Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Secure With Techies website ("Site") and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including students, instructors, and affiliates.

2. Accounts and Registration

2.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Site, you must 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.

2.2 Account Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for safeguarding your password and account credentials
  • You agree not to disclose your password to any third party
  • You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

2.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms.

3. Course Enrollment and Access

3.1 Course Purchase

When you purchase a course, you receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the course content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

3.2 Access Duration

Course access is typically provided for a lifetime unless otherwise specified. However, we reserve the right to modify or discontinue courses with reasonable notice.

3.3 Prohibited Uses

  • Sharing account credentials with others
  • Downloading, copying, or distributing course content
  • Recording or screen-capturing video lessons
  • Using the content for commercial purposes
  • Attempting to reverse engineer or extract source materials

4. Labs and Practical Environments

4.1 Acceptable Use

Our cybersecurity labs are provided solely for educational purposes. You agree to use these environments only for learning activities outlined in the course materials.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

  • Attempting to attack systems outside the designated lab environment
  • Using tools or techniques learned for malicious purposes
  • Attempting to access other users' lab instances
  • Installing unauthorized software or malware
  • Attempting to escape or bypass lab containerization

4.3 Monitoring

All lab activities are logged and monitored. We reserve the right to terminate access for any user engaged in prohibited activities.

5. Certificates and Credentials

5.1 Earning Certificates

Certificates are issued upon successful completion of course requirements, including quizzes, assignments, and practical assessments as specified in each course.

5.2 Certificate Validity

Certificates remain valid indefinitely unless revoked due to violations of these Terms or academic misconduct.

5.3 Credential Verification

Third parties may verify credentials using our online verification system with the unique credential ID provided on each certificate.

6. Academic Integrity

We take academic integrity seriously. The following actions are prohibited:

  • Cheating on quizzes, exams, or assessments
  • Using unauthorized aids during proctored examinations
  • Sharing quiz answers or exam content with others
  • Submitting others' work as your own
  • Attempting to manipulate or bypass assessment systems

Violations may result in certificate revocation, account termination, and possible legal action.

7. Instructor Terms

7.1 Content Ownership

Instructors retain ownership of their original course content. By publishing on our platform, instructors grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to host, distribute, and market their courses.

7.2 Revenue Sharing

Instructors receive a percentage of course sales as specified in the Instructor Agreement. Payment terms and conditions are detailed separately.

7.3 Content Standards

Instructors must ensure their content is original, accurate, and does not infringe on third-party rights.

8. Affiliate Program

Participants in our affiliate program agree to promote our services ethically and in compliance with applicable advertising laws. Affiliate commissions are paid according to the terms specified in the Affiliate Agreement. We reserve the right to terminate affiliate accounts engaged in fraudulent or misleading promotional activities.

9. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding user-provided content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Secure With Techies. Our trademarks, logos, and service marks may not be used without our prior written consent.

10. User-Generated Content

Users may post comments, reviews, questions, and other content. You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such content. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to post such content.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. SECURE WITH TECHIES MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

12. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL SECURE WITH TECHIES, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Secure With Techies from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Secure With Techies

Email: legal@securewithtechies.com

Phone: +91 98765 43210

Address: Cyber Tower, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India - 500081