Acceptable Use Policy
This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the permitted and prohibited uses of the GetFreeProxy API to ensure a safe and reliable service for all users.
Last updated: October 24, 2025
Overview
This Acceptable Use Policy governs your use of the GetFreeProxy API and associated services. By using our services, you agree to comply with this policy. Violations may result in service suspension or termination without notice.
Permitted Uses
You may use the GetFreeProxy API for the following legitimate purposes:
- Web scraping and data collection for research purposes
- Content aggregation and monitoring services
- Geographic testing and localization services
- Privacy protection and anonymization tools
- Load balancing and redundancy for web applications
- Educational and academic research projects
- Competitive analysis and market research
- SEO monitoring and website testing
Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited when using our services:
Illegal Activities
- Any activity that violates local, national, or international laws
- Copyright infringement or intellectual property theft
- Fraud, identity theft, or financial crimes
- Accessing systems without proper authorization
Malicious Activities
- Distributing malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Phishing or social engineering attacks
- Denial of service attacks or network flooding
- Attempting to compromise or exploit vulnerabilities
Abusive Behavior
- Harassment, stalking, or threatening others
- Spam, unsolicited communications, or mass messaging
- Creating fake accounts or impersonating others
- Circumventing website security measures or rate limits
Rate Limits and Fair Usage
To ensure fair access for all users, the following guidelines apply:
- Respect the rate limits specified in your subscription plan
- Do not attempt to circumvent or exceed rate limits
- Implement appropriate caching to minimize unnecessary requests
- Use exponential backoff for retry logic
- Monitor your usage to stay within allocated quotas
- Contact support before implementing high-volume applications
Data Usage Guidelines
When using proxy data from our API:
- Verify proxy functionality before use in production
- Respect the terms of service of websites you access
- Do not use proxies for accessing restricted or private content
- Implement proper error handling for non-functional proxies
- Do not redistribute our proxy data without permission
- Use proxies responsibly and ethically
Security Requirements
To maintain service security:
- Keep your API keys secure and do not share them publicly
- Use HTTPS for all API communications
- Implement proper authentication in your applications
- Report security vulnerabilities responsibly
- Do not attempt to reverse engineer our systems
- Monitor your account for unauthorized usage
Compliance and Legal Obligations
Users are responsible for:
- Complying with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction
- Obtaining necessary permissions for data collection activities
- Respecting website terms of service and robots.txt files
- Implementing appropriate data protection measures
- Handling personal data in accordance with privacy regulations
- Cooperating with legal investigations when required
Enforcement and Violations
Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in:
- Warning notices and account flagging
- Temporary suspension of API access
- Permanent account termination
- Legal action for serious violations
- Cooperation with law enforcement agencies
We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and take appropriate action to protect our service and users.
Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any violations of this Acceptable Use Policy, please report them immediately to our abuse team at abuse@getfreeproxy.com. Include as much detail as possible to help us investigate the issue promptly.
Questions about our policies?
If you have questions about our Acceptable Use Policy or need clarification on permitted uses, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.