Acceptable Use Policy

Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") is part of our __________ ("Legal Terms") and should therefore be read alongside our main Legal Terms: __________. When you use the AI-powered services provided by Treeland Nursery Inc. ("AI Products"), you warrant that you will comply with this document, our Legal Terms, and all applicable laws and regulations governing AI.

Your usage of our AI Products signifies your agreement to engage with our platform in a lawful, ethical, and responsible manner that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals. If you do not agree with these Legal Terms, please refrain from using our Services. Your continued use of our Services implies acceptance of these Legal Terms.

Please carefully review this Policy which applies to any and all:

• uses of our Services (as defined in "Legal Terms")
• forms, materials, consent tools, comments, posts, and all other content available on the Services ("Content")
• responsible implementation and management of AI Products within our Services

Who We Are

We are Treeland Nursery Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in Texas, United States at 1208 Sharp Road, Gunter, TX 75058. We operate the website https://www.tree-land.com (the "Site"), as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to this Policy (collectively, the "Services").

Use of the Services

When you use the Services, you warrant that you will comply with this Policy and with all applicable laws.

You also acknowledge that you may not:

• Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Services to create or compile a collection, compilation, database, or directory without our written permission.
• Make any unauthorized use of the Services, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses for unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses.
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features of the Services or features that prevent/restrict use or copying of Content.
• Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Services.
• Trick, defraud, or mislead us or other users, especially in attempts to obtain sensitive account information.
• Make improper use of our Services, including support services, or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.
• Engage in any automated use of the Services (e.g., scripts, bots, data mining, robots, or similar tools).
• Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Services or related networks.
• Impersonate another user or person or use another user’s username.
• Use information from the Services to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
• Use the Services to compete with us or for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise not authorized by us.
• Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any software comprising or making up part of the Services, except as expressly permitted by law.
• Attempt to bypass measures designed to prevent or restrict access to the Services.
• Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten our employees or agents providing the Services.
• Delete copyright or other proprietary notices from any Content.
• Copy or adapt the Services’ software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code.
• Upload or transmit viruses, Trojan horses, or other material (including spamming or excessive capitalization) that interferes with use/enjoyment of the Services or modifies/impairs their operation.
• Upload or transmit any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism (e.g., gifs, 1×1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, spyware).
• Use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system (e.g., spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, offline reader) that accesses the Services, or use/launch any unauthorized script or software.
• Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Services.
• Use the Services in a manner inconsistent with applicable laws or regulations.
• Sell or otherwise transfer your profile.

AI Products

When you use the AI Products provided by Treeland Nursery Inc., you warrant that you will not:

• Deploy AI techniques that use subliminal, manipulative, or deceptive methods designed to distort behavior and impair informed decision-making, particularly where such actions cause significant harm.
• Exploit vulnerabilities related to age, disability, or socio-economic circumstances through AI in a way that distorts behavior or decision-making, especially if it results in significant harm.
• Use AI systems for biometric categorization that infer sensitive attributes (e.g., race, political opinions, trade union membership, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation), except in limited lawful circumstances.
• Implement AI-based social scoring systems that cause harm, discrimination, or unfair treatment.
• Assess the risk of criminal offenses based solely on profiling, personality traits, or non-behavioral factors, except where narrowly defined legal safeguards exist.
• Compile facial recognition databases through untargeted scraping of facial images from the internet, social media, or CCTV footage, unless legally compliant and narrowly defined.
• Use AI to infer emotions in sensitive environments (e.g., workplaces, educational institutions) where such analysis could lead to discrimination, unfair treatment, or privacy violations.
• Engage in real-time remote biometric identification in public places for law enforcement purposes, except where strong legal justifications and oversight mechanisms exist.

Artificial Intelligence

We recognize the significant impact AI can have on our users and society, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our AI Products are designed and operated in alignment with comprehensive ethical standards. We aim to enhance user experiences while upholding fairness, transparency, and accountability.

This Policy applies to all AI-powered features, services, and systems in our Services and governs their development, deployment, and use to protect users’ rights and maintain transparency. It applies to all stakeholders, including employees, third-party vendors, and partners who contribute to or interact with our AI Products.

Enforcement

Any misuse of our AI Products or failure to adhere to this Policy may result in actions to ensure the integrity of our platform and the protection of our users. Consequences may vary based on the nature and severity of the violation and the user’s history.

Examples of Violations

• Using AI Products in ways that violate user privacy, manipulate data, disregard ethical guidelines, or breach AI service providers’ terms.
• Deploying AI in a manner that introduces or causes bias leading to unfair treatment.
• Improper handling, storage, or use of data by AI Products.
• Using AI in a way that compromises the privacy and security of our systems, data, or users.

Potential Actions

• Warnings: Formal notice to cease violating practices.
• Temporary Suspension: Temporary restriction of access while issues are investigated.
• Termination of Access: Permanent termination for serious violations.
• Legal Action: Reporting to law enforcement/regulators or initiating proceedings where appropriate.
• Public Disclosure: Public communication for incidents affecting trust or involving severe ethical breaches.

Commitment to Responsible AI

We are committed to repairing harm caused by misuse of AI, correcting biased outcomes, and implementing additional safeguards to prevent future violations. We will regularly review and update this Policy to reflect technological advances and changes in applicable laws and regulations at local, national, and international levels.

Consequences of Breaching This Policy

Consequences vary based on the severity of the breach and the user’s history. We may issue warnings; however, for serious or repeated breaches we may suspend or terminate access to our Services and, if applicable, disable your account. We may also notify law enforcement or initiate legal proceedings where there is a genuine risk to an individual or a threat to public safety.

We exclude our liability for all action we may take in response to any of your breaches of this Policy.

How Can You Contact Us About This Policy?

If you have any further questions or comments, you may contact us by: