Terms of Service
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1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of CCDC.x1000.ai (the "Site") operated by LIGHT HOPE LLC ("we", "us"). By accessing the Site or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.
2. Description of Services
We provide cybersecurity services including security assessment, penetration testing, compliance advisory, incident response, and training, together with educational content. The Site itself is informational and does not perform security testing of any third-party system.
3. Authorization Requirement
Our assessment and testing services are performed only against systems that you own or are contractually authorized to test, under a separate signed engagement agreement, scope, and rules of engagement. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary authority and permissions for any assets you ask us to assess. We will not test systems without such written authorization.
4. Acceptable Use of the Site
You agree not to misuse the Site, including by attempting to disrupt it, access it without authorization, or use it to facilitate unlawful activity. Security research on the Site itself is welcomed under our responsible-disclosure policy.
5. Intellectual Property
The Site, its content, and its underlying materials are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by applicable law. Educational content is provided for your informational use; deliverables from a paid engagement are governed by that engagement agreement.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party resources (such as standards bodies). We are not responsible for third-party content or practices.
7. Disclaimers
The Site and its educational content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Security is probabilistic; no assessment can guarantee that a system is free of all vulnerabilities. Nothing on the Site constitutes legal advice.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Site. Liability arising from a paid engagement is governed by the limitations in that engagement agreement.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify us against claims arising from your breach of these Terms or your lack of authorization for assets you ask us to assess.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [GOVERNING JURISDICTION], without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms; continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to [CONTACT EMAIL], LIGHT HOPE LLC, Boston, MA.
See also our Privacy Policy and Trust & Transparency page.