Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 2024

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the CyberGuard website (cyberguard.local) and all associated services, tools, and content.

By accessing and using CyberGuard, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not use our website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of modified terms. Please review periodically.

Permitted Uses:

• ✓ Educational purposes (learning cybersecurity)
• ✓ Personal security assessment (tools, frameworks)
• ✓ Professional development and training
• ✓ Legitimate security research & testing

Prohibited Uses:

• ✗ Unauthorized access or hacking attempts
• ✗ Creating malware or exploit code
• ✗ DDoS attacks, spam, or abuse
• ✗ Scraping, botting, or automated access
• ✗ Reverse engineering or decompilation
• ✗ Selling or distributing our content without license
• ✗ Violating laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• ✗ Harassing, threatening, or defaming others

Educational Purpose Only:

CyberGuard tools and frameworks are provided for educational and authorized security testing purposes only. Users must have explicit permission before testing systems they do not own.

No Warranty:

We provide all tools and content "AS IS" without warranties. We are not liable for:

• • Unauthorized use of tools for malicious purposes
• • Data loss, system damage, or financial loss
• • Inaccuracies in threat intelligence or recommendations
• • Third-party service failures (Formspree, Crisp, Plausible)

Responsible Disclosure:

If you discover a vulnerability in CyberGuard, please report it responsibly to security@cyberguard.local instead of publicly disclosing it.

You are responsible for:

• • Maintaining confidentiality of any account credentials
• • Using tools only with proper authorization
• • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
• • Not accessing systems without written permission
• • Reporting misuse or unauthorized access

Ownership:

All content, including text, graphics, logos, code, and tools, is owned by CyberGuard or licensed to us. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit content without permission.

MIT License:

CyberGuard is open source under the MIT License. You may use, modify, and distribute the code provided you include the original license notice.

By submitting content (comments, feedback, tool results) to CyberGuard, you grant us the right to use, modify, and distribute it. You represent that you own or have permission to share this content.

You agree not to submit:

• • Confidential or sensitive information
• • Hate speech, harassment, or defamatory content
• • Malware, exploits, or malicious code
• • Content violating intellectual property rights

DISCLAIMER:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• • CyberGuard is provided "AS IS" without any warranties
• • We are NOT liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• • Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid (if any)
• • Users assume all risk from using our tools and content

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of warranties, so these limitations may not apply to you.

CyberGuard reserves the right to:

• • Monitor usage and detect violations
• • Suspend or terminate access without notice
• • Report illegal activity to law enforcement
• • Remove content that violates these terms
• • Pursue legal action for damages

CyberGuard may link to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for:

• • Content, accuracy, or policies of external sites
• • Third-party service interruptions or data breaches
• • Your interactions with third-party platforms

Review third-party privacy policies and terms before using their services.

Permitted Linking:

You may link to CyberGuard for educational purposes. However:

• • Do not frame or embed our content without permission
• • Do not imply endorsement of your website by CyberGuard
• • Update links if pages move or become unavailable

These Terms are governed by applicable international laws. CyberGuard operates globally and complies with:

• • GDPR (EU privacy regulations)
• • CCPA (California privacy rights)
• • UKGDPR (UK data protection)
• • Other regional data protection laws

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or court proceedings as applicable.

Termination Rights:

CyberGuard may terminate or suspend your access immediately if you:

• • Violate these Terms or applicable laws
• • Misuse tools for unauthorized testing
• • Engage in hacking, spam, or abuse
• • Threaten security or integrity

Upon termination, your access is immediately revoked. This does not limit other remedies.

You agree to indemnify and hold CyberGuard harmless from any claims, damages, or losses arising from:

• • Your unauthorized use of tools or content
• • Violations of these Terms
• • Your actions or negligence
• • Third-party claims related to your use

If you discover a security vulnerability in CyberGuard:

• ✓ Report it responsibly to security@cyberguard.local
• ✓ Do not publicly disclose or exploit it
• ✓ Allow 30 days for us to patch before disclosure
• ✓ Eligible reports may receive recognition

CyberGuard may modify, suspend, or discontinue services at any time. We are not liable for any changes or interruptions. We recommend checking our site regularly for updates.

For questions about these Terms:

• 📧 Email: support@cyberguard.local
• Contact: contact.html
• Chat: Use the Crisp Chat widget for immediate support
• Security Issues: security@cyberguard.local

If any portion of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, or if not possible, severed. All other terms remain in effect.

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CyberGuard regarding your use of the website. These Terms supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements.