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Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using 0toroot's services, website, and educational content, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

Educational Purpose

All content, including writeups, videos, labs, and live sessions, is provided for educational purposes only. The techniques and methodologies taught are intended to be used:

  • On systems you own or have explicit written permission to test
  • In authorized penetration testing engagements
  • On practice platforms designed for security testing
  • For legitimate security research and learning

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to use our educational content to:

  • Access or attack systems without explicit authorization
  • Engage in any illegal activities
  • Harm, harass, or violate the privacy of others
  • Distribute malware or conduct attacks on third parties
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Warning: Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal and punishable by law. You are solely responsible for ensuring you have proper authorization before testing any system.

Pay What You Can Model

Our pricing operates on a "pay what you can" basis, built on trust:

  • We trust you to pay what you can honestly afford
  • There is no income verification required
  • If your financial situation changes, you're encouraged to pay it forward
  • Abuse of this system may result in removal from the community

Refund Policy

If you attend the first session of a cohort or live session and feel it's not right for you, contact us within 48 hours and we'll provide a full refund, no questions asked. Refunds are not available after attending multiple sessions or after the cohort has significantly progressed.

Intellectual Property

All content on 0toroot, including text, graphics, logos, videos, writeups, and custom labs, is the property of 0toroot and protected by intellectual property laws. You may:

  • Access and use content for personal learning
  • Share links to our free resources
  • Reference our content with proper attribution

You may NOT redistribute, resell, or republish our paid content without explicit written permission.

Community Guidelines

When participating in our Discord community or live sessions, you agree to:

  • Treat all members with respect and professionalism
  • Not share solutions or spoilers without appropriate warnings
  • Not engage in harassment, discrimination, or hate speech
  • Help others learn and grow in a supportive manner
  • Report any concerning behavior to moderators

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of our content. We do not guarantee employment outcomes, certification success, or any specific results from using our services.

Limitation of Liability

0toroot and its team shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of our services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service in question.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes through our website or email. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@0toroot.com