Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 28, 2025

Important Notice

This service is provided as part of a university assignment. By using our Website or Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our Website, subscribing to our Service, or using any part of our offerings, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website or Service.

2Description of Service

ThreatSense provides an IoT-specific Intrusion Detection System designed for enterprise and individual use. Our Service includes:

  • Anomaly-Based Detection: Behavioral modeling and specification-based approaches to identify abnormal IoT device behavior
  • DDoS Detection: Traffic pattern analysis and anomaly detection for distributed denial-of-service attacks
  • Authentication Methods: Support for biometric and password-based (hashed) authentication
  • Alert Management: Real-time notifications, alert escalation, and threshold management
  • Dashboard & Logging: Comprehensive monitoring interface with KPIs, event logging, and incident classification

3Academic Project Disclaimer

This Service is developed and operated as part of a university assignment. While we strive to provide a functional and secure service, users should understand that:

  • This is primarily an educational project
  • Service availability may be limited to the duration of the academic term
  • Features may be modified or discontinued as part of the learning process
  • Support may be limited compared to commercial offerings

4User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

4.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use our Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

4.2 Account Security

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your subscription credentials
  • You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

4.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' data
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Service
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without prior written consent
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from our Service

5Data Collection and Privacy

Our data collection practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. We collect minimal personal information (email addresses only) and are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of our Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, algorithms, and software, are owned by ThreatSense and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 User Data

You retain ownership of any data you provide to our Service. By using our Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to use your data solely for the purpose of providing the Service and conducting this academic project.

7Service Availability and Modifications

7.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain Service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

7.2 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Service. However, for subscription-based services, we will provide reasonable advance notice of at least 30 days before discontinuing the Service to allow you to make alternative arrangements.

8Limitation of Liability

8.1 Academic Context

Given the academic nature of this project, our Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

8.2 Liability Limitations

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ThreatSense shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • Any damages resulting from Service interruptions or security breaches
  • Any damages exceeding the amount paid by you for the Service (if any)

8.3 Security Disclaimer

While our Service is designed to detect and prevent security threats, we cannot guarantee complete protection against all security vulnerabilities or cyber attacks. Users should implement additional security measures as appropriate.

9Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ThreatSense and its members from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of a third party
  • Any content you submit through the Service

10Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of our Service at any time by contacting us and requesting removal of your data.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate your access to our Service for breach of these Terms or other reasonable grounds. For subscription-based services, we will provide at least 7 days' advance notice of termination where reasonably possible.

10.3 Data Retention After Termination

Upon termination, we will retain your personal data for a period of 30 days to allow for account recovery or dispute resolution. After this retention period, we will securely delete your personal information.

11Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Service shall be resolved through the courts of Sri Lanka.

12Compliance and Regulatory Considerations

Our Service is designed with consideration for:

  • Sri Lanka's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) No. 9 of 2022
  • Data Protection Authority regulations for personal data processing
  • Industry standards for cybersecurity (IEC 62443, NERC CIP)
  • Sri Lankan consumer protection laws
  • International best practices for data protection where applicable

13Communication and Updates

13.1 Service Communications

By subscribing to our Service, you consent to receive communications related to:

  • Service updates and notifications
  • Security alerts and system status
  • Academic project feedback requests
  • Technical support and maintenance notices

13.2 Communication Preferences

You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by contacting us directly.

14Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with or reference third-party tools and services. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of any third-party services.

15Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Service or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our Website with a new "Effective Date."

16Severability

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

17Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ThreatSense regarding your use of our Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at threatsense@gmail.com