Acceptable Use Policy

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Overview

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of KeywordKick's SEO analytics platform and services (the "Service"). This policy is part of our Terms of Service and applies to all users, including free and paid subscribers.

By using our Service, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy. Violation of this policy may result in suspension or termination of your account.

General Principles

You agree to use the Service:

  • In compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • In a professional and ethical manner
  • Respecting the rights of others
  • Without interfering with the Service's operation or other users' access
  • In accordance with Google's Terms of Service and API policies

Permitted Uses

The Service is intended for:

  • SEO Analysis: Analyzing search performance data from Google Search Console
  • Keyword Research: Identifying and analyzing search queries and keywords
  • Conflict Detection: Detecting keyword cannibalization and SEO conflicts
  • Performance Monitoring: Tracking website search performance metrics
  • Sitemap Management: Managing and submitting sitemaps to Google Search Console
  • URL Inspection: Inspecting URLs for indexing status and issues
  • Team Collaboration: Sharing projects and insights within your organization
  • Professional Use: Internal business purposes and client work (if authorized)

Prohibited Uses

1. Illegal Activities

You may NOT use the Service to:

  • Violate any local, state, national, or international law or regulation
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets
  • Violate privacy rights or disclose confidential information without authorization
  • Engage in fraudulent activities or financial crimes
  • Facilitate illegal activities or criminal conduct
  • Violate export control or sanctions laws

2. Abuse and Harmful Conduct

You may NOT:

  • Harass, threaten, intimidate, or abuse other users or our staff
  • Use the Service to send spam, unsolicited messages, or bulk communications
  • Upload or distribute malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, other users' accounts, or third-party systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks
  • Launch denial-of-service attacks or similar harmful activities
  • Use the Service to attack, probe, or test the vulnerability of any system or network

3. Unauthorized Access and Security Violations

You may NOT:

  • Share your account credentials with unauthorized persons
  • Use another person's account without permission
  • Attempt to bypass authentication or security measures
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) without written permission
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
  • Access non-public areas of the Service or our infrastructure
  • Attempt to decrypt or intercept communications
  • Circumvent usage limits or restrictions

4. Inappropriate Content

You may NOT submit, upload, or create content that:

  • Is illegal, harmful, or promotes illegal activities
  • Infringes on third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity)
  • Contains hate speech, discriminatory content, or incites violence
  • Is sexually explicit, pornographic, or obscene
  • Exploits or harms minors in any way
  • Is defamatory, libelous, or fraudulent
  • Contains viruses, malware, or malicious code
  • Violates anyone's privacy or publicity rights

5. Misuse of the Platform

You may NOT:

  • Use the Service for purposes it was not designed for
  • Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the Service without authorization
  • Use the Service to develop competing products or services
  • Frame or mirror the Service without permission
  • Remove, obscure, or alter proprietary notices, labels, or marks
  • Misrepresent your affiliation with KeywordKick
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Use the Service to damage our reputation or goodwill

6. API and Integration Abuse

You may NOT:

  • Violate Google's Terms of Service or API policies
  • Exceed API rate limits or usage quotas
  • Cache or store Google Search Console data beyond permitted timeframes
  • Share Google Search Console data with unauthorized third parties
  • Use Google data for purposes not explicitly authorized
  • Violate the Google API Services User Data Policy
  • Make excessive API requests that burden our infrastructure

7. Resource Abuse

You may NOT:

  • Use the Service in a way that places unreasonable burden on our infrastructure
  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits
  • Engage in cryptocurrency mining using our resources
  • Use the Service for high-volume automated processing without permission
  • Store excessive amounts of data beyond your subscription limits
  • Abuse free trial or free tier offerings

8. Competitive Use

You may NOT:

  • Use the Service to monitor our features and develop competing products
  • Copy or replicate our Service's functionality
  • Use our Service to benchmark against competing products without permission
  • Reverse engineer our algorithms or proprietary technology
  • Extract and reuse our intellectual property

Google Search Console Specific Policies

When using our Google Search Console integration, you must:

  • Only connect Google Search Console accounts you own or are authorized to access
  • Comply with Google's Terms of Service and Webmaster Guidelines
  • Not share Google Search Console data with unauthorized parties
  • Disconnect accounts you no longer have authorization to access
  • Use Google data only for the intended SEO analytics purposes
  • Not attempt to circumvent Google's API restrictions or rate limits

Data Usage and Privacy

You must:

  • Comply with all applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Obtain necessary consents for processing personal data
  • Not collect or process sensitive personal data without proper safeguards
  • Respect the privacy rights of individuals whose data you process
  • Implement appropriate security measures for data you handle
  • Report any data breaches or security incidents promptly

Reporting Violations

If you become aware of violations of this Acceptable Use Policy, please report them to:

Email: abuse@keywordkick.com

Support: support@keywordkick.com

Include:

  • Description of the violation
  • Location or URL where the violation occurred
  • Your contact information
  • Any supporting evidence or documentation

Enforcement

Investigation

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of this policy. We may:

  • Monitor usage patterns and activities
  • Review account data and content
  • Contact you for clarification or information
  • Cooperate with law enforcement investigations
  • Preserve evidence of violations

Actions We May Take

If you violate this Acceptable Use Policy, we may:

  1. Issue a Warning: For minor or first-time violations
  2. Suspend Access: Temporarily disable your account or specific features
  3. Terminate Account: Permanently close your account and delete your data
  4. Remove Content: Delete content that violates this policy
  5. Restrict Features: Limit access to certain functionality
  6. Report to Authorities: Report illegal activities to law enforcement
  7. Take Legal Action: Pursue legal remedies for damages or injunctive relief
  8. Withhold Refunds: No refunds for violations of this policy

Appeal Process

If your account is suspended or terminated, you may appeal by:

  1. Emailing support@keywordkick.com
  2. Providing your account information
  3. Explaining why you believe the action was in error
  4. Providing evidence to support your appeal

We will review appeals within 7 business days and respond with our decision.

Examples of Violations

Example 1: Unauthorized Access

Violation: Using automated scripts to scrape data from other users' accounts Consequence: Immediate account termination and potential legal action

Example 2: API Abuse

Violation: Making millions of API requests to bypass rate limits Consequence: Account suspension and API access restriction

Example 3: Content Violations

Violation: Creating projects with hate speech or illegal content in project names Consequence: Content removal and account warning or termination

Example 4: Security Violations

Violation: Attempting to bypass authentication to access administrative features Consequence: Immediate account termination and law enforcement notification

Example 5: Google Policy Violation

Violation: Connecting Google Search Console accounts you don't own Consequence: GSC integration disabled and account suspension

Third-Party Compliance

When using the Service, you must also comply with:

Your Responsibilities

As a user, you are responsible for:

  • Account Security: Keeping your credentials secure and confidential
  • Authorized Use: Ensuring all use of your account is authorized
  • Data Accuracy: Providing accurate and truthful information
  • Legal Compliance: Complying with all applicable laws
  • Content Moderation: Ensuring your content complies with this policy
  • Team Members: Actions of team members you invite to your organization
  • API Usage: Staying within usage limits and rate quotas
  • Monitoring: Regularly reviewing account activity for unauthorized use

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold KeywordKick harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of this Acceptable Use Policy
  • Content you submit through the Service
  • Your use of the Service in violation of laws or third-party rights
  • Unauthorized access to your account due to your negligence

Modifications to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Relationship to Other Policies

This Acceptable Use Policy supplements and should be read together with:

In case of conflicts, the Terms of Service prevails.

Questions and Support

If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy or need clarification:

Email: support@keywordkick.com

Legal: legal@keywordkick.com

We're here to help ensure you use the Service appropriately and successfully.

Remember: This policy exists to protect all users and maintain a professional, secure, and legal platform. By following these guidelines, you help create a better experience for everyone.

Thank you for being a responsible member of the KeywordKick community.