Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Smart Home Security Scorecard at risk.secureiot.house ("the Tool"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Tool.

2. Nature of the Tool

The Smart Home Security Scorecard is an educational, self-assessment tool designed to help property owners identify potential security gaps in their smart home systems. It is provided free of charge with no registration required.

This Tool is not:

• A professional security audit or penetration test
• A legal compliance assessment or certification
• A guarantee of security or immunity from breaches
• Legal or regulatory advice of any kind
• A substitute for consultation with a qualified cybersecurity professional

Results and recommendations are based on your self-reported answers and general industry best practices. They should be used as a starting point for further investigation, not as a definitive security determination.

3. Data Handling

All assessment data is processed entirely client-side in your browser. We do not collect, receive, store, or have any access to your assessment responses, scores, or results. Assessment progress is saved only to your browser's localStorage on your device. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

4. AI Surveillance and Biometric Privacy Disclaimer

The 2026 edition of this Tool includes assessment questions related to AI-powered surveillance systems, facial recognition, behavioural analytics, and biometric access control. This Tool does not process biometric data and makes no determination about your compliance with biometric privacy laws.

If you operate AI surveillance systems, you are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, including but not limited to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and any other applicable federal, state, or local legislation. We provide no legal advice on this matter.

5. No Guarantee of Security

Smart home security is complex, continuously evolving, and dependent on factors outside our knowledge or control. We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date guidance based on 2026 industry best practices, but we cannot guarantee that:

• Our recommendations address every vulnerability in your specific environment
• Following our recommendations will prevent security incidents or breaches
• Our scoring accurately reflects your actual security posture
• The guidance remains current as threats and technologies evolve

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Secure IoT House and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from:

• Your use of or reliance on the Tool or its recommendations
• Any security incident, breach, or loss occurring in your smart home systems
• Inaccuracies in self-reported assessment answers
• Third-party services or products referenced in the Tool

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Tool contains links to related resources, including sister properties within the Secure IoT House / CyberAdX network and external security resources. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of external websites. Links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement.

8. Intellectual Property

The assessment methodology, scoring system, content, and design of the Smart Home Security Scorecard are the property of Secure IoT House. You may use the Tool for personal, non-commercial security evaluation. Reproduction of the assessment framework or recommendations as a competing product is not permitted.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Tool after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from use of the Tool shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to support@secureiot.house.