Acceptable Use Policy | Government Contracting Authority

1. Introduction

The Government Contracting Authority (GCA) is committed to maintaining a secure, lawful, and professional environment across all its websites, services, platforms, and digital resources. This Acceptable Use Policy establishes the standards of conduct and usage guidelines for all users accessing GCA services.

This policy is effective as of March 2026 and applies to all access to and use of GCA resources.

2. Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy applies to:

All users, visitors, and clients accessing GCA websites and digital platforms
Contractors, consultants, and third-party service providers
Employees and authorized representatives of GCA
Any person or entity with access to GCA services, data, or systems

By accessing GCA services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this policy.

3. General Conduct Standards

All users of GCA services are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. The following principles govern acceptable use of our platforms, services, and digital resources.

Lawful Use

All use of GCA services must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to export control laws, data protection regulations, and government contracting statutes.

Intellectual Property Respect

You agree to respect all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify GCA proprietary materials without express written authorization.

Authorized Purposes

GCA services are provided exclusively for lawful government contracting purposes. Use of GCA services for personal, commercial, or other unauthorized purposes is strictly prohibited.

Confidentiality Obligations

You acknowledge that you may access sensitive or confidential information through GCA services. You agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information and not to disclose it to unauthorized parties without proper legal authority.

4. Prohibited Activities

To protect the integrity of GCA services and the interests of all users, the following activities are expressly prohibited. Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate suspension, termination, and legal action.

Users shall not:

Engage in any unlawful, fraudulent, deceptive, or unethical practices or activities
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to GCA systems, networks, or data
Disrupt, interfere with, or degrade the performance or availability of GCA services
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code or algorithms
Transmit malware, viruses, trojans, worms, or other harmful code
Harvest, scrape, or automatically extract data from GCA services without authorization
Violate export control regulations, including ITAR, EAR, or sanctions restrictions
Attempt automated access to GCA services, including web scraping or API abuse, without explicit authorization

Violations of these prohibited activities may result in immediate suspension or termination of access and potential legal consequences.

5. Content Standards

If you submit, upload, or contribute content to GCA services, you represent and warrant that:

The content does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
The content is not defamatory, slanderous, libelous, or otherwise harmful
You do not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation or credentials
The content does not infringe upon any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of third parties
The content is not unauthorized commercial advertising or promotional material

GCA reserves the right to remove any content that violates these standards.

6. Security Obligations

Given the sensitive nature of government contracting data, all users bear responsibility for maintaining the security of their accounts, credentials, and any information accessed through GCA services.

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities conducted under your account. You agree to notify GCA immediately of any unauthorized access or suspected security breach.

Breach Notification

If you discover unauthorized access, data theft, or any security incident affecting GCA services, you must notify GCA immediately at info@gcagov.com or +1 202 990 6030.

Service Integrity

You shall not attempt to impair the security or integrity of GCA systems or networks. This includes, but is not limited to, denial-of-service attacks, password cracking, or unauthorized system modifications.

7. Government Contracting Compliance

Users engaging with GCA services in connection with government contracts must comply with all applicable procurement regulations and requirements. Non-compliance may result in both contractual consequences and legal liability.

Federal Acquisition Regulations

All users must comply with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, including:

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) restrictions

Clearance and Classification Requirements

Users accessing classified or restricted information must possess appropriate security clearances and authorization levels as required by their respective contracts and government agencies. Any use of GCA services without proper clearance authorization is strictly prohibited.

8. Cybersecurity Standards

GCA maintains robust cybersecurity controls aligned with federal standards. All users must adhere to the following cybersecurity requirements when accessing or using GCA services and handling government data.

Compliance Framework

GCA maintains cybersecurity controls consistent with the following standards and frameworks:

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) v2.0 Level 2 requirements
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate baseline
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012 requirements

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Protection

CUI and other sensitive information must be protected in transit and at rest. Users shall not transmit CUI, Federal Contract Information (FCI), or Company Designated Information (CDI) through unsecured channels or unauthorized platforms.

9. AI and Automated Tools

The use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other automated tools in conjunction with GCA services is subject to the following requirements, designed to protect sensitive government information and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsible AI Usage

If you utilize artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated tools in conjunction with GCA services, you agree to:

Use such tools only for authorized, lawful purposes
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and policies
Disclose your use of automated tools to GCA upon request

Restriction on CUI and Sensitive Data

You are strictly prohibited from submitting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Federal Contract Information (FCI), classified data, or any other sensitive information to public AI systems, large language models, or third-party automated tools without explicit authorization from the relevant government agency and GCA.

Disclosure Requirements

Any use of AI-generated content or third-party tools must be disclosed and approved by appropriate personnel before incorporation into GCA services or government deliverables.

10. Monitoring and Enforcement

GCA actively monitors its services and systems to ensure compliance with this policy and to protect against security threats. Users should be aware that their activities may be logged, audited, and reviewed.

Right to Monitor

GCA reserves the right to monitor, audit, and investigate any use of its services to ensure compliance with this policy and applicable laws. This monitoring may include:

Log analysis and system activity review
Network traffic analysis
Account activity audits
Forensic investigation of security incidents

Suspension and Termination

GCA may suspend or terminate your access to GCA services immediately, without notice, if:

You violate any provision of this policy
You engage in unlawful or harmful activity
Your access poses a security risk to GCA systems or data
You fail to comply with government contracting requirements

11. Reporting Policy Violations

If you observe or suspect a violation of this Acceptable Use Policy, please report it immediately to:

Email: info@gcagov.com

Phone: +1 202 990 6030

Reports should include as much detail as possible about the suspected violation, including dates, times, involved parties, and nature of the violation. GCA takes all reports seriously and will investigate appropriately.

12. Consequences of Violation

Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in progressive discipline, up to and including account termination, civil liability, and criminal prosecution depending on the severity of the violation.

Enforcement Actions

GCA may impose the following consequences for policy violations:

Written Warning – For minor first-time violations
Account Suspension – Temporary restriction of access for repeated or moderate violations
Account Termination – Permanent revocation of access for serious or repeated violations
Legal Action – Civil or criminal prosecution as warranted by law and severity

The determination of appropriate enforcement action is at GCA's sole discretion and will be based on the nature, severity, and circumstances of the violation.

13. Changes to This Policy

GCA reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. Updated versions will be posted on the GCA website with a new effective date. Your continued use of GCA services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified policy.

14. Contact Information

For questions about this Acceptable Use Policy or to report violations, please contact:

Email: info@gcagov.com

Phone: 202-990-6030

Address: 1309 Coffeen Ave, Suite 11198, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA

This policy is effective as of March 2026.