+1714-794-2803
info@thecitadelcyber.com
Mission Viejo, CA
**Effective Date:** 08/29/2025
Welcome to Citadel Cyber Guardian (the “App,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By installing, accessing, or using the App, you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
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## 1. **Service Description**
Citadel Cyber Guardian provides network security tools for detecting potential cyber threats, managing Wi-Fi devices, and alerting users in real time. The App is intended only for lawful personal use on networks you own or are authorized to monitor.
## 2. **Eligibility**
You must be 18 years or older and a legal U.S. resident to use this App.
## 3. **Account Registration & Verification**
We may require account creation and, in some circumstances, identity verification or device security checks for enhanced features.
## 4. **Acceptable Use**
You agree to:
– Use the App only on networks you are authorized to access and monitor.
– Not use the App for illegal purposes, including but not limited to compromising, disrupting, or monitoring networks/devices you do not have permission to access.
## 5. **Intellectual Property**
All app content, branding, and IP belong to Citadel Cybersecurity. You may not reproduce, modify, or redistribute our technology, UI, or data except as expressly authorized.
## 6. **Security & Honeypot Features**
The App may deploy decoy (“honeypot”) files strictly for the detection of unauthorized access or threat research. These files do not contain real user data and are only used to monitor, identify, and report potential security incidents involving unauthorized parties.
## 7. **Subscription & Payment**
Some features may require a paid subscription. All billing is handled through authorized app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play) and subject to their terms.
## 8. **Disclaimer of Liability**
The App is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that all threats will be detected or that use of the App will prevent all security incidents. User remains responsible for operating their own device/network safely.
## 9. **Limitation of Liability**
To the fullest Terms and Conditions
Definitions and legal references
This Website (or this Application)
The property that enables the provision of the Service.
Agreement
Any legally binding or contractual relationship between the Owner and the User, governed by these Terms.
The owner (or We)
The Citadel Cyber (The Citadel Cyber Guardian Mobile Security App) , doing business as “GRY HAT CYBERSECURITY LLC” – The natural person(s) or legal entity that provides this Website and/or the Service to Users.
Service
The service provided by this Website, as described in these Terms and on this Website.
Terms
Provisions applicable to the use of this Website and Services in this or other related documents, subject to change from time to time, without notice.
User (or You)
The natural person or legal entity that uses this Website.
This document is an agreement between you and The Citadel Cyber (The Citadel Cyber Guardian Mobile Security App) , doing business as “GRY HAT CYBERSECURITY LLC” .
You acknowledge and agree that by accessing or using this website or using any services owned or operated by this website, you have agreed to be bound and abide by these terms of service (“Terms of Service”), our privacy notice (“Privacy Notice”), and any additional terms that apply.
These Terms govern
the conditions of allowing the use of this website, and,
any other related Agreement or legal relationship with the Owner
In a legally binding way. Capitalized words are defined in appropriate sections of this document.
The User must read this document carefully.
If you do not agree to all of these Terms of Service and any additional terms that apply to you, do not use this website.
This Website is provided by:
The Citadel Cyber (The Citadel Cyber Guardian Mobile Security App) , doing business as “GRY HAT CYBERSECURITY LLC”
26146 Los Viveros
Mission Viejo
United States
Owner contact email: info@thecitadelcyber.com
Summary of what the User should know
Please note that some provisions in these Terms may only be applicable to certain categories of Users. In particular, certain provisions may only apply to Consumers or to those Users who do not qualify as Consumers. Such limitations are always explicitly mentioned within each applicable section. In the absence of any such mention, sections apply to all Users.
Terms of use
Single or additional conditions of use or access may apply in specific cases and are additionally indicated within this document.
By using this Website, Users confirm to meet the following requirements:
There are no restrictions for Users in terms of being Business/Commercial Users or Consumers.
Content on this Website
Unless otherwise specified, all Website Content is provided or owned by the Owner or its licensors.
The Owner has made efforts to ensure that the Website Content does not violate legal provisions or third-party rights. However, it’s not always possible to achieve such a result.
In such cases, the User is requested to report complaints using the contact details specified in this document.
Rights regarding content on this Website – All rights reserved
The Owner reserves and holds all intellectual property rights for any such content.
Users may therefore not use any such content in any way that is not necessary or implicit in the proper use of the Website/Service.
Access to external resources
Through this Website, Users may have access to external resources provided by third parties. Users acknowledge and accept that the Owner has no control over such resources and is therefore not responsible for their content and availability.
Conditions applicable to any resources provided by third parties, including those applicable to any possible grant of rights in content, result from each such third-party’s terms and conditions or, in the absence of those, applicable statutory law.
Acceptable use
This Website and the Service may only be used within the scope of what they are provided for, under these Terms and applicable law.
Users are solely responsible for making sure that their use of this Website and/or the Service violates no applicable law, regulations, or third-party rights.
Liability and indemnification
Australian Users
Limitation of liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any guarantee, condition, warranty, right, or remedy which the User may have under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) or any similar State and Territory legislation and which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified (non-excludable right). To the fullest extent permitted by law, our liability to the User, including liability for a breach of a non-excludable right and liability which is not otherwise excluded under these Terms of Use, is limited, at the Owner’s sole discretion, to the re-performance of the services or the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.
US Users
Disclaimer of Warranties
This Website is provided strictly on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Use of the Service is at the User’s own risk. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Owner expressly disclaims all conditions, representations, and warranties — whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise – including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of third-party rights. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by the User from the Owner or through the Service will create any warranty not expressly stated herein.
Without limiting the foregoing, the Owner, its subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, officers, directors, agents, co-branders, partners, suppliers, and employees do not warrant that the content is accurate, reliable, or correct; that the Service will meet User’s requirements; that the Service will be available at any particular time or location, uninterrupted or secure; that any defects or errors will be corrected; or that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components. Any content downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the Service is downloaded at the User’s own risk and, the User shall be solely responsible for any damage to the User’s computer system or mobile device or loss of data that results from such download or the User’s use of the Service.
The Owner does not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any product or service advertised or offered by a third-party through the Service or any hyperlinked website or service, and the Owner shall not be a party to or in any way monitor any transaction between Users and third-party providers of products or services.
The Service may become inaccessible or it may not function properly with User’s web browser, mobile device, and/or operating system. The Owner cannot be held liable for any perceived or actual damages arising from Service content, operation, or use of this Service.
Federal law, some states, and other jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion and limitations of certain implied warranties. The above exclusions may not apply to Users. This Agreement gives Users specific legal rights, and Users may also have other rights that vary from state to state. The disclaimers and exclusions under this agreement shall not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law.
Limitations of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Owner, and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, co-branders, partners, suppliers, and employees, be liable for
any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to the use of, or inability to use, the Service; and
any damage, loss, or injury resulting from hacking, tampering, or other unauthorized access or use of the Service or User account or the information contained therein;
any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content;
personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from User access to or use of the Service;
any unauthorized access to or use of the Owner’s secure servers and/or any and all personal information stored therein;
any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service;
any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Service;
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 the Service; and/or
the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any User or third-party. In no event shall the Owner, and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, co-branders, partners, suppliers, and employees be liable for any claims, proceedings, liabilities, obligations, damages, losses, or costs in an amount exceeding the amount paid by User to the Owner hereunder in the preceding 12 months, or the period of duration of this agreement between the Owner and User, whichever is shorter.
This limitation of liability section shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction, whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if the Owner has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, therefore the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to User. The terms give User specific legal rights, and User may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations of liability under the terms shall not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law.
Indemnification
The User agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Owner and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, co-branders, partners, suppliers, and employees harmless from and against any and all claims or demands, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses, including, but not limited to, legal fees and expenses, arising from
Users’ use of and access to the Service, including any data or content transmitted or received by Users;
User’s violation of these terms, including, but not limited to, User’s breach of any of the representations and warranties set forth in these terms;
User’s violation of any third-party rights, including, but not limited to, any right of privacy or intellectual property rights;
User’s violation of any statutory law, rule, or regulation;
any content that is submitted from a User’s account, including third-party access with a User’s unique username, password, or other security measure, if applicable, including, but not limited to, misleading, false, or inaccurate information;
The user’s willful misconduct; or
statutory provision by User or its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, co-branders, partners, suppliers, and employees to the extent allowed by applicable law.
Common provisions
No Waiver
The Owner’s failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of any such right or provision. No waiver shall be considered a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.
Service interruption
To ensure the best possible service level, the Owner reserves the right to interrupt the Service for maintenance, system updates, or any other changes, informing the Users appropriately.
Within the limits of law, the Owner may also decide to suspend or terminate the Service altogether. If the Service is terminated, the Owner will cooperate with Users to enable them to withdraw Personal Data or information in accordance with applicable law.
Additionally, the Service might not be available due to reasons outside the Owner’s reasonable control, such as “force majeure” (eg. labor actions, infrastructural breakdowns or blackouts etc).
Service reselling
Users may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of this Website and of its Service without the Owner’s express prior written permission, granted either directly or through a legitimate reselling program.
Privacy policy
To learn more about the use of their Personal Data, Users may refer to the privacy policy of this Website.
Intellectual property rights
Any intellectual property rights, such as copyrights, trademark rights, patent rights, and design rights related to this Website are the exclusive property of the Owner or its licensors.
Any trademarks and all other marks, trade names, service marks, wordmarks, illustrations, images, or logos appearing in connection with this Website and or the Service are the exclusive property of the Owner or its licensors.
The said intellectual property rights are protected by applicable laws or international treaties related to intellectual property.
Changes to these Terms
The Owner reserves the right to amend or otherwise modify these Terms at any time. In such cases, the Owner will appropriately inform the User of these changes.
Such changes will only affect the relationship with the User in the future.
The User’s continued use of the Website and/or the Service will signify the User’s acceptance of the revised Terms.
Failure to accept the revised Terms may entitle either party to terminate the Agreement.
If required by applicable law, the Owner will specify the date by which the modified Terms will enter into force.
Assignment of contract
The Owner reserves the right to transfer, assign, dispose, or subcontract any or all rights under these Terms. Provisions regarding changes of these Terms will apply accordingly.
Users may not assign or transfer their rights or obligations under these Terms in any way without the written permission of the Owner.
Contacts
All communications relating to the use of this Website must be sent using the contact information stated in this document.
Severability
Should any of these Terms be deemed or become invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
EU Users
Should any provision of these Terms be or be deemed void, invalid or unenforceable, the parties shall do their best to find, in an amicable way, an agreement on valid and enforceable provisions thereby substituting the void, invalid or unenforceable parts.
In case of failure to do so, the void, invalid or unenforceable provisions shall be replaced by the applicable statutory provisions, if so permitted or stated under the applicable law.
Without prejudice to the above, the nullity, invalidity, or impossibility to enforce a particular provision of these Terms shall not nullify the entire Agreement, unless the severed provisions are essential to the Agreement, or of such importance that the parties would not have entered into the contract if they had known that the provision would not be valid, or in cases where the remaining provisions would translate into an unacceptable hardship on any of the parties.
US Users
Any such invalid or unenforceable provision will be interpreted, construed, and reformed to the extent reasonably required to render it valid, enforceable, and consistent with its original intent. These Terms constitute the entire Agreement between Users and the Owner with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all other communications, including but not limited to all prior agreements, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. These Terms will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the law of the place where the Owner is based, as disclosed in the relevant section of this document, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
Exception for European Consumers
However, regardless of the above, if the User qualifies as a European Consumer and has their habitual residence in a country where the law provides for a higher consumer protection standard, such higher standards shall prevail.
Venue of jurisdiction
The exclusive competence to decide on any controversy resulting from or connected to these Terms lies with the courts of the place where the Owner is based, as displayed in the relevant section of this document.
Exception for European Consumers
The above does not apply to any Users that qualify as European Consumers, nor to Consumers based in Switzerland, Norway or Iceland.
Ownership of Media and AI Content (GDPR, CCPA)
All media, videos, audio, and AI-generated content are the intellectual property of The Citadel Cyber (The Citadel Cyber Guardian Mobile Security App) , doing business as “GRY HAT CYBERSECURITY LLC” . Unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction of this content without express written consent is prohibited. Users retain ownership of content they upload, but grant The Citadel Cyber (The Citadel Cyber Guardian Mobile Security App) , doing business as “GRY HAT CYBERSECURITY LLC” a license to use/process/modify the content as per GDPR’s Article 6(1)(b).
Download or Sharing Restrictions (DMCA, GDPR)
Users may not download or share media content unless explicitly permitted. Any such use must comply with applicable copyright laws and the terms of this agreement.
AI Content Disclaimer (GDPR, AI Act)
AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only. While we aim for accuracy, we disclaim any liability for errors or omissions in AI-generated outputs, as per GDPR’s principle of accountability. permitted by law, Citadel Cybersecurity is not liable for any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the App.
## 10. **Termination**
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any user for violation of these Terms or for security reasons.
## 11. **Changes**
We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App constitutes agreement to those modified Terms.
## 12. **Governing Law**
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State].
**Contact:** info@citadelcyber.com
GRYHAT CYBERSECURITY
26146 Los Viveros Mission Viejo CA US 92691-2886
andy@gryhat.com
714-794-2803
GRYHAT CYBERSECURITY | 26146 Los Viveros Mission Viejo CA US 92691-2886
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