Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") defines the standards of conduct required of all users of the BLOXoffice platform — including viewers, filmmakers, promoters/affiliates, and administrators — and the content that may be posted, submitted, or distributed through BLOXoffice. This AUP is incorporated by reference into the BLOXoffice Terms of Service and all member agreements.

Violations of this AUP may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent termination of access. BLOXoffice reserves the right to determine, in its reasonable judgment, whether conduct or content violates this AUP.

2. Scope

This AUP applies to:

• All users with a BLOXoffice account (viewers, filmmakers, promoters/affiliates, administrators)
• All content submitted to, uploaded to, or distributed through the BLOXoffice platform
• All activities conducted through BLOXoffice systems, APIs, affiliate links, or promotional channels
• Any third party acting on behalf of a BLOXoffice member

3. Prohibited Content

The following content may not be uploaded, submitted, distributed, promoted, or linked to through the BLOXoffice platform under any circumstances:

4. Prohibited Activities

4.1 Account and Access Violations

• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent a suspension or ban, manipulate voting, or inflate metrics
• Sharing account credentials with others or allowing others to use your account
• Impersonating another user, filmmaker, or BLOXoffice staff member
• Attempting to access accounts, systems, or data you are not authorized to access

4.2 Technical Violations

• Attempting to hack, exploit, reverse-engineer, or compromise BLOXoffice systems, APIs, or infrastructure
• Scraping, crawling, or systematically downloading platform content without authorization
• Circumventing access controls, DRM protections, geographic restrictions, or age-gating measures
• Injecting malware, viruses, or malicious code into the platform or its users' devices
• Interfering with platform performance through denial-of-service attacks or similar means

4.3 Intellectual Property Violations

• Uploading, distributing, or streaming content that infringes third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
• Reproducing or distributing BLOXoffice platform code, design, or proprietary systems without authorization
• Using BLOXoffice trademarks or branding in unauthorized ways

4.4 Financial and Governance Manipulation

• Wash trading, fake transactions, or market manipulation of any ticket marketplace
• Vote manipulation: creating fake accounts, coordinating inauthentic voting blocks, or exploiting governance mechanisms
• Misrepresenting revenue figures, viewership data, or other financial information to BLOXoffice or filmmakers

4.5 Promoter/Affiliate Specific Violations

• Cookie stuffing, fake clicks, self-referral fraud, or any manipulation of affiliate tracking systems
• Paid search advertising using BLOXoffice trademarked terms without prior written approval
• Publishing AI-generated fake reviews or fabricated personal testimonials as genuine human opinion
• Spam: unsolicited bulk emails, robocalls, or mass social media messaging

5. Content Standards for Filmmakers

5.1 Accurate Rating and Content Warnings

Filmmakers must accurately rate their film (G, PG, PG-13, R, or Unrated) and apply all applicable content warnings (violence, sexual content, strong language, drug use, mature themes, flashing lights). Misrepresentation of content ratings is a material breach of the Distribution Agreement.

5.2 Cleared Rights

All content uploaded must be properly cleared — music licenses, talent releases, location releases, and all third-party materials. See the Content Submission Release & Warranty for full requirements.

5.3 Metadata Accuracy

Film titles, synopses, genres, credits, and promotional artwork must accurately represent the film's content. Misleading metadata is prohibited.

5.4 Artistic Nudity

Artistic or narrative nudity (non-pornographic) in adult films is permitted provided: (a) the film is rated R or Unrated; (b) appropriate content warnings are applied; (c) age-gating is applied in accordance with BLOXoffice's age verification system.

6. Reporting Violations

BLOXoffice will review reports and respond within five (5) business days for standard reports and immediately for child safety emergencies.

7. Enforcement

7.1 Content Removal

BLOXoffice may remove any content that violates this AUP without prior notice. For filmmaker content, BLOXoffice will make reasonable efforts to notify the filmmaker promptly after removal except in emergency situations.

7.2 Appeal Process

Members who believe an enforcement action was taken in error may appeal by submitting a written appeal to legal@bloxoffice.net within thirty (30) days of the action. The Co-op Board's decision is final.

8. Modifications

BLOXoffice may modify this AUP at any time by posting an updated version and providing notice via email to all active members. The updated AUP takes effect thirty (30) days after notice, except for emergency modifications addressing immediate safety or legal threats, which take effect immediately.

Continued use of the platform after the effective date of an updated AUP constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact

BLOXoffice is operated by The People's Film Cooperative (DBA BLOXoffice), a Minnesota cooperative association (MN SOS File No. 1651992200039).