Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing SmartShield, users agree to comply with these Terms of Service.

2. System Description

SmartShield is an AI-based cybersecurity tool designed to:

• •Detect phishing websites
• •Classify threats using ensemble machine learning
• •Provide explainable outputs for user understanding

It is deployed as both a web platform and browser extension.

3. Intended Use

The system is intended for:

• •Cybersecurity awareness
• •Safe browsing assistance
• •Academic and research purposes

4. System Capabilities and Limitations

While SmartShield demonstrates high accuracy:

• •It does not guarantee complete detection of all threats

It may not detect:

• •Visual phishing (e.g., logo spoofing)
• •Non-web phishing (e.g., SMS, social engineering)

• •Continuous updates are required for evolving threats
• •Users must exercise independent judgment when browsing

5. User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

• •Use the system legally and ethically
• •Not misuse the tool for malicious testing or attacks
• •Avoid attempts to exploit or bypass the system

6. Prohibited Activities

Users must NOT:

• •Use SmartShield to develop phishing attacks
• •Reverse-engineer system components
• •Interfere with system functionality
• •Use the system for unauthorized cybersecurity testing

7. Intellectual Property

All system components are owned by the SmartShield proponents, including:

• •AI models and algorithms
• •System architecture
• •Interface design and features

8. Availability of Service

SmartShield is provided on an as-available basis:

• •No guarantee of uninterrupted service
• •Maintenance and updates may occur
• •Features may evolve over time

9. Limitation of Liability

SmartShield is a support tool, not a complete security solution:

• •The developers are not liable for damages caused by undetected threats
• •Users assume responsibility for their online activities

10. Termination

Access may be restricted if users violate these terms.