Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The sIQurity Foundation's website (siqurity.org) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

These terms apply to all users, including:

• Website visitors
• Newsletter subscribers
• Program participants
• Donors and supporters
• Partner organizations

2. Our Services

The sIQurity Foundation provides the following services:

Educational Resources

• Free cybersecurity training materials
• K-12 curriculum and lesson plans
• Online courses and workshops
• Blog posts and educational content

Security Tools

• QR Code Security Scanner
• Password strength checker
• Phishing detection resources
• Other free security utilities

Community Programs

• MSSP-lite services for qualifying organizations
• Workforce development training
• Cybersecurity awareness campaigns

3. User Responsibilities

When using The sIQurity Foundation services, you agree to:

Account Security

• Provide accurate information when registering
• Maintain the confidentiality of account credentials
• Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

Appropriate Use

• Use services only for lawful purposes
• Respect the rights of others
• Not interfere with service operation
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access

Content Submission

If you submit content (comments, feedback, etc.), you agree that:

• You own or have rights to the content
• Content does not violate laws or third-party rights
• We may use submitted content to improve services
• We may remove content at our discretion

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You may NOT use our services to:

Prohibited Activities

• Engage in illegal activities or promote harm
• Distribute malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Attempt to breach security measures
• Scrape or harvest data without permission
• Interfere with other users' access
• Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliation
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Violate intellectual property rights

Rate Limiting

To ensure fair access and prevent abuse:

• Services are subject to rate limiting
• Excessive automated requests may be blocked
• Commercial use requires prior written permission

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on siqurity.org is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws:

• Website design, layout, and graphics
• Educational materials and curriculum
• Blog posts and articles
• Software and tools
• Trademarks and logos

Your Use Rights

Unless otherwise noted, you may:

• Educational Use: Use materials for personal learning and non-commercial educational purposes
• Attribution: Share content with proper attribution to The sIQurity Foundation
• Nonprofit Use: Qualifying nonprofits may use materials with permission

You may NOT:

• Sell or commercialize our materials
• Remove copyright notices or attribution
• Modify content without permission
• Use our trademarks without authorization

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

The sIQurity Foundation services are provided "as is" and "as available":

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• Services may be modified or discontinued at any time
• We are not liable for service interruptions

Educational Purpose

Tool Accuracy

Regarding our security tools:

• Results are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate
• False positives and false negatives may occur
• Tools should be used as one component of a broader security strategy
• We are not liable for damages from tool use or reliance

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites:

• We do not control or endorse linked sites
• We are not responsible for their content or practices
• Use of third-party sites is at your own risk

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• The sIQurity Foundation is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for services (if any)
• Some jurisdictions do not allow liability limitations, so these may not apply to you

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The sIQurity Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any rights of others
• Your submission of content

8. Termination

By You

You may stop using our services at any time by:

• Unsubscribing from communications
• Ceasing to access our website
• Contacting us to delete your account

By Us

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate access for terms violations
• Remove content that violates our policies
• Modify or discontinue services
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use services ceases immediately
• Sections of these terms that should survive will remain in effect
• We may retain certain data as required by law

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service to reflect:

• Changes in our services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Best practices and industry standards

Notification

We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Service? Contact us:

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Entire Agreement

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The sIQurity Foundation regarding use of our services.