Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: November 5, 2025

1. Purpose and Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of GeoSeer, a geolocation analysis service provided by Shenzhen Ques Technology Co., Ltd. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). This AUP is part of our Terms of Service and applies to all users of the Service.

The purpose of this AUP is to:

  • • Protect the integrity and security of the Service
  • • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • • Protect the rights and safety of all users
  • • Maintain a positive and ethical community
  • • Prevent abuse and misuse of AI geolocation technology

2. Permitted Uses

GeoSeer is designed for legitimate, lawful purposes. Acceptable uses include:

Journalism and Media Verification

  • • Fact-checking and verifying the location of news photos
  • • Investigating and reporting on newsworthy events
  • • Authenticating user-generated content

Historical Research and Education

  • • Identifying locations in historical photographs
  • • Academic research and scholarly work
  • • Educational purposes and learning about geography

Personal and Travel Documentation

  • • Organizing and geotagging personal photo collections
  • • Planning travel itineraries and exploring destinations
  • • Rediscovering forgotten travel locations

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

  • • Legitimate OSINT research and analysis
  • • Security research within ethical boundaries
  • • Digital forensics for lawful investigations

Business and Commercial Use

  • • Market research and competitive analysis
  • • Real estate and property identification
  • • Logistics and supply chain optimization
  • • Content verification for digital platforms

3. Prohibited Uses

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using GeoSeer:

3.1 Illegal Activities

  • • Using the Service for any purpose that violates local, national, or international laws
  • • Facilitating or planning criminal activities of any kind
  • • Money laundering, fraud, or financial crimes
  • • Terrorism, terrorist financing, or supporting terrorist organizations
  • • Human trafficking or exploitation
  • • Child exploitation or abuse in any form
  • • Weapons trafficking or illegal arms dealing
  • • Drug trafficking or illegal substance distribution

3.2 Privacy Violations and Surveillance

  • • Stalking or harassment: Using the Service to track, stalk, or harass individuals
  • • Unauthorized surveillance: Monitoring individuals without their knowledge or consent
  • • Invasion of privacy: Analyzing images that invade personal privacy rights
  • • Doxxing: Revealing personal information about individuals without consent
  • • Voyeurism: Identifying locations of private residences or personal spaces for intrusive purposes
  • • Tracking movements of individuals without legal authority or consent
  • • Creating profiles or databases of individuals' locations without authorization

3.3 Harmful or Malicious Activities

  • • Planning or facilitating physical harm to individuals or groups
  • • Coordinating attacks, violence, or dangerous activities
  • • Identifying secure or protected locations for malicious purposes
  • • Circumventing security measures or restricted access areas
  • • Espionage or unauthorized intelligence gathering
  • • Identifying witness protection locations or safe houses

3.4 Intellectual Property Violations

  • • Uploading copyrighted images without proper authorization
  • • Infringing on trademark, patent, or other intellectual property rights
  • • Reverse engineering or attempting to copy our AI models or algorithms
  • • Redistributing or reselling the Service without permission

3.5 Service Abuse

  • • Excessive use: Exceeding rate limits or making unreasonable demands on system resources
  • • Automated scraping: Using bots, scrapers, or automated tools without authorization
  • • Account sharing: Sharing API keys or account credentials with unauthorized parties
  • • Circumvention: Attempting to bypass usage limits or subscription requirements
  • • Creating multiple accounts to abuse free tier limitations
  • • Benchmarking or testing competitor services using our platform

3.6 Security and System Integrity

  • • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
  • • Distributing viruses, malware, or malicious code
  • • Conducting security testing without explicit written permission
  • • Interfering with or disrupting the Service or servers
  • • Exploiting security vulnerabilities for any purpose
  • • Accessing data or systems not intended for your access

3.7 Deceptive or Misleading Practices

  • • Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation
  • • Impersonating other users, organizations, or GeoSeer staff
  • • Providing false information during registration or use
  • • Creating fake or misleading location reports
  • • Manipulating or gaming the Service's algorithms

3.8 Inappropriate Content

  • • Uploading sexually explicit, pornographic, or obscene content
  • • Content depicting violence, gore, or animal cruelty
  • • Hate speech, discriminatory, or offensive content
  • • Content that promotes self-harm or dangerous activities
  • • Spam, junk, or irrelevant content

4. Responsible AI Use Guidelines

As an AI-powered service, we ask all users to:

  • • Use AI geolocation results responsibly and ethically
  • • Verify critical information through independent sources
  • • Respect the limitations and potential inaccuracies of AI predictions
  • • Consider the privacy implications of location identification
  • • Not rely solely on AI results for decisions with serious consequences
  • • Report any concerning misuse or unintended harmful outputs
  • • Acknowledge AI assistance when using results in published work

5. Compliance with Laws

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

  • • Data protection and privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • • Copyright and intellectual property laws
  • • Anti-stalking and harassment laws
  • • Export control and sanctions regulations
  • • Computer fraud and abuse laws
  • • Wiretapping and electronic surveillance laws
  • • Laws specific to your jurisdiction and industry

6. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this AUP or suspect abuse of the Service, please report it immediately:

Report Abuse: support@quesx.com

Please include as much detail as possible: account information, date/time, description of the violation, and any supporting evidence.

7. Enforcement and Consequences

7.1 Investigation

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

  • • Review account activity and usage patterns
  • • Examine uploaded content and analysis requests
  • • Cooperate with law enforcement and legal authorities
  • • Share information with affected parties or regulatory bodies

7.2 Penalties

Violations of this AUP may result in:

  • • Warning: First-time minor violations may receive a warning
  • • Temporary suspension: Access temporarily restricted while investigation is conducted
  • • Permanent ban: Account termination and permanent ban from the Service
  • • Legal action: Civil or criminal prosecution for serious violations
  • • Financial liability: Responsibility for damages, losses, or legal costs incurred

7.3 No Refunds

If your account is suspended or terminated for violating this AUP, you will not be entitled to a refund of any fees paid.

8. User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • • All activities conducted through your account
  • • Ensuring your use complies with this AUP and applicable laws
  • • Obtaining necessary permissions or consents before uploading content
  • • The accuracy and legality of information you provide
  • • Any consequences resulting from your use of the Service
  • • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

9. Cooperation with Authorities

We cooperate with law enforcement agencies and comply with valid legal requests. We may disclose user information, account data, or usage records when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, ensure public safety, or comply with legal processes.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through email or prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated AUP. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

11. Questions and Contact

If you have questions about this Acceptable Use Policy or need clarification on whether a specific use case is permitted, please contact us:

When in doubt, please ask before proceeding. We're here to help ensure you use GeoSeer responsibly and within acceptable boundaries.