Terms of Use

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using our website or mobile application (collectively referred to as our “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing our Website.

2. Use License

2.1 Permission for Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Modifying or copying the materials
• Using the materials for any commercial purpose
• Attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Website
• Removing any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transferring the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server

2.2 Termination of License

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by us at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Website, you may be required to create an account using your email address. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password
• Restricting access to your computer or device
• Accepting responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

3.3 Personal Information

Any personal information you provide in connection with your use of the Website is governed by our Privacy Policy.

4. User Content

4.1 Content Submission

When you upload, post, or otherwise submit content to our Website, including profile information, photos, or avatars, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and distribute such content for the purpose of providing and promoting our services.

4.2 Content Restrictions

You agree not to submit content that:

• Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or invasive of another's privacy
• Infringes on any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights
• Contains software viruses or any other computer code designed to disrupt, damage, or limit the functioning of any computer software or hardware
• Impersonates any person or entity, or falsely states or otherwise misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity
• Constitutes unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, “junk mail,” “spam,” or any other form of solicitation

4.3 Content Monitoring

We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any activity or content. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any content posted by you or any third party.

5. AI-Generated Content

5.1 Nature of AI Services

Our Website may utilize generative artificial intelligence to provide self-service features and responses to user queries.

5.2 Limitations and Disclaimer

You acknowledge and agree that:

• AI-generated content is provided “as is” without any guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose
• We do not warrant that AI-generated content will be error-free or reliable
• You are solely responsible for evaluating and verifying any information or content provided through our AI services
• You will use your judgment and discretion when relying on AI-generated content

5.3 Prohibited Uses of AI Features

You agree not to use our AI features to:

• Generate, request, or distribute harmful, illegal, or unethical content
• Attempt to manipulate the AI system to bypass our content restrictions
• Scrape or extract large amounts of data from the AI system
• Use the AI system in a way that places an unreasonable load on our infrastructure

6. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Content

6.1 Affiliate Relationships

Our Website may display information about vendors and products, some of which we have affiliate relationships with. When you click on affiliate links or make purchases through them, we may earn a commission.

6.2 Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

6.3 Use of Third-Party Content

You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

7.1 Website Provided “As Is”

The materials on our Website are provided on an ‘as is’ basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim and negate all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

7.2 Accuracy and Reliability

We do not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on our Website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any websites linked to this Website.

8. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall we or our suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on our Website, even if we or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless our company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from your violation of these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy.

10. Modifications and Interruptions

10.1 Changes to Website

We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, our Website (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of our Website.

10.2 Outages and Interruptions

We are not responsible for any outages or interruptions of our Website or damages caused by such outages or interruptions.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

12. Dispute Resolution

A good faith attempt to resolve any disputes must be made before the escalation of any claim or dispute. Please email us (info@nationalcybersecuritycenter.org) with a description of your issue, any other pertinent information, and the resolution you seek.

You agree that all claims, with the exception of claims related to intellectual property, will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association. If your claim qualifies under small claims court, you may also bring your claim there. For any claim that is not arbitrated or resolved in small claims court, you agree that it will be resolved exclusively in the state courts located in Colorado Springs, Colorado or the U.S. District Courts in El Paso County, Colorado. You expressly waive a trial by jury.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. All revised terms will be published on our Website, so we encourage you to check back periodically for updates.

By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using our Website.

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

14.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by discontinuing use of our Website and, if applicable, requesting deletion of your account.

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our Website will immediately cease. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: info@nationalcybersecuritycenter.org