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Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) applies to use of HoneyPeer Sites, installers, and PearDock software in connection with HoneyPeer-operated infrastructure or distribution channels.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

1. Purpose

PearDock is a powerful operations tool for Docker. With power comes responsibility. This AUP describes prohibited uses so that operators, networks, and the open-source community remain safe.

2. Prohibited activities

You may not use the Sites, installers, or Software to:

• Violate law, including computer crime, fraud, sanctions evasion, or unlawful surveillance;
• Attack systems by scanning, exploiting, or accessing systems, networks, or accounts without authorization;
• Distribute malware such as ransomware, trojans, botnet C2, or other malicious code via containers, images, or tunnels;
• Abuse tunnels by using Holesail or similar tunnels to conceal attacks, spam, phishing, or copyright infringement at scale;
• Interfere with HoneyPeer infrastructure through DDoS, credential stuffing, scraping that degrades service, or bypassing rate limits;
• Misrepresent identity by impersonating HoneyPeer, PearDock, or another person or entity;
• Infringe IP by hosting or distributing content you do not have rights to through systems managed with PearDock, in a way that unlawfully uses our distribution channels;
• Mine cryptocurrency on third-party systems without authorization from the system owner;
• Harass or harm by threatening, stalking, or encouraging violence.

3. Self-hosted operator duties

When you self-host PearDock, you are the operator of that instance. You must secure peer keys, Docker sockets, and network exposure. HoneyPeer is not responsible for how you configure or expose your infrastructure.

4. Enforcement

HoneyPeer may investigate suspected violations involving our Sites or distribution systems and may suspend access, block IPs, remove materials, or report to law enforcement. For self-hosted deployments, enforcement may be limited to denying access to HoneyPeer-operated download or documentation properties.

5. Reporting abuse

Report abuse of HoneyPeer Sites or brand misuse to legal@honeypeer.com. Copyright notices: see Copyright & DMCA.

6. Changes

We may update this AUP by posting a revised version with a new “Last updated” date.