MonoClaw

legal.acceptableUsePolicy

Acceptable use terms for MonoClaw software and services.

legal.acceptableUsePolicy

SENTIMENTO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

MonoClaw – ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) governs your use of the MonoClaw software, Configuration Services, and any Third-Party services (including OpenRouter API) accessed through MonoClaw (collectively, the “Services”). By executing the Master Agreement and accessing the Services, you agree to comply with this AUP. This AUP is incorporated by reference into the Master Agreement.

1. Definitions

Capitalised terms not defined herein have the meanings given in the Master Agreement:

  • “Authorized Jurisdiction”: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region only.
  • “Sanctions Lists”: The OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, the EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List, the UN Security Council Consolidated List, and the US Commerce Department Entity List.
  • “Military End User”: Has the meaning given in US Export Administration Regulations §744.17.
  • “Third-Party Terms”: The terms of service, acceptable use policies, and privacy policies of Apple Inc., OpenRouter Inc., Google LLC, Stripe Inc., Supabase Inc., and any AI model providers accessed via OpenRouter.

2. Eligibility

You may only use the Services if you:

(a) Are a bona fide resident of Hong Kong or a company duly incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622);

(b) Maintain your principal place of business or residence exclusively within the Authorized Jurisdiction;

(c) Are not listed on any Sanctions Lists, nor owned 50% or more by any listed entity;

(d) Are not a national, resident, or organized under the laws of any comprehensively sanctioned jurisdiction (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Crimea region of Ukraine), nor a Military End User.

3. Permitted Uses

The Services are designed for civilian commercial, professional, or academic research applications, and internal business operations only.

4. Prohibited Uses

You must NOT use the Services, including any AI models accessed via OpenRouter, for:

(a) Illegal Activities

  • Any activity violating Hong Kong law or the laws of your jurisdiction.
  • Fraud, scams, money laundering, or terrorist financing.

(b) Harmful Content

  • Generation of unlawful sexually explicit content involving minors.
  • Generation of deceptive synthetic media (“deepfakes”) for fraud, impersonation, or political manipulation.
  • Harassment, hate speech, or incitement of violence.

(c) Professional Regulated Activities Without Supervision

  • Automated legal advice, document preparation for legal proceedings, or solicitor-client communications without qualified lawyer supervision.
  • Automated medical diagnosis, prognosis, treatment recommendations, or clinical decisions without qualified healthcare professional supervision.
  • Accounting, audit, or tax advice upon which reliance may be placed without qualified accountant supervision.
  • Immigration consultation or advice regarding visa status without qualified legal supervision.

(d) High-Risk Applications

  • Weapons development, military/naval applications, or intelligence operations (prohibited by Alibaba Cloud Qwen and OpenRouter terms).
  • Mass surveillance, facial recognition for law enforcement, social scoring systems, or data analytics for internal security forces.
  • Operation of critical infrastructure (nuclear facilities, air traffic control, emergency services) without appropriate fail-safes and human oversight.

(e) Interference with Services

  • Reverse engineering of MonoClaw software (except as permitted by law).
  • Circumvention of security measures or authentication systems.
  • Distribution of malware, viruses, or ransomware through the Services.

5. API Usage and Security

(a) OpenRouter Account: You must establish and maintain an API key account directly with OpenRouter Inc. Sentimento deletes all copies of your API key within 24 hours of final payment confirmation pursuant to Clause 4.6 of the Master Agreement.

(b) Funding: You are solely responsible for maintaining adequate funds for any paid models selected. Sentimento has no liability for model failures due to insufficient credit, expired keys, or OpenRouter account suspension.

(c) Security: You must not share API keys with third parties. You are solely responsible for all activity occurring under your API credentials and for securing your Client Hardware against unauthorized access post-delivery.

6. Upstream Licensor Compliance

Your use is subject exclusively to Third-Party Terms. You must comply with:

  • OpenRouter Terms of Service regarding API usage and acceptable use policies.
  • Model Provider Terms (Meta Llama, Google Gemma, Alibaba Qwen, etc.) regarding prohibited applications.
  • Apple macOS Software Licence Agreement (acknowledging Configuration Services may void Apple’s Limited Warranty).
  • Telegram Terms of Service (for bot usage).

Breaches of Third-Party Terms may result in immediate termination of your licence to use MonoClaw components and indemnification obligations under the Master Agreement.

7. Confidentiality

The Sentimento Receiving Address provided via the Dashboard is Strictly Confidential Information. Unauthorized disclosure incurs liquidated damages of HKD $50,000 per instance. You may use this address solely for the specific Apple Order under your Master Agreement.

8. Data Protection

You warrant that any Personal Data processed through the Services is processed lawfully under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486). Sentimento processes data as detailed in Schedule C (DPA) of the Master Agreement.

9. Consequences of Breach

Breach of this AUP constitutes a material breach of the Master Agreement, entitling Sentimento to:

(a) Immediate suspension of Configuration Services or technical support;

(b) Termination of the Master Agreement without refund;

(c) Notification to relevant authorities regarding illegal activities or sanctions violations;

(d) Injunctive relief to prevent further misuse.

10. Indemnification

You shall indemnify Sentimento against all claims, losses, fines, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of this AUP, violation of Third-Party Terms, or unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information.

11. Updates

Sentimento may update this AUP periodically. The current version is published at the URL above. For active Orders, the version current at the date of your Order Form governs. Continued use after posting of a new version constitutes acceptance.

12. Governing Law

This AUP is governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Effective From: April 1, 2026