Terms of Service
These Terms of Service govern your use of the DotStar website, services, and any information or resources we provide. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you agree to these terms and any additional agreements that may apply to specific products or services.
Our goal is to provide clear expectations for both DotStar and our clients. These terms outline how our website and services may be used, describe important limitations and responsibilities, explain ownership of our content and intellectual property, and provide information about warranties, liability, and dispute resolution.
Website Use
You may use this Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to:
- Use the Website in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, our systems, or other users' information.
- Introduce malware, malicious code, or other harmful material.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website.
- Copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute Website content except as expressly permitted.
DotStar reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website for users who violate these Terms.
Informational Purposes
Information provided on this Website is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, regulatory advice, cybersecurity certification, or a guarantee regarding the security of any organization, system, or environment.
Any recommendations or information provided should be evaluated within the context of your organization's unique requirements.
No Security Guarantee
Cybersecurity involves constantly evolving threats.
While DotStar is committed to helping organizations reduce risk through professional cybersecurity services, no cybersecurity service, assessment, technology, monitoring solution, or recommendation can eliminate all security risks or guarantee protection against every cyberattack, compromise, vulnerability, or data breach.
The effectiveness of any security program depends on numerous factors outside DotStar's control, including customer implementation, system configuration, third-party products, user behavior, software vulnerabilities, and evolving threat activity.
Service Agreements
These Terms govern use of the Website only.
Any managed services, professional services, assessments, consulting engagements, subscriptions, or other paid offerings are governed by separate service agreements, statements of work, or master service agreements executed between DotStar and the customer.
If there is a conflict between these Terms and a signed agreement, the signed agreement controls.
Intellectual Property
All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, branding, designs, software, reports, documentation, downloadable materials, and other content, is owned by or licensed to DotStar and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Except as expressly permitted, no content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, published, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Third-Party Products and Services
The Website may reference or integrate with products, services, software, or websites provided by third parties.
DotStar does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or performance of third-party products or services.
Reference to a third-party product does not constitute an endorsement unless expressly stated.
Accuracy of Information
DotStar strives to maintain accurate and current information on the Website.
However, information may change over time, become outdated, or contain errors.
DotStar makes no representation or warranty that Website content is complete, accurate, current, or suitable for any particular purpose.
We reserve the right to modify or remove content at any time without notice.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DotStar disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, availability, and uninterrupted operation.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DotStar, its officers, employees, contractors, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to:
- Use of or inability to use the Website
- Reliance on Website content
- Security incidents
- Business interruption
- Lost revenue
- Lost profits
- Lost data
- Loss of goodwill
Where liability cannot legally be excluded, DotStar's liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DotStar, its employees, officers, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your misuse of the Website
- Your violation of applicable law
- Your infringement of another party's rights
Our Privacy Policy governs your use of the Website.
Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Changes to These Terms
DotStar may update these Terms from time to time.
Changes become effective upon posting to the Website unless otherwise stated.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Nebraska, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of our website and services. If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need clarification on any provision, we encourage you to contact us before using our services.
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