ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP)

VIVID CLARITY CONNECT

Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) defines the acceptable and prohibited uses of telecommunications services provided by Vivid Clarity Connect (“Vivid Clarity Connect,” “Company,” “we,” “us”). This policy is designed to ensure lawful, ethical, and responsible use of Vivid Clarity Connect’s VoIP, SIP trunking, and related telecommunications services while complying with applicable laws, carrier requirements, and industry regulations, including robocall mitigation obligations.


Scope

This AUP applies to:

All customers, resellers, partners, and end users of Vivid Clarity Connect services

All inbound and outbound voice traffic

All signaling, routing, numbering, and call origination services

Use of Vivid Clarity Connect services constitutes acceptance of this AUP.


Permitted Use

Customers may use Vivid Clarity Connect services only for legitimate, lawful telecommunications purposes, including but not limited to:

Business communications

Customer support and service calls

Verified transactional calls

Lawful telemarketing activities with proper consent

Internal enterprise communications

All usage must comply with:

Applicable local, national, and international laws

FCC, FTC, and carrier regulations

STIR/SHAKEN requirements

Vivid Clarity Connect’s Robocall Mitigation Plan (RMP)


Prohibited Use

4.1 Illegal and Fraudulent Activity

Robocalls, scam calls, or fraud of any kind

Caller ID spoofing or identity misrepresentation

Phishing, vishing, or social engineering

Impersonation of government agencies, financial institutions, or businesses

4.2 Unlawful Calling Practices

Calls made without proper consumer consent where required

Violations of Do-Not-Call (DNC) regulations

Autodialed or prerecorded messages without authorization

High-volume calling intended to harass or deceive

4.3 Network Abuse

Traffic pumping or artificial call inflation

Use of bots or automated systems to generate traffic without approval

Bypassing call authentication or filtering systems

Any activity that degrades network integrity or reputation

4.4 Evasion of Compliance Controls

Attempts to bypass STIR/SHAKEN or call verification

Masking traffic origin or falsifying call metadata

Use of unauthorized routing or termination paths


Robocall Mitigation & Call Authentication

Vivid Clarity Connect actively enforces a robust Robocall Mitigation Program, including:

STIR/SHAKEN implementation for caller authentication

AI-based call filtering and traffic analysis

Blacklisting and whitelisting mechanisms

Traffic monitoring, auditing, and anomaly detection

Reporting to carriers and regulatory bodies when required

Customers must:

Provide accurate call origination information

Cooperate with traffic investigations

Maintain verifiable business identity and use case documentation


Customer Responsibilities

Customers are responsible for:

Ensuring all traffic is lawful and consent-based

Maintaining up-to-date business and contact information

Responding promptly to Vivid Clarity Connect compliance inquiries

Implementing internal safeguards against misuse

Monitoring downstream users if acting as a reseller

Resellers are fully responsible for the actions of their end users.


Monitoring, Audits & Enforcement

Vivid Clarity Connect reserves the right to:

Monitor call traffic and signaling data

Audit usage patterns for compliance

Request supporting documentation (use cases, consent proof, call samples)

Share required information with carriers or regulators


Enforcement Actions

Violation of this AUP may result in:

Immediate call blocking or filtering

Traffic suspension or termination

Account suspension or permanent termination

Reporting to upstream carriers or regulatory authorities

Financial penalties or termination without refund

Vivid Clarity Connect may act without prior notice if network integrity or regulatory compliance is at risk.


Reporting Abuse

Suspected abuse, robocalls, or policy violations may be reported to:
compliance@vividclarityconnect.com

All reports are investigated and integrated into Vivid Clarity Connect’s ongoing mitigation efforts.


Policy Updates

Vivid Clarity Connect reserves the right to update this AUP at any time to reflect:

Regulatory changes

Carrier requirements

Emerging fraud or robocall threats

Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of updated terms.


Contact Information

Vivid Clarity Connect
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
compliance@vividclarityconnect.com
https://vividclarityconnect.com/