Acceptable Use Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Purpose
ATStruggle Buster is a hobbyist project created to help job seekers improve their applications. This policy ensures the Service remains available, fair, and helpful for everyone.
Acceptable Uses
You're welcome to use the Service to:
- Evaluate your resume against job descriptions
- Get feedback on ATS compatibility
- Track your evaluation history
- Improve your job application materials
- Share the Service with other job seekers
Prohibited Uses
Please don't:
Harm the Service
- • Attempt to hack, DDoS, or overload the servers
- • Upload malware or malicious code
- • Scrape or harvest data
- • Bypass the credit system
Harm Others
- • Upload other people's resumes without permission
- • Share or sell account access
- • Use the Service for discrimination or harassment
- • Impersonate others
Misuse Resources
- • Use automated tools to make excessive requests
- • Create multiple accounts to exploit free credits
- • Resell the Service or credits
- • Use the Service for non-job-seeking purposes
Upload Inappropriate Content
- • Offensive, discriminatory, or hateful content
- • False or misleading information
- • Copyrighted material you don't own
- • Content unrelated to job seeking
API and Extension Use
When using the browser extension or API:
- Keep your API key secure and don't share it
- Don't modify the extension code for malicious purposes
- Don't use the extension to evaluate content that isn't job descriptions
- Respect rate limits (currently generous, but please be reasonable)
Content Guidelines
Your resume and evaluated content should:
- Be your own or used with permission
- Be relevant to job seeking
- Be truthful (though obviously you can emphasize your strengths!)
- Not contain malicious code or scripts
Fair Use Limits
As a hobbyist project running on free/low-cost tiers of various services, please be mindful:
- Reasonable use is fine - evaluate as many jobs as you're actually applying to
- Don't run automated scripts or bots
- If you need bulk processing, please contact me first
- The Service may have rate limits if usage becomes excessive
Enforcement
I really don't want to police usage, but if someone abuses the Service, I may:
- Send a warning email
- Temporarily suspend the account
- Permanently ban the account (only for serious violations)
- Report illegal activities to authorities if necessary
Most issues can be resolved with a friendly email. I'm reasonable and understand mistakes happen.
Reporting Violations
If you notice someone violating this policy or encounter inappropriate content:
Email: admin@theextravaganthobo.com
Please include:
- • Description of the issue
- • Username or email of the violator (if known)
- • Any relevant screenshots or evidence
The Spirit of This Policy
This is a project built by a job seeker for job seekers. Use it in good faith to improve your job search. Don't do anything that would harm the Service or other users. If you're unsure about something, just ask!