Our principles
Responsible research protects people first. These principles apply to every program on AbuseOne.
- Act in good faith
- Minimize data collection
- Respect scope and rate limits
- Report promptly and privately
Responsible Research
Ethics and safe harbor.
Good-faith research protected by clear rules. We help researchers stay safe and companies stay confident.
Safe harbor
Research conducted within program rules is authorized and will not trigger legal action.
Do no harm
Never put real users at risk, access private data or disrupt services.
Confidentiality
Findings stay private until the company approves disclosure.
When in doubt
Ask before you act. Message the program team through AbuseOne or contact our researcher support team for guidance.
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