1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Insider Risk Index website and services ("Service") operated by Insider Risk Index ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Insider Risk Index provides a free online assessment tool that helps organizations evaluate their insider threat risk posture. The Service includes:

Security risk assessment questionnaires
Risk scoring and analysis
Industry benchmarking comparisons
Recommendations and best practices
Educational resources and research

3. Acceptable Use

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for:

Conducting organizational risk assessments
Educational and research purposes
Improving your security posture
Benchmarking against industry standards

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or to solicit illegal activities
Attempt to probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities of our systems
Breach or circumvent any security or authentication measures
Access or attempt to access data not intended for you
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
Scrape, spider, or use automated systems to access the Service
Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Insider Risk Index and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks may not be used without prior written consent.

4.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any data you input into the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process your data solely for providing the Service to you.

4.3 Third-Party Content

Some content is sourced from third parties including:

Ponemon Institute research data
Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
Gartner research and analysis
ForScie Insider Threat Matrix

Such content is used with permission or under fair use and retains its original ownership.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE 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
Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Security Advisory: The assessments and recommendations provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional security consulting. We recommend engaging qualified security professionals for comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSIDER RISK INDEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Any third-party content or conduct on the Service
Any security breaches or cyber incidents affecting your organization

Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the past twelve months, whichever is greater.

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Insider Risk Index, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

Your use of and access to the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any content you submit to the Service

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of data as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Modifications to Service and Terms

9.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

9.2 Terms Changes

We may revise these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via the Service or email (if provided). Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Delaware, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Insider Risk Index regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: Contact Form
Address: Legal Department, Insider Risk Index

14. Sponsorship Acknowledgment

This Service is sponsored by Above Security. The sponsorship enables us to provide this Service free of charge. Above Security is not responsible for the Service's operation or content unless explicitly stated.