Terms of Service

The terms and conditions governing our cybersecurity compliance services

Last updated: December 2024

Agreement Overview

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of CyberCertify's services and website. By engaging our services or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

CyberCertify Ltd is a UK company specializing in Cyber Essentials certification preparation and ongoing compliance monitoring for law firms and other professional services organizations.

Our Services

  • CyberCertify provides Cyber Essentials certification preparation and ongoing compliance monitoring services.
  • We are not a certification body; we prepare and support your submission to authorized certification bodies.
  • Our services include questionnaire completion, gap analysis, evidence collection, and submission support.
  • Ongoing monitoring services help maintain compliance between certification renewals.

Your Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and complete information during the assessment process.
  • Implement recommended security measures and maintain compliance standards.
  • Notify us of significant changes to your IT environment that may affect certification.
  • Pay fees according to the agreed payment schedule and terms.
  • Cooperate with certification body requirements and audits as needed.

Service Guarantees & Limitations

  • We guarantee to complete your application professionally and submit it on your behalf.
  • While we have a high success rate, certification approval is ultimately determined by the certification body.
  • We offer a money-back guarantee if certification is denied due to errors in our preparation.
  • Our liability is limited to the fees paid for services; we are not liable for consequential damages.
  • Force majeure events may affect service delivery timelines.

Payment Terms

  • Fees are due according to the payment schedule outlined in your service agreement.
  • Late payments may result in service suspension and additional charges.
  • Refunds are available only under specific circumstances outlined in our guarantee.
  • Price changes will be communicated with 30 days' notice for ongoing services.
  • All fees are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.

Termination & Cancellation

  • Either party may terminate ongoing services with 30 days' written notice.
  • Certification preparation services cannot be cancelled once submission has been made.
  • Upon termination, you will receive all work completed to date.
  • Outstanding fees remain due even after service termination.
  • We reserve the right to terminate services for non-payment or breach of terms.

Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

  • All methodologies, templates, and processes remain the intellectual property of CyberCertify.
  • We maintain strict confidentiality of all client information and IT details.
  • Client information will not be shared with third parties except as required for certification.
  • You retain ownership of all data and information provided to us.
  • We may use anonymized case studies for marketing purposes with your consent.

Legal & Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

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

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Changes will be communicated via email and posted on our website with an updated effective date.

For questions about these terms, please contact us at legal@cybercertify.co.uk.

Important Notice

CyberCertify is not a certification body. We prepare and support your Cyber Essentials submission to authorized certification bodies. Final certification decisions are made by these independent bodies, not by CyberCertify.

Our role is to ensure your application is complete, accurate, and meets the required standards to maximize your chances of successful certification.