Acceptable Use Policy

Guidelines for responsible and lawful use of Duckier services.

Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines the rules and guidelines for using Duckier services. By using our service, you agree to comply with this policy. We designed Duckier to protect your privacy and security while browsing the internet, but this freedom comes with responsibility.

Our Philosophy: We believe in internet freedom and privacy. However, we do not tolerate the use of our service for illegal activities that harm others.

Permitted Uses

Duckier is designed for legitimate privacy and security purposes. You may use our service for:

Allowed Activities

  • Protecting your privacy on public Wi-Fi networks
  • Securing your internet connection from surveillance
  • Accessing content while traveling abroad
  • Preventing ISP tracking and data collection
  • Bypassing censorship in restrictive regions
  • Protecting sensitive communications
  • General web browsing and streaming
  • Online gaming with improved privacy
  • Secure remote work connections

Prohibited Uses

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using Duckier. Engaging in these activities may result in immediate termination of your account without refund.

Strictly Prohibited

  • Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any transmission, storage, or access to child exploitation material
  • Terrorism: Promoting, planning, or facilitating terrorist activities
  • Human Trafficking: Facilitating trafficking of persons
  • Cyberattacks: Launching DDoS attacks, hacking attempts, or distributing malware
  • Fraud: Phishing, identity theft, financial fraud, or scams
  • Harassment: Stalking, doxxing, or targeted harassment campaigns
  • Spam: Sending unsolicited bulk messages or emails
  • Network Abuse: Port scanning, exploiting vulnerabilities, or unauthorized access attempts

Zero Tolerance: We have a zero-tolerance policy for CSAM and terrorism-related activities. Such violations will be reported to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Network and Technical Restrictions

To ensure fair usage and optimal performance for all users, the following technical restrictions apply:

  • Do not attempt to circumvent bandwidth limitations or fair usage policies
  • Do not use automated tools to abuse the service or create excessive connections
  • Do not share your account credentials with others
  • Do not resell or redistribute VPN access without authorization
  • Do not attempt to reverse engineer or probe our infrastructure

Consequences of Violations

Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in the following actions:

Minor Violation

Warning

First-time minor violations may result in a warning and request to cease the activity

Major Violation

Suspension

Serious violations may result in temporary or permanent account suspension

Severe Violation

Termination + Report

Criminal activities result in immediate termination and may be reported to authorities

Reporting Abuse

If you become aware of any abuse of our service or violations of this policy, please report it to us immediately. We take all reports seriously and investigate them promptly.

To report abuse, please contact us at: [email protected]

Cooperation with Authorities

While we are committed to protecting user privacy, we will cooperate with law enforcement authorities when presented with valid legal requests. This includes:

  • Valid court orders from competent jurisdictions
  • Investigations involving serious criminal activity
  • Cases involving imminent threat to life or safety

Privacy First: Due to our technical infrastructure, the data we can provide is limited. We do not log browsing activity, connection timestamps, or traffic data. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated to users via email or through our website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Last Updated: February 2026 | Effective Date: February 2026

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