and system stability, we impose reasonable limits on:

  • API request rates (rate limiting)
  • Data storage amounts
  • File upload sizes
  • Export frequency

These limits vary by plan and are designed to accommodate normal business use. If you need higher limits, please contact us.

Reporting Violations

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

  • Email: abuse@doughops.com
  • Subject line: "AUP Violation Report"

Please include as much detail as possible, including screenshots, URLs, and timestamps.

Enforcement

We take violations of this AUP seriously. When we become aware of a potential violation, we may:

  1. Investigate: Review the reported activity to determine if a violation occurred
  2. Warn: Send a warning for minor or first-time violations
  3. Suspend: Temporarily suspend access for serious violations
  4. Terminate: Permanently terminate accounts for severe or repeated violations
  5. Report: Report illegal activity to appropriate authorities

We will attempt to notify you before taking action, except where doing so would:

  • Violate the law
  • Compromise an investigation
  • Put users or systems at risk

Appeals

If your account is suspended or terminated and you believe this was in error, you may appeal by contacting us at legal@doughops.com. Include:

  • Your account email address
  • A description of why you believe the action was incorrect
  • Any relevant evidence

We will review appeals within 5 business days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this AUP from time to time to address new issues or comply with legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy:

  • Email: legal@doughops.com
  • Abuse reports: abuse@doughops.com
  • Website: https://doughops.com

This Acceptable Use Policy is part of our Terms of Service.