Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using SecurityByStrategy's services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

SecurityByStrategy provides cybersecurity consulting, software solutions, and educational content including:

• Strategic Trust software and licensing
• Cybersecurity consulting and vCISO services
• Educational content and training materials
• PIP (Prevention, Implementation, Protection) module licensing
• Subscription-based learning programs

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain services, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain and update your information
• Keep your password secure
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent activity.

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Subscription Fees

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law.

4.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. You authorize us to charge your payment method for all applicable fees.

4.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers.

4.4 Refund Policy

Refunds are provided only in the following circumstances:

• Service failure due to our technical issues
• Duplicate charges due to processing errors
• As required by applicable consumer protection laws

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content, software, and materials provided by SecurityByStrategy are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Reverse engineer our software
• Use our trademarks without authorization
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

5.2 PIP Module Licensing

PIP modules are licensed, not sold. The license grants you the right to use the software according to the specific terms of your license agreement.

5.3 User Content

You retain ownership of content you provide to us, but grant us a license to use it for service delivery and improvement.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our services for:

• Illegal activities or violation of laws
• Unauthorized access to systems or data
• Distribution of malware or harmful code
• Spam or unsolicited communications
• Violation of third-party rights
• Interference with service operations

7. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may:

• Perform scheduled maintenance
• Update or modify services
• Suspend services for security reasons
• Discontinue services with reasonable notice

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Service Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SecurityByStrategy shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages exceeding the amount paid for services in the 12 months preceding the claim

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SecurityByStrategy from claims arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of third-party rights
• Content you provide to us

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate your access immediately if you:

• Violate these terms
• Engage in fraudulent activity
• Fail to pay required fees
• Pose a security risk

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. We may delete your data after a reasonable period.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

12.1 Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization].

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SecurityByStrategy.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign these terms without our consent. We may assign these terms in connection with a merger or acquisition.

13.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated with 30 days' notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us: