
Acceptable Use Policy
Overview
Welcome to the Acceptable Use Policy of The Publiks Group, a division of The Alvan Ikoku Group LLC. Here, you will be provided a listing, range and illustrative examples of actions and activities you are expected to agree to not carry out or conduct — out of respect for others, for our policies and for the law.
Please, therefore, take the time to revisit the Acceptable Use Policy regularly.
Your Agreement
— With respect to the Agreement you enter into with Publiks via the Acceptable Use Policy, you understand and adhere to the following:
And furthermore, by using or visiting, in any way, Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of its divisions, series, subsidiaries or affiliates, as well as any of the Products or Services, including the Sites, you accept and agree to the terms, conditions and requirements described above, and in these Codes and Policies, in its entirety without modification.
Your Consent to The Policy
— With respect to your ability to agree and consent to the Acceptable Use Policy, you represent and warrant the following:
And furthermore, by using or visiting, in any way, Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of its divisions, series, subsidiaries or affiliates, as well as any of the Products and Services, including the Sites, you accept and agree that your consent meets the conditions, principles and requirements for consent, as delineated and described in these Codes and Policies — for the specific purpose of consenting to this Policy, the Agreement and the Codes and Policies.
Your Abiding by The Policies
— You represent, warrant and covenant that, given the above attestation about your consent to the Acceptable Use Policy, you have read, understood, consented to and agreed to be legally bound by and abide by the Acceptable Use Policy and the Codes and Policies, as they are amended from time to time, and in its entirety without modification.
Your Understanding of Acceptable Uses
— You represent, warrant and covenant that, given the above attestation about your consent and adherence to the Acceptable Use Policy, you have also read, understood, consented to and agreed to be legally bound by and abide by understandings of acceptable and unacceptable use, including communities standards, as defined by Publiks in these Codes and Polices and as further delineated below, to be respected and not violated, in any way, by you, which shall, at minimum, entail the following:
And furthermore, by using or visiting, in any way, Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of its divisions, series, subsidiaries or affiliates, as well as any of the Products and Services, including the Sites, you accept and agree that your consent meets the conditions, principles and requirements for consent as delineated and described in these Codes and Policies.
Accordance with Ethics
— that Publiks ensure following any and all of the above principles further remains in accordance with the Codes and Policies and especially the Founding and Governing Code of Ethics.
Further Considerations
Your Knowledge and Agreement
Publiks strongly recommend you develop and maintain your knowledge of all the Codes and Policies, and so ask that you read, understand and regularly visit this page and other communications regarding the Acceptable Use Policy, as well as the Codes and Policies. Publiks take your continued visiting and use of its Products and Services, including the Sites, as active indication of your knowledge, understanding, legally binding acceptance and agreement.
Your Duty to Company Integrity
To protect the company and division integrity of Publiks — as well as the properties, rights and protections of the corporation, division and its official persons — Publiks require all natural and legal persons concerned to read, understand, abide by and, where applicable, sign contracts and agreements delineated and described in the Policy on Company and Division Integrity.
Publiks remind you that the Policy on Company Integrity forms part of The Publiks User Agreement and Code of Conduct. Thus, Publiks take your continued visiting and use of its Products and Services, including the Sites, as active indication of your legally binding acceptance of this Policy as well as the Codes and Policies.
Your Questions and Feedback
Please contact policies@publiks.org with any feedback, issues or questions — which will be addressed by the President, CEO and Chair, Alvan Azinna Ikoku.
Your Reporting of Violations
If you detect, notice or are informed of a possible breach or violation of this Policy or any of these Codes and Policies, please contact policies@publiks.org with any details you have — which will be addressed by the President, CEO and Chair, Alvan Azinna Chibuzo Ikoku.
The Definitions
As with all official documents, materials, policies and statements of Publiks, definitions for terms used here can be found in the main Codes and Policies page. Please do continue with the Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality via further reading below.

Cautions and Prohibitions
Overview
Publiks expect all persons to act responsibly, respectfully and lawfully where Publiks, its series, subsidiaries and affiliates, as well as its Products and Services, including the Sites, are concerned. Therefore, you agree not to misuse or harm any area, part or section of Publiks, including its names and reputations, or help any other person to do so, in ways that include but are not limited to the following:
No Unauthorized Relationship or Representation
You will not understand or represent yourself to be in any official capacity with or relationship to Publiks, its series, subsidiaries and affiliates, or its Products and Services, including the Sites, except such official capacity or relationship that is explicitly approved, reviewed, authorized and described by written contract and instrument signed and sealed of the Founder and Owner, Alvan Azinna Chibuzo Ikoku, as described in the Codes and Policies — with such instrument containing explicit description of the specifying access, actions, activities, communications, operations, participations, visits and other uses expressly reviewed, approved and authorized for the purposes of said capacity or relationship.
No Unauthorized Access, Activity, Operations
— With respect to any and all of your access, activities and operations in, within, within, for, on behalf of, in reference to or otherwise pertaining to Publiks, you understand and adhere to the following:
And furthermore, by using or visiting, in any way, Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of its divisions, series, subsidiaries or affiliates, as well as any of the Products or Services, including the Sites, you accept and agree to the terms, conditions and requirements described above, and in these Codes and Policies, in its entirety without modification.
No Unauthorized Allocation or Affiliation
— With respect to any and all affiliation, allocation, and activity and representation subsequent to any arrangement or agreement with, in, within, within, for, on behalf of, in reference to or otherwise pertaining to Publiks, you understand and adhere to the following:
And furthermore, by using or visiting, in any way, Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of its divisions, series, subsidiaries or affiliates, as well as any of the Products or Services, including the Sites, you accept and agree to the terms, conditions and requirements described above, and in these Codes and Policies, in its entirety without modification.
No Abuse, Hacking or Disruption
— With respect to abuse, hacking or disruption of any areas, parts of sections of Publiks, you understand and adhere to the following:
And furthermore, by using or visiting, in any way, Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of its divisions, series, subsidiaries or affiliates, as well as any of the Products or Services, including the Sites, you accept and agree to the terms, conditions and requirements described above, and in these Codes and Policies, in its entirety without modification.
No Spamming or Phishing
You will not send spam or other unsolicited communications, promotions, or advertisements. And you will not send altered, deceptive or false source-identifying information, including without limitation phishing or spoofing (and Publiks reserve the right to determine what constitutes any of the aforementioned).
No Deception or Impersonation
You will not do anything that is false, fraudulent, inaccurate or deceiving. Nor will you impersonate another person, company or entity. And you will not engage in misleading or unethical marketing or advertising.
No Theft
— With respect to theft or its equivalent in relation to Publiks, you understand and adhere to the following:
And furthermore, by using or visiting, in any way, Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of its divisions, series, subsidiaries or affiliates, as well as any of the Products or Services, including the Sites, you accept and agree to the terms, conditions and requirements described above, and in these Codes and Policies, in its entirety without modification.
No Rights Infringement
— With respect to infringement, misappropriation or violation of rights in relation to Publiks, you understand and adhere to the following:
And furthermore, by using or visiting, in any way, Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of its divisions, series, subsidiaries or affiliates, as well as any of the Products or Services, including the Sites, you accept and agree to the terms, conditions and requirements described above, and in these Codes and Policies, in its entirety without modification.
No Discrimination or Harassment
— With respect to discrimination and harassment in relation to Publiks, you understand and adhere to the following:
And furthermore, by using or visiting, in any way, Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of Publiks, any area, part, section or properties of its divisions, series, subsidiaries or affiliates, as well as any of the Products or Services, including the Sites, you accept and agree to the terms, conditions and requirements described above, and in these Codes and Policies, in its entirety without modification.
No Nudity or Pornography
— You will not engage in any activity or operations, or add or post any content, information or material in, within, with, for, on behalf of or otherwise pertaining to Publiks, or in any areas, parts or sections of Publiks, especially the Products and Services, including the Sites, including any networks or systems Publiks provide access to, that constitutes nudity or pornography (and TPubliks reserve the right to determine what constitutes nudity and pornography).
— And you furthermore will not engage in any activity or operations, or add or post any content, information or material in, within, with, for, on behalf of or otherwise pertaining to The Ikoku Group, or in any areas, parts or sections of The Ikoku Group, especially its Products and Services, including the Sites, including any networks or systems The Ikoku Group provides access to, that advocates, constitutes or facilitates sex or human trafficking or forced, indentured or slave labor.
No Violation of Laws
You will not use Publiks or any areas, parts or sections of Publiks, especially the Products and Services, including the Sites, in violation of any applicable export controls, laws, regulations or sanctions. And you will not do anything that otherwise violates any applicable law or regulations, including without limitation any applicable laws and regulations regarding online conduct and acceptable content.
Prompt Notification
You will not do anything that prevents Publiks — especially its Founder and Owner, Alvan Azinna Chibuzo Ikoku — from becoming fully aware and informed of any violation of this Acceptable Use Policy and the Codes and Polices. And you will notify Publiks — especially its Founder and Owner, Alvan Azinna Chibuzo Ikoku — via the proper reporting channels if you become aware of any violation of the above.
Central and Associated Policies
Provision
As stated earlier, The Publiks User Agreement and Code of Conduct consist of several Codes and Policies that collectively govern all of your activity with, within, for, in reference to and otherwise pertaining to Publiks, including its series, subsidiaries and affiliates, and its Products and Services. By continuing, you indicate that you understand that these Codes and Policies include — but are not limited to — the Founding and Governing Code of Ethics, the Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality, the Terms and Conditions of Use and Service, and the Acceptable Use Policy along with all Associated Codes and Policies. Access to the aforementioned is provided below.
Founding Code of Ethics
Founding Code of Ethics (HTML and PDF)
Privacy and Confidentiality
Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality (HTML and PDF)
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions of Use and Service (HTML and PDF)
Acceptable Use Policy
Acceptable Use Policy (HTML and PDF)
All Associated Policies
All Associated Policies (HTML and PDF)
*Note
*Note: Please see the main Policies page for notice on conditions incompatible with the founding and mission of Publiks.
Ethics at Publiks and in Publics
The Codes and Policies above reflect the founding and overarching missions of Publiks. They inform each instance of commitment, effort and work to achieve benefit, impact and success. The result, therefore, are three features evident in the above company entities, its products, services, sites, and most importantly, its communities:
Publiks Group as Ethical Communities
The Publiks Policies are adhered to by a range of individuals and communities, who work in its varied capacities and relation to Publiks to help develop, provide and participate in a private company dedicated to enhancing the public interest.
Built and Peopled with Respect in Mind
Who take as its basis the most robust conceptions of dignity, humanity, integrity and respect, including civil liberties and rights, up to and beyond what the law protects and provides for. As they carry out the overlapping missions of Publiks.
In Spaces that are Safe, Secure, and Collaborative
And who also join in ongoing efforts to ensure that Publiks, as well as its Products, Services and Sites remain active, collaborative, safe and secure places to do work, to express and discuss, to teach and learn, to form, inform and even alter local and global communities.
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