Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") outlines the permitted and prohibited uses of the MERGERSALES platform. By using our services, you agree to comply with this Policy. Violations may result in account suspension or termination.

⚠️ Immediate Suspension: Serious violations (fraud, harassment, illegal activities) will result in immediate account suspension without warning.

1. Permitted Uses ✅

✓You MAY:

Create anonymous listings for legitimate businesses seeking sale, capital, or partnerships
Browse listings and send confidential enquiries to sellers
Use the platform's messaging system for M&A-related communications
Upload documents (teaser, IM) after establishing mutual interest
Request and execute NDAs through the platform
Use search and filter functions to find relevant opportunities
Maintain multiple accounts for different business roles (with transparency)

Example of Good Practice: "Anonymous Manufacturing Business in Germany seeking €5-10M revenue buyer. Established 15+ years, profitable, succession reason. Teaser available post-NDA."

2. Prohibited Uses ❌

✗You MAY NOT:

A. Listing Violations

Post fake, fraudulent, or non-existent businesses
Misrepresent financials, ownership, or business status
List businesses without proper authorization to sell
Include identifying information in public listings (names, addresses, URLs)
Use misleading titles or descriptions to attract enquiries

B. Communication Violations

Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
Send spam, unsolicited commercial messages, or phishing attempts
Circumvent the anonymity system to reveal identities without consent
Use platform communications for non-M&A purposes (dating, marketing, etc.)
Impersonate other users, companies, or MERGERSALES staff

C. Platform Abuse

Attempt to hack, scrape, or reverse engineer the platform
Use bots, scripts, or automated tools without permission
Overload systems with excessive requests or data
Create multiple accounts to evade restrictions or manipulate ratings
Use the platform to facilitate illegal activities

Example of Violation: "Acme Corporation (www.acme.com) at 123 Main Street for sale. Contact CEO John Smith at john@acme.com or 555-0123." → PROHIBITED: Contains identifying info

3. Confidentiality Requirements

When using MERGERSALES, you must:

Respect Anonymity: Do not pressure other users to reveal identity prematurely
Protect Information: Do not share confidential information received through the platform with third parties
Use NDAs: Execute proper NDAs before requesting sensitive documents
Secure Your Account: Use strong passwords and enable 2FA if available

4. Financial & Legal Compliance

All transactions must comply with applicable laws (securities, antitrust, export controls, etc.)
You are responsible for obtaining necessary legal, financial, and tax advice
Platform use must not violate third-party rights (intellectual property, contracts, etc.)
Report suspicious activities or potential violations to compliance@mergersales.com

5. Enforcement & Consequences

Violations may result in:

Violation Type	Typical Action
Minor (first offense)	Warning and content removal
Moderate or repeated	7-30 day account suspension
Serious (fraud, harassment, illegal)	Immediate permanent ban
Platform abuse	IP block and legal action

6. Reporting Violations

To report Policy violations, contact:

Email: abuse@mergersales.com
Include: URL, user ID, description of violation, and evidence (screenshots)
Response: We investigate within 48 hours and take appropriate action

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Policy as our platform evolves. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be notified via email.

Final Note: MERGERSALES is built on trust and confidentiality. Your cooperation with this Policy helps maintain a professional, secure environment for all users.