Acceptable Use Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Violations may result in permanent ban and legal action
1. Acceptable Uses
IncomeSpark SMS may be used for:
- Legitimate website/service verification
- Testing applications that require SMS verification
- Temporary communication needs
- Privacy protection for legitimate activities
- Educational or research purposes
2. Strictly Prohibited Activities
2.1 Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Banking fraud or financial scams
- Credit card fraud
- Payment platform fraud (PayPal, Venmo, etc.)
- Cryptocurrency scams
- Investment fraud
2.2 Identity & Account Abuse
- Creating fake social media accounts
- Impersonation or identity theft
- Verification bypass for restricted services
- Creating multiple accounts for abuse
2.3 Harassment & Threats
- Cyberbullying or harassment
- Threats of violence
- Stalking or tracking individuals
- Hate speech or discrimination
2.4 Illegal Activities
- Drug trafficking or related activities
- Weapons trading
- Human trafficking
- Terrorism or extremist activities
- Child exploitation or pornography
2.5 Spam & Bulk Messaging
- Sending spam messages
- Bulk marketing without consent
- Phishing attempts
- Scam messages
3. High-Risk Services (Use at Your Own Risk)
The following services may block temporary numbers:
- WhatsApp: Frequently blocks temporary numbers
- Telegram: May require permanent number
- Banking Apps: Strict verification processes
- Government Services: Official identification required
- Crypto Exchanges: Enhanced verification needed
We are not responsible if these services block our numbers.
4. Consequences of Violation
4.1 Immediate Actions
- Permanent ban from the Service
- IP address blocking
- Device fingerprint blocking
- Number blacklisting
4.2 Legal Consequences
- Cooperation with law enforcement
- Provision of logs and evidence
- Legal proceedings against violators
- Civil lawsuits for damages
4.3 Reporting to Authorities
We report serious violations to:
- Local law enforcement
- FBI Cyber Crime Division (US)
- National Cyber Security Centre (UK)
- Europol (EU)
- Interpol (International)
5. Monitoring & Enforcement
5.1 Automated Monitoring
- Pattern detection for abuse
- Rate limiting and usage caps
- IP reputation checking
- Behavioral analysis
5.2 Manual Review
- Abuse report investigation
- Suspicious activity review
- Law enforcement requests
- DMCA takedown notices
5.3 KYC Verification (When Required)
For suspicious activities, we may require:
- Email verification
- Phone verification
- Government ID (for serious cases)
- Proof of address
6. Reporting Abuse
Report violations to:
- Email: abuse@incomespark.online
- DMCA: dmca@incomespark.online
- Law Enforcement: legal@incomespark.online
Include in your report:
- Phone number involved
- Date and time of incident
- Description of violation
- Evidence (screenshots, logs)
- Your contact information
7. Legal Compliance
We comply with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act)
- CAN-SPAM Act
- Local telecommunications laws
Severe Warning
IncomeSpark SMS is NOT for illegal activities. We actively monitor for abuse and cooperate fully with law enforcement. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Penalties for illegal use may include: Fines, imprisonment, asset seizure, and permanent criminal record.