Last updated: September 14, 2026
Welcome to The Five-Minute Security. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of fiveminutesecurity.com (the "Site") and any content, guides, checklists, drawings, or materials made available through it (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. About the Service
The Five-Minute Security is an independent publication written by a former threat analyst. The Site provides practical, family-friendly online safety and privacy tips—delivered in short, actionable lessons designed to take about five minutes to read and apply.
The Service is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this requirement and that you have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.
Because our content is designed to help families, parents and guardians are welcome to read and apply it with their children. Any subscriptions, accounts, or communications should come from an adult.
3. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any connected systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or security
Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from the Site without permission
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or resell any part of the Service without express written consent
Use the Site to transmit malware, spam, phishing content, or harmful code
Impersonate The Five-Minute Security, its author, or any other person or entity
Use our content or branding to mislead others into thinking we endorse a product, service, or message
Given the nature of our subject matter, we take impersonation and phishing especially seriously. We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site if you violate these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site—including text, checklists, guides, hand-drawn illustrations ("Recent Drawings"), the "Current Sheet," graphics, logos, and the overall design—is the property of The Five-Minute Security or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may:
Read, share, and reference the content for personal, non-commercial use
Print or save checklists for your own household use
Quote brief excerpts with clear attribution and a link back to the original source
You may not:
Republish, redistribute, or repost substantial portions of the content without written permission
Use the hand-drawn illustrations or other content for commercial purposes without a license or written consent
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices
If you'd like to use our content in a way that isn't covered here—such as in a school, workplace, or community program—contact us at [email protected]. We're often happy to say yes.
5. Newsletters and Communications
If you subscribe to our updates, guides, or newsletter, you consent to receive email communications from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email or by contacting us directly.
We will handle your email address in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
A note on trust: We will never use our mailing list to ask for your passwords, financial details, or other sensitive credentials. If you receive a message claiming to be from us that does, it is not from us—please report it and delete it.
6. No Professional Advice
The content on the Site reflects general observations, opinions, and the author's experience as a former threat analyst. It is not professional advice—whether legal, financial, cybersecurity, or otherwise.
Online safety and privacy practices depend heavily on your specific devices, accounts, and circumstances. You are responsible for evaluating any information you find on the Site and for any decisions you make based on it. Before acting on anything you read here, consider your own situation and, where appropriate, consult a qualified professional.
No security measure is foolproof. Following the tips on this Site reduces risk; it does not eliminate it.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience and educational purposes only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
If you access a third-party site through a link on our Site, you do so at your own risk and subject to that site's terms and policies.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including:
Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content
We make no guarantee that the information on the Site is current, accurate, or applicable to your specific situation.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Five-Minute Security, its author, and any contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:
Your use of, or inability to use, the Site
Any reliance on content found on the Site
Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or data
Any security incident, data loss, or harm resulting from actions you take—or choose not to take—based on our content
In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid, if any, to access the Service.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability. In such cases, the above limitations may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Five-Minute Security, its author, and any contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:
Your violation of these Terms
Your misuse of the Site
Your violation of any third-party rights
11. Changes to the Service or Terms
We may update, modify, or discontinue the Service—or any part of it—at any time, without notice.
We may also revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination—including intellectual property, disclaimers, liability limitations, and indemnification—will remain in effect.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which The Five-Minute Security operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:
The Five-Minute Security
Email: [email protected]
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