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Effective Date: December 11, 2025
Last Updated: December 11, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Security Substrate (https://www.securitysubstrate.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use this website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Security Substrate. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Security Substrate is an automated threat intelligence platform that provides:

  • Analysis of cybersecurity vulnerabilities (CVEs)
  • Threat intelligence from public security sources
  • Remediation and mitigation guidance
  • Security news and updates

Important: Security Substrate is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional security consulting, incident response services, or security auditing.

3. Use License

3.1 Permitted Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Access and view content on Security Substrate
  • Download content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our content with proper attribution
  • Quote excerpts with proper citation

3.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

Content Misuse:

  • Republish full articles without permission
  • Remove attribution or copyright notices
  • Claim authorship of our content
  • Use content for commercial purposes without written consent

System Abuse:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use automated tools to scrape content at scale
  • Distribute malware or malicious code through our site
  • Interfere with site functionality or security measures

Illegal Activities:

  • Use information for unauthorized system access
  • Conduct illegal hacking or penetration testing
  • Launch cyberattacks or exploit vulnerabilities maliciously
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Spam and Abuse:

  • Submit false information or impersonate others
  • Send unsolicited commercial communications
  • Engage in harassment or abusive behavior

Violation of these prohibited uses may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.

4. Content Disclaimer

4.1 Informational Purposes Only

All content on Security Substrate is provided "AS IS" for informational purposes. We make no warranties regarding:

  • Accuracy: Information may contain errors, omissions, or become outdated
  • Completeness: Coverage may not include all relevant vulnerabilities
  • Timeliness: Delays between disclosure and publication may occur
  • Reliability: Third-party data sources may be inaccurate

4.2 Not Professional Advice

Security Substrate does NOT provide:

  • Professional security consulting
  • Legal advice
  • Incident response services
  • Compliance guidance
  • Personalized recommendations

Always consult qualified professionals for security decisions.

4.3 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that:

  • Following our guidance will prevent security incidents
  • Remediation steps will completely mitigate vulnerabilities
  • Information is suitable for your specific environment
  • Third-party patches or updates are safe or effective

4.4 Verify Before Acting

You are responsible for:

  • Verifying all information with official vendor sources
  • Testing patches and updates in non-production environments
  • Assessing risk in your specific context
  • Making informed security decisions

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

Security Substrate, its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall NOT be liable for:

Direct Damages:

  • Data loss or corruption
  • System downtime or unavailability
  • Financial losses
  • Security incidents or breaches

Indirect Damages:

  • Lost profits or business opportunities
  • Reputational harm
  • Consequential or incidental damages
  • Damages from reliance on our content

Third-Party Actions:

  • Damages from vendor patches or updates
  • Losses from following third-party guidance
  • Harm from external links or references

Even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Maximum Liability Cap

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to access our service (currently $0), whichever is less.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Security Substrate from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the site or content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Unauthorized or illegal activities

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

Unless otherwise stated, all content on Security Substrate is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

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  • Analysis and commentary
  • Graphics, logos, and design elements
  • Code snippets and examples
  • Database structures and selections

Copyright © 2025 Security Substrate. All rights reserved.

7.2 Third-Party Content

We cite and link to third-party content, including:

  • CVE identifiers (MITRE Corporation)
  • CVSS scores (FIRST.org)
  • Vendor security advisories
  • News articles and reports

These remain the property of their respective owners. We claim no ownership of third-party content.

7.3 User Comments

By submitting comments or content, you grant Security Substrate a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish your submission.

Security Substrate contains links to external websites, including:

  • Vendor security advisories
  • CVE databases (NIST NVD, CVEDB)
  • News sources
  • Patch downloads

We are NOT responsible for:

  • Third-party content, products, or services
  • Privacy practices of external sites
  • Availability or accuracy of linked resources
  • Damages from using third-party sites

External links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement.

9. User Conduct

When using Security Substrate, you agree to:

Be Ethical:

  • Use information for defensive security purposes only
  • Respect responsible disclosure practices
  • Comply with all applicable laws

Be Respectful:

  • Engage constructively in comments and discussions
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Honor security researchers and contributors

Be Legal:

  • Do not use information for unauthorized access
  • Do not violate computer crime laws
  • Do not distribute malware or exploits

10. Advertising and Sponsorship

Security Substrate may display:

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  • Affiliate links to security products/services
  • Sponsored content (clearly disclosed)

We do not control advertiser content. Advertisements do not constitute endorsement.

Advertising revenue supports our operation. We maintain editorial independence and disclose all sponsored content.

11. Privacy

Your use of Security Substrate is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use information.

12. Automated Content Generation

Security Substrate uses AI-powered automation (Anthropic Claude) to generate content. All posts are:

  • Based on verified security sources
  • Fact-checked for accuracy
  • Reviewed before publication
  • Clearly identified as automated

AI-generated content may contain errors. Always verify critical information.

13. Security Vulnerability Disclosure

If you discover a security vulnerability on securitysubstrate.com, we request responsible disclosure:

  1. Email security@securitysubstrate.com
  2. Do not publicly disclose until we've remediated
  3. Allow reasonable time for investigation and patching

We commit to:

  • Acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
  • Investigate and respond within 72 hours
  • Credit researchers (with permission)

Do NOT:

  • Test vulnerabilities in production without permission
  • Access user data or systems beyond proof-of-concept
  • Conduct denial-of-service attacks

14. Children's Use

Security Substrate is intended for adults and security professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use this site.

15. International Use

Security Substrate is operated from the United States. By using this site, you consent to:

  • Transfer of data to the United States
  • Application of U.S. law
  • Compliance with local laws in your jurisdiction

If you access from outside the U.S., you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

16. Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate your access at any time
  • Remove content without notice
  • Modify or discontinue services

Reasons for termination include:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Abuse of service
  • Illegal activities
  • At our sole discretion

Upon termination:

  • Your license to use content ends immediately
  • Disclaimer and limitation of liability provisions survive
  • We are not liable for termination consequences

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

17.2 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in United States for any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Security Substrate.

17.3 Arbitration

For disputes under $10,000, you agree to binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association rules, with the arbitration conducted in Texas.

17.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or collective lawsuit.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Security Substrate regarding use of the site.

20. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

Email: legal@securitysubstrate.com
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21. Acknowledgment

By using Security Substrate, you acknowledge that:

✓ You have read and understood these Terms
✓ You agree to be bound by these Terms
✓ You understand the limitations and disclaimers
✓ You will use information responsibly and ethically
✓ You accept all risks associated with using this site

Thank you for using Security Substrate responsibly.

Last updated: December 11, 2025