Last updated on: July 12, 2026

Community Guidelines

What you can and cannot do on OnestQR, including rules for QR destinations, uploads, and account behavior.

These Community Guidelines explain what is allowed on OnestQR and what is not. They apply to everyone who creates QR codes, uploads assets, sets redirect destinations, or uses our dashboard and related services (collectively, the "Service").

These Guidelines supplement our Terms of Service. If your activity violates these Guidelines or our Terms, we may remove content, disable QR codes, suspend accounts, or terminate access.

1. Purpose

OnestQR is built for lawful business, marketing, education, and personal use of dynamic QR codes. We expect users to create codes that are safe, honest, and respectful of others. You are responsible for every QR code you create and every destination it points to.

2. What you may use OnestQR for

Examples of permitted uses include:

  • Linking to your website, landing pages, menus, product pages, or social profiles you own or are authorized to promote.
  • Sharing contact details, WiFi access, event information, or documents you have the right to distribute.
  • Uploading logos or design assets you own or have permission to use when customizing QR code appearance.
  • Using scan analytics to understand how your own codes perform, in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
  • Creating codes for clients or employers when you have the authority to do so and comply with these Guidelines.

3. Prohibited destinations and content

You must not create QR codes that redirect to, display, promote, or facilitate access to any of the following:

Illegal or harmful activity

  • Content that violates applicable local, national, or international law.
  • Drugs, weapons, or other regulated goods sold or promoted unlawfully.
  • Instructions or materials for committing crimes, fraud, or violence.
  • Child sexual abuse material or any exploitation of minors.
  • Human trafficking, forced labor, or similar abuse.

Malware, phishing, and deception

  • Malware, viruses, spyware, or scripts designed to harm devices or steal data.
  • Phishing pages, fake login screens, or impersonation of banks, brands, or government agencies.
  • Scams, pyramid schemes, fake giveaways, or misleading investment offers.
  • URL shortener chains or redirects designed to hide a malicious final destination.
  • QR codes that mislead people about where they will land after scanning.

Violence, hate, and harassment

  • Content that glorifies, incites, or threatens violence against individuals or groups.
  • Hate speech or material that attacks people based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or similar protected characteristics.
  • Harassment, doxing, stalking, or targeted abuse of private individuals.
  • Graphic violence or gore shared primarily to shock or intimidate.

Sexual and adult content

  • Pornography or sexually explicit content, unless you operate a lawful adult platform and we have explicitly allowed your use case in writing.
  • Non consensual intimate imagery or deepfake sexual content.
  • Sexual content involving minors or content that sexualizes minors in any way.

Intellectual property and privacy

  • Content you do not have the rights to use, including pirated software, movies, music, or stolen credentials.
  • Counterfeit goods or unauthorized replicas of branded products.
  • Personal data collected or shared without a lawful basis and required notices.
  • Private information about others published without their consent.

Spam and platform abuse

  • Bulk unsolicited marketing, comment spam, or QR codes placed without permission on property you do not control.
  • Automated creation of codes to evade limits, bypass security, or overload the Service.
  • Reselling or sublicensing access to OnestQR except where explicitly permitted by your plan or a written agreement.
  • Using the Service primarily to drive traffic to prohibited content hosted elsewhere.

4. Rules for uploads and QR customization

When you upload images or other files to customize QR codes, you must follow these rules:

  • Only upload files you created or have a license to use.
  • Do not upload files that contain malware or hidden executable content.
  • Do not upload logos, trademarks, or brand assets to impersonate another company or person.
  • Do not upload sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise prohibited imagery as described above.
  • Keep file sizes and formats within any limits shown in the dashboard.

We may remove uploaded assets or reset QR designs that violate these rules.

5. Labels, analytics, and transparency

You must not mislabel QR codes in your dashboard or present analytics in a way that deceives others. If you collect data from people who scan your codes, you are responsible for telling them when required by law and for handling that data responsibly. See our Privacy Policy for how OnestQR handles data on the platform.

6. Guest, Member, and Pro accounts

These Guidelines apply equally to Guest accounts, registered Members, and Pro subscribers. Having a paid plan does not exempt you from these rules. You may not use multiple accounts to evade enforcement actions.

7. Enforcement

We review reports and may use automated tools to detect abuse. Depending on the severity and history of violations, we may:

  • Remove or disable specific QR codes or uploaded files.
  • Restrict features or rate limits on your account.
  • Suspend or permanently terminate your account.
  • Report illegal activity to appropriate authorities when required or permitted by law.

We are not obligated to provide advance notice before taking action when doing so could increase harm, preserve evidence, or comply with legal requirements. Decisions are made at our reasonable discretion.

8. Reporting violations

If you believe a QR code or account on OnestQR violates these Guidelines, contact us at [email protected] or through our contact page. Include the QR code URL, scan link, or account details when possible so we can investigate quickly.

Do not use reports to harass other users or to dispute legitimate business competition. False or abusive reports may result in action against your own account.

9. Changes to these Guidelines

We may update these Community Guidelines as the Service evolves or as laws change. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the revised Guidelines.

10. Contact

Questions about these Guidelines? Reach us at [email protected] or through our contact page.

These Community Guidelines are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice.