Terms of Use

§ 01Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using CISSP Resource Center (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Site.

We may modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with a revised "last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

§ 02Informational purpose only

The content on this Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute:

• Legal, financial, or professional advice
• Career counseling
• Endorsement of any certification, training provider, employer, or vendor
• A guarantee that any information will be applicable to your specific circumstances

Certification requirements, exam fees, policies, and other facts referenced on the Site are subject to change by the issuing organizations. Always verify current information directly with the relevant certification body before making decisions.

§ 03No warranty

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information on this Site. Any reliance you place on Site content is strictly at your own risk.

§ 04Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CISSP Resource Center, its owners, contributors, and operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or career-related decisions made in reliance on Site content.

§ 05Intellectual property — our content

All original content on this Site — including articles, comparison pages, written analysis, layout, and design — is the property of CISSP Resource Center or its content contributors. You may:

• Read, share, and link to our content
• Quote brief excerpts with attribution and a link to the source page

You may not:

• Republish substantial portions of our content without written permission
• Use our content to train AI models or build derivative datasets without written permission
• Remove copyright notices, bylines, or attribution from any content you share

§ 06Intellectual property — third-party trademarks

This site references the following trademarks for the purpose of identification and comparison under nominative fair use. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

• CISSP®, CCSP®, SSCP®, and (ISC)² are registered trademarks or service marks of ISC2, Inc. Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is a service mark of ISC2, Inc.
• CISM®, CISA®, CRISC®, AAIA, and AAISM are trademarks or service marks of ISACA.
• CompTIA Security+® and SecurityX® are registered trademarks of CompTIA, Inc.
• CEH® and CCISO® are registered trademarks of EC-Council.
• OSCP® is a registered trademark of OffSec Services Limited.
• CCNP® is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.
• PMP® is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
• Microsoft® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

References to these trademarks on this Site are for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with the trademark owners.

§ 07External links

This Site contains links to external websites operated by third parties. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of external sites. Following an external link is at your own risk.

§ 08User conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its underlying systems
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to extract content without permission
• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory communications to us
• Interfere with the Site's operation or other users' use of it

§ 09Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

§ 10Independence and non-affiliation

CISSP Resource Center is an independent informational resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise connected to ISC2, Inc., ISACA, CompTIA, EC-Council, OffSec Services Limited, Cisco Systems, Microsoft Corporation, the Project Management Institute, or any other certification body referenced on this Site.

§ 11Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [your state or country], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the courts located in [your jurisdiction].

§ 12Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

§ 13Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use should be directed via our Contact page.