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Last updated: 7 October 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Joshua Clarke Security. Your continued access to the website, videos, newsletters, or related materials indicates your acceptance of these terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy.

2. Age Restrictions

Our services, content, and community spaces are not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. By accessing or using the site, you represent that you are at least 13 years old. If you are between 13 and 18, you confirm that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian to engage with the material.

3. Educational Use Only

Content provided through Joshua Clarke Security is intended solely for educational purposes to support ethical cybersecurity practitioners. It must only be used for defensive security, research, or learning on systems you own or have explicit, written permission to test. Any misuse is strictly prohibited and may violate applicable laws.

You will see the below disclaimer on all blog posts:

4. User Responsibilities

• •Operate within all applicable local, national, and international laws.
• •Respect intellectual property rights and licensing terms associated with tools or resources mentioned.
• •Maintain confidentiality of any sensitive information obtained through legitimate testing engagements.
• •Ensure your actions do not disrupt, damage, or negatively impact third-party systems or services.
• •Report vulnerabilities responsibly to the appropriate parties and avoid unauthorised disclosure.

5. Accounts, Access, and Communications

If you sign up for newsletters, courses, or exclusive content, you agree to provide accurate information and keep your contact details up to date. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each communication.

Unauthorised attempts to access restricted areas, bypass security controls, or interfere with site functionality are strictly prohibited.

6. Intellectual Property

All original content, branding, logos, articles, graphics, videos, and downloadable assets published by Joshua Clarke Security are protected by copyright and associated intellectual property laws. You may reference content for personal learning or internal documentation with appropriate attribution, but redistribution, resale, sub-licence, or republication without prior written consent is prohibited.

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8. Disclaimer of Warranties

All content and resources are provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied. Joshua Clarke Security does not guarantee that the site or materials will be error-free, free of malicious code, or always available. You assume full responsibility for applying cybersecurity practices safely and responsibly.

Users assume all risks associated with applying cybersecurity techniques described on this site. Joshua Clarke Security is not responsible for damage, data loss, or legal consequences resulting from misuse or negligent implementation.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Joshua Clarke Security and its contributors will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the content, tools, or services provided. This includes, without limitation, loss of data, service interruptions, or legal consequences resulting from misuse.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Joshua Clarke Security, its contributors, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your misuse of the content, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Updates to These Terms

These Terms and Conditions may be updated periodically to reflect legal requirements, security best practices, or changes to the services offered. By continuing to use the services after changes are posted, you accept the updated Terms. Significant changes will be highlighted on this page.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Contact

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