FAIR USE POLICY

Effective Date: June 26, 2024

Overview

Athena SEO AI is a powerful AI-driven SEO tool, licensed through https://athenaseopro.com, that helps businesses improve their online presence by analyzing publicly available competitor data and generating unique, high-quality SEO content. We are committed to compliance with U.S. copyright law, specifically adhering to the principles of fair use.

1. What is Fair Use?

Fair use is a legal doctrine in the United States that allows limited use of copyrighted material without obtaining permission from the rights holders. It is designed to balance the rights of copyright owners with the public interest in allowing the use of copyrighted works for purposes such as:

  • Criticism & Commentary
  • News Reporting
  • Teaching & Scholarship
  • Research & Analysis

Under 17 U.S. Code § 107, courts consider four key factors when determining fair use:

  1. The purpose and character of the use (e.g., transformative vs. commercial).
  2. The nature of the copyrighted work (e.g., factual vs. creative).
  3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used.
  4. The effect on the potential market value of the original work.

2. How Athena SEO AI Complies with Fair Use

✅ Transformative Use:

  • Athena SEO AI does not copy competitor content verbatim.
  • Our AI rephrases, expands, and generates unique insights, adding new value and context.

✅ Factual Nature of Analyzed Data:

  • SEO-related content such as titles, headings, metadata, and rankings are fact-based and not highly creative.
  • Fact-based data analysis supports fair use.

✅ Limited and Proportional Use:

  • Athena SEO AI only extracts essential SEO-related data (e.g., meta descriptions, headers, rankings).
  • No large portions of text are copied verbatim.

✅ Minimal Market Impact:

  • Athena SEO AI generates unique content that is not a substitute for competitor content.
  • The original work remains unaffected, and market demand for the competitor’s content is not reduced.

3. Compliance with Web Scraping Laws

Athena SEO AI operates within the bounds of U.S. laws and respects website terms of service (ToS).

✅ Respect for Robots.txt:

  • Athena SEO AI complies with robots.txt restrictions, following industry-standard best practices.

✅ User Responsibility:

  • Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with the ToS of websites they analyze.
  • Athena SEO AI does not bypass restrictions or violate web scraping regulations.

✅ Intellectual Property & Privacy:

  • Users must respect intellectual property rights, data protection, and privacy laws when using the software.

4. User Responsibility

While Athena SEO AI is designed for fair use compliance, users must:

🔹 Conduct Due Diligence – Users must ensure their use of Athena SEO AI aligns with the ToS of competitor websites.
🔹 Be Informed About Web Scraping Laws – Laws vary by jurisdiction; users must comply with applicable legal requirements.
🔹 Use the Software Ethically – The software is intended for lawful SEO research and not for unethical content replication.

5. Disclaimer

🚨 Important Notice:
While we believe Athena SEO AI operates within fair use principles, fair use is a legal defense, not an absolute right.

  • Each case is unique—only a court of law can determine if a particular use qualifies as fair use.
  • We are committed to respecting copyright laws and intellectual property rights.
  • If you believe your content has been used improperly, please contact us at in**@at**********.com.

6. Licensing Information

Athena SEO AI is available through:
✔ Subscription Plans
✔ Available exclusively at https://athenaseopro.com

📌 After purchasing a license, users can download and install the software on their WordPress websites.

7. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about Athena SEO AI’s Fair Use Policy, please contact:

📍 Athena SEO AI, LLC
📌 187 Wolf Rd. Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205, United States
🌐 https://athenaseopro.com
📧 in**@at**********.com