Terms and Conditions of Use
Effective Date: 31-05-2025
Welcome to hacker.ad, a platform designed for cybersecurity professionals to collaborate, network, share knowledge, and build opportunities in a trusted environment.
By accessing or using hacker.ad ("Platform", "Site", "Service"), you ("User", "you", "your") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Platform.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old and possess the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements to use hacker.ad. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
2. Account Registration
To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
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Provide accurate and complete information during registration;
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Maintain and promptly update your information;
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Keep your password secure and confidential;
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Notify us immediately of unauthorized access or breaches.
You are solely responsible for activity under your account.
3. Acceptable Use
hacker.ad is intended for ethical cybersecurity collaboration. You agree to use the Platform in a lawful and respectful manner and not to:
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Upload or share content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, infringing, or otherwise objectionable;
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Impersonate another person or entity;
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Engage in harassment or disruptive behavior;
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Share exploits, vulnerabilities, or tools for malicious purposes;
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Attempt unauthorized access to any data, system, or network;
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Reverse-engineer, decompile, or tamper with the Platform or its services.
Violations may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account.
4. Community Guidelines
To foster a professional and productive community:
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Engage respectfully with others, regardless of background or skill level.
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Share information ethically and responsibly.
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Give proper credit for shared knowledge and work.
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Report suspicious or malicious behavior to the admin team.
Repeated violations of community standards may result in a permanent ban.
5. User Content
You may post content including text, code, tools, and comments ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant hacker.ad a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and modify the content to operate and promote the Platform.
You retain ownership of your content and are solely responsible for it. You warrant that:
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You own or have rights to post the content;
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It does not infringe any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights;
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It complies with all applicable laws and these Terms.
We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to remove content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
6. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property on the Platform, excluding User Content, is owned by hacker.ad or its licensors, including:
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The design, features, and functionality of the Platform;
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Logos, trademarks, and branding;
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Proprietary algorithms, tools, and content.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any part of the Platform without prior written consent, except as expressly permitted under these Terms.
7. Privacy Policy
Your use of hacker.ad is subject to our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Links and Content
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. You access them at your own risk.
9. Paid Services
Some features of hacker.ad may require payment. If you purchase a subscription or service:
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All fees are non-refundable unless stated otherwise;
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You agree to provide accurate payment information;
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Recurring payments will be charged automatically unless canceled;
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hacker.ad reserves the right to change pricing with reasonable notice.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:
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That the Platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
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That the content or results will be accurate or reliable;
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That any vulnerabilities shared will not be misused by others.
You use the Platform at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damages resulting from your use or reliance on the Platform.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, hacker.ad and its affiliates, directors, and partners shall not be liable for any:
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Indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages;
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Loss of data, profits, or reputation;
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Security incidents resulting from third-party misuse of content or data.
Our total liability for any claim arising from or relating to the Platform shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid in the past 12 months or (b) $100 USD.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless hacker.ad and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
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Your use of the Platform;
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Your User Content;
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Your violation of these Terms or any applicable laws.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account without notice if:
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You violate these Terms;
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Your activity harms the integrity or security of the Platform;
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We are required by law or regulatory authority.
Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Platform. Sections of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive.
14. Modifications to the Terms
We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" above. Continued use of the Platform after changes indicates acceptance of the new Terms.
We encourage you to review the Terms periodically to stay informed.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in Hyderabad for resolving any disputes.
16. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms will be resolved through:
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Good-faith negotiation;
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If unresolved, binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization];
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Each party will bear its own legal fees unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: [Insert physical address if applicable]
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and hacker.ad and supersede all prior agreements related to the use of the Platform.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
20. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision under these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of those rights.