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Acceptable Use Policy
Free acceptable use policy template for a website, app, or company network — rules for what users/employees can and can't do.
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This free acceptable use policy covers Prohibited Activities, Resource Use (if applicable), Monitoring, Reporting Violations, Consequences with 6 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Acceptable Use Policy
Effective Date: [Date]
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs use of [Service/Network/Platform Name]. By using it, you agree to the following.
Prohibited Activities
You may not use [Service/Network] to:
- Violate any law or third party's rights
- Distribute malware, spam, or unsolicited bulk communications
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
- Interfere with or disrupt the service's normal operation
- Upload or transmit illegal, defamatory, or harassing content
- Impersonate another person or entity
Resource Use (if applicable)
[Any limits on bandwidth, storage, API calls, or similar resource use.]
Monitoring
[State whether and how usage may be monitored for policy compliance.]
Reporting Violations
Report suspected violations to: [Email/Contact].
Consequences
Violations may result in [warning, suspension, termination of access], at [Company Name]'s discretion.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this AUP; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
*An AUP works alongside Terms of Service, not instead of it — the AUP focuses specifically on prohibited behavior, while the ToS covers the broader legal relationship.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: Prohibited Activities, Resource Use (if applicable), Monitoring, Reporting Violations, Consequences, Changes to This Policy
- 6 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Fixed docstoc.io footer on every PDF (not removable)
Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
FAQ
Is this acceptable use policy template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this acceptable use policy as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this acceptable use policy cover?
This legal template includes Prohibited Activities, Resource Use (if applicable), Monitoring, Reporting Violations. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Legal documents are exactly where a generic template is most likely to miss something that matters — the right structure, required disclosures, and even which clauses are enforceable all vary by state and situation. Use this as a starting point for a conversation with a licensed attorney, not a substitute for one.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 6 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free legal and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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