Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website and services of metavaria SARL ("metavaria", "we", "our", or "us"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our website or services. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

Description of Services

metavaria provides certification authority setup guidance and educational resources for organisations seeking to implement secure digital infrastructure. Our services include:

• PKI infrastructure setup guidance and consultation
• Compliance consultation for certification authority operations
• Educational resources and training materials
• Technical documentation and best practices guidance
• Professional consultation and advisory services

User Obligations and Conduct

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when requested
• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
• Not interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data
• Respect the intellectual property rights of metavaria and third parties
• Not use our services for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent activities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and intellectual property on our website and in our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and documentation, are the property of metavaria or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of our content without our prior written consent, except as permitted by applicable law or as expressly provided in these terms.

Professional Services and Disclaimer

Our certification authority setup guidance and consultation services are provided for informational and educational purposes. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, you acknowledge that:

• Our guidance is based on general best practices and may not be suitable for all specific situations
• You are responsible for evaluating the suitability of our recommendations for your particular circumstances
• Implementation of certification authority systems requires careful consideration of your specific security and compliance requirements
• You should seek additional professional advice when implementing critical security infrastructure

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, metavaria shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use of or inability to use our services
• Any unauthorised access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our services
• Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our services
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through our services

In no event shall metavaria's total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount paid by you to metavaria for the services in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless metavaria and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our services, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain the availability of our services, but we do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted or error-free. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of our services without notice or liability.

Payment Terms and Refunds

Payment terms for our professional services will be specified in separate service agreements or invoices. All fees are due as specified in the applicable agreement. Refund policies, if any, will be detailed in the specific service agreement. Unless otherwise specified, all sales are final.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these terms. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. All provisions of these terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Luxembourg, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Luxembourg. The European Union's regulations and directives, including GDPR, shall apply where relevant.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our services after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. These terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our services and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding our services.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: