Acceptance of these terms
By using cyberhygiene.tools, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you don't agree, please don't use the site. If you're a parent or guardian and your child is using the Kids Zone, these terms apply to that use as well.
What this site is
cyberhygiene.tools is a free, independently-run collection of online safety tools, games, and plain-English guides. It is not a substitute for professional legal, financial, or cybersecurity advice, and it is not a scam-recovery or law enforcement service.
No accounts, no warranties
There are no user accounts on this site. Every tool (password checker, passphrase generator, phishing email checker, QR code checker, and the quizzes and games) is provided "as is," free of charge, without warranties of any kind. We do our best to keep everything accurate and working, but we can't guarantee it will always be error-free or available without interruption.
Your responsibility
Decisions you make based on information from this site — including whether something is a scam, how strong a password is, or whether a link is safe — remain your own responsibility. Always use your own judgement, and when in doubt, verify independently or ask a trusted adult, your bank, or the relevant authority directly.
Intellectual property
The design, original written content, and branding on this site belong to cyberhygiene.tools. You're welcome to link to any page on this site. Please don't copy or republish our content elsewhere without asking first — see our Contact Us page.
Advertising
This site is funded by advertising, including Google AdSense. We don't control the content of individual ads, and we're not responsible for the products, services, or claims made by advertisers. See our Privacy Policy for more on how ads and cookies work on this site, including additional protections in place for the Kids Zone.
Kids Zone
The Kids Zone games are designed for children, with no sign-up, no real names, and nothing typed into any game ever leaving your browser. See our Privacy Policy for full detail on how the optional leaderboard nickname system works.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, cyberhygiene.tools and the people who run it are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this site, including reliance on any information, tool result, or advice provided here.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, where this site is built and maintained, regardless of where you're accessing it from.
Questions
Reach out any time via our Contact Us page.