TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective Date: 1st October 2023
Preamble
This document constitutes the Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) under which www.wardedsec.com, a website operated by Warded, LLC (“The Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”), provides access to its website and services to you (“You,” “Your,” or “User”). These Terms are a legally binding agreement between You and The Company. By accessing or using the services provided by www.wardedsec.com, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If You do not agree with these Terms, You must not use this website or its services.
1. Introduction and Scope
Welcome to www.wardedsec.com. These Terms govern Your use of the website and services offered by our Company, including but not limited to fraud prevention, educational content, and professional advice (collectively, “Services”). These Terms apply to all users of the website, including visitors, registered users, and subscribers. By using the Services, You agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms, whether or not You become a registered user or subscriber of the Services.
2. Definitions and Interpretation
In these Terms, the following definitions apply:
- “Service” refers to the fraud prevention and educational services provided by The Company.
- “Subscription” refers to a paid plan granting access to premium features of the Service.
- “User” refers to anyone who accesses or uses the Services, including visitors, registered users, and subscribers.
- “Content” refers to all information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages, or other materials displayed or available through the Service. The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of the clauses herein.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Services provided by The Company, You expressly agree to be bound by these Terms. If You do not agree to these Terms, You must immediately cease all use of the Services. Your continued use of the Services signifies Your acceptance of any changes to these Terms.
4. Modification of Terms
The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or change these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on www.wardedsec.com. It is Your responsibility to review these Terms regularly. Your continued use of the Services after such modifications will constitute acknowledgment and acceptance of the modified Terms.
5. User Eligibility and Verification
To use the Services, You must be at least 18 years of age and capable of forming a binding contract. The Company reserves the right to verify Your age and other information provided during the registration process. If You are found to be ineligible or have provided false information, Your account may be terminated without notice.
6. Account Registration and Security
To access certain features of the Service, You may be required to register for an account with The Company. 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. You are responsible for safeguarding Your password and are liable for any activities conducted through Your account. You agree to immediately notify The Company of any unauthorized use of Your account.
7. Service Overview
The Company offers a range of Services designed to educate and protect users from fraud and scams. These Services include, but are not limited to, real-time alerts on potential scams, dark web monitoring, and professional advice on fraud prevention. By subscribing to or using these Services, You acknowledge that while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that our Services will prevent fraud or other types of harm.
8. Professional Opinion
The advice and opinions provided by The Company are based on professional assessments and are intended solely for informational purposes. Such advice should not be construed as legal, financial, or other professional advice. You acknowledge that The Company’s opinions are not a substitute for independent professional evaluation.
9. Payment Methods
For Services requiring payment, you agree to provide accurate and current payment information for a payment method that you are authorized to use. Payment methods accepted by The Company include, but are not limited to, PayPal, credit, and debit cards processed via Stripe. You authorize The Company to charge the applicable fees and any taxes to the payment method you provide.
You also acknowledge and agree that The Company may use third-party payment processors to process transactions and that you may be subject to the terms and conditions governing the use of that third-party’s services, including any applicable privacy policies. Failure to complete payment may result in the termination or suspension of your access to the Service.
10. Subscriptions, Refunds, and Cancellations
Information regarding subscriptions, refunds, and cancellations can be found in our separate “Cancellation and Refund Policy,” which is hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms. You agree to read and abide by the terms and conditions set forth in the “Cancellation and Refund Policy” when using the Service.
11. User Responsibilities
As a user of The Company’s Services, you are responsible for your own actions and decisions while using the Service. You agree to use the Service in a manner consistent with any and all applicable laws and regulations. You also agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm the Service or other users.
12. User Conduct and Ethics
You agree not to use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others, or to promote or engage in illegal activities. You are prohibited from transmitting any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or any other harmful or deleterious programs. Violation of this clause may result in immediate termination of your account without notice.
13. Data Protection and Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. All personal information collected through the Service is stored and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. You agree to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
14. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and icons are proprietary to The Company or its affiliates or agents. Nothing in these Terms should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark displayed on the Service without our written permission. Unauthorized use may result in legal action for damages.
15. Third-Party Interactions
Your interactions with organizations or individuals found on or through the Service are solely between you and such organizations or individuals. The Company shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage incurred as the result of such interactions. If there is a dispute between you and any third party, you understand and agree that The Company is under no obligation to become involved.
16. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use or inability to use the Service.
17. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Alabama for any actions for which we retain the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief.
19. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach thereof shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Alabama, United States, and the judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
20. Termination
The Company reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service at its sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that The Company believes violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Service, The Company, or third parties, or for any other reason.
21. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.
22. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or additional terms and conditions or policies published by The Company on the Service, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and The Company concerning the Service.
23. Force Majeure
The Company shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms if such failure results from any cause beyond The Company’s reasonable control, including but not limited to, acts of God, war, strikes, epidemics, governmental regulations, power failures, or natural disasters.
24. Waiver
No waiver by The Company of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of The Company to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
25. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without The Company’s prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. The Company may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.
26. Compliance with Laws
You represent and warrant that your use of the Service will comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, copyright and trademark laws, data protection laws, and export control laws.
27. Notices
All notices or other communications required or permitted by these Terms shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by an overnight courier, or three days after being mailed by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the addresses specified by both parties.
28. No Partnership or Agency
Nothing in these Terms is intended to, or shall be deemed to, establish any partnership or joint venture between any of the parties, constitute any party the agent of another party, or authorize any party to make or enter into any commitments for or on behalf of any other party.
29. Interpretation
In these Terms, unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, references to any gender shall include all genders, and references to legal persons shall include natural persons and vice versa.
30. Contact Information
For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].