Content Policy
Last updated: February 2025
MakoStack enables anyone to create and publish web applications. To keep our platform safe and trustworthy, all apps must comply with this Content Policy. Violations may result in your app being taken offline or your account being suspended.
Prohibited Content
The following types of content are strictly prohibited on MakoStack:
🚫 Absolutely Prohibited
- Illegal content: Content that violates any applicable law
- Child exploitation: Any content involving minors in harmful or sexual contexts
- Violence: Content that promotes, glorifies, or incites violence
- Terrorism: Content that supports or promotes terrorist organizations or activities
- Hate speech: Content that attacks people based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
Also Prohibited
- Pornographic content: Sexually explicit material
- Harassment: Content designed to harass, bully, or intimidate individuals
- Doxxing: Publishing private personal information without consent
- Impersonation: Pretending to be another person or organization
- Fraud and scams: Deceptive schemes designed to defraud users
- Phishing: Attempts to steal credentials or personal information
- Malware: Apps that contain or distribute malicious software
- Spam: Unsolicited bulk messaging or deceptive practices
- Copyright infringement: Using copyrighted material without permission
- Trademark violations: Misusing trademarks or brand identities
- Counterfeit goods: Selling or promoting fake products
- Regulated products: Illegal drugs, unregistered pharmaceuticals, weapons
- Gambling: Unlicensed gambling or betting services
- Multi-level marketing: Pyramid schemes or deceptive MLM promotions
Restricted Content
The following content is allowed with restrictions:
- Adult-oriented businesses: Must be legal, clearly labeled, and not contain explicit imagery
- Alcohol and tobacco: Must comply with applicable laws and include age verification
- Medical/health claims: Must not make false or unsubstantiated claims
- Financial services: Must comply with applicable regulations
- Political content: Must not contain misinformation or incite violence
Thin Affiliate Sites
MakoStack does not permit thin affiliate sites. These are sites that:
- Lack substantial original content
- Exist primarily to redirect users through affiliate links
- Provide minimal value beyond promoting affiliate products
- Are created using automated content generation solely for affiliate marketing
We encourage users to create high-quality, original content that provides real value to their audiences.
Intellectual Property
Respect the intellectual property rights of others:
- Only use content (text, images, logos) that you own or have permission to use
- Do not copy other websites or apps without authorization
- Properly attribute content when required
- Respond promptly to any IP complaints
Enforcement
How We Enforce
- Manual review: Our team reviews reported content
- Automated detection: We use automated systems to detect policy violations
- User reports: We investigate reports from users and third parties
Actions We May Take
- Warning: Notify you of the violation and request changes
- Content removal: Remove specific content that violates the policy
- App offline: Take your app offline until the issue is resolved
- Account suspension: Temporarily or permanently suspend your account
- Legal action: Report illegal content to law enforcement
Appeal Process
If your app is taken offline and you believe this was done in error:
- Review this Content Policy to understand why the action was taken
- Update your app to comply with the policy
- Contact us at support@makostack.app to request a review
- Provide details about the changes you made
We will review your request and, if the issue is resolved, restore your app.
Report Abuse
If you encounter content on MakoStack that violates this policy, please report it:
Email: abuse@makostack.app
Please include the URL of the app and a description of the violation.
Your Responsibilities
As a MakoStack user, you are responsible for:
- Ensuring your apps comply with this Content Policy
- Ensuring your apps comply with all applicable laws
- Monitoring user-submitted content on your apps (form submissions, etc.)
- Promptly addressing any content violations
- Responding to complaints about your content
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Content Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Content Policy, please contact us at support@makostack.app.