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The terms governing your use of our website and, where applicable, your engagement of our professional services.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website hedgehogsecurity.co.uk (the "Site") operated by Hedgehog Security Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales ("we", "us", "our", "Hedgehog Security").
By accessing or using the Site, you ("you", "your", the "User") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Site immediately.
These Terms apply to general use of the Site. Our professional services — including penetration testing, Cyber Essentials certification, and consultancy — are governed by separate engagement agreements signed by both parties prior to work commencing. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a signed engagement agreement, the engagement agreement shall prevail.
We've written these Terms to be as clear and readable as possible. Where legal precision demands specific language, we've tried to explain the practical effect alongside it. If anything is unclear, please contact us and we'll explain it in plain English.
The Site is provided for informational purposes — to describe our services, publish security policies, and provide a means of contacting us. You may browse the Site freely, subject to the following conditions.
You agree that you will not:
| Prohibited Activity | Why |
|---|---|
| Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, its servers, or connected systems | Unless you are acting under the scope of our Responsible Disclosure Policy |
| Use the Site to transmit malware, spam, or malicious content | Including via the contact form or any other input mechanism |
| Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the Site using automated tools at a rate that degrades performance | Standard search engine crawling at reasonable rates is permitted |
| Use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful under the laws of England and Wales | Including but not limited to the Computer Misuse Act 1990 |
| Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity | Including in communications submitted via the contact form |
| Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the Site | Beyond what is visible through standard browser developer tools |
We reserve the right to block access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for any User engaging in the above activities. Our web application firewall actively monitors for malicious activity and will respond accordingly.
The descriptions of penetration testing, Cyber Essentials certification, and other services on the Site are provided for general information only. They do not constitute an offer to supply services, nor do they form part of any contract.
All professional engagements are subject to:
No obligation arises from enquiries made via the contact form, email, or telephone until a formal agreement is executed. Quoted fees are valid for 30 calendar days from the date of issue unless otherwise stated.
All content on the Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, code, design, and layout — is the property of Hedgehog Security Ltd or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of the United Kingdom and international treaties.
You may:
| Permitted | Conditions |
|---|---|
| View and print pages for personal, non-commercial use | Provided you do not modify the content or remove any copyright notices |
| Link to the Site from your own website | Provided the link does not imply endorsement or affiliation without our written consent |
| Quote short excerpts for journalistic, academic, or review purposes | With proper attribution to Hedgehog Security Ltd |
You may not:
| Prohibited | Reason |
|---|---|
| Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit Site content without prior written consent | This includes reproducing our service descriptions on competitor websites |
| Use our trademarks, logos, or brand assets without written permission | This includes the Hedgehog Security name, logo, and visual identity |
| Frame or embed the Site or any part of it within another website | Without our express written agreement |
The content on this Site is provided for general information only. It does not constitute professional security advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to take (or refrain from taking) any action. You should obtain appropriate professional advice before making decisions based on information found on this Site.
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available". To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hedgehog Security Ltd makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:
| Disclaimer | Practical Meaning |
|---|---|
| Accuracy or completeness of content | Whilst we strive for accuracy, information may become outdated. Service specifications may change. |
| Availability or uptime | We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Maintenance and updates may cause temporary downtime. |
| Freedom from viruses or harmful code | We take extensive security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security. Use appropriate protection on your own devices. |
| Fitness for a particular purpose | The Site is general-purpose. Specific advice for your situation requires a formal engagement. |
Limitation of liability. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Hedgehog Security Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising from your use of the Site.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under English law.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which form part of these Terms. Please review them carefully.
In summary: we collect minimal data, we do not use analytics or advertising trackers, and any personal data submitted via the contact form is processed solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. Full details are set out in our Privacy Policy.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hedgehog Security Ltd, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your breach of these Terms or your unlawful use of the Site.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last revised" date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will make reasonable efforts to provide prominent notice — such as a banner on the Site or an update to our changelog below.
Initial Terms of Service published alongside the launch of the new Hedgehog Security website.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed from the remaining Terms, which shall continue in full force and effect.
If anything in these Terms is unclear or you'd like to discuss specific clauses before engaging our services, get in touch. We don't bite — only the bad actors need to worry.