Acceptable Usage Policy

Last Updated: 02-Oct-2025

This Acceptable Usage Policy (“Policy”) outlines the rules and standards for using the BraidsInScotland website, platform, and services. By using our site, you agree to follow this Policy. Failure to comply may result in suspension or termination of your account.

1. General Principles

All users — including clients, stylists, nail technicians, lash and brow experts, barbers, makeup artists, and trainers — must use BraidsInScotland responsibly, respectfully, and in line with UK law.

2. Prohibited Activities

When using BraidsInScotland, you must not:

  • ❌ Provide false, misleading, or incomplete information in your profile or bookings.
  • ❌ Post, upload, or share offensive, abusive, discriminatory, or defamatory content.
  • ❌ Harass, threaten, or abuse other users (clients or professionals).
  • ❌ Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the website or its services.
  • ❌ Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code.
  • ❌ Infringe on intellectual property rights (e.g., using copyrighted photos without permission).
  • ❌ Use the platform for illegal or unauthorised purposes (including fraud).

3. Professional Standards for Beauty Experts

Stylists, technicians, barbers, and trainers listed on BraidsInScotland must:

  • ✅ Provide accurate information about services, prices, and qualifications.
  • ✅ Maintain professional standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service.
  • ✅ Honour bookings or cancellations according to their stated policies.
  • ✅ Only promote services they are trained and licensed (where required) to provide.

4. Reviews & Feedback

Clients may leave honest reviews of services received. However:

  • ❌ Fake, misleading, or malicious reviews are strictly prohibited.
  • ❌ Professionals must not post reviews for themselves or manipulate ratings.

5. Fair Use of the Platform

  • ✅ Clients may browse and book freely, but automated scraping, mass messaging, or spam is not allowed.
  • ✅ Professionals may promote their services but must not flood the platform with repeated or irrelevant content.

6. Consequences of Violations

If you violate this Policy, BraidsInScotland reserves the right to:

  • Remove or edit content.
  • Suspend or terminate accounts without notice.
  • Report illegal activity to law enforcement where appropriate.

7. Updates

We may update this Acceptable Usage Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of BraidsInScotland means you accept any updated terms.

📧 For questions about this policy, contact us at admin@braidsinscotland.com