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Terms of Use

Please read these terms carefully before using our website.

Effective Date: April 15, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 15, 2026

Welcome to the CyberAware Initiative website ("Site"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site operated by CyberAware Initiative ("we," "us," or "our"), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in Vermont. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. About CyberAware Initiative

CyberAware Initiative is a non-profit organization providing cybersecurity education, training, and resources. The Site serves as an informational platform for our programs, resources, and community engagement opportunities. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional cybersecurity consulting, legal advice, or a guarantee of employment or certification outcomes.

3. Use of the Site

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

  • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or any systems connected to the Site
  • Use the Site to transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
  • Impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with CyberAware Initiative
  • Use any automated system (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Site in a manner that exceeds reasonable use
  • Use information obtained from the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another person or organization
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its infrastructure

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software — is the property of CyberAware Initiative or its content providers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you:

  • Do not modify or alter the content
  • Include all copyright and proprietary notices
  • Do not use the content for commercial purposes without written permission

The CyberAware Initiative name, logo, and all related names, logos, and trademarks are the property of CyberAware Initiative. You may not use them without our prior written consent.

5. Educational Content Disclaimer

The cybersecurity information, training materials, and resources provided on this Site are for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

  • The cybersecurity landscape changes rapidly, and information may become outdated
  • Our content does not constitute professional cybersecurity advice tailored to your specific situation
  • We do not guarantee any particular outcome from using our training materials or programs, including passing certification exams or obtaining employment
  • You are solely responsible for how you apply the knowledge and skills gained from our programs

For specific cybersecurity needs, we recommend consulting with a qualified cybersecurity professional.

6. Ethical Use of Cybersecurity Knowledge

CyberAware Initiative is committed to ethical cybersecurity practices. All offensive security knowledge and techniques taught through our programs are intended for authorized, legal, and ethical use only. By participating in our programs or using our resources, you agree to:

  • Only test systems and networks you own or have explicit written authorization to test
  • Follow responsible disclosure practices for any vulnerabilities discovered
  • Comply with all applicable laws, including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and state computer crime statutes
  • Never use knowledge gained through our programs for malicious, unauthorized, or illegal purposes

CyberAware Initiative is not responsible for any misuse of cybersecurity knowledge or skills obtained through our programs or resources.

7. Donations and Payments

Donations to CyberAware Initiative are processed by third-party payment providers. By making a donation:

  • You confirm that you are authorized to use the payment method provided
  • You acknowledge that donation processing is handled by our third-party provider, and their terms of service apply to the transaction
  • Donations are generally non-refundable, but we will consider refund requests on a case-by-case basis
  • Tax-deductibility of donations is subject to IRS regulations and your personal tax situation — please consult a tax professional

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and resources (e.g., CISA, NIST, SANS, OWASP). These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CYBERAWARE INITIATIVE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CYBERAWARE INITIATIVE, ITS BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CyberAware Initiative, its board members, officers, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Vermont, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Vermont, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CyberAware Initiative regarding your use of the Site, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

CyberAware Initiative
Vermont, USA
Email: info@cyberawareinitiative.com