Digital Resources Policy

At Grootyfy.com, we prioritize transparency and integrity in our interactions with users, developers, advertisers, and the public. This Digital Resources Policy is designed to ensure that all software, applications, and other digital resources available on our platform meet our standards for quality and safety. Below are the key principles and guidelines that apply to the digital resources featured on Grootyfy.com.

Basic Principles

1. Value Proposition: All software and applications available on Grootyfy.com should offer clear and valuable benefits to users.
2. Safety and Security: Grootyfy.com reserves the right to exclude software or applications that we deem to be malicious, such as malware, spyware, or viruses, or that pose potential threats to user privacy.
3. Consent: We do not permit software or applications that result in unintended downloads (drive-by downloads) without user consent.

Disclosure and Transparency

1. Clear Installation Information: Users must be able to clearly understand the primary and significant functions of the software and the impact it will have on their devices at the time of installation.
2. Verified Signature: Software and applications should have a verified signature from a trusted certificate authority.
3. Owner Information: The landing page for the software or application must clearly identify the owner, including a valid physical mailing address and email address.
4. Terms of Service: Users must have the opportunity to review and accept the Terms of Service (TOS), End User License Agreement (EULA), and privacy policy before installation.
5. No Silent Installation: Software or applications must not be installed silently on a user’s device.
6. Review and Acceptance: Users should be given a meaningful chance to review all installation options and system changes and should not be misled or deceived.
7. Offer Management: Users should be able to skip all offers and ads during installation, with clear visibility of any bundled applications and an option to decline further offers.
8. Ad Injection: Neither the primary software nor any bundled application should engage in ad injection or deceptive advertising.

Behavioral Guidelines

1. Performance Impact: Software and applications must not negatively affect system performance beyond reasonable expectations.
2. Technical Protection: Software must not circumvent technical protection measures or alter network traffic unless it is the disclosed functionality.
3. Avoid Evasion: Software should not attempt to evade anti-malware testing or other security measures.
4. Update Notifications: Users must be notified conspicuously about software updates, with approval required for changes that affect main functionalities.
5. Privacy: Software that collects or transmits personally identifiable information must do so transparently, specifying what information is collected and how it is used. Financial and sensitive information should be encrypted.
6. No Spam: Software must not send unsolicited spam.

Clear Uninstallation Process

1. Ease of Uninstallation: Users must be able to easily disable or remove any software or application from their system or device without incurring charges or undergoing lengthy processes.
2. No Additional Offers: No new offers should be presented during or after the uninstallation process. The option to completely remove the software should be the most prominent.
3. Avoid Misleading Tactics: Uninstallation must not impact unrelated files or use scare tactics. Software must not leave remnants or be reactivated by itself or another program.

Policy Enforcement

Grootyfy.com reserves the right to reject or blacklist any software or application that breaches this policy or is considered harmful to users or our platform. We continuously refine this policy and welcome feedback to improve it. Please contact us if you detect any breaches or have suggestions for enhancement.