Effective: Sep 1, 2023

Version: 23.9.1

Sparky Platform Usage Guidelines

Welcome to the Sparky Community! To ensure a productive and harmonious experience for all users, we have meticulously formulated these comprehensive guidelines that delineate your responsibilities, rights, and obligations as a participant on our platform, driven by OpenAI technology.

1. Civil and Respectful Conduct: Engage in all interactions with utmost civility and respect. Whether interacting with fellow community members, Sparky’s staff, or partners, maintain a tone of professionalism and courtesy. Refrain from employing offensive language, indulging in personal attacks, or propagating discriminatory statements based on factors such as race, gender, religion, nationality, and any other protected characteristics.
2. Appropriate Content Contribution: Contributions to the platform must align with its intended purpose. All content you share should be accurate, relevant, and suitable. Abide by intellectual property laws; do not infringe upon others’ rights. Content should not violate any statutes, and under no circumstances should it promote any illegal or harmful activities. 
3. Confidentiality and Privacy: Respect the privacy and confidentiality of others. Do not share personal information without explicit consent. Furthermore, you are strictly prohibited from disclosing any proprietary or confidential information belonging to Sparky, its affiliates, or third parties. 
4. Intellectual Property Compliance: Adhere to the highest standards of intellectual property rights. Only share content for which you possess explicit permissions and provide accurate attributions. Use of any intellectual property owned by Sparky or OpenAI requires prior authorization in accordance with the law. 
5. Adherence to Legal Requirements: Your utilization of the platform must conform to all relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Engaging in any activities that are unlawful or unethical is strictly forbidden and will result in immediate action. 
6. Reporting Violations: Maintain vigilance over the platform’s integrity. If you come across any content or behavior that contravenes these guidelines or the platform’s rules, promptly report it to our dedicated support team. We treat such reports seriously and will respond with appropriate measures. 
7. Safeguarding Account Integrity: Your account credentials are your responsibility. Guard them diligently to prevent unauthorized access. You are liable for all actions undertaken through your account. In the event of suspected unauthorized usage, notify us immediately. 
8. Adapting to Platform Changes: The Sparky platform may undergo periodic updates and enhancements. It is your responsibility to remain informed about these changes by regularly reviewing notifications and announcements from Sparky. 
9. Ramifications of Violations: Failure to adhere to these guidelines may lead to temporary or permanent suspension of your access to the platform. The severity of the violation will determine the appropriate course of action, as decided by Sparky.
10. Legal Jurisdiction: These platform guidelines are governed by the laws of the state of Georgia, United States. Any disputes arising from these guidelines shall be exclusively resolved in accordance with these laws. Your active participation in the Sparky platform signifies your unequivocal acceptance of these guidelines. For any inquiries or concerns, please direct your communication to: [email protected]. These guidelines are subject to change and modification, and you are responsible for keeping up-to-date with any revisions.