Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ShieldNode. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and platform (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

ShieldNode provides security testing and protection services. These services are designed for legal and ethical use only.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may only test websites, servers, or infrastructure that you own or have explicit permission to test.

Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:

  • Testing or attacking any system without explicit permission from the owner
  • Using our services to perform illegal activities
  • Attempting to breach or circumvent our platform security
  • Sharing your account credentials with others
  • Using the platform to cause harm to critical infrastructure or essential services

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Services, you may be required to register for an account. 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.

You are responsible for safeguarding your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Fees and Payment

Some of our Services require payment. By using such Services, you agree to pay all fees and charges associated with your account on a timely basis. All payments are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in our refund policy.

We may change our fees at any time. We will provide notice of any fee change on our website or by email before the change takes effect.

5. Intellectual Property

The Services and their contents, features, and functionality are owned by ShieldNode and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or publicly display any content from our Services without our prior written consent.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL SHIELDNODE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which our company is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make changes, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].