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LEGAL TERMS

Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the IICS Digital Library, operated by the Indian Institute of Cyber Security (“IICS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

Effective Date: 2026
Governing Entity: Indian Institute of Cyber Security

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the IICS Digital Library and its related website services.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.


Use of the Website

You may use the IICS Digital Library for lawful, legitimate, and educational or informational purposes.

You agree not to use the Website in any manner that:

  • violates applicable laws or regulations;
  • interferes with the security or proper operation of the Website;
  • attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or data;
  • disrupts or damages the Website or its services;
  • infringes upon the rights of others;
  • uses Website content in a manner prohibited by applicable law.

Educational and Informational Content

The content available through the IICS Digital Library is provided primarily for educational, informational, and research purposes.

Cybersecurity knowledge and technical materials may include discussions of security vulnerabilities, defensive techniques, testing methodologies, and related technical subjects.

Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of such information is lawful, ethical, and properly authorized.

IICS does not authorize users to engage in unauthorized access, unlawful activities, or harmful conduct.


Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the design, branding, text, graphics, and other original materials associated with the Website are owned by or licensed to Indian Institute of Cyber Security.

Certain books, publications, research materials, trademarks, or other content available through the digital library may belong to their respective authors, publishers, or rights holders.

Users must respect applicable copyright, licensing, and intellectual property rights.

The availability of content through the Website does not automatically grant ownership of that content.


Third-Party Content and Links

The Website may contain references or links to third-party websites, services, platforms, or resources.

These third-party services are not necessarily operated or controlled by IICS.

IICS is not responsible for the availability, content, security, privacy practices, or activities of third-party websites or services.

Users access third-party resources at their own discretion.


User Accounts and Access

Certain features of the Website may require users to create an account or obtain authorized access.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

Users must provide accurate information where required and must not impersonate another person or organization.

IICS may suspend or restrict access where necessary to protect the security, integrity, or proper operation of the Website.


Website Availability

We strive to maintain reliable access to the Website.

However, we do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, or free from technical issues.

The Website may occasionally be modified, updated, maintained, or temporarily unavailable.


Disclaimer

The information and materials available through the IICS Digital Library are provided on an “as available” basis.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, current, or error-free.

Users should independently evaluate information before relying on it for important decisions or activities.


Limitation of Responsibility

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Indian Institute of Cyber Security shall not be responsible for losses or damages arising from the use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the Website or its content.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to exclude responsibilities that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.


Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how information may be collected, used, and protected.


Changes to These Terms

IICS may update or modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Any updated version will be published on this page.

Continued use of the Website after changes have been published may constitute acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions.


Governing Use

Users are responsible for complying with the laws and regulations applicable to their use of the Website.

Nothing on this Website authorizes unlawful cybersecurity activity or unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, accounts, or data.


Contact

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions or the Website, users may contact Indian Institute of Cyber Security through the official contact channels provided on the Website.