TERMS OF USE

IMPORTANT NOTICE: CybersecTools is a directory and information platform only. We do not endorse any products or services listed on our platform. We are not responsible for the accuracy of information about third-party products and services.

CybersecTools is operated by Mandos Cyber, a company registered in the Netherlands (KVK: 97994448, VAT: NL005301434B12, registered address: 124, 1230 AC, Loosdrecht, Netherlands) ("Company," "we," "us," "our"). We operate https://cybersectools.com and related services (collectively, the "Platform" or "Services").

These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you (whether personally or on behalf of an entity) and Mandos Cyber. By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THE PLATFORM.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

1. NATURE OF SERVICE

1.1 CybersecTools is an online directory that curates and displays information about cybersecurity tools, products, and services. We are an independent information platform and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any product vendors, manufacturers, or service providers listed on our Platform.

1.2 We manually curate and review information about cybersecurity tools and services. While we make reasonable efforts to maintain accuracy, information may contain errors, inaccuracies, or become outdated. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

1.3 We use artificial intelligence technology (including models from Anthropic and other providers) for certain platform features such as search, grammar check, content moderation, recommendations, and operational purposes. We do not use AI to process your personal information or data.

1.4 Information displayed on our Platform may be sourced from third parties, publicly available sources, vendor submissions, and our own research. We do not independently verify all information provided by third parties.

1.5 Nothing on this Platform constitutes professional advice, recommendations, or endorsements. You should conduct your own research and due diligence before making any decisions based on information found on our Platform.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND THIRD-PARTY MARKS

2.1 The Platform's design, functionality, software, code, and original content are owned by or licensed to Mandos Cyber and are protected by Dutch and international intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

2.2 Product names, logos, trademarks, service marks, and company names displayed on our Platform are the property of their respective owners. We display these marks for informational and identification purposes only. The display of third-party marks does not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or relationship between CybersecTools and the trademark owners unless stated otherwise.

2.3 We believe our use of third-party marks constitutes fair use for informational purposes. If you are a trademark owner and believe your mark is being used improperly, please contact us via contact form at https://cybersectools.com/contact.

2.4 We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Platform for personal or internal business use only. You may not scrape, data mine, or systematically extract data from our Platform without written permission.

3. USER SUBMISSIONS AND CONTENT

3.1 If you submit reviews, comments, feedback, or other content ("User Content"), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable license to use, display, modify, and distribute your User Content for the operation of our Platform.

3.2 You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have necessary rights to your User Content, (b) your User Content does not infringe third-party rights, (c) your User Content is accurate and not misleading, and (d) your User Content complies with applicable laws.

3.3 Do not submit confidential or proprietary information. Any information you submit may be used by us without obligation of confidentiality.

3.4 You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mandos Cyber from any claims arising from your User Content or your breach of these Terms.

4. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS AND PAYMENT TERMS

4.1 We offer various subscription plans for tool vendors, including Starter (free), Verified, Featured, and Direct-to-Website Boost subscriptions. Full details of each plan are available on our Platform.

4.2 All payments are processed through Stripe. Stripe's terms and privacy policy apply to all transactions.

4.3 Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually as specified at the time of purchase. Payments are non-refundable unless required by applicable law.

4.4 You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation will be effective at the end of your current billing period. No refunds will be provided for partial periods.

4.5 We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any subscription plan at any time with reasonable notice to active subscribers.

5. USER REPRESENTATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY

By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that:

(1) You are at least 18 years of age and have legal capacity to enter into these Terms
(2) You will not access the Platform through automated or non-human means without our written permission
(3) You will not use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
(4) You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
(5) All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete

If you provide false, inaccurate, or incomplete information, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately.

6. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You agree NOT to:

(a) Scrape, data mine, or systematically extract content from the Platform without written permission
(b) Use automated bots, scripts, or similar tools without authorization
(c) Circumvent, disable, or interfere with Platform security features
(d) Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
(e) Impersonate any person or entity
(f) Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our staff
(g) Violate any applicable laws or regulations
(h) Infringe third-party intellectual property rights
(i) Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our Platform
(j) Use the Platform to compete with us or for unauthorized commercial purposes
(k) Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
(l) Spam, send unsolicited communications, or engage in phishing
(m) Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access and potential legal action.

7. PLATFORM MANAGEMENT AND TERMINATION

7.1 We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:
- Monitor the Platform for violations
- Remove, edit, or refuse any content
- Suspend or terminate accounts
- Block IP addresses
- Report violations to law enforcement

7.2 These Terms remain in effect while you use the Platform. WE MAY TERMINATE YOUR ACCESS AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, FOR ANY REASON OR NO REASON, INCLUDING VIOLATIONS OF THESE TERMS.

7.3 If terminated, you may not create a new account under any name without our express written permission.

7.4 Termination does not entitle you to refunds for unused subscription periods, except as required by mandatory law.

8. SERVICE AVAILABILITY

8.1 We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free Platform availability. The Platform may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or other reasons.

8.2 We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time without notice or liability.

8.3 We have no obligation to maintain, update, or provide specific features.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT

9.1 The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR third-party content, products, services, or practices. Accessing external links is at your own risk.

9.2 We make no representations about third-party websites and do not endorse their content or offerings.

10. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

10.1 Information on the Platform may contain errors, inaccuracies, or be outdated. We reserve the right to correct any errors and update information without notice.

10.2 Pricing information is subject to change. We are not liable for pricing errors.

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICES

11.1 The Platform and its original content are protected by international copyright laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

11.2 If you believe your copyright has been infringed, contact us via https://cybersectools.com/contact in the subject line.

12. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

By using the Platform, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. Electronic communications satisfy any legal requirements for written communication.

13. DISCLAIMERS AND WARRANTIES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING DUTCH AND EU LAW:

13.1 THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, OR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE PLATFORM.

13.2 INFORMATION ON OUR PLATFORM IS CURATED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY CONTAIN ERRORS, INACCURACIES, OR BECOME OUTDATED. WHILE WE MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN ACCURACY, WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY INFORMATION. WE USE AI TECHNOLOGY FROM ANTHROPIC AND OTHER PROVIDERS FOR CERTAIN PLATFORM FEATURES (SUCH AS SEARCH AND RECOMMENDATIONS), BUT WE DO NOT USE AI TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION OR DATA. ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON WITHOUT INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION.

13.3 WE DO NOT MANUFACTURE, SELL, ENDORSE, RECOMMEND, OR GUARANTEE ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES LISTED ON OUR PLATFORM. ALL PRODUCT NAMES, LOGOS, BRANDS, AND TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. THE INCLUSION OF ANY PRODUCT ON OUR PLATFORM DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT, RECOMMENDATION, OR GUARANTEE OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, OR SUITABILITY.

13.4 MENTION OF PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR COMPANIES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT BY CYBERSECTOOLS OR MANDOS CYBER. WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH, SPONSORED BY, OR ENDORSED BY ANY THIRD-PARTY PRODUCT VENDORS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS.

13.5 We use Plausible Analytics for privacy-friendly usage statistics. Plausible does not use cookies and is GDPR-compliant. We do not sell, share, or monetize your data.

13.6 NOTHING ON THIS PLATFORM CONSTITUTES PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL, FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, OR SECURITY ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS BEFORE MAKING DECISIONS BASED ON INFORMATION FROM OUR PLATFORM.

13.7 WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT, ACCURACY, OR PRACTICES OF THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES LINKED FROM OUR PLATFORM. VISITING EXTERNAL LINKS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING DUTCH AND EU LAW:

14.1 MANDOS CYBER, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:
(a) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM
(b) ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, OR DATA OBTAINED FROM THE PLATFORM
(c) ERRORS, INACCURACIES, OR OMISSIONS IN CONTENT, INCLUDING AI-GENERATED CONTENT
(d) DECISIONS MADE BASED ON PLATFORM INFORMATION
(e) THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR WEBSITES
(f) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA
(g) INTERRUPTION, SUSPENSION, OR TERMINATION OF THE PLATFORM
(h) BUGS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
(i) LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

14.2 IF, NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, WE ARE FOUND LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF (A) €100 (ONE HUNDRED EUROS) OR (B) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

14.3 TO THE EXTENT THAT APPLICABLE LAW (INCLUDING EU CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW) DOES NOT PERMIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES, SUCH EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU, BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY SUCH MANDATORY LAW.

15. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) use of the Services; (2) breach of these Legal Terms; (3) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Legal Terms; (4) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (5) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Services with whom you connected via the Services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding which is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it.

16. DATA COLLECTION AND PRIVACY

16.1 We collect limited data necessary for platform operation:
- Name and email (for account management)
- Usage analytics (via Plausible Analytics - privacy-friendly, no cookies, GDPR-compliant)
- Payment information (processed and stored exclusively by Stripe - we never see or store your payment details)

16.2 ALL PAYMENT PROCESSING IS HANDLED BY STRIPE. WE DO NOT STORE, ACCESS, OR PROCESS YOUR CREDIT CARD, BANK ACCOUNT, OR OTHER PAYMENT INFORMATION. Stripe's terms of service and privacy policy apply to all payment transactions. We receive only transaction confirmation data from Stripe.

16.3 For complete information about data handling, please review our Privacy Policy at https://cybersectools.com/privacy-policy.

16.4 While we perform regular backups, you are solely responsible for data you submit. WE SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, CORRUPTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA.

16.5 As a Netherlands-based company, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch data protection laws.

17. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

17.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

17.2 Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

17.3 If you are a consumer in the European Union, you retain any mandatory rights provided under EU consumer protection law, including the right to bring proceedings in your country of residence.

18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

18.1 Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us via https://cybersectools.com/contact to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes within 30 days.

18.2 If informal resolution fails, disputes may be referred to arbitration under the rules of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI), with proceedings conducted in English or Dutch, as mutually agreed.

18.3 Nothing in these Terms prevents either party from seeking relief in small claims court for disputes within that court's jurisdiction.

19. TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER

Other logos, product names, and company names mentioned on this Platform may be the trademarks of their respective owners. The display or mention of any trademark does not imply endorsement, affiliation, sponsorship, or any relationship between CybersecTools and the trademark owner. We use trademarks solely for informational and descriptive purposes to identify products and services for our users' benefit.

If you believe your trademark is being used improperly on our Platform, please contact us immediately via https://cybersectools.com/contact.

20. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to modified Terms, you must stop using the Platform.

21. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.

22. NO WAIVER

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. No waiver by us of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition.

23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mandos Cyber regarding the Platform and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or communications, whether written or oral.

24. ASSIGNMENT

You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms and our rights and obligations hereunder to any third party without your consent.

25. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms or the Platform, please contact us:

Mandos Cyber
Website: https://cybersectools.com
Contact Form: https://cybersectools.com/contact
Privacy Policy: https://cybersectools.com/privacy-policy

Company Registration Details:
KVK Number: 97994448
VAT Number: NL005301434B12
Registered Address: 124, 1230 AC, Loosdrecht, Netherlands

For trademark concerns or intellectual property issues, please use the contact form with "Trademark Concern" or "IP Issue" in the subject line.