Terms of Use

01 Agreement

By accessing or using CertCompass ("the site"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

02 Use of content

All content on CertCompass — including articles, guides, comparisons, tools, graphics, and design — is the property of CertCompass or its content creators and is protected by copyright laws.

03 Educational disclaimer

CertCompass provides information for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not professional career, legal, financial, or investment advice. Cybersecurity certification choices, career decisions, and educational investments should be made based on your individual circumstances and, where appropriate, consultation with qualified professionals.

We make no guarantees about employment outcomes, certification exam results, or career success. Information is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

04 Accuracy of information

We strive to keep all content accurate and up-to-date. Cybersecurity certifications, exam costs, employer requirements, and industry conditions change frequently. While we update content regularly, we cannot guarantee that all information is current at any given moment.

Always verify critical information (such as exam costs, prerequisites, or job requirements) directly with the certification provider or employer before making decisions.

05 Affiliate disclosure

CertCompass participates in affiliate programs. Some links on the site lead to third-party platforms (such as TryHackMe, Coursera, Amazon, and similar providers). If you click these links and complete a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence the editorial content, recommendations, or rankings on the site. Recommendations reflect honest analysis based on publicly available information and industry consensus.

06 Third-party links and brands

CertCompass references and links to third-party websites, services, and brands (including but not limited to TryHackMe, CompTIA, EC-Council, Microsoft, Google, ISC2, and similar organizations). These references are for informational purposes only.

CertCompass is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these third parties unless explicitly stated. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or services of third-party websites linked from CertCompass.

07 User conduct

When using the site, you agree not to:

• Attempt to interfere with site functionality or security
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content
• Attempt unauthorized access to any portion of the site or its infrastructure
• Use the site to transmit malware, spam, or harmful content
• Misrepresent the source of any content found on the site
• Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations

08 Limitation of liability

CertCompass and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the site or reliance on its content.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages related to: career decisions made based on site content, certification exam outcomes, financial losses, employment outcomes, or third-party services accessed through links on the site.

09 Changes to terms

We may update these Terms of Use periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10 Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the site at any time, for any reason, without notice.

11 Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which CertCompass operates. Any disputes arising from your use of the site will be resolved in accordance with applicable law.

12 Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use? Contact us at certcompass@protonmail.com.