Terms of Service

Welcome to CISSP Study Group. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our platform at CISSPStudyGroup.com (the "Service") operated by CISSP Study Group ("we," "our," or "us").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all users of the Service.

2. Description of Service

CISSP Study Group is an educational platform designed to help cybersecurity professionals prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. Our Service includes:

• Study session scheduling and management tools
• AI-powered question generation and explanations
• Community collaboration features
• Practice question banks and quizzes
• Progress tracking and achievement systems
• Screen sharing and presentation tools for study leaders

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account by providing:

• A valid email address
• Your full name
• A secure password

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Providing accurate and up-to-date information

3.3 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Share actual CISSP exam questions or copyrighted materials
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Post spam, malicious content, or inappropriate material
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Share login credentials with others

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create and post on our platform, including:

• Study questions and explanations
• Messages and forum posts
• Profile information and achievements

By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content within the Service.

5.2 Our Content

Our Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by CISSP Study Group and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.3 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by our AI features is provided for educational purposes. You may use AI-generated questions and explanations for your study purposes, but you acknowledge that:

• AI content may contain errors or inaccuracies
• You should verify information independently
• AI content should not be considered official CISSP material

6. CISSP Certification and Educational Use

Our Service is designed to supplement your CISSP study efforts. We:

• Do not guarantee certification success
• Recommend using official (ISC)² study materials
• Encourage ethical study practices
• Prohibit sharing of actual exam content
• Support the cybersecurity community's professional development

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

8. Payment Terms and Subscriptions

8.1 Free Services

Basic features of our platform are provided free of charge.

8.2 Premium Features

If we offer premium features in the future:

• Pricing will be clearly displayed
• Payments are processed securely through third-party providers
• Subscriptions may be cancelled at any time
• Refunds will be handled according to our refund policy

9. Service Availability and Modifications

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical issues
• Force majeure events
• Third-party service disruptions

9.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time, with or without notice.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.2 Educational Content Disclaimer

The educational content on our platform, including AI-generated questions and explanations:

• Is for study purposes only
• May contain errors or inaccuracies
• Should not be considered official CISSP material
• Does not guarantee exam success

10.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CISSP Study Group shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CISSP Study Group and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you post or share on the platform

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features in the platform.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in prohibited activities
• Pose a security risk to our platform
• Provide false or misleading information

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease immediately
• Your account data may be deleted
• These Terms will remain in effect for applicable provisions

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiation
• Binding arbitration if negotiation fails
• Courts of competent jurisdiction in [Jurisdiction] for injunctive relief

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on our platform
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our website

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CISSP Study Group regarding the use of our Service.