Terms of Use

Last Updated: April 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SecOpsMate.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease using the Site.

2. Scope of Use

The Site provides cybersecurity insights, articles, and watermarked infographics (collectively, the “Content”). The Content is for your personal, non‑commercial use only. Any other use requires prior written permission from Sameh Younis.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All Content—text, graphics, infographics, logos, and other materials—is the exclusive property of Sameh Younis or licensed third parties. You agree not to:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from the Content, except as expressly permitted herein.
• Remove or alter any watermark or proprietary notices.
• Misrepresent your relationship to the Site or its author.

4. Infographic License

You may download and use our watermarked infographics as is for illustrative or educational purposes, provided that:

1. You do not modify, adapt, or create derivative works.
2. You do not remove or obscure the watermark.
3. You do not claim ownership or authorship.

Any sale, sublicensing, or commercial redistribution of these infographics is strictly prohibited.

5. Content Usage Restrictions

Without limiting the foregoing, you may not:

• Frame or mirror any part of the Site without permission.
• Use any automated means (robots, spiders) to access or extract data.
• Harvest or collect personal data for unsolicited marketing.
• Circumvent any security or access restrictions.

6. User Accounts and LinkedIn OAuth

Registration and login are handled via LinkedIn OAuth. By using LinkedIn OAuth, you consent to LinkedIn’s data practices when you sign in. We collect your LinkedIn username, first name, last name, email, and avatar URL solely for profile and authentication purposes.

7. Privacy and Data

All personal data is handled under our Privacy Statements (EU/UK/US/CA/AU/BR/ZA) and Cookie Policies, which are served based on your geolocation. See the Privacy link in the footer for details.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Post unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing content.
• Interfere with Site operations or servers.
• Engage in phishing, spamming, or other abusive behaviors.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access at our discretion, without notice, for any violation of these Terms.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SAMEH YOUNIS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SAMEH YOUNIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sameh Younis and affiliated parties from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or breach of these Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Toronto, Ontario.

14. Modifications to Terms

We may amend these Terms at any time by posting the revised version on the Site. Your continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy and Cookie Policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sameh Younis regarding the Site.

16. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Please email: admin@secopsmate.com.