Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: October 22, 2025

Legal Agreement and Binding Nature

Important Legal Notice: These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the user or client) and CyberShield. By accessing our website, using our services, or engaging with our content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any provision herein, you must immediately cease using our services.

These Terms and Conditions establish the comprehensive legal framework governing the relationship between CyberShield and all users of our website and services. This document works in conjunction with our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy to provide complete transparency about your rights and responsibilities.

If you are accepting these terms on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the legal authority to bind that entity to these Terms and Conditions. In such cases, references to "you" or "your" shall refer to both you as an individual and the organization you represent.

User Obligations and Conduct Requirements

1. Legal Compliance Obligations

As a user of our services, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations:

1.1 You must comply with all local, national, and international laws applicable to your use of our services, including but not limited to data protection laws, intellectual property laws, and cybersecurity regulations
1.2 You must not use our services for any unlawful purpose or to facilitate any illegal activity
1.3 You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of our services complies with regulations specific to your industry and jurisdiction
1.4 You must obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and authorizations required for your use of our services

2. Prohibited Activities and Behaviors

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using our services:

2.1 Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our systems, networks, or data
2.2 Interfering with or disrupting the operation of our services or servers
2.3 Using automated tools, scripts, or bots to access or interact with our services without express written permission
2.4 Transmitting viruses, malware, or any other malicious code through our services
2.5 Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely representing your affiliation with any person or organization
2.6 Collecting or storing personal information about other users without their consent
2.7 Engaging in any activity that could damage our reputation or commercial interests
2.8 Using our services to distribute spam, unsolicited communications, or promotional materials

3. Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When submitting or sharing content through our services:

3.1 You must not upload, post, or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
3.2 You must not share content that infringes upon intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of third parties
3.3 You are responsible for ensuring you have all necessary rights and permissions for any content you submit
3.4 We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines without notice

4. Age Restrictions and Requirements

Our services are intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age or have reached the age of legal capacity in their jurisdiction. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements. If you are accessing services on behalf of a minor, you accept full responsibility for their use and compliance with these terms.

User Responsibilities

1. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CyberShield, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions or any applicable laws
• Your use or misuse of our services
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights
• Any content you submit or share through our services
• Any actions taken by us in response to your breach of these terms

2. Privacy and Data Protection Responsibilities

In your interactions with our services:

• You must respect the privacy and data protection rights of others
• You must comply with GDPR and other applicable data protection regulations when handling personal data
• You must not share sensitive or confidential information through insecure channels
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information shared with you through our services

3. Third-Party Interactions

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites. Your interactions with third parties, including payment transactions and content consumption, are solely between you and such third parties. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any third-party sites before engaging with them.

Liability and Warranties

1. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied
• We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and those arising from course of dealing or usage of trade
• We do not warrant that our services will meet your requirements, be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content, information, or materials available through our services
• No advice or information obtained through our services shall create any warranty not expressly stated herein

2. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• CyberShield, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• This includes but is not limited to loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, or loss of goodwill
• Our total liability for all claims arising from your use of our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us in the twelve months preceding the claim
• These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages

3. Exclusion of Consequential Damages

We shall not be liable for any consequential damages including but not limited to:

• Loss of anticipated profits or revenue
• Loss of business opportunities or contracts
• Loss or corruption of data or information
• Damage to reputation or goodwill
• Cost of procurement of substitute services

4. Force Majeure Provisions

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, technical failures not caused by our negligence, power outages, or internet service provider failures. During such events, our obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event.

Legal Information and Dispute Resolution

1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

You irrevocably agree that the courts of Nicosia, Cyprus shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or their subject matter or formation.

2. Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising from these Terms and Conditions:

2.1 Informal Resolution: The parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations. Either party may initiate this process by providing written notice to the other party describing the dispute
2.2 Mediation: If the dispute cannot be resolved through informal negotiations within 30 days, the parties may agree to mediation before a mutually acceptable mediator in Nicosia, Cyprus
2.3 Litigation: If mediation is unsuccessful or not pursued, either party may pursue litigation in accordance with the jurisdiction clause above
2.4 Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis only and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration

3. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these terms. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

4. Terms Modification Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time:

• We will provide notice of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through email or prominent website notifications
• Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms
• If you do not agree with the modified terms, you must discontinue use of our services

Additional Legal Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms of Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and CyberShield and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

Assignment Rights

You may not assign or transfer these Terms and Conditions or any rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be void.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of CyberShield.

Headings and Interpretation

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these terms. Unless otherwise specified, references to sections include all subsections. The use of "including" means "including but not limited to."

Survival of Terms

Provisions concerning intellectual property, indemnification, limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive shall continue in effect after termination of these Terms and Conditions.

Language

These Terms and Conditions are written in English. Any translations provided are for convenience only. In the event of any conflict between the English version and a translation, the English version shall prevail.