Acceptable Use Policy
The standards of conduct expected when using our website, platforms and resources.
Last updated August 2026
This sets out what this website may and may not be used for — from browsing our research to the specific things that are not allowed, like scraping, hacking attempts or impersonation. It applies to anyone using the site, contact forms, downloads or events. It does not cover use of AI specifically, which has its own AI Use Policy, and it does not cover client engagements, which are governed by a separate agreement.
This policy covers conduct on this site: what may be scraped, what may be automated, and what will get an address blocked. It is short because most of it is obvious.
By accessing or using our website you agree to comply with this policy, our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, and all applicable laws. If you do not agree with it, you should discontinue your use of our website.
Scope
This policy applies to anyone who accesses or uses:
- The XONIK website
- Online resources and publications
- Contact forms
- Downloadable materials
- Events and webinars
- Digital communications
- Future client portals, applications or digital services provided by XONIK
Acceptable use
You may use our website only for lawful purposes. Examples include:
- Learning about XONIK and our services.
- Accessing thought leadership, reports and publications.
- Contacting our consultants.
- Requesting proposals or consultations.
- Registering for events or webinars.
- Downloading publicly available resources.
- Sharing our published content with appropriate attribution.
Prohibited activities
Violating laws
Using the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, deceptive or prohibited activity.
Compromising security
- Hacking or penetrating our systems.
- Circumventing security controls.
- Probing, scanning or testing vulnerabilities without written authorisation.
- Interfering with network availability.
- Launching denial-of-service or similar attacks.
Distributing malicious software
- Malware
- Viruses
- Ransomware
- Spyware
- Trojan horses
- Harmful scripts
- Malicious code
Misusing content
- Copying substantial portions of our content.
- Republishing our publications without permission.
- Selling or commercially exploiting our intellectual property.
- Removing copyright notices.
- Misrepresenting XONIK content as your own.
Reasonable quotation with proper attribution is permitted.
Scraping and automated access
- Scraping website content.
- Harvesting contact information.
- Using bots to collect data.
- Crawling the website excessively.
- Reverse engineering protected resources.
Reasonable indexing by recognised search engines is permitted.
False representation
- Impersonating another person.
- Misrepresenting your identity.
- Misrepresenting your organisation.
- Falsifying affiliation with XONIK.
Abusing communication channels
- Sending spam.
- Distributing unsolicited marketing.
- Conducting phishing.
- Harassing employees.
- Submitting malicious content.
- Distributing illegal material.
User content
Where our website permits submissions, comments or enquiries, that content must not be unlawful, defamatory, discriminatory, misleading or fraudulent; must not infringe intellectual property rights; must not contain confidential information belonging to another party; must not include malware; and must not promote violence or illegal activity.
We reserve the right to remove content that violates this policy.
Monitoring and enforcement
To protect our website, users and business operations, XONIK may investigate activity that appears to violate this policy. Where appropriate we may suspend or restrict access, remove prohibited content, block abusive users or IP addresses, report unlawful activity to the relevant authorities, or take legal action.
Third-party services
Our website may include links to third-party websites, platforms or embedded services. Your use of those is governed by their own terms and policies, and XONIK is not responsible for their content, security or privacy practices.
Changes to this policy
Technology, cybersecurity threats and regulatory requirements continue to evolve. We may update this policy to reflect changes in our services, business practices or legal obligations. The revised version will be published on this page together with an updated date.
Contact us
If you have questions about this policy, or wish to report misuse of our website:
- XONIK
- 3/3B, Saket Nagar
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462024
- India
- Email: hello@xonik.com
We aim to reply within three working days.
This policy does not cover AI-specific use questions — see the AI Use Policy for those. It does not cover a client engagement, which a separate written agreement governs. And it does not itself define intellectual property ownership — see Copyright & Intellectual Property for what may and may not be reused.
Questions we get asked
Questions about this policy
What is an acceptable use policy?
It explains the rules governing how visitors may access and use XONIK's website, content and digital services.
Can I copy content from the XONIK website?
You may quote limited portions of publicly available content with attribution. Reproducing, republishing or commercially exploiting substantial content requires prior written permission.
Is automated scraping allowed?
No, unless expressly authorised. Reasonable indexing by recognised search engines is permitted.
Does this policy apply to future digital services?
Yes — to this website and to any future client portals, applications or digital platforms XONIK makes available.
What happens if someone violates this policy?
We may suspend access, remove content, block abusive activity, report unlawful conduct to the authorities, or pursue legal remedies.