Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the website located at sandiegocybersecurityservices.com (the “Site”), operated by San Diego Cybersecurity Services (“we,” “our,” or “us”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not access or use the Site. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and San Diego Cybersecurity Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

2. Services Description

San Diego Cybersecurity Services provides cybersecurity consulting, managed detection and response (MDR), penetration testing, compliance assessments, incident response, virtual CISO services, security awareness training, and related cybersecurity services to businesses in the San Diego metropolitan area and beyond. The specific scope, terms, deliverables, and pricing of any professional services engagement are governed by separate service agreements executed between you and our company.

This Site provides general information about our services, educational cybersecurity content, interactive assessment tools, and the ability to contact our team. The information presented on this Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer to provide services at any particular price or within any particular timeframe.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation, including California state law.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
• Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, scrapers, or similar data-gathering tools, to access the Site for any purpose without our prior written consent.
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site or the data contained therein.
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate San Diego Cybersecurity Services, our employees, other users, or any other person or entity.
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Site without authorization.
• Use the Site to transmit unsolicited commercial communications (spam) or engage in any form of harassment.

4. Intellectual Property

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality, including but not limited to all text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, interactive tools, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, are owned by San Diego Cybersecurity Services, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site without our prior written consent, except for temporary caching by your web browser or printing single copies of pages for personal, non-commercial use.

5. Interactive Tools Disclaimer

Our Site includes interactive tools such as the Security Assessment Tool, Breach Cost Calculator, and Compliance Framework Finder. These tools are provided for educational and informational purposes only. The results generated by these tools:

• Are based on general industry data and the information you provide, and may not accurately reflect your specific security posture, risk exposure, or compliance status.
• Do not constitute a professional security assessment, vulnerability scan, penetration test, or compliance audit.
• Should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional cybersecurity advice, a comprehensive security evaluation, or legal counsel.
• Are provided “as is” without any warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for a particular purpose.
• May not account for the latest threats, regulatory changes, or industry-specific requirements applicable to your organization.

Data entered into our interactive tools is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly submit a form requesting follow-up. For an accurate assessment of your security posture, contact us to schedule a professional evaluation.

6. No Professional Advice

The content on this Site, including blog posts, guides, resource articles, glossary entries, FAQ responses, and tool outputs, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional cybersecurity advice, legal advice, compliance guidance, or a professional recommendation specific to your organization.

Cybersecurity threats, regulations, and best practices change rapidly. While we strive to keep our content accurate and up-to-date, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, timeliness, or applicability of any content to your particular circumstances. Always consult with qualified cybersecurity professionals and legal counsel who can assess your specific needs, environment, and risk profile before making security decisions.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, TOOLS, FEATURES, AND SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SAN DIEGO CYBERSECURITY SERVICES DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that the results obtained from use of the Site, its content, or any interactive tools will be accurate, reliable, or suitable for any particular purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SAN DIEGO CYBERSECURITY SERVICES, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site or any content thereon.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on or linked from the Site.
• Any content obtained from the Site, including results from interactive tools, blog posts, guides, or glossary entries.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
• Any decisions made or actions taken based on information provided on the Site.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to use of the Site exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us, if any, for accessing the Site during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred dollars ($100.00).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless San Diego Cybersecurity Services and its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site or any content thereon; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right; or (d) any content or information you submit, post, or transmit through the Site.

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Site.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. San Diego Cybersecurity Services is a San Diego, California-based company, and California law applies to all matters arising under or relating to these Terms.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Diego County, California, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts. You agree to waive any objection to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We may also provide notice through a prominent announcement on the Site or other communication channels. Changes become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified.

Your continued use of the Site after any modification to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, your sole remedy is to discontinue your use of the Site. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

12. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us: