Last updated: 16/11/2025
This Acceptable Use Policy (“Policy”) sets out the rules for how users and vendors may use Afroko (“we”, “us”, or “our”) and our website https://afroko.co.uk (“the Site”). By using the Site, you agree to comply with this Policy.
This Policy applies to:
• Visitors
• Registered users
• Business owners
• Vendors
• Anyone accessing Afroko
The purpose of this Policy is to keep Afroko safe, lawful, and respectful for everyone.
1. General Principles
Users must use Afroko:
• Lawfully
• Responsibly
• Respectfully
• Without harming others
• Without disrupting the platform
Any behaviour that violates these principles may result in account suspension or removal.
2. Prohibited Activities
You must not use Afroko to:
Illegal or Harmful Conduct
• Commit or promote illegal activities
• Sell, advertise or facilitate restricted or illegal goods
• Upload fraudulent, misleading or harmful information
• Engage in scams, phishing or other malicious behaviour
• Use Afroko for money laundering or criminal purposes
Abuse or Harassment
• Harass, threaten or abuse other users or businesses
• Use racist, offensive or discriminatory language
• Promote hatred, violence or intimidation
Spamming or Misuse
• Upload repeated or irrelevant content
• Send unwanted promotional messages
• Use bots, scripts or automated tools
• Create fake accounts or impersonate others
Technical Misuse
• Attempt to hack, damage or disrupt Afroko
• Upload malware or harmful code
• Interfere with website functionality
• Scrape, copy or extract data without permission
Misleading Content
• Upload false or exaggerated claims
• Pretend to be another business
• Publish unverified or harmful information
• Use copyrighted images without permission
3. Rules for Business Listings and Vendors
Business owners must ensure:
• Their listing is truthful and accurate
• Contact details are genuine
• Photos and media belong to them or have permission
• Services or products are lawful
• No copyrighted or stolen content is used
• They do not upload offensive or inappropriate material
Vendors must not:
• Create multiple listings for the same business
• Post fake reviews (when reviews are enabled)
• Misrepresent prices or services
• Use Afroko to mislead customers
Violations may result in removal of the listing.
4. Content Standards
All content must be:
• Accurate
• Relevant
• Respectful
• Lawful
• Appropriate for public display
You may not upload:
• Adult or explicit content
• Violent or graphic imagery
• Discriminatory or hateful material
• Defamatory or harmful statements
• Private information about others
Afroko reserves the right to remove content at its discretion.
5. Intellectual Property
You must only upload content that:
• You created
• You own
• You are licensed to use
• You have permission to publish
Do not:
• Copy competitors’ photos
• Upload Google images without rights
• Use brand logos without permission
We may remove content that violates copyright.
6. Security and Access
You must not:
• Attempt to bypass security measures
• Access private areas of the website
• Try to interfere with servers or hosting
• Use Afroko to distribute harmful software
• Share your account details with others
If you suspect any security issue, please notify us.
7. Reporting Violations
If you see content that violates this Policy, report it by emailing:
Please include:
• Business name
• URL of the listing
• Description of the issue
• Screenshots (if possible)
We take abuse reports seriously.
8. Consequences of Violations
If you breach this Policy, Afroko may take one or more of the following actions:
• Remove content
• Suspend or delete listings
• Restrict account access
• Permanently ban the user or business
• Report serious cases to authorities
• Take legal action if necessary
We reserve the right to act without prior notice.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy, contact:
Email: info@afroko.co.uk
Website: https://afroko.co.uk