Website Terms of Use
Effective Date: 21 December 2025
(These Website Terms supersede all previous versions. Updates take effect immediately upon posting.)
1. Introduction
Welcome to BrightShield.
These Website Terms of Use (“Website Terms”) govern your access to and use of the BrightShield website, available at www.brightshield.io, including its content, resources, and public pages.
These Website Terms do not apply to BrightShield’s paid services. Use of paid services is governed separately by the BrightShield Service Terms, which apply when you sign up for or use Security Audit, Security Foundations, or Security Watch.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Website Terms.
2. Definitions
In these Website Terms:
- “Website” means www.brightshield.io and its public content
- “BrightShield”, “we”, “us”, or “our” means BrightShield, a registered business name of The Trustee for THE PEAKSITE TRUST, organised under the laws of Australia
- “You” or “your” means any person accessing or using the Website
3. Use of the Website
You may use the Website for lawful purposes only.
You must not:
- Use the Website in any way that is unlawful or fraudulent
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems or data
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website or its infrastructure
- Copy, scrape, or reuse Website content for commercial purposes without permission
We may restrict or suspend access to the Website at any time if we reasonably believe these Website Terms have been breached.
4. Website Content and Information
The Website contains general information about BrightShield, cybersecurity topics, and our services.
All content is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice, security guarantees, or a commitment to provide specific services.
You should not rely on Website content as a substitute for tailored professional or technical advice.
5. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in the Website and its content, including text, graphics, logos, and design, are owned by or licensed to BrightShield.
You may view and use Website content for personal or internal business reference only. You must not reproduce, distribute, or modify Website content without prior written consent.
6. Links to Third Parties
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
These links are provided for convenience only. BrightShield does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for third-party content, products, or practices.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
7. Privacy
BrightShield handles personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy, available at https://www.brightshield.io/legal/privacy.
The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit the Website or interact with us.
8. Cookies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate effectively and understand how it is used.
Details about our use of cookies and how you can manage your preferences are set out in our Cookie Policy, available at https://www.brightshield.io/legal/cookie-policy.
9. Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
BrightShield makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or availability of Website content, and disclaims all implied warranties to the extent permitted by law.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, BrightShield is not liable for any loss, damage, or expense arising from:
- Use of or reliance on Website content
- Inability to access the Website
- Errors, omissions, or interruptions
Nothing in these Website Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
11. Changes to the Website and Terms
We may update the Website or these Website Terms from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on the Website, with the effective date noted above. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Governing Law
These Website Terms are governed by the laws of Western Australia. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Website Terms, please contact us at support@brightshield.io.