Terms of Service

March 06, 2025

Thank you for visiting heronsec.ai (the "Website"), owned and operated by Heron AI Security Initiative ("we," "us," or "our"), a project of Effective Altruism Israel, a registered non-profit in Israel number 580709210. We are dedicated to AI security, connecting cybersecurity experts with frontier AI security challenges. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and any applicable laws and regulations.

Privacy Policy

We value your privacy. Any interaction you have with our Website is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. Please review it to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

Use of Our Content and Trademarks

We provide articles, images, research findings, and other material on this website. Unless otherwise stated, the content is offered under the terms of a Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This means:

You Are Free To

  • Share – Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.

  • Adapt – Remix, transform, and build upon the material.

  • These freedoms cannot be revoked as long as you follow the license terms.

Under the Following Terms

  • Attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way suggesting Heron AI Security Initiative endorses you or your use.

  • NonCommercial – You may not use the material for commercial purposes.

  • ShareAlike – If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.

  • No Additional Restrictions – You may not impose legal or technological measures that would restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

Notices and Disclaimers

  • You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation.

  • No Warranties – We do not make any representations or guarantees about the material; the license may not grant all necessary permissions for your intended use. For example, other rights—such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights—may limit how you use the material.

Heron AI Security Initiative Trademarks and Logos

  • All Heron AI Security Initiative trademarks, logos, or service marks on the Website remain the property of Heron AI Security Initiative and are not covered by this Creative Commons license. You may not use or reproduce these marks without express written permission from us.

  • For inquiries about using our trademarks or other protected materials, please contact hello@heronsec.ai.

  • If you have any doubts regarding your intended use of our Content, or if you want to request additional permissions, please reach out to us at hello@heronsec.ai.

External Links

Our Website may include hyperlinks to third-party sites and resources solely for your convenience. We do not control or endorse these outside resources, nor can we guarantee their availability or accuracy. Any concerns about external links or related services should be directed to the respective website or resource owner.

Third Party Content

We respect intellectual property rights. Occasionally, third-party content may appear on our Website. Unless otherwise noted, the original creators of such content retain their rights. If you believe that any material on our Website violates your intellectual property rights, please contact hello@heronsec.ai.

No Guarantees

We continually strive to keep the information on our Website current and accurate, but mistakes can happen. We do not promise or guarantee that the materials or resources available here are entirely correct, comprehensive, or up to date. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use—or inability to use—our Website or any information, services, or resources found here.

Indemnification

By using our Website, you agree to indemnify and defend us—along with our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and volunteers—against any claims, demands, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) made by third parties as a result of your use of the Website, any breach of these Terms of Service, or the infringement of any third-party rights by you.

General Provisions

  • Enforcement and Waivers: If we choose not to immediately respond to a breach of these Terms of Service, that does not mean we waive our right to enforce them in the future.

  • Severability: Should any specific provision within these Terms of Service be deemed invalid or unenforceable, that portion will be severed, and the remainder of the Terms of Service will stay in full effect.

  • Governing Law and Jurisdiction: We operate the website from Israel. Your use of the Website, and any legal disputes, will be governed by Israeli law. Any lawsuit regarding the Website must be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction in Israel.

Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Service (and any related Website content or services) at any time, without prior notice. The most recent version of these Terms of Service will be posted on our Website, together with its effective date. By using or continuing to use the Website after any modifications are posted, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms of Service.

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please reach out to us at hello@heronsec.ai.