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Terms & Conditions
Please read these terms before using AI AppSec Academy™ resources.
>1. General Terms
Welcome to AI AppSec Academy™, operated by Viswanath Srinivasan Chirravuri. By accessing this website or using any resources offered through this platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
AI AppSec Academy is a free knowledge hub providing articles, open-source tools, videos, and educational resources on AI security, application security, and the secure use of AI systems. No payment or account registration is required to access any content.
AI AppSec Academy reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
>2. Educational Content Disclaimer
AI AppSec Academy provides educational and informational content for cybersecurity professionals. Content on this site does not constitute formal security consulting, legal advice, or a substitute for a professional security assessment specific to your organization or systems.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevance, the cybersecurity and AI landscape evolves rapidly. Content may not reflect the most recent threats, vulnerabilities, tools, or regulatory changes at the time of publication.
The content covers topics related to both offensive and defensive security techniques. You agree to use all knowledge, tools, and techniques exclusively for lawful and authorized purposes. Misuse of security knowledge for unauthorized activities is strictly prohibited.
>3. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, AI AppSec Academy, its owner, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website, the content provided, or the application of any knowledge or tools found here.
This includes but is not limited to: damages resulting from errors or omissions in content, loss of data, unauthorized access to systems, or any actions taken based on content published on this site. You assume full responsibility for your actions when applying any techniques, tools, or concepts described here.
>4. Intellectual Property & Trademarks
All content on this website — including but not limited to articles, text, graphics, logos, code samples, and the overall design — is the intellectual property of Viswanath Srinivasan Chirravuri and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.
AI AppSec Academy™ is a trademark of Viswanath Srinivasan Chirravuri. Unauthorized use of this trademark or site content is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.
Open-source projects linked from this site are governed by their individual open-source licenses (available in each repository). You may use and contribute to those projects under their respective terms.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit proprietary content from this website without express written permission. Sharing and linking to content for non-commercial, educational purposes is encouraged.
>5. Third-Party Links & Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including but not limited to LinkedIn, GitHub, SANS Institute, RSA Conference, Hugging Face, and OpenAI. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.
AI AppSec Academy does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
>6. Privacy & Data
AI AppSec Academy does not require account registration and does not collect personal data for accessing content. The site uses Google Analytics and Vercel Web Analytics to collect anonymized usage statistics (page views, referrers, general geographic regions). No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
If you contact via email or LinkedIn, any information shared is used solely for responding to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
>7. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of AI AppSec Academy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the applicable state of residence of the site owner.
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
>8. Contact
For questions about these terms or any other inquiries, please reach out via LinkedIn or email: