Acceptable Use Policy

1. Scope and Applicability of the Acceptable Use Policy

• This policy applies universally to all visitors, registered users, and organizations interacting with Kuranko and its AI-powered decision-making tools.
• By accessing or using this platform at https://kuranko.com/, you agree to comply with all terms outlined in this Acceptable Use Policy, alongside our broader terms of service and privacy framework.
• The rules detailed herein are designed to align fully with UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Failure to adhere to these operational boundaries may result in the immediate suspension or permanent termination of user access to the Kuranko platform.
• We regularly review and update this policy to reflect evolving technological capabilities, legal requirements, and best practices in ethical artificial intelligence deployment.

2. Nature of AI-Generated Recommendations and User Responsibility

• Kuranko functions strictly as an AI Decision Collaborator, providing analytical insights, risk evaluations, and structured options to help users think through complex scenarios.
• All AI-generated recommendations, action plans, and analytical outputs are advisory in nature and are designed solely to support human judgment.
• Users retain absolute responsibility for their final decisions, actions, and any outcomes resulting from the implementation of plans created or evaluated on the platform.
• The platform does not guarantee the success, profitability, or absolute accuracy of any personal, professional, business, or hiring choice made using our tools.
• Users must exercise independent critical thinking, professional oversight, and due diligence before acting upon any evidence evaluation or strategic recommendation provided by Kuranko.

3. Permitted Use of Kuranko

• Users may use Kuranko to structure problems, define objectives, compare available options, and evaluate possible courses of action.
• The platform may be used to organise evidence, identify uncertainties, analyse potential risks, and understand the advantages and disadvantages of different alternatives.
• Users may seek AI-assisted support for career planning, project management, purchasing decisions, professional development, business strategy, and other permitted activities.
• Businesses may use Kuranko to explore operational challenges, compare commercial options, develop plans, and support internal decision-making.
• Users may submit relevant information that they are legally entitled to provide and that is reasonably necessary for the decision being considered.
• Users may review, adapt, and use AI-generated recommendations for legitimate purposes, subject to applicable law, third-party rights, and the platform's contractual terms.
• Users should evaluate recommendations against reliable evidence, relevant professional standards, and the specific circumstances of their decisions.
• Permitted use must not interfere with the security, availability, integrity, or legitimate operation of Kuranko or infringe the rights of other individuals.

4. Prohibited Uses of the Kuranko Platform

• Users must not input unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, fraudulent, or maliciously misleading information into the Kuranko decision-making environment.
• The platform must not be used to facilitate illegal activities, including money laundering, fraud, intellectual property theft, or the violation of local and international laws.
• Users are strictly prohibited from attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, hack, or compromise the security architecture of the Kuranko AI models and underlying software.
• Automated scraping, data harvesting, or mass extraction of proprietary decision-making algorithms, data frameworks, and text outputs via bots or unauthorized scripts is strictly forbidden.
• You may not use Kuranko to generate content that promotes discrimination, hate speech, violence, or harm against any individual or protected group.

5. Data Privacy and Sensitive Information Guidelines

• When outlining problems, career dilemmas, or business challenges, users must exercise caution regarding the inclusion of highly sensitive personal data or classified corporate secrets.
• Users must ensure they have lawful grounds and necessary permissions before uploading third-party data, such as candidate profiles during hiring decisions or proprietary company data.
• Kuranko processes all user inputs in strict accordance with UK GDPR requirements, ensuring appropriate technical and organizational measures are maintained to secure personal information.
• Users must not intentionally submit protected health information, payment card numbers, or government-issued identification numbers into the decision collaboration interface unless explicitly requested and secured.
• Any data shared with the platform is utilized strictly for the purpose of analyzing options, evaluating evidence, and generating tailored collaborative insights for the specific user session.

6. Professional, Business, and Hiring Use Restrictions

• When applying Kuranko to hiring, recruitment, or human resources decisions, users must ensure that AI recommendations do not replace legally mandated human oversight and equal opportunity laws.
• Business-related risk assessments and trade-off analyses provided by the platform must be vetted by qualified professionals, particularly in regulated sectors such as finance, legal, and healthcare.
• Users must not rely on Kuranko as the sole determinant for high-stakes corporate restructuring, financial investments, or critical legal compliance matters without expert verification.
• The platform's project and purchasing analysis tools are designed to assist operational planning and must not be used to bypass mandatory corporate governance or auditing procedures.
• Organizations utilizing Kuranko for team collaboration remain responsible for ensuring their internal staff adhere to data privacy and ethical AI usage standards.

7. Intellectual Property and Output Usage Rights

• All underlying software, AI architectures, branding, trademarks, and proprietary interfaces associated with Kuranko remain the exclusive intellectual property of the company.
• Users retain ownership of the specific prompts, inputs, and unique problem scenarios they submit to the platform for analysis and collaboration.
• Outputs generated by the AI—including structured action plans, risk matrices, and comparison reports—may be used by the user for their intended personal or business decision-making processes.
• Users must not misrepresent AI-generated recommendations as entirely human-authored works in contexts where disclosure of AI assistance is legally or professionally required.
• Unauthorized commercial redistribution, resale, or licensing of Kuranko’s analytical frameworks and generated content templates is strictly prohibited.

8. System Integrity, Security, and Fair Access

• Users must not introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious technological material designed to disrupt or damage the Kuranko infrastructure.
• Attempting to overload, flood, or bypass rate-limiting controls on https://kuranko.com/ through denial-of-service tactics or excessive automated querying is strictly forbidden.
• Users must maintain the confidentiality of their account credentials and are fully accountable for all activities that occur under their registered profile.
• Any identified vulnerabilities, security flaws, or unexpected AI behavioral anomalies must be reported promptly to the Kuranko support team.
• We reserve the right to monitor platform traffic and interaction patterns strictly to ensure compliance with this Acceptable Use Policy and maintain optimal system performance.

9. Compliance with UK Data Protection and Regulatory Standards

• Kuranko operates in strict alignment with the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Users possess statutory rights regarding their personal data, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, and restriction of processing as detailed in our primary privacy policy.
• Data processed during decision collaboration sessions is stored securely within compliant hosting environments adhering to robust UK and European data standards.
• In the event of a suspected data breach or unauthorized system access, Kuranko follows mandatory incident response and reporting protocols stipulated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
• Users engaging with the platform from outside the United Kingdom remain subject to these UK-governed policies and data protection frameworks.

10. Enforcement, Violations, and Reporting Mechanisms

• Kuranko investigates suspected breaches of this Acceptable Use Policy using internal monitoring systems, automated filters, and user reports.
• Violations may result in corrective actions, ranging from formal warnings and temporary feature restrictions to permanent account termination and legal proceedings.
• If illegal activity or severe threats to platform security are detected, Kuranko reserves the right to cooperate fully with UK law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Users who wish to report a violation of this policy, misuse of the platform, or concerns regarding AI output safety can contact us directly.
• All reports of policy violations are handled with strict confidentiality and reviewed promptly by our compliance and safety teams.

11. Policy Updates and Changes to Access

• Kuranko may update this policy to reflect changes in platform features, legal requirements, security risks, or operational practices.
• The current version will be published on https://kuranko.com/ with an updated revision date.
• Where a material change requires direct notification or another legally prescribed step, Kuranko will take the appropriate action.
• Continued use of the platform after an update will be subject to applicable notice, acceptance, and contractual requirements.
• If users do not agree with a revised policy, they should discontinue the affected use and review the available account or termination procedures.
• Kuranko may modify, suspend, or discontinue features in accordance with its contractual obligations and applicable law.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy or our data practices, please reach out to us using the details below:

• E-mail for Support: [email protected]
• E-mail for General Inquiries: [email protected]
• Physical Address:
  Kuranko
  SHINAGIA LTD
  Agiou Maronos 19, Lakatameia,
  2304, Nicosia, Cyprus
  Company Registration Number: HE 496070