TERMS OF SERVICE
KnowPhishing.com
Effective Date: April 8, 2026
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using KnowPhishing.com (the "Site") or subscribing to our newsletter. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. About KnowPhishing.com
KnowPhishing.com is an educational cybersecurity platform dedicated to helping everyday people — including seniors and non-technical users — recognize, avoid, and report phishing scams and online fraud. Our content includes articles, a newsletter, interactive features, and general cybersecurity guidance.
KnowPhishing.com is operated independently and is not affiliated with any government agency, financial institution, or law enforcement organization.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting, browsing, or using any portion of the Site — including signing up for our newsletter — you confirm that:
• You are at least 13 years of age (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction).
• You have read and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
• You will use the Site only for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes.
3. Educational Content — Not Professional Advice
All content published on KnowPhishing.com — including articles, newsletter issues, tips, examples, and interactive features — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, technical, or professional cybersecurity advice. We strongly encourage you to consult qualified professionals for guidance specific to your situation.
While we strive for accuracy, cybersecurity threats evolve rapidly. We make no warranty that information on the Site is complete, current, or free from error.
4. Newsletter and Email Communications
By subscribing to the KnowPhishing newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails containing cybersecurity education, scam alerts, tips, and related content.
4.1 Unsubscribing
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in every newsletter email, or by contacting us directly. We will process your request promptly in accordance with applicable law.
4.2 No Spam
We will never sell, rent, or trade your email address to third parties for marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle your information.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on KnowPhishing.com — including text, graphics, logos, newsletter content, and interactive features — is the property of KnowPhishing.com or its content creators and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may:
• View and share links to Site content for personal, non-commercial use.
• Quote brief excerpts with clear attribution to KnowPhishing.com.
You may not:
• Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute our content in full without written permission.
• Use our content for commercial purposes without express authorization.
• Represent our content as your own.
6. User Conduct
When using the Site, you agree not to:
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems.
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or unlawful content.
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to harvest content from the Site without permission.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any organization.
• Use the Site in any manner that could disable, damage, or impair its functionality.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for reference or educational purposes. These links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.
KnowPhishing.com has no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites, and accepts no responsibility for them. You access third-party sites at your own risk.
8. Disclaimers
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KNOWPHISHING.COM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, KnowPhishing.com and its owner(s) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of — or inability to use — the Site or its content.
This includes, without limitation, losses arising from reliance on information provided on the Site, unauthorized access to your data, or any interruption or cessation of the Site.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless KnowPhishing.com and its owner(s), contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in North Carolina.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, please contact us at:
KnowPhishing.com
Website: www.KnowPhishing.com
Email: info@knowphishing.com
Thank you for being part of the KnowPhishing community. Stay safe out there.