Terms of Service
Last Updated: [PUBLISH DATE]
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of siegetechnologies.com (the “Site”), operated by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. Definitions
- “Site” means siegetechnologies.com and all subdomains, content, and services provided through it.
- “Content” means all text, articles, reviews, comparison tables, images, graphics, data, and other materials published on the Site.
- “You” means any person or entity accessing or using the Site.
- “Affiliate Link” means a hyperlink through which we may earn a commission if you make a purchase.
2. About the Site
Siege Technologies is an independent security research publication. We publish editorial content, product evaluations, and comparison tables covering digital sovereignty, enterprise privacy, threat intelligence, and related topics.
We are a publisher, not a vendor. We do not sell security software, VPN services, or any product reviewed on the Site. We earn revenue through affiliate commissions and, where clearly labeled, sponsored research.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any connected systems
- Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to harvest Content at scale without written permission
- Republish, redistribute, or resell Content without attribution and a link back to the original article
- Remove or obscure copyright notices, author attributions, or affiliate disclosures
- Interfere with the Site’s operation, security, or availability
- Use the Site to transmit malware, spam, or harmful code
- Impersonate Siege Technologies, its authors, or any other person
- Frame or mirror any part of the Site without written permission
We reserve the right to block access to any user who violates these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Our Content
All Content on the Site — including articles, reviews, comparison tables, analysis, graphics, and the Site design — is the property of [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
4.2 Permitted Use
You may:
- Read, share, and link to our Content for personal, non-commercial use
- Quote short excerpts (up to 100 words) with clear attribution and a link to the original article
- Share links on social media and in professional communications
4.3 Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Republish full articles or substantial portions without written permission
- Use our Content to train machine learning models without a license
- Use our name, logo, or branding in a way that implies endorsement or affiliation without written permission
- Sell, license, or commercially exploit our Content
4.4 Third-Party Trademarks
Product names, company names, and logos mentioned on the Site (e.g., Proton, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Mullvad) are the trademarks of their respective owners. Their appearance on the Site does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation beyond the affiliate relationships disclosed in our Affiliate Disclosure.
4.5 User Submissions
If you submit content to us (e.g., correction requests, guest post pitches, comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and publish that content in connection with the Site. You represent that you have the right to grant this license.
5. Affiliate Disclosure & Commercial Relationships
The Site contains affiliate links. When you click certain links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Key points:
- Affiliate relationships do not determine our rankings, scores, or recommendations.
- We include non-monetized alternatives in comparisons where relevant.
- We disclose affiliate relationships before the first affiliate link on every monetized page.
- Vendors do not review or approve independent evaluations before publication.
Full details are in our Affiliate Disclosure and Editorial Policy.
6. Disclaimers
6.1 No Professional Advice
Content on the Site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute:
- Legal advice
- Compliance advice
- Security auditing or penetration testing
- Professional consulting of any kind
You should consult qualified professionals before making legal, compliance, or security decisions based on our Content.
6.2 Accuracy
We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, but we do not warrant that Content is complete, current, or error-free. Product specifications, pricing, certifications, and regulatory requirements change frequently. Always verify critical information against primary sources and current vendor documentation before making procurement decisions.
6.3 No Endorsement
Inclusion of a product in a comparison table or review does not constitute an endorsement. Our scores reflect our evaluation methodology at the time of publication and may change as products evolve.
6.4 Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.
6.5 No Warranty
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
[LEGAL ENTITY NAME], its owners, authors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or related to:
- Your use of or inability to use the Site
- Reliance on any Content, including product reviews and comparison tables
- Any purchase you make through an affiliate link
- Any decision made based on Content, including security, compliance, or procurement decisions
- Third-party websites or services linked from the Site
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] and its owners, authors, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights
- Your use of the Site or Content in a manner not permitted by these Terms
9. Copyright & DMCA
If you believe Content on the Site infringes your copyright, send a notice to [CONTACT EMAIL] including:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- The URL of the allegedly infringing content
- Your contact information
- A statement of good-faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
- Your physical or electronic signature
We respond to valid DMCA notices within 10 business days.
10. Correction Requests
If you believe Content on the Site is factually inaccurate, you may submit a correction request under our Editorial Policy. We respond to all correction requests within 5 business days.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be announced on the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Site, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to the Site, other users, or third parties.
13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of [JURISDICTION], without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the courts of [JURISDICTION], and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts.
[If you wish to include an arbitration clause or class action waiver, consult an attorney — these clauses are enforceable in some jurisdictions but not others.]
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Editorial Policy, and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site.
16. Contact
Legal Entity: [LEGAL ENTITY NAME]
Registered Address: [REGISTERED ADDRESS]
Legal Inquiries: [CONTACT EMAIL]
Version History
| Version | Date | Change |
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| 1.0 | [PUBLISH DATE] | Initial publication |
