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Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Acceptance of Terms​

By accessing and using Secretless.cloud (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

Description of Service​

Secretless.cloud provides educational documentation and guides related to secretless authentication, OIDC workflows, and cloud security best practices (the "Service"). The Service is provided free of charge for informational and educational purposes.

Use of Content​

License to Use​

All content on this Site, including documentation, guides, code examples, and other materials, is provided under the following terms:

  • Educational Use: You may use the content for learning, reference, and implementation purposes
  • Attribution: When republishing or adapting our content, please provide attribution to Secretless.cloud
  • No Warranty: Content is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind (see "Disclaimer" section)

Open Source Contributions​

Contributions to the Site via GitHub are subject to the repository's open-source license. By contributing, you grant us the right to use, modify, and distribute your contributions under that license.

Restrictions​

You may not:

  • Use content for illegal or unauthorized purposes
  • Claim authorship of our content
  • Remove copyright or attribution notices
  • Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content in bulk
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to access restricted areas of the Site

User Conduct​

When using the Site, you agree to:

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Not transmit malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Not interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
  • Not impersonate any person or entity

Third-Party Services​

The Site uses third-party services including:

  • Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
  • Google AdSense
  • GitHub (for contributions and issue tracking)

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services or their content.

Advertising​

The Site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. We do not control the content of advertisements and are not responsible for:

  • The accuracy of advertised claims
  • Products or services offered by advertisers
  • Any transactions between you and advertisers

Clicking on advertisements may redirect you to third-party websites governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

Intellectual Property​

Our Content​

Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site (text, graphics, logos, code examples) is the property of Secretless.cloud or its contributors and is protected by copyright laws.

Trademarks​

Product names, logos, and brands mentioned on the Site are the property of their respective owners. Reference to third-party products or services does not imply endorsement.

Disclaimer of Warranties​

THE SITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS-IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Site will be available, uninterrupted, or error-free
  • Content is accurate, complete, or current
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Site is free of viruses or harmful components

USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Limitation of Liability​

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SECRETLESS.CLOUD AND ITS MAINTAINERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from use or inability to use the Site
  • Reliance on information provided on the Site
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification​

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Secretless.cloud and its maintainers from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of third parties
  • Your contributions or submissions to the Site

No Professional Advice​

Content on the Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute:

  • Professional security advice
  • Legal, financial, or compliance guidance
  • Recommendations for specific products or services
  • Endorsement of particular implementations

Always consult with qualified professionals before making security or infrastructure decisions.

Accuracy and Implementation​

While we strive for accuracy, cloud providers frequently update their services and APIs. We cannot guarantee that:

  • All guides reflect the latest provider changes
  • Implementations will work in all environments
  • Code examples are suitable for production use without testing

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Testing implementations in your environment
  • Ensuring compliance with your organization's policies
  • Validating security configurations before production deployment

Changes to Terms​

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Changes to the Site​

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the Site or any part thereof
  • Change content, features, or functionality
  • Restrict access to certain areas of the Site

We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations of the Site.

Governing Law​

These Terms are governed by the laws of Hong Kong, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.

Severability​

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

Entire Agreement​

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Secretless.cloud regarding use of the Site.

Contact​

If you have questions about these Terms:

Effective Date: November 15, 2025 Jurisdiction: Hong Kong