Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: July 11, 2025

1. General Conduct

Users of AlpacaShoPro must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree to use our platform in a manner that is lawful, ethical, and respectful of others.

2. Prohibited Activities

You may not use AlpacaShoPro for any of the following prohibited activities:

Legal Violations

  • Violating any local, state, national, or international law or regulation

  • Engaging in fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal activities

  • Money laundering or financing illegal activities

  • Tax evasion or failure to comply with tax obligations

Financial Misconduct

  • Processing payments for illegal goods or services

  • Facilitating transactions involving stolen goods

  • Engaging in credit card fraud or payment fraud

  • Creating fake or duplicate accounts for payment processing

  • Circumventing payment processing fees or restrictions

Content Violations

  • Uploading, sharing, or distributing harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content

  • Sharing content that infringes on intellectual property rights

  • Distributing malware, viruses, or other harmful software

  • Posting content that is defamatory, harassing, or threatening

  • Sharing content that promotes discrimination, hate speech, or violence

Platform Security

  • Attempting to disrupt, interfere with, or compromise the security of our Service

  • Gaining unauthorized access to user accounts or system resources

  • Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to extract source code

  • Using automated tools to scrape data or overwhelm our systems

  • Bypassing security measures or access controls

Event Management Violations

  • Creating fraudulent or misleading event listings

  • Misrepresenting event details, dates, locations, or fees

  • Collecting registration fees without providing the advertised event

  • Discriminating against participants based on protected characteristics

  • Violating animal welfare standards or regulations

3. Payment Processing Guidelines

Event Organizers

  • Must maintain accurate and complete event information

  • Must provide clear refund policies to participants

  • Must process registrations and payments in good faith

  • Must comply with all applicable tax reporting requirements

  • Must resolve participant disputes fairly and promptly

Participants

  • Must provide accurate registration information

  • Must pay all required fees in a timely manner

  • Must comply with event rules and regulations

  • Must not engage in fraudulent payment activities

4. Account Responsibilities

Account Security

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials

  • Use strong, unique passwords for your account

  • Report any unauthorized access or suspicious activity immediately

  • Do not share your account with others

Information Accuracy

  • Provide accurate and complete information during registration

  • Keep your account information current and up-to-date

  • Verify the accuracy of payment information before processing transactions

5. Intellectual Property

  • Respect all intellectual property rights of others

  • Do not upload content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other IP rights

  • Obtain proper permissions before using copyrighted materials

  • Report any suspected intellectual property violations

6. Privacy and Data Protection

  • Respect the privacy of other users

  • Do not collect or store personal information without consent

  • Comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations

  • Use personal information only for legitimate platform purposes

7. Community Standards

  • Treat all users with respect and professionalism

  • Engage in constructive communication

  • Resolve disputes through appropriate channels

  • Contribute to a positive and inclusive community environment

8. Enforcement

Violations of this Policy may result in:

  • Warning or notice of violation

  • Temporary suspension of account access

  • Permanent termination of account

  • Legal action if required by law

  • Cooperation with law enforcement agencies

We reserve the right to take appropriate action based on the severity and nature of the violation.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or industry standards. Users will be notified of significant changes through:

  • Email notifications to registered users

  • Prominent notices on our platform

  • Updates to this page with revision dates

Continued use of AlpacaShoPro after policy changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Information

For questions about this Policy or to report violations, contact us:

This Policy is part of our overall Terms of Service and should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and other applicable agreements.