Last updated: February 8, 2025
The purpose of this policy is to ensure the responsible, ethical, and lawful use of Copilot, aligning with safety, integrity, compliance, and best practices for artificial intelligence systems.
This policy sets clear guidelines on acceptable and prohibited uses of Copilot.
This policy applies to all users who interact with Copilot, including individuals, organizations, and third-party developers integrating Copilot into their products and services.
Users must not use Copilot for any of the following activities:
Harmful Content: Generating, promoting, or assisting in the creation of violent, abusive, exploitative, or otherwise harmful content.
Deceptive Practices: Creating misleading, fraudulent, or malicious content intended to deceive individuals, organizations, or the public.
Hate Speech & Harassment: Producing or distributing content that encourages discrimination, harassment, hate speech, or violence against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, disability, or sexual orientation.
Illegal Activities: Assisting in or enabling any form of illegal activity, including but not limited to hacking, unauthorized data access, money laundering, fraud, or copyright infringement.
Privacy Violations: Generating, sharing, or storing content that violates an individual's privacy, including personal, confidential, or sensitive information without consent.
Autonomous Decision-Making: Using Copilot to make critical decisions in legal, financial, medical, or safety-related contexts without human oversight.
Malware & Cybersecurity Threats: Developing or distributing malware, viruses, or content designed to compromise the security of systems or networks.
Spam & Manipulation: Using Copilot to generate bulk spam, fake reviews, social media manipulation, or other forms of digital deception.
Unethical Surveillance: Using Copilot for unauthorized surveillance, tracking, or monitoring of individuals without proper legal and ethical justification.
Child Exploitation: Any content that exploits, endangers, or harms minors in any way is strictly prohibited.
Users must adhere to the following principles when engaging with Copilot:
Ethical Considerations: Ensure AI-generated content adheres to ethical guidelines and does not cause harm.
Verification & Fact-Checking: Users must critically review and verify AI-generated content before dissemination, particularly in sensitive contexts.
Human Oversight: AI-generated recommendations should be reviewed by qualified professionals in high-stakes scenarios such as healthcare, law, and finance.
Data Protection: Assisting in or enabling any form of illegal activity, including but not limited to hacking, unauthorized data access, money laundering, fraud, or copyright infringement.
Privacy Violations: Users must not use Copilot to process or generate personally identifiable information (PII) without appropriate legal permissions.
User Accountability: Users are responsible for ensuring their interactions with Copilot align with ethical and legal standards.
Malware & Cybersecurity Threats: Developing or distributing malware, viruses, or content designed to compromise the security of systems or networks.
Spam & Manipulation: Using Copilot to generate bulk spam, fake reviews, social media manipulation, or other forms of digital deception.
Unethical Surveillance: Using Copilot for unauthorized surveillance, tracking, or monitoring of individuals without proper legal and ethical justification.
Child Exploitation: Any content that exploits, endangers, or harms minors in any way is strictly prohibited.
Compliance with this usage policy is essential to ensure a safe environment.
Minor violations may result in warnings or temporary restrictions, while repeated or severe breaches could lead to account termination. Unlawful activities may lead to legal action, reporting to authorities, and applicable penalties.
Enforcement measures are designed to maintain platform integrity and protect all users.
This policy is subject to updates to reflect new legal requirements, ethical considerations, and technological advancements. Users are responsible for staying informed about any changes.
If you have any questions, you can contact us via the Contact Us page or by email at management@secton.org.