Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CyberShield ("the Service"), operated by techPause, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

CyberShield provides automated security posture scanning and monitoring tools. The Service analyzes publicly available information about domains you submit, including DNS records, TLS configuration, email authentication, HTTP headers, and exposed network services.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to:

Only scan domains you own or have explicit authorization to test.
Not use the Service for any unlawful purpose.
Not attempt to disrupt or overload the Service.
Not use scan results to attack or exploit the scanned targets.

4. Scanning Authorization

By submitting a domain for scanning, you represent that you have the legal right to authorize security testing of that domain. CyberShield performs only non-intrusive, passive and semi-passive reconnaissance. We do not perform exploitation, vulnerability testing, or any action that could disrupt services.

5. Service Availability

We aim to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. The Service is provided on an "as-is" basis. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time.

6. Limitation of Liability

CyberShield scan results are informational and should not be considered a comprehensive security assessment. We are not liable for:

Inaccuracies or omissions in scan results.
Security incidents that occur despite using our Service.
Decisions made based on scan results.
Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of CyberShield are owned by techPause. You retain ownership of any data you submit for scanning.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Service for violations of these terms or for any reason at our discretion.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at cybershield@techpause.org.

4. Scanning Authorization

6. Limitation of Liability

CyberShield scan results are informational and should not be considered a comprehensive security assessment. We are not liable for:

Inaccuracies or omissions in scan results.

Security incidents that occur despite using our Service.

Decisions made based on scan results.

Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.