AsiaVerify Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
1. Purpose
AsiaVerify provides access to verification tools, reports, and data to support legitimate business decision-making, compliance, and due diligence. This Acceptable Use Policy governs how users interact with these resources.
2. Prohibited Activities
Users must not, under any circumstances:
- Use AsiaVerify tools or reports for unlawful, harmful, fraudulent, misleading, or malicious purposes
- Distribute, publish, or reuse reports in ways that misrepresent their intent, alter meaning, or imply endorsement by AsiaVerify
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, copy, or commercially exploit platform features outside permitted use
- Circumvent access limits, billing structures, or security controls
- Use AsiaVerify to surveil, profile, or otherwise target individuals or entities in breach of privacy, ethical, or regulatory standards
3. Platform Discretion
AsiaVerify reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to any user at any time without obligation to provide justification, including but not limited to:
- Potential reputational, ethical, or operational risks
- Misalignment with platform values or usage guidelines
- Abuse of tools, licenses, or system resources
Such decisions will be made at AsiaVerify’s sole discretion to maintain the integrity, trust, and purpose of the platform.
4. Non-Endorsement
Use of AsiaVerify services does not imply endorsement of user activities, business practices, or third-party conclusions derived from reports. Users are solely responsible for how outputs are interpreted and applied.
5. Policy Enforcement
Violations of this AUP may result in service suspension or account closure. AsiaVerify may monitor usage and collaborate with appropriate entities to enforce responsible use.
6. Mission Integrity
AsiaVerify recognizes that nonprofit partners often engage our tools to advance transparency, inclusion, and public good. While we honor these intentions, use of AsiaVerify reports must still align with platform values and responsible use guidelines. We reserve the right to discontinue access that, even unintentionally, risks compromising public trust or misrepresents our data in service of a third-party narrative.
7. Community Respect & Equity
Users must avoid leveraging AsiaVerify outputs to stigmatize, marginalize, or disproportionately scrutinize groups in ways that violate principles of equity, fairness, or inclusivity. This applies to vetting, fundraising, employment, and policy contexts.
8. Principled Partnership
Access to AsiaVerify does not constitute formal partnership, endorsement, or shared liability. Nonprofit clients are encouraged to contact AsiaVerify for clarification on appropriate citation, data use in public reports, and sector-specific messaging support.
AsiaVerify Citation & Data Usage Agreement
1. Purpose & Scope
AsiaVerify welcomes principled, research-driven use of its tools and data. This agreement governs how reports, data extracts, or platform outputs may be cited or referenced in public materials by non-commercial policy or research entities.
2. Citation Requirements
Use of AsiaVerify data must include clear attribution:
“Source: AsiaVerify (asiaverify.com). Data used independently; AsiaVerify is not affiliated with nor endorses conclusions drawn by [Organization Name].”
- Use of AsiaVerify’s logo, branding, or visual layouts is prohibited without written approval.
- Citation must not imply partnership, co-authorship, or endorsement.
3. Review Rights & Contextual Use
AsiaVerify reserves the right to review:
- Any draft report or publication where AsiaVerify data is cited or used
- Any contextual framing that may imply AsiaVerify’s stance on political, ethical, or strategic issues
AsiaVerify may request edits or revoke citation rights if use poses reputational, legal, or ethical concerns.
4. Limitations & Interpretation
AsiaVerify is a technology service provider. The data made available through our services (“Information Products”) is sourced from publicly accessible government registries, open sources, or third-party providers. AsiaVerify obtains and delivers such data on an “as is” and “as available” basis. AsiaVerify makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, validity, or suitability of the Information Products for your intended use. This includes, but is not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement, or warranties that may arise from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice. The data must not be interpreted as definitive proof of misconduct, intent, or affiliation.
5. Disclaimers & Public Trust
Reports using AsiaVerify must include a disclaimer acknowledging the independent nature of analysis and avoiding mischaracterization of data accuracy or intent. Misuse or politicization of AsiaVerify outputs may result in termination of access or citation rights.