Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Scalability Data website ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use this Site. Scalability Data Ltd Co ("we," "us," "our") reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Services

Scalability Data provides:

• Informational Content: Blog posts, whitepapers, guides, and educational resources on cybersecurity, compliance, and data architecture
• Professional Services: Staff augmentation, consulting, and advisory services for defense contractors, federal agencies, and enterprises
• Safeguard™ Platform: A SaaS platform for CMMC compliance (subject to separate Terms of Service at safeguard.scalabilitydata.com/terms)

This Site provides general information only. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, regulatory guidance, or certification. For specific compliance requirements, consult qualified legal and compliance professionals.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, software, code, and documentation—is the property of Scalability Data Ltd Co and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute Site content without our prior written permission
• Modify, create derivative works from, or reverse engineer any Site content or functionality
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks, service marks, or logos without written authorization
• Frame or mirror any portion of this Site on another website

Limited personal and non-commercial use is permitted for viewing Site content, downloading whitepapers and guides for internal business purposes, and sharing links to Site pages.

4. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Use the Site to transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Site systems, servers, or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or connected networks
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without written permission
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or to solicit illegal activity

5. Third-Party Links and Content

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for third-party content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of Site content
• Warranties that defects or errors will be corrected

You acknowledge that your use of this Site is at your sole risk. We do not warrant that the Site will meet your specific requirements or expectations.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SCALABILITY DATA LTD CO, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill
• Business interruption or loss of use
• Cost of substitute goods or services
• Damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site
• Damages arising from reliance on Site content or third-party links
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, these limitations apply only to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Scalability Data Ltd Co, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:

• Your use or misuse of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Site

9. Security and Privacy

Security Commitment

Scalability Data is committed to protecting your information. We implement commercially reasonable security measures, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS 1.3 protocols
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest using AES-256
• Secure hosting infrastructure with physical and logical access controls
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Employee security training and background checks

However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted through the Site. You acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.

Responsible Disclosure

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly to security@scalabilitydata.com. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our systems secure.

Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Our data practices include:

• Collection: We collect only information necessary for business communications, service delivery, and Site functionality
• Use: Personal data is used solely for legitimate business purposes and is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties without your consent (except as required by law)
• Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information under CCPA and GDPR
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve Site functionality and analyze usage patterns
• Third-Party Services: We use trusted third-party services (analytics, hosting, payment processing) that may collect data subject to their own privacy policies

For questions about your data or to exercise your privacy rights, contact privacy@scalabilitydata.com.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Tarrant County, Texas. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of these courts.

Before pursuing formal legal action, you agree to contact us at legal@scalabilitydata.com to attempt informal resolution.

11. Modifications to Terms and Site

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We may also notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Site.

We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site at any time without notice or liability.

12. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Scalability Data Ltd Co regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Assignment

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

Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable U.S. and international export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Government Users

If you are a U.S. Government entity, the Site and any content are provided as "Commercial Items" as defined in FAR 2.101 and are subject to these Terms rather than government purpose rights.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: