Terms of Service

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of cybersecurity assessment, auditing, and consulting services ("Services") provided by Muratov IT Security Services ("I," "my," or "me").

2. Acceptance of Terms

By engaging my Services or accessing my website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access my website or engage my Services.

3. Service Description

I provide cybersecurity assessment and consulting services, including but not limited to:

• Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Security policy development and review
• Compliance assessments
• Security training and awareness programs
• Incident response planning

The specific scope and deliverables of Services will be defined in a separate engagement agreement or statement of work.

4. Client Responsibilities

4.1 Authorization

You represent and warrant that you have the legal authority to authorize security assessment activities on the systems and networks included in the scope of Services. You acknowledge that security testing without proper authorization may be illegal in many jurisdictions.

4.2 Cooperation

You agree to provide timely, accurate information and access necessary for the performance of Services, including but not limited to:

• Technical documentation
• Access credentials when required
• Points of contact
• Relevant security policies and procedures

4.3 Risk Acknowledgment

You acknowledge that security testing activities carry inherent risks, including potential system disruption. While I take reasonable precautions to minimize risks, I cannot guarantee that Services will be entirely risk-free.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Ownership

I retain all intellectual property rights in methodologies, tools, templates, and know-how used in providing Services. Upon full payment, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use deliverables for your internal business purposes.

5.2 Website Content

All content on my website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is my property and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

6. Confidentiality

I treat all client information and security assessment findings as confidential. Information will not be disclosed to third parties except:

• As necessary to provide Services
• With your explicit consent
• As required by law or regulation
• In response to a valid legal process

7. Payment Terms

Payment terms will be specified in the engagement agreement or statement of work. Unless otherwise stated:

• Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date
• Services may require an initial deposit
• Late payments may incur interest charges

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MY TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

IN NO EVENT WILL I BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION: LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, SYSTEM FAILURE, COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR ANY SIMILAR DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

ANY CLAIMS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR OF THE DATE OF THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH ACTION. REMEDIES UNDER THESE TERMS ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE LIMITED TO THOSE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR IN THESE TERMS.

9. Warranty and Disclaimer

I warrant that Services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. However, due to the constantly evolving nature of information security:

• I cannot guarantee identification of all security vulnerabilities
• I cannot ensure that implementing my recommendations will make systems completely secure
• Security is a continuous process requiring ongoing vigilance

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

10. Term and Termination

Either party may terminate Services as specified in the engagement agreement. Upon termination:

• You will pay for Services rendered through the termination date
• All confidentiality obligations will continue
• Intellectual property provisions will survive termination

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold me harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from or related to your breach of these Terms or your use of the Services.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the Member State where I am established, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. Changes to Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. All changes are effective upon posting on my website. Your continued use of Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact me exclusively through the website contact form. No direct communication channels are provided outside this designated contact method for security and liability reasons.