Acceptable Use Policy | Audio Delivery Network

This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") outlines prohibited uses of the services provided by Audio Delivery Network ("AudioDN", "we", "us", or "our"). This Policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Use and applies to all Clients, their authorized users (including Creators), and any systems or applications using our Service.

By using the AudioDN Service, you agree to comply with this Policy and ensure that your users do the same.

1. Prohibited Content

You may not upload, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Service any content — including audio files, images (e.g., album artwork), or associated metadata — that:

Infringes on the intellectual property or proprietary rights of others, including audio or images you do not have the legal right to use
Contains unauthorized samples, remixes, derivative works, or artwork without appropriate licensing or permission
Is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, violent, threatening, hateful, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
Promotes or facilitates illegal activity, including but not limited to piracy or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material
Misleads listeners or the public by including false, deceptive, or manipulated metadata

You are solely responsible for ensuring that all audio content, artwork, and metadata uploaded through your account is lawfully obtained, properly licensed, and accurately represented.

2. Prohibited Behavior

You may not use the Service to:

Share or expose your access keys or API credentials in public code, web pages, or client-side applications
Circumvent usage restrictions, quotas, or access limits imposed by AudioDN
Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any AudioDN system or network
Interfere with, disrupt, or degrade the performance or integrity of the Service or its infrastructure
Impersonate another entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any individual or organization
Build a service that substantially replicates or competes with AudioDN

3. Security and Access Management

You must:

Keep access keys, credentials, and account details secure and confidential
Ensure that any Creators or third-party users you authorize to use the Service comply with this Policy
Monitor for unauthorized use of your account or credentials and notify AudioDN immediately if a breach is suspected

AudioDN is not responsible for misuse of access keys, including any excess usage or costs incurred from leaked credentials.

4. Listener and End-User Protections

You may not use the Service to:

Collect or store personal data from end-users (Listeners) without appropriate notice, consent, and compliance with applicable privacy laws
Use the Service to fingerprint, identify, or track users in a way that violates legal requirements or ethical standards

Any analytics or usage data collected through the Service must be used solely for operational, billing, or reporting purposes as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

5. Enforcement and Consequences

AudioDN reserves the right to investigate any violation of this Policy. Violations may result in:

Immediate suspension or termination of access keys or accounts
Reversal or deletion of violating content
Legal liability for resulting damages or unauthorized usage
Notification to law enforcement where required

AudioDN may update this Policy at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect indicates acceptance of the updated Policy.

6. Reporting Abuse

If you believe someone is violating this Policy or misusing the Service, please contact us at:

contact@audiodeliverynetwork.com