Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 07/27/2025

Last Updated: 07/27/2025

Welcome to BlackGuard Technologies. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our site or engaging with our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Services

BlackGuard Technologies provides IT and cybersecurity consulting services to small and mid-sized businesses and government contractors. Our services may include infrastructure setup, cloud platform support, user onboarding/offboarding, cybersecurity policy creation, vulnerability assessments, compliance support (CMMC, NIST, etc.), and ongoing IT management.

Any service-specific agreements or statements of work (SOW) will govern the scope, timeline, and deliverables.

2. Client Responsibilities

You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information to facilitate service delivery
Maintain backup copies of your data
Notify us immediately of any security issues or concerns
Comply with applicable laws and regulations when using our services

3. Payments and Fees

All fees for services will be detailed in a separate proposal or service agreement. Invoices are typically due [Net 15/30] unless otherwise specified.

Late payments may incur fees and/or service suspension until the account is in good standing.

4. Refund Policy

BlackGuard Technologies may offer refunds or partial credits in cases where services were not delivered as agreed. Please refer to our separate Refund Policy for full details.

5. Confidentiality

We agree to keep all client data, systems, and business information confidential and secure, in line with industry best practices. You agree to keep our proposals, internal tools, and processes confidential as well.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, tools, and documentation created by BlackGuard Technologies during service delivery remain the intellectual property of BlackGuard Technologies unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Client-owned materials will remain the client’s property.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BlackGuard Technologies will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities resulting from the use or inability to use our services.

Total liability is limited to the amount paid by the client for the specific service in question.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate services with written notice. In the event of termination, the client will pay for all services delivered up to that point. Any outstanding invoices remain payable.

9. Use of Website

You may use our website only for lawful purposes. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems or interfere with the site’s operation.

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of the site or services at any time without prior notice.

10. Privacy

Use of our website and services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to your use of our website or services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Fairfax County, Virginia, and you hereby consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact:
BlackGuard Technologies
Email: arash@blackguardtech.com
Website: www.blackguardtech.com