Table of Contents
1. Overview
The ByteBrush Policy Standard (BPS) defines the core principles, governance model, and enforcement structure for all ByteBrush services. This standard ensures consistency, transparency, and accountability across all user and developer facing policies.
All ByteBrush policies (e.g., Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Community Guidelines, Developer Terms) are written in compliance with the current active version of the BPS.
2. Scope
This standard applies to:
- ByteBrush's web platforms and domains
- Hosted Discord bots, websites and tools
- Support, moderation, and user safety workflows
- User generated content systems
- Public APIs and SDKs
3. Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| User | Any individual or organization accessing or interacting with ByteBrush services. |
| Service | Any software, tool, API, bot, or platform operated or maintained by ByteBrush Studios. |
| Violation Tier | A three level enforcement model: Tier 1 (Warning), Tier 2 (Restriction), Tier 3 (Ban). |
| Policy Document | Any terms, privacy, or content rule that references this standard. |
| Incident | Any user behavior or system action that may breach a defined policy. |
4. Data & Privacy Principles
ByteBrush adheres to the following baseline principles regarding data:
- Minimal Collection: We only collect data that is required for core functionality or explicitly opted into.
- Consent First: No tracking, telemetry, or analytics without clear user opt-in.
- Retention Policy: User identifiable data is retained for a maximum of 30 days, unless extended by user consent or lawful obligation.
- Transparency: Users are entitled to a clear explanation of what data is collected, when, and why.
Additional rules are detailed in the ByteBrush Privacy Policy.
5. Enforcement Model
ByteBrush follows a transparent 3 tier violation system:
| Tier | Action | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Warning | First-time policy breaches, spam, mild abuse |
| Tier 2 | Temporary Restriction | Repeated violations, harmful behavior |
| Tier 3 | Permanent Ban | Malicious activity, doxxing, platform abuse |
- All enforcement actions are logged for accountability
- Eligible for a single review appeal within 30 days
- Issued by trusted moderation personnel or automated systems with oversight
6. API and Developer Governance
Developers using ByteBrush APIs or SDKs must follow:
- Proper authentication with issued API keys
- No rate abuse, scraping, or data mining
- Respect for user consent and data boundaries
- Proper attribution and branding if required
Violations are subject to the same 3 tier enforcement structure and may result in key revocation.
7. Accessibility & User Rights
ByteBrush guarantees the following user rights across services:
- Right to access data collected about them
- Right to request deletion of data (where technically feasible)
- Right to appeal enforcement decisions
- Right to clear, non legalese versions of all policy documents
We strive for accessibility and inclusivity across all policy and platform implementations.
8. Versioning & Change Control
This standard is versioned. Current version: BPS v1.0
- Changes are documented in the changelog below
- All policy documents must declare the BPS version they conform to
- Major version updates will be announced publicly
Changelog
- v1.0 (2025-07-13): Initial release of ByteBrush Policy Standard.
Contact & Feedback
Questions, policy concerns, or enforcement appeals may be sent to [email protected] or via our Discord Server.