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Terms of Service Agreement
Terms of Service Last Updated: January 16th, 2026
Welcome to Cybershock.org ("we", "us", "our", or "Cybershock"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at https://cybershock.org, the Cybershock Newsletter, and any related content or services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. Use of the Service
The Service is provided free of charge (unless otherwise state) for personal, non-commercial use.
You may not use the Service for any illegal purpose or in any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service without our express written permission.
2. Newsletter & Subscriptions
By subscribing, you agree to receive periodic email updates containing tech news, cybersecurity articles, and related content.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any newsletter email. We respect your privacy and will stop sending emails promptly after you unsubscribe.
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your subscription at any time, for any reason, without notice (though we will almost never do this unless necessary).
3. Intellectual Property
All content on the Service, including articles, text, graphics, logos, and design (the "Content"), is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and print Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use (republication, redistribution, commercial use, etc.) requires our prior written permission.
4. Accuracy & Disclaimers
The Content is for general information and entertainment purposes only. It is not professional legal, financial, security, or technical advice.
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we do not warrant that the Content is complete, accurate, current, or error-free.
THE SERVICE 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, or non-infringement.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cybershock.org, its owner, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of (or inability to use) the Service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall our total liability exceed $10 USD.
6. Third-Party Links & Content
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
7. Changes to the Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
9. Age
All persons under the age of 13 are prohibited from utilizing, accessing, or otherwise viewing content produced and or accessible through our services and are prohibited from subscribing with there email without prior parental consent and supervision
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [email protected] (or whatever email you prefer)
Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 16, 2026
Cybershock (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://cybershock.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit or interact with our Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information such as:
Name
Email address
Any information you submit through contact forms, emails, or subscriptions
b. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect certain non-identifying information, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
Referring URLs
This data is used for analytics, security, and site improvement purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries or communications
Improve website functionality and content
Monitor and protect against security threats, abuse, or fraud
Analyze usage trends and performance
Maintain the safety and integrity of the Site
Send electronic communications & updates
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cybershock.org may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Enhance user experience
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect certain features of the Site.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools or services (such as analytics or hosting providers) that collect, monitor, or analyze data on our behalf. These third parties are only given access to information necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect it. Cybershock is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our Site. Cybershock services are managed via beehiiv.com and all users are bound under beehiiv terms of service (https://www.beehiiv.com/tou) and privacy policy (https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/39979771).
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children’s Privacy
Cybershock.org is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for data processing
For data deletion and export requests contact beehiiv at [email protected].
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]