Updated and Effective: November 28, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using RateYourCyber.com (the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Platform. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and RateYourCyber.
2. Description of Service
RateYourCyber provides a self-assessment cybersecurity maturity platform that enables organizations to evaluate their security posture, generate board-ready reports, receive implementation roadmaps, and track progress over time. Our services include:
- Self-assessment cybersecurity maturity questionnaires across multiple domains
- Automated scoring and professional reporting tools
- Industry comparison benchmarking based on organizational size and sector
- Strategic implementation roadmap generation with prioritized recommendations
- Continuous vulnerability monitoring and alerting
- Third-party and supply chain risk assessment tools
- Compliance documentation and policy generation
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning tools
Important: This Platform provides self-assessment tools only. We do not provide cybersecurity consulting, professional security advice, penetration testing, or security implementation services. Our assessments are based on your self-reported responses and should not be considered a substitute for professional security audits or compliance certifications.
3. Intellectual Property and Patent Notice
Patent Pending - Application Number: 63/837,601. All content, features, functionality, assessment methodologies, scoring algorithms, and intellectual property on this Platform are owned by RateYourCyber and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of our materials without prior written consent. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or reverse engineering of our assessment methodology is prohibited and may result in legal action.
4. User Accounts and Responsibilities
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep this information current. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
By using this Platform, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are solely responsible for all data entered into assessments and its accuracy.
- You assume responsibility for business decisions made based on assessment results.
- Cybersecurity assessments require professional expertise and judgment beyond automated tools.
- Our platform complements but does not replace professional cybersecurity consultation.
- You will use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
5. Acceptable Use
You shall not use the Platform to violate any applicable laws or regulations, attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts, interfere with or disrupt the Platform's functionality, transmit malicious code or harmful content, misrepresent your identity or affiliation, share account credentials with unauthorized parties, or resell or redistribute our services without authorization.
6. Subscription and Payment
Access to certain features requires a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
Refunds are provided in accordance with our refund policy, which allows cancellation within 14 days of initial purchase for unused services. No refunds are provided for partially used subscription periods after the 14-day window.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy of results.
We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. We do not guarantee that assessment results will be accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that cybersecurity is a complex field and automated assessments have inherent limitations.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, RateYourCyber shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Platform.
Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Platform shall be limited as follows:
- Annual Subscription plans - maximum liability limited to the amount paid in the preceding 12 months.
- One-off Assessment purchases - maximum liability limited to the full payment amount for that assessment.
- Free trial or demonstration access - no liability.
We are not responsible for security incidents at your organization, decisions made based on assessment results, actions or inactions of third parties, or any damages resulting from your reliance on Platform outputs.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RateYourCyber, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Platform, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any rights of a third party, or any content you submit to the Platform.
10. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Platform or any part thereof at any time, with or without notice. We may also update features, pricing, or functionality. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Platform.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. We may retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and RateYourCyber regarding your use of the Platform and supersede any prior agreements, communications, or understandings.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the contact form on our website. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 business hours.
By using this Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
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