Humankind Acceptable Use Policy

1. Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") describes what you can and cannot do when using the Humankind website, platform, and services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Humankind Bio, Inc., a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation ("Humankind," "we," "us," or "our").

This Policy is part of our Terms of Use. By using the Service, you agree to comply with this Policy.

We built Humankind to advance human understanding. That mission depends on trust—trust that your data is protected, and trust that the community operates with integrity. This Policy exists to protect that trust.

2. Your Genetic Data

2.1 Upload Only Your Own Data

You may only upload genetic data that belongs to you or for which you have explicit, documented authorization from the data owner.

You must not:

• Upload genetic data belonging to another person without their written consent
• Upload genetic data from a deceased person unless you are their legal representative or have authorization from their estate
• Upload genetic data obtained through deception, theft, or unauthorized access
• Upload genetic data from minors (anyone under 18)

2.2 Authorized Uploads on Behalf of Others

If you upload genetic data on behalf of another person (such as a family member who has difficulty using technology), you must:

• Have their explicit written consent
• Ensure they understand how Humankind uses genetic data
• Provide them with access to their account
• Honor any request they make to delete their data

You are responsible for ensuring the data owner's rights are respected.

2.3 No Commercial Use of Others' Data

You must not use the Service to:

• Collect genetic data from others for commercial purposes
• Build databases of genetic information
• Conduct unauthorized research on others' genetic data
• Resell or redistribute genetic insights

3. Prohibited Conduct

3.1 Illegal Activity

You must not use the Service for any purpose that violates applicable law, including:

• Fraud or identity theft
• Harassment, stalking, or threats
• Discrimination based on genetic information
• Violating genetic privacy laws (such as GINA in the United States)

3.2 Harmful Use of Genetic Information

You must not use information obtained through the Service to:

• Discriminate against any person in employment, insurance, housing, or any other context
• Harass, threaten, or harm any person
• Make decisions about another person's medical care without their consent
• Identify or attempt to identify individuals from anonymized or aggregated data
• Conduct paternity, ancestry, or relationship testing on others without their knowledge and consent

3.3 System Abuse

You must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, or our systems
• Circumvent security measures or access controls
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service without our written permission
• Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service without authorization
• Overload or attempt to overload our infrastructure

3.4 Misrepresentation

You must not:

• Provide false or misleading information when creating an account
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organization
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions or abuse the Service
• Falsely claim to be affiliated with Humankind

3.5 Intellectual Property

You must not:

• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute content from the Service without permission
• Remove or alter proprietary notices or labels
• Use Humankind's trademarks, logos, or branding without written permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service

4. Community Standards

4.1 Respect Others

If you participate in any community features (such as cluster discussions or shared insights), you must:

• Treat others with respect
• Not harass, bully, or demean other users
• Not share others' personal information without consent
• Not post content that is hateful, discriminatory, or threatening

4.2 Accurate Contributions

If you contribute phenotypic data or share outcomes with the community:

• Provide accurate information to the best of your knowledge
• Do not fabricate or falsify data
• Update or correct information if you discover errors
• Do not attempt to manipulate aggregate insights through false contributions

4.3 No Medical Claims

You must not:

• Present yourself as a medical professional unless you are one
• Provide medical advice to others through the Service
• Claim that insights from Humankind constitute medical diagnosis or treatment
• Discourage others from seeking professional medical care

5. Researcher and Professional Use

5.1 Academic and Scientific Research

If you use the Service for academic or scientific research:

• You must comply with applicable research ethics requirements
• You must not attempt to re-identify individuals from aggregated data
• You must cite Humankind appropriately in any publications
• You must contact us at research@humans.inc before publishing research based on insights from the Service

5.2 Healthcare Professionals

If you are a healthcare professional using the Service in connection with patient care:

• You must obtain appropriate patient consent
• You must not upload patient genetic data without authorization
• You must comply with applicable healthcare privacy laws (such as HIPAA)
• You understand that Humankind does not provide clinical-grade genetic testing

5.3 Commercial Use

Commercial use of the Service requires prior written agreement with Humankind. Contact us at legal@humans.inc to discuss commercial licensing.

6. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this Policy, please report it to us at:

Email: abuse@humans.inc

When reporting, please include:

• A description of the violation
• Any relevant evidence or documentation
• Your contact information (optional, but helpful for follow-up)

We take reports seriously and will investigate promptly. We will not retaliate against anyone who reports a violation in good faith.

7. Enforcement

7.1 Our Rights

We reserve the right to:

• Investigate suspected violations of this Policy
• Remove or disable access to content that violates this Policy
• Suspend or terminate accounts that violate this Policy
• Report illegal activity to law enforcement
• Take legal action to protect Humankind, our users, or third parties

7.2 Consequences

Violations of this Policy may result in:

• Warning
• Temporary suspension of account access
• Permanent termination of account
• Deletion of data
• Legal action

The consequence depends on the severity of the violation, whether it was intentional, and whether it is a repeat offense. We aim to be fair, but we prioritize protecting the community and maintaining trust.

7.3 Appeals

If you believe your account was suspended or terminated in error, you may appeal by contacting us at appeals@humans.inc within 30 days. Include:

• Your account information
• An explanation of why you believe the decision was incorrect
• Any relevant evidence

We will review appeals and respond within 14 days.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the Service or by email. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy, contact us at:

Humankind Bio, Inc.
Email: legal@humans.inc

For abuse reports: abuse@humans.inc
For appeals: appeals@humans.inc
For research inquiries: research@humans.inc