Disclosure of acceptable use policies

(a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and subject to subsection (b), an online service provider shall publicly disclose in an easily accessible manner, such as within terms of service available on the online service provider’s website, an acceptable use policy that concisely and accurately describes, in clear language, information regarding the standards, processes, and policies of the online service provider with respect to any decision by the online service provider to restrict a user. (b) Required information For purposes of subsection (a), an online service provider shall include the following information in an acceptable use policy: (1) An explanation of what specific acts or practices are prohibited by the online service provider that could lead to a decision by the online service provider to restrict a user. (2) An explanation of how the online service provider enforces the acceptable use policy, including any third party the online service provider relies upon, in whole or in part, to assist in the enforcement of the acceptable use policy by the online service provider. (3) Either— (A) an explanation of how a user can appeal, if applicable, a decision by an online service provider to restrict a user; or (B) if the online service provider does not permit an appeal or reconsideration of a decision to restrict a user, a statement that such decision is not appealable or subject to reconsideration. (4) An explanation of whether acts or practices a user commits entirely outside of the website, online service, or online application of the online service provider, such as social media posts, public statements, media publications, and third-party resources, may be a sufficient basis alone or in combination with other information to restrict a user. (5) An explanation of the online service provider’s standards, processes, and policies with respect to the notice requirement described in section 5. (c) Changes to acceptable use policies If an online service provider makes a material change to its acceptable use policy that would result in a material change to any information described in subsection (b), the online service provider shall, taking into account available technology, provide advance notice to each user.