Terms of Use

1. Purpose and Acceptance

Ricardo N. Prieto aka PhiloCyber operates this website to provide educational and informational content focused on cybersecurity and ethical hacking. Access to and use of this website are governed by these Terms of Use, which constitute a legally binding agreement between PhiloCyber and you, the user. By accessing or utilizing this website, you acknowledge your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms, you must refrain from using the website.

2. Content Usage

Permitted Use

Users are authorized to access and utilize the content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Specifically, portable document format (PDF) files and presentation materials may be freely distributed and shared without modification, provided that appropriate attribution to PhiloCyber is included.

Restrictions

Except as expressly permitted, no content—including but not limited to blog posts and articles—may be reproduced, distributed, adapted, or otherwise used without prior written consent from PhiloCyber.

Responsible Application

Information, tools, and techniques provided on this website may only be applied to systems owned by the user or for which explicit authorization has been obtained. Any unauthorized use, including security testing without permission, is strictly prohibited.

Attribution Requirement

When distributing or referencing PhiloCyber content, users must provide clear attribution by identifying "PhiloCyber" as the source and, where feasible, including a reference to the original material.

Prohibited Activities

The use of content for illegal purposes, unauthorized security testing, or any activity contravening applicable laws or ethical standards is expressly forbidden.

3. Disclaimer of Liability

No Warranties

All content is provided on an "as is" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

Limitation of Liability

PhiloCyber shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential, arising from the use, inability to use, or misuse of the content, tools, or techniques provided on this website.

Third-Party Resources

PhiloCyber does not endorse or assume responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or practices of third-party websites or resources linked from this website. Users access such external resources at their own risk.

User Responsibility

Liability for any misuse of the information, tools, or techniques presented on this website rests solely with the user.

4. Code of Conduct

Users are required to adhere to the following standards:

• Respect all intellectual property rights and refrain from unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of content.
• Apply security knowledge and tools in an ethical, responsible manner, limited to systems for which authorization has been granted.
• Abstain from utilizing the website or its content for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
• Disclose any identified security vulnerabilities through lawful and responsible channels.

5. Amendments to Terms

PhiloCyber reserves the right to amend these Terms of Use at its sole discretion. Any modifications will be published on this page, accompanied by an updated effective date. Continued use of the website following the posting of such amendments signifies your acceptance of the revised terms. Users are responsible for periodically reviewing these terms to remain informed of any changes.

6. Contact Information

For inquiries or requests pertaining to these Terms of Use, please use the contact form on our website.