ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP): INFLUENCE ACCELERATOR

Last Updated: February 1, 2026


1. OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") establishes the standards of conduct and prohibited activities for all users of the Influence Accelerator platform ("Platform") operated by Kristen Boss Coaching, Inc. d/b/a Influence Accelerator ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

This AUP is legally binding and incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service. By using the Platform, you agree to comply with all provisions of this AUP.

1.1 Our Goals

This Policy serves to:

  • Protect the integrity and reliability of our software infrastructure

  • Maintain our reputation and standing with telecommunications carriers, email providers, and payment processors

  • Ensure high deliverability rates for all subscribers

  • Comply with applicable laws and industry regulations

  • Create a safe, trustworthy platform for legitimate business users

1.2 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • All content you create, upload, or transmit through the Platform

  • Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

  • Obtaining proper consent from recipients of your communications

  • Including all required legal disclaimers for your industry and products

  • The accuracy and legality of all marketing claims you make

Company's Role: We provide technology tools and infrastructure. We do NOT:

  • Review or approve your marketing content

  • Provide legal, medical, financial, or regulatory advice

  • Guarantee that your campaigns comply with applicable laws

  • Monitor or police individual marketing claims (unless a violation is reported)

  • Assume responsibility for your content or marketing practices


2. ANTI-SPAM AND COMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE

Influence Accelerator maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding unsolicited communications ("Spam"). Spam violations are among the most serious offenses and may result in immediate account termination without refund.

2.1 Consent Requirements

Prior Express Written Consent Required: You represent and warrant that you have obtained prior express written consent from every recipient before sending SMS, MMS, or Email communications through the Platform.

Valid consent must:

  • Clearly identify you or your business as the sender

  • Disclose the types of messages recipients will receive

  • Provide a clear opt-out mechanism

  • Be documented and available for audit upon request

  • Be obtained through lawful means (not pre-checked boxes, deceptive forms, or misleading signup processes)

Strictly Prohibited:

  • ✗ Purchased, rented, or "scraped" contact lists

  • ✗ Harvested email addresses or phone numbers without permission

  • ✗ Contacts obtained through deceptive means

  • ✗ Sending to contacts who have not explicitly opted in to receive communications from you

  • ✗ Re-engaging contacts who have previously opted out

2.2 Legal Compliance

You must comply with all applicable communications laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

United States:

  • TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) - governs SMS/phone communications

  • CAN-SPAM Act - governs commercial email

  • TSR (Telemarketing Sales Rule) - governs telemarketing practices

  • State-specific laws - various states have additional requirements

International (if applicable to your business):

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - European Union

  • CASL (Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation) - Canada

  • Other jurisdictions - you are responsible for compliance with laws applicable to your recipients

If you operate internationally or have international customers, YOU are responsible for researching and complying with applicable laws in those jurisdictions.

2.3 Required Opt-Out Functionality

Every message sent through the Platform must include a clear, functional opt-out mechanism:

For SMS/MMS Messages:

  • Include language such as: "Reply STOP to unsubscribe" or "Text STOP to opt out"

  • Honor ALL opt-out requests immediately and automatically

  • Do not send additional messages after opt-out (except a single confirmation message)

For Email Messages:

  • Include a clear "Unsubscribe" link in every email

  • Process unsubscribe requests within 10 business days (as required by CAN-SPAM)

  • Do not require login, payment, or excessive steps to unsubscribe

  • Do not send additional marketing emails after unsubscribe (transactional emails may continue if necessary)

Opt-Out Violations: Continuing to contact individuals after they have opted out is a serious violation and will result in immediate account suspension or termination.

2.4 Bounce Rates, Complaint Rates, and Deliverability Standards

We monitor system-wide delivery performance to protect our infrastructure and all users' deliverability. Your account must maintain industry-standard metrics:

Email Metrics:

  • Hard Bounce Rate: Must remain below 10%

  • Spam Complaint Rate: Must remain below 0.1% per campaign

  • Unsubscribe Rate: Excessive rates (>5% per campaign) will trigger review

SMS Metrics:

  • Opt-Out Rate: Must remain below 5% per campaign

  • Carrier Filtering Rate: Must remain below 10%

  • STOP/Spam Reports: Excessive reports will trigger immediate review

Enforcement:

  • First occurrence of elevated metrics: Warning and recommendation to clean your list

  • Repeated occurrences or egregious violations: Immediate throttling or suspension of messaging capabilities without prior notice

  • Severe violations (>1.0% spam complaint rate): Immediate account termination

We reserve the right to throttle, suspend, or terminate messaging capabilities based on delivery metrics to protect our infrastructure and other users.

2.5 List Hygiene and Data Quality

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining clean, up-to-date contact lists

  • Removing hard bounces, invalid addresses, and inactive contacts

  • Regularly pruning unengaged subscribers

  • Honoring opt-out requests across all your communication channels

  • Not re-adding contacts who have unsubscribed

Poor list hygiene that impacts deliverability or generates excessive bounces/complaints is a violation of this AUP.


3. PROHIBITED CONTENT AND RESTRICTED INDUSTRIES

To maintain our standing with telecommunications carriers (A2P 10DLC), email providers, and payment processors (Stripe/PayPal), certain content categories are prohibited or restricted on the Platform.

The following list is representative but not exhaustive. We reserve the right to prohibit any content that violates laws, carrier guidelines, payment processor terms, or poses risk to our infrastructure or reputation.

3.1 Absolutely Prohibited

You may NOT use the Platform to promote, advertise, host, or distribute:

Illegal Activities & Products:

  • Any illegal products, services, or activities under federal, state, or local law

  • Controlled substances without proper licensing

  • Counterfeit goods or intellectual property violations

  • Stolen goods or services obtained through theft or fraud

Deceptive & Fraudulent Practices:

  • Pyramid schemes (compensation based primarily on recruitment rather than product sales)

  • "Get rich quick" schemes with no legitimate underlying product or service

  • Ponzi schemes or investment fraud

  • Phishing, identity theft, or social engineering attacks

  • Bait-and-switch offers or deceptive marketing tactics

  • False or misleading representations about products, services, or business opportunities

High-Risk Financial Services:

  • Payday loans or short-term high-interest lending

  • Unlicensed debt collection services

  • Credit repair schemes

  • Unregulated cryptocurrency schemes, pump-and-dump operations, or fraudulent ICOs

  • Unlicensed forex or stock trading services

Illegal Substances & Paraphernalia:

  • Cannabis, CBD, or THC products (federally illegal in the United States)

  • Vaporizers, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products

  • Drug paraphernalia or items intended for illegal drug use

  • Unregulated or illegal supplements

Gambling & Gaming:

  • Online casinos or sports betting (unless properly licensed and compliant)

  • Unregulated gambling platforms

  • Contests or sweepstakes that violate gambling laws

Adult Content & Services:

  • Sexually explicit material, pornography, or adult entertainment

  • Escort services or adult dating services

  • Content exploiting or sexualizing minors in any way

Weapons & Explosives:

  • Firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories (unless properly licensed and compliant with all laws)

  • Explosives, fireworks, or incendiary devices

  • Instructions for making weapons or explosives

Hate Speech & Harmful Content:

  • Content that incites violence, hatred, or discrimination based on race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics

  • Threats, harassment, bullying, or intimidation

  • Content promoting self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders

3.2 Restricted Industries (Allowed with Proper Compliance)

The following industries are permitted only if you comply with all applicable regulations and include all required disclaimers:

Health, Wellness & Weight Loss:

  • Dietary supplements (must include FDA disclaimer)

  • Weight loss products or programs (must include results disclaimers)

  • Nutritional products

  • Fitness programs and coaching

  • Telehealth or telemedicine services with licensed physician oversight

Requirements:

  • All health claims must be substantiated with reliable evidence

  • Required FDA disclaimer: "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."

  • Results disclaimers required for testimonials and before/after images

  • No claims to cure diseases without scientific evidence

  • No guarantees of specific health outcomes

  • Licensed medical services must clearly disclose physician oversight

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services: Allowed:

  • Licensed telehealth services with physician oversight

  • FDA-approved medications dispensed through licensed pharmacies

  • Regulated health programs with medical supervision

Prohibited:

  • Prescription medications sold without valid prescriptions

  • Unapproved or unregulated pharmaceutical products

  • Products claiming to cure diseases without FDA approval

Alcohol:

  • Age verification required

  • Compliance with state and federal alcohol advertising laws

Financial Services & Investment:

  • Proper licensing and regulatory compliance required

  • Required disclaimers for investment risks

  • No guarantees of returns or specific financial outcomes

Political Content: Political candidate campaigns, PAC communications, and political fundraising are prohibited. Political campaigns have unique TCPA requirements and compliance obligations outside the scope of our Platform. Users seeking political campaign tools should use specialized political communication platforms.

General business advocacy or non-partisan issue education is permitted, provided it complies with all other AUP provisions.


4. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY & INCOME CLAIMS

If you promote business opportunities, coaching programs, affiliate products, courses, or any offering that involves income potential or earnings claims, you must comply with FTC regulations.

4.1 Required Disclaimers for Income Claims

When displaying income results, earnings screenshots, revenue figures, or success stories, you MUST include:

Earnings Disclaimers:

  • Statement that results shown are not typical

  • Disclosure that individual results will vary

  • Context about effort, time, investment, or skills required

Example Compliant Language:

  • "Results shown are not typical. Most people who purchase this product/program see little to no results."

  • "The income claims shown represent extraordinary results. Average earnings are significantly lower."

  • "Individual success depends on many factors including effort, experience, market conditions, and individual circumstances."

4.2 FTC Business Opportunity Rule Compliance

All income claims must be:

  • Truthful and not misleading

  • Substantiated with reliable evidence

  • Representative of typical results (or include disclaimers if showing exceptional results)

Required Disclosures:

  • Material connections must be disclosed (affiliate relationships, compensation arrangements, sponsorships)

  • Testimonials must represent typical results or include clear disclaimers

  • Average earnings must be disclosed if showing top earner results

  • No false or misleading representations about income potential

4.3 Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is permitted, but you must:

  • Clearly disclose affiliate relationships: "I may receive compensation if you purchase through my link"

  • Include disclosure before the call-to-action or purchase link

  • Make disclosures clear and conspicuous (not hidden in fine print or buried in long text)

  • Comply with FTC's Endorsement and Testimonial Guidelines

4.4 Testimonials & Success Stories

Requirements:

  • Testimonials must be truthful and from real customers

  • Typical results must be disclosed if showing exceptional results

  • No fabricated or misleading testimonials

  • Material connections must be disclosed (if testimonial provider was compensated)

4.5 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • Researching and complying with FTC Business Opportunity Rule

  • Including all required earnings disclaimers

  • Substantiating any income claims you make

  • Ensuring testimonials are truthful and representative

  • Disclosing material connections and affiliate relationships

  • Consulting with legal counsel if uncertain about compliance

Company does NOT review your income claims for FTC compliance. You operate independently and assume all liability for your marketing practices.


5. REQUIRED DISCLAIMERS AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE

5.1 General Principle

You are solely responsible for including all disclaimers required by:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

  • State regulatory agencies

  • Industry-specific regulatory bodies

  • Any other applicable authority

5.2 Common Required Disclaimers

The following is educational guidance only. You must research specific requirements for your products, services, and industry:

FDA Disclaimer (Supplements/Health Products): "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."

Earnings/Results Disclaimer: "Results not typical. Individual results may vary based on effort, experience, and other factors."

Affiliate Disclosure: "I may receive compensation if you purchase through my affiliate link."

Investment/Financial Disclaimer: "Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investments involve risk and may result in loss of principal."

Medical Advice Disclaimer: "This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any health program."

Legal Advice Disclaimer: "This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation."

5.3 Placement & Visibility

Disclaimers must be:

  • Clear and conspicuous - easily visible, not hidden in fine print

  • Proximate to claims - placed near the claim or before the call-to-action

  • Unavoidable - users should not be able to miss the disclaimer

  • Plain language - understandable to average consumers

Do NOT hide disclaimers in:

  • Tiny font sizes

  • Low-contrast text

  • Footer buried below fold

  • Separate pages requiring multiple clicks

  • Terms of Service or Privacy Policy documents

5.4 FTC Guidelines for Advertising

All marketing claims must be:

  • Truthful and not misleading

  • Substantiated with reliable evidence

  • Clear about what is being offered

  • Honest about material limitations or conditions

You must disclose:

  • Material connections (affiliations, sponsorships, compensation)

  • Conditions or limitations of offers

  • Total costs (not just monthly payments)

  • Refund policies or restrictions

  • Any material information that could affect purchasing decisions

5.5 Your Legal Obligations

You acknowledge that:

  • Laws and regulations vary by industry, product type, and jurisdiction

  • Company cannot provide legal advice or determine your specific compliance obligations

  • You are responsible for consulting qualified legal counsel

  • Ignorance of legal requirements is not a defense

  • Compliance is an ongoing obligation as laws change

Company's Position: We provide marketing automation tools. We make no representations about the legality or compliance of your content. You operate as an independent business and assume all compliance responsibilities.


6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT

6.1 Respect for Intellectual Property Rights

You may not use the Platform to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others, including:

  • Copyrights (text, images, videos, music, software)

  • Trademarks (brand names, logos, slogans)

  • Patents

  • Trade secrets

  • Rights of publicity

6.2 User-Generated Content

You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to use all content you upload to the Platform, including:

  • Images and graphics

  • Videos and audio

  • Text and copy

  • Brand names and logos

  • Testimonials and reviews

  • Any third-party content

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own all content you upload, OR

  • You have obtained proper licenses or permissions to use the content, AND

  • Your use does not infringe upon any third-party rights

6.3 DMCA Compliance and Copyright Infringement

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): If we receive a valid DMCA takedown notice alleging that your content infringes copyright, we will:

  1. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content

  2. Notify you of the complaint

  3. Provide instructions for filing a counter-notification if you believe the claim is invalid

Counter-Notification Process: If you believe content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification. We will review and may restore content if the original complainant does not file legal action within 10-14 business days.

Repeat Infringer Policy: Users who repeatedly infringe copyrights will have their accounts permanently terminated. We maintain a "three strikes" policy:

  • First infringement: Warning and content removal

  • Second infringement: Temporary suspension (7-30 days)

  • Third infringement: Permanent termination without refund

6.4 Trademark Usage

Company Trademarks: You may NOT use "Influence Accelerator," "Kristen Boss," "Kristen Boss Coaching," or related trademarks in ways that suggest:

  • Official partnership or endorsement

  • Affiliation with Company

  • Authorization we have not granted

Prohibited Uses:

  • Domain names containing our trademarks

  • Social media handles or business names implying official status

  • Paid advertising claiming partnership or endorsement

  • Logo usage without express written permission

Third-Party Trademarks: If you use third-party brand names, logos, or trademarks in your marketing, ensure you have proper authorization or are using them in compliance with fair use principles.

6.5 Platform Proprietary Assets

Company's Intellectual Property: All funnels, workflows, templates, and "Snapshots" provided by Company are proprietary and protected by copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws.

Your License: You have a limited, non-exclusive license to use and modify these assets within your Platform account. You may NOT:

  • Redistribute or resell proprietary templates

  • Extract or reverse-engineer proprietary configurations

  • Use assets outside the Platform

  • Share assets with non-subscribers

See Terms of Service Section 4 for complete details.


7. SYSTEM INTEGRITY, SECURITY, AND ABUSE PREVENTION

7.1 Prohibited System Activities

You may NOT:

Security Violations:

  • Attempt to bypass Platform security measures or access controls

  • Hack, crack, or exploit vulnerabilities

  • Perform unauthorized penetration testing

  • Access another user's account or data without permission

  • Share your login credentials or allow unauthorized access

System Abuse:

  • Perform load testing or stress testing without prior written authorization

  • Intentionally slow down or overburden Platform infrastructure

  • Consume excessive bandwidth, storage, or processing resources

  • Use automated scripts or bots to abuse Platform features

  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits or evade suspension

Malicious Activities:

  • Distribute malware, viruses, ransomware, or malicious code

  • Launch denial-of-service attacks

  • Engage in any activity that could disable, damage, or impair the Platform

  • Use the Platform to attack or compromise other systems

Data Harvesting:

  • Scrape or harvest data from the Platform using automated tools

  • Extract user information for purposes outside the intended use

  • Use data mining or similar techniques to collect Platform data

  • Access or collect information about other Platform users

7.2 Account Integrity

One Account Per User/Business: You may not create multiple accounts to:

  • Evade suspension or termination

  • Circumvent usage limits or pricing tiers

  • Abuse trial periods or promotional offers

  • Engage in fraudulent activity

No Account Sharing or Resale:

  • Do not share login credentials with unauthorized users

  • Do not resell or sublicense Platform access

  • Do not allow third parties to use your account

  • Each user must have their own authorized account

7.3 Impersonation and Fraud

You may NOT:

  • Impersonate another person, business, or entity

  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

  • Use false or misleading "From" names, email addresses, or phone numbers

  • Engage in phishing or social engineering attacks

  • Falsify sender information to deceive recipients

Sender Identity Requirements:

  • Use accurate, recognizable sender information

  • Clearly identify yourself or your business

  • Do not disguise your identity to evade filters or opt-outs

7.4 Resource Limits and Fair Use

Daily Sending Limits: Without prior written approval, you may not exceed:

  • 3,000 emails per day per account

  • SMS limits as specified in your plan or as imposed by carriers

Approval for Higher Volume: If your legitimate business needs require higher sending volumes, contact [email protected] to request approval. We will review and may adjust limits based on:

  • Account history and deliverability metrics

  • List quality and engagement rates

  • Business legitimacy and compliance history

Fair Use: Even within stated limits, you must use resources reasonably. Abusive patterns (massive file uploads, excessive API calls, burdensome support requests) may result in throttling or account review.

7.5 Cooperation with Investigations

You agree to cooperate fully with Company investigations of:

  • Spam complaints or abuse reports

  • Carrier violations or filtering issues

  • Security incidents or breaches

  • Legal inquiries or regulatory requests

  • Terms of Service or AUP violations

Required Cooperation:

  • Provide requested documentation within 48 hours

  • Respond to inquiries promptly and truthfully

  • Provide opt-in records, consent documentation, or other compliance evidence

  • Grant access to account for investigation purposes if needed

Failure to cooperate may result in immediate account suspension pending resolution.


8. REPORTING VIOLATIONS

8.1 How to Report

If you become aware of violations of this AUP by another Platform user, please report to:

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: "AUP Violation Report"

Include:

  • Description of the violation

  • Account name or contact information if known

  • Specific examples or screenshots

  • Dates and times of observed violations

  • Any relevant evidence

8.2 Confidentiality

We will handle all reports confidentially and will not disclose the identity of reporters unless required by law.

8.3 Good Faith Reporting

Reports should be made in good faith. False or malicious reports intended to harm competitors or other users may result in action against the reporting party.

8.4 No Obligation to Act

While we take all reports seriously, we are not obligated to take action on every report. We will investigate and make determinations at our sole discretion based on:

  • Severity of alleged violation

  • Evidence provided

  • Impact on Platform or other users

  • Legal requirements


9. THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTES

9.1 Complaint Notification

If we receive a complaint about your content, messaging, or practices from:

  • A recipient of your communications

  • A telecommunications carrier

  • A regulatory agency

  • A copyright holder

  • Any other third party

We will:

  1. Forward the complaint to you via the email address on your account

  2. Request your response and any supporting documentation

  3. Provide a reasonable deadline for response (typically 48-72 hours)

9.2 Your Response Obligations

Upon receiving notification of a complaint, you must:

  • Respond within the specified timeframe

  • Provide evidence of consent, compliance, or rebuttal

  • Cooperate with our investigation

  • Take corrective action if violation is confirmed

9.3 Interim Suspension

For serious complaints (spam allegations, carrier violations, illegal content), we may:

  • Temporarily suspend messaging capabilities pending investigation

  • Suspend account access in severe cases

  • Implement restrictions to prevent ongoing violations

Suspension is not a finding of fault but a protective measure during investigation.

9.4 Resolution

Based on investigation findings, we may:

  • Restore full access if complaint is unfounded or resolved

  • Issue a warning for minor or first-time violations

  • Implement restrictions (reduced sending limits, monitoring)

  • Terminate account for serious or repeated violations

9.5 Repeat Complaints

Multiple complaints against your account will result in escalating enforcement actions, up to and including permanent termination.


10. MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT

10.1 Company's Rights

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to:

  • Monitor Platform usage and content

  • Review messaging templates, funnels, and campaigns

  • Audit opt-in records and consent documentation

  • Investigate suspected violations

  • Implement automated filters or detection systems

  • Take enforcement action at our sole discretion

Important: We are a technology platform, not a content moderator. While we reserve enforcement rights, we are under no obligation to proactively police user content. Users are independent businesses responsible for their own compliance.

10.2 Enforcement Actions

Violations may result in any or all of the following actions at our sole discretion:

Warning:

  • Written notice of violation

  • 48-72 hour correction period

  • Guidance on achieving compliance

  • Notation on account record

Throttling/Restriction:

  • Reduced sending limits

  • Temporary feature restrictions

  • Increased monitoring

  • Required approval for certain activities

Suspension:

  • Temporary loss of Platform access (7-30 days)

  • Preservation of data during suspension period

  • Reinstatement upon demonstrated compliance

  • Payment obligations continue during suspension

Termination:

  • Permanent account closure

  • Immediate revocation of Platform access

  • 30-day window to export data (if applicable)

  • No refund of fees paid (see Section 11)

10.3 Violations Warranting Immediate Termination

The following violations may result in immediate account termination without prior warning:

  • Illegal activity (fraud, distribution of illegal content, criminal conduct)

  • Spam complaint rate exceeding 1.0%

  • Sending to purchased, rented, or scraped lists

  • Distributing malware or malicious code

  • Promoting prohibited content (Section 3.1)

  • Severe carrier violations resulting in platform-wide impacts

  • Hacking, security breaches, or unauthorized access

  • Repeat violations after prior warnings or suspensions

  • Fraud or misrepresentation in account registration or billing

10.4 Appeals Process

If you believe enforcement action was taken in error:

  1. Email [email protected] with "Appeal - [Your Account Email]" in subject line

  2. Provide explanation and supporting evidence

  3. We will review within 5-7 business days

  4. Decisions are final and at our sole discretion

No appeals for:

  • Clear spam violations

  • Illegal activity

  • Third or subsequent violations

  • Fraud or misrepresentation


11. NO REFUNDS FOR AUP VIOLATIONS

CRITICAL: If your account is suspended or terminated for violating this Acceptable Use Policy, you forfeit all rights to refunds, credits, or prorated adjustments.

This includes forfeiture of:

  • Remaining subscription fees for current billing period

  • Pre-paid subscription fees for future periods

  • Setup fees or onboarding fees

  • Usage credits or wallet balances

  • Any other fees paid to Company

This no-refund policy for violations is absolute and applies regardless of:

  • Whether you dispute the violation

  • The severity of the violation

  • How much time remains in your billing period

  • Any claimed financial hardship

Rationale: AUP violations create costs and risks for Company, including:

  • Infrastructure abuse remediation

  • Carrier relationship impacts

  • Reputation damage

  • Legal and compliance costs

  • Administrative burden of investigation

Forfeiture of fees is not a penalty but a contractual consequence you agreed to by accepting these Terms.


12. CHANGES TO THIS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

12.1 Right to Modify

As telecommunications regulations, carrier requirements, payment processor policies, and legal standards evolve, we reserve the right to update or modify this AUP at any time.

12.2 Notification of Changes

When we make material changes to this AUP, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document

  • Send email notification to your account email address

  • Post notice on the Platform for 30 days

12.3 Your Acceptance

Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified AUP.

If you do not agree to the changes, you must:

  • Stop using the Platform immediately

  • Cancel your subscription in accordance with Terms of Service

  • Export your data before the effective date of the new policy

12.4 Review Regularly

We encourage you to review this AUP periodically to stay informed about prohibited activities and compliance requirements.


13. USER RESPONSIBILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

13.1 Your Independent Business

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • You operate as an independent business using Platform tools

  • You are not an employee, agent, or partner of Company

  • You make your own business decisions regarding content, marketing, and practices

  • Company does not control, direct, or supervise your business activities

  • You are solely responsible for your business operations and compliance

13.2 Comprehensive User Responsibilities

By using the Platform, you are solely responsible for:

Legal Compliance:

  • All applicable federal, state, local, and international laws

  • FTC regulations (truth in advertising, endorsements, business opportunities)

  • FDA regulations (health claims, supplement advertising)

  • TCPA (telephone and SMS communications)

  • CAN-SPAM Act (email marketing)

  • GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws

  • Industry-specific regulations applicable to your business

  • Tax obligations and business licensing

Marketing Practices:

  • Accuracy and truthfulness of all claims

  • Substantiation of claims with reliable evidence

  • Inclusion of all required disclaimers

  • Proper disclosure of material connections

  • Honest representation of products and services

Data and Consent:

  • Obtaining proper consent from all contacts

  • Maintaining documentation of consent

  • Honoring opt-out requests immediately

  • Protecting customer data and privacy

  • Compliance with data protection laws

Content:

  • Legality of all content you create or upload

  • Rights to use images, videos, text, and other materials

  • Non-infringement of third-party intellectual property

  • Accuracy of testimonials and success stories

13.3 Indemnification Obligation

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless:

  • Kristen Boss Coaching, Inc. d/b/a Influence Accelerator

  • Officers, directors, employees, and agents

  • Contractors, service providers, and affiliates

From and against any and all:

  • Claims, demands, lawsuits, and legal proceedings

  • Damages, losses, costs, and liabilities

  • Fines, penalties, and regulatory actions

  • Attorney's fees and legal costs

  • Settlement amounts and judgments

Arising from or related to:

  • Your use or misuse of the Platform

  • Your violation of this AUP or Terms of Service

  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

  • Your marketing content, claims, or practices

  • FTC violations, FDA violations, or TCPA violations

  • Spam complaints or carrier violations

  • Infringement of third-party intellectual property rights

  • Privacy violations or data breaches caused by your practices

  • Harm to recipients of your communications

  • Any claim by your customers, leads, or recipients

  • Fraudulent, negligent, or intentional misconduct

13.4 Defense and Settlement

Your indemnification obligations include:

  • Assuming defense of any claims at your expense

  • Engaging qualified legal counsel

  • Keeping Company informed of proceedings

  • Not settling claims without Company's written consent

  • Paying all judgments, settlements, and costs

Company retains the right to:

  • Participate in defense with counsel of our choice (at our expense)

  • Approve any settlement that affects Company

  • Assume exclusive defense if we determine it necessary

13.5 Survival

This indemnification obligation survives:

  • Termination of your account

  • Expiration of your subscription

  • Any breach or default

  • Cancellation for any reason

Even after you stop using the Platform, you remain liable for indemnification related to your prior use.


14. PLATFORM PROVIDER DISCLAIMER

14.1 Technology Provider Only

Influence Accelerator is a technology platform. We provide marketing automation tools, CRM functionality, and infrastructure. We do NOT:

  • Review, approve, or endorse user content

  • Provide legal, medical, financial, tax, or regulatory advice

  • Guarantee legal compliance of user campaigns

  • Monitor or police individual marketing claims (except when violations are reported)

  • Assume responsibility for how users employ Platform tools

  • Control user business decisions or marketing practices

14.2 No Warranties Regarding User Compliance

We make no warranties that:

  • Your use of the Platform complies with applicable laws

  • Your marketing campaigns are legally compliant

  • Your content is accurate, truthful, or non-infringing

  • Your practices meet industry standards

  • Your business model is lawful or viable

14.3 Independent Verification Required

You must independently:

  • Research legal requirements for your industry

  • Consult qualified legal counsel

  • Verify compliance with FTC, FDA, TCPA, and other regulations

  • Ensure you have proper licenses and registrations

  • Determine your specific compliance obligations

Company guidance, templates, or training materials are educational only and do not constitute legal advice.

14.4 No Proactive Monitoring Obligation

While we reserve the right to enforce this AUP, we are under no obligation to:

  • Proactively monitor all user content

  • Screen campaigns before they are sent

  • Verify the accuracy of user claims

  • Police compliance on an ongoing basis

We may investigate and enforce when:

  • Violations are reported by third parties

  • System metrics indicate abuse (bounce rates, complaint rates)

  • Carrier violations are detected

  • Legal requirements demand action

  • Platform integrity is at risk

Our decision to investigate or enforce in one instance does not create an obligation to do so in all instances.


15. SEVERABILITY AND SURVIVAL

15.1 Severability

If any provision of this AUP is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction:

  • The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable

  • If modification is not possible, the provision will be severed

  • All other provisions will remain in full force and effect

  • The intent and purpose of this AUP will be preserved to the maximum extent possible

15.2 Survival of Key Provisions

The following sections survive termination of your account or this Agreement:

  • Section 11: No Refunds for AUP Violations

  • Section 13: User Responsibility and Indemnification

  • Section 14: Platform Provider Disclaimer

  • Any provisions that by their nature should survive (intellectual property, confidentiality, limitations of liability)

These obligations continue even after you stop using the Platform.


16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

16.1 Incorporated Documents

This AUP is part of a comprehensive legal framework that includes:

  • Terms of Service - Primary agreement governing Platform use

  • Privacy Policy - Data collection and privacy practices

  • This AUP - Acceptable use standards and prohibited activities

All documents should be read together as a unified agreement.

16.2 Conflicts

In the event of conflict between documents:

  1. Terms of Service prevails over AUP and Privacy Policy

  2. AUP prevails over Privacy Policy for conduct and usage matters

  3. Most restrictive or protective provision applies in cases of ambiguity

16.3 Entire Agreement

These documents constitute the entire agreement between you and Company regarding Platform use and supersede all prior communications, agreements, or understandings.


17. CONTACT INFORMATION

17.1 Questions About This AUP

For questions about this Acceptable Use Policy, permitted activities, or compliance requirements:

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: "AUP Inquiry"

17.2 Reporting Violations

To report suspected AUP violations by other users:

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: "AUP Violation Report"

17.3 Compliance Assistance

While we cannot provide legal advice, we can:

  • Clarify our policies and requirements

  • Provide general guidance on Platform features

  • Assist with technical implementation of opt-out mechanisms

  • Recommend resources for FTC/FDA compliance research

We strongly recommend consulting qualified legal counsel for compliance advice specific to your business.

17.4 Appeals

To appeal an enforcement action:

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: "Appeal - [Your Account Email]"

Include explanation and supporting evidence. Appeals are reviewed within 5-7 business days. Decisions are final.


18. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT

BY USING THE INFLUENCE ACCELERATOR PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

✓ You have read and understood this Acceptable Use Policy in its entirety
✓ You agree to comply with all provisions of this AUP
✓ You understand that violations may result in suspension or termination without refund
✓ You accept sole responsibility for your content, claims, and marketing practices
✓ You agree to indemnify Company for any claims arising from your Platform use
✓ You understand Company is a technology provider and does not review or approve your content
✓ You will consult qualified legal counsel regarding your specific compliance obligations
✓ You understand this AUP may change and it is your responsibility to review updates

This Acceptable Use Policy is legally binding. Violation of any provision may result in immediate account termination and forfeiture of all fees paid.


Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Influence Accelerator
c/o Kristen Boss Coaching, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Website: influenceaccelerator.io