Acceptable Use Policy

Purpose of This Policy The Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is critical for ensuring that technology resources at Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC are used appropriately and responsibly. The purposes of this policy include:

- Security: To protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC’s technology resources from unauthorized access and damage.
- Compliance: To ensure that all technological practices are in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Productivity: To minimize the risk of technology resources being used in a manner that impairs workplace productivity.
- Awareness: To educate users about their responsibilities and the acceptable use of technology resources.

Policy Overview Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC’s technology resources are vital for day-to-day operations. This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the appropriate use of these resources to ensure they are used safely, legally, and ethically. Adherence to this policy is mandatory for all employees and contractors of the company.

General Use and Ownership

- Ownership: All communications and stored information transmitted, received, or stored in Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC’s network are the property of Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC.
- Privacy: Users should have no expectation of privacy in their use of company resources. The company reserves the right to review any material on its computer systems at any time to ensure compliance with this policy.
- User Compliance: Users are expected to follow this policy and all related security procedures to protect organizational assets.

Security and Proprietary Information

- Data Protection: Users must protect sensitive data according to Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC’s data security protocols.
- Virus Protection: Users must ensure that all devices are protected by up-to-date antivirus software and must not disable such protection.
- Password Security: Strong passwords must be used and changed regularly in accordance with Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC's password policy.

Acceptable Use

- Internet Use: The internet should be used responsibly and primarily for professional or business-related purposes. Personal use should not interfere with professional responsibilities.
- Email Use: Email resources must be used efficiently for business purposes, although reasonable personal use is allowed if it does not affect business operations or security.
- Software Use: Users may only install software that has been approved by Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC and must not use unauthorized software for any purpose.

Unacceptable Use

Prohibited Actions: The following actions are not permitted:

- Users must not engage in illegal activities or those that infringe on the rights of others.Users must not access, download, or distribute pirated materials or software. Doing so violates intellectual property laws.
- Users must not use Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC's resources, confidential information, or trade secrets for personal gain outside of the service agreement(s)
- Per our security policy, users must not attempt to access restricted areas of the network or any user account

Monitoring and Enforcement

- Monitoring: Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC reserves the right to monitor all use of its technology resources to ensure compliance with this policy.
- Reporting Violations: Users are encouraged to report any suspected violations of this policy to their supervisor or the IT department.

Acknowledgment All employees, contractors, and other users of Affordable Immediate Marketing LLC's technology resources acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to abide by this policy. Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination