Terms and Conditions

1. Accuracy of Information

You are responsible for ensuring that:

• All information provided to us is accurate, complete, and current
• You promptly update any information that becomes outdated or incorrect
• You have the legal authority to provide the information and enter into agreements
• You do not provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information

2. Lawful Use and Compliance

Users must:

• Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations
• Obtain all necessary permissions and approvals before engaging our services
• Refrain from using our services for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent purposes
• Comply with export control laws if our services involve international transactions

3. Prohibited Conduct

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited:

• Harassment, threats, or abusive behavior toward Shield Core staff or other users
• Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of our services
• Sublicensing, reselling, or redistributing our services without authorization
• Interfering with security features or circumventing access restrictions
• Using automated systems or bots to access services without permission
• Collecting or harvesting information about other users

4. Privacy and Data Protection Obligations

When engaging our services, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable data protection and privacy laws
• Obtain necessary consents before providing personal data of third parties
• Protect any confidential information shared during our engagement
• Not share access credentials or sensitive information inappropriately

5. Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When submitting content or communicating with us, you must not:

• Include offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory material
• Violate intellectual property rights of others
• Submit malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Engage in spam, phishing, or deceptive practices

6. Third-Party Interactions

You acknowledge that your interactions with third-party services, partners, or vendors referenced on our website are solely between you and those third parties. We are not responsible for the actions, content, or services provided by third parties. You should review their terms and policies independently.

Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding results obtained from using our services

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SHIELD CORE AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities
• Costs of procurement of substitute services
• Damages arising from security breaches or unauthorized access

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT, OR €500, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Exclusion of Consequential Damages

We shall not be liable for any loss or damage that was not reasonably foreseeable at the time you entered into these terms, including damages that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, errors, defects, delays in operation or transmission, or any failure of performance.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of God, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, internet service provider failures, or other force majeure events.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions and any disputes arising from them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Cyprus, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

Jurisdiction and Venue

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these Terms and Conditions shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts of Cyprus. You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.

Dispute Resolution Procedures

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through the following process:

1. Written notice of the dispute shall be provided to the other party
2. Both parties will engage in good-faith negotiations for a period of 30 days
3. If negotiations fail, parties may consider mediation before pursuing litigation

Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute arising from these terms will be resolved on an individual basis. You waive any right to bring claims as a plaintiff or class member in any class, consolidated, or representative action.

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Shield Core. Any waiver of a breach shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.