Permitted purpose
BrandGuard may be used for lawful brand monitoring, documentation, compliance, research and case operations.
Rules for lawful, proportionate and technically responsible use.
Version 2026-07-16BrandGuard may be used for lawful brand monitoring, documentation, compliance, research and case operations.
Bypassing access controls, exploiting vulnerabilities, malware, denial-of-service activity, mass personal surveillance, unlawful data collection and harmful use are prohibited.
Scans should generally target public resources or systems for which the user has sufficient authority. Legal, contractual and technical restrictions must be observed.
Rate limits, scan quotas, reasonable request speeds and configured robots.txt rules must be respected. Blocks and protective measures must not be bypassed.
Preserved content may only be used, shared and assessed lawfully. Technical results must not be misrepresented as a final legal ruling.
Where misuse is suspected, BrandGuard may stop scans, suspend access, request evidence of authority or terminate for cause.