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LearnSecurity.org ("we," "us," or "our") is an unaffiliated independent blog. We post our views and opinions, however, any view or opinions represented on https://www.learnsecurity.org (the "Site") are those of the content author only and do not represent the views or opinions of other content authors, other people, institutions, or organizations that the author may or may not be associated within a professional capacity. Any views or opinions are not intended to discriminate or malign any person, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or Nation-State.

Website Disclaimer

We attempt to maintain the highest accuracy of the content on the Site. Any errors or omissions should be reported for investigation. The information on the Site is for general informational purposes only. All information is provided in good faith, however, we make no representations or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, availability, completeness, reliability, or validity of any information on the Site. Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the Site or reliance on any information provided on the Site. Your use of the Site and your reliance on any information on the Site is solely at your own risk.

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Professional Disclaimer

Yes, the Site contains cybersecurity information, however, it should not be construed as professional cybersecurity advice. As such, the Site cannot and does not contain cybersecurity advice. The cybersecurity information posted and available on the Site is intended for general and educational purposes only and is not intended to be professional advice. The use or reliance on any information contained on the Site is solely at your own risk. You are encouraged to see the advice of the appropriate professionals.

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Conditions of Use

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By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that AI technologies may be employed to assist in maintaining proper grammar and wording throughout the content. While we make efforts to ensure that AI-generated content does not violate copyright laws, it is important to note that publicly available AI services utilized on this website may occasionally incorporate wording or phrases from other sources. Despite our diligence, it is impossible to guarantee that every instance is detected and prevented. We remain committed to upholding ethical practices and complying with intellectual property rights, but we advise users to exercise caution and understanding regarding the limitations of AI systems in detecting and preventing all instances of potential copyright violations.

Ownership

All content on this website including but is not limited to text, posts, logos, marks, graphics, files, materials, services, products, videos, audio, applications, computer code, designs, email correspondence and newsletters, courses, downloads, and all other information here (collectively, the “Content”), excluding images that we have express permission to use, or royalty-free, Public Domain or Creative Commons images, is owned by Donald E. Heser and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property and unfair competition laws. Republishing of content without permission is prohibited. You are granted a limited revocable license to print or download Content from the website for your own personal, non-commercial, non-transferrable, informational, and educational use only while ensuring it’s not in violation of any copyright, trademark, and intellectual property or proprietary rights.

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