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Acceptable Use Policy
Rules and guidelines for using the Drip platform responsibly. This policy supplements our Terms of Service.
Overview
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") describes prohibited uses and fair use expectations for the Drip metered billing platform. All users, merchants, and end users must comply with this AUP in addition to the Terms of Service. Drip reserves the right to update this policy and enforce violations as described below.
Prohibited Uses
Illegal Activity
Using Drip to facilitate, promote, or engage in any activity that violates applicable laws, regulations, or sanctions in any jurisdiction.
Fraud and Misrepresentation
Creating false or misleading usage events, manipulating settlement amounts, forging payment proofs, or engaging in any form of billing fraud.
Sanctions Evasion
Using the platform to circumvent economic sanctions, trade restrictions, or export controls imposed by the United States, European Union, or other applicable jurisdictions.
Money Laundering
Using Drip for the purpose of laundering proceeds from illegal activities or structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements.
Unauthorized Access
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts, session keys, security deposits, or internal systems through any means.
System Abuse
Deliberately causing excessive load, denial-of-service conditions, or exploiting vulnerabilities in the platform infrastructure.
Replay Attacks
Attempting to re-submit settled payment proofs, replay signed messages, or otherwise exploit the cryptographic verification mechanisms.
Fair Use & Rate Limits
Drip enforces fair use limits to ensure platform stability and equitable access for all users. These limits apply to all accounts unless a custom arrangement is in place.
| Metric | Limit | Details |
|---|---|---|
| API Requests | 10,000 requests/minute per API key | Standard rate limit for metering endpoints. Higher limits available on Enterprise plans. |
| Usage Events | 100,000 events/hour per customer | Maximum event ingestion rate. Exceeding this triggers throttling, not data loss. |
| Batch Size | 1,000 events per batch request | Maximum number of events per /run-events/batch call. |
| Webhook Deliveries | 30-second timeout, 5 retries | Webhook endpoints must respond within 30 seconds. Failed deliveries retry with exponential backoff. |
| Settlement Frequency | Minimum $5 threshold | On-chain settlements batch when accumulated charges reach the configured threshold. |
Enforcement Actions
Drip uses a graduated enforcement model. The specific action taken depends on the severity, frequency, and nature of the violation.
Warning
First violation or minor infraction. Email notification with details and remediation steps.
Rate Limiting
Repeated minor violations. API rate limits reduced until compliance is confirmed.
Suspension
Serious violations. Account suspended pending investigation. Active sessions paused.
Termination
Severe or repeated violations. Account permanently terminated. Outstanding settlements processed.
Reporting Violations
If you believe a user is violating this Acceptable Use Policy, please report it to support@drippay.dev. Include as much detail as possible, including the nature of the violation, any relevant identifiers (API keys, customer IDs, transaction hashes), and the approximate time of the incident. All reports are reviewed within one business day.