Terms & Conditions

Effective date: August 4, 2026

1. Acceptance of terms

Welcome to the website of DarkSun Solutions, Inc. ("DarkSun," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the DarkSun website, including any content, materials, resources, contact forms, and related services made available through this website (collectively, the "Site").

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Site immediately.

DarkSun reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. Any changes will become effective upon publication on this page unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to remain informed of any updates.

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at info@darksunsolutions.com.

2. Use of the website

The Site is provided by DarkSun Solutions, Inc. for informational, educational, and business purposes. The information presented on the Site is intended to help visitors learn about our company, cybersecurity advisory services, and related offerings. Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as professional, legal, financial, or cybersecurity advice specific to any individual or organization.

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation, security, or availability of the Site or the ability of others to use it. You may not use the Site to:

• Violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any connected systems or networks;
• Introduce malware, viruses, ransomware, malicious code, or other harmful technologies;
• Interfere with or disrupt the security, integrity, or functionality of the Site;
• Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar technologies to access or extract content from the Site without our prior written consent;
• Impersonate any individual or organization or misrepresent your affiliation with DarkSun or any third party; or
• Use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its operation.

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Site for any user who, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or engages in conduct that may harm DarkSun, its clients, or other users.

3. No professional relationship

Your use of this Site, including browsing its content, submitting a contact form, requesting information, scheduling or participating in an introductory consultation, or communicating with DarkSun by email, telephone, or other means, does not establish a professional, consulting, advisory, fiduciary, or other business relationship between you and DarkSun Solutions, Inc.

Any information provided through the Site, including articles, resources, service descriptions, blog posts, or other content, is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional cybersecurity, legal, financial, or technical advice applicable to your specific circumstances.

A professional consulting relationship with DarkSun Solutions is established only after both parties have executed a mutually signed written agreement, such as a Master Services Agreement (MSA), Statement of Work (SOW), Engagement Letter, or other written contract defining the scope of services to be provided.

Until such an agreement has been fully executed, DarkSun assumes no obligation to provide consulting services, cybersecurity advice, or ongoing support, and no duty of care, fiduciary duty, or other professional obligation shall arise from your use of the Site or your communications with us.

Any recommendations, discussions, or preliminary conversations that occur before the execution of a written agreement are provided solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as formal consulting advice or relied upon for business, operational, or security decisions.

4. Consulting services

DarkSun Solutions, Inc. provides professional cybersecurity advisory and consulting services for information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and related security environments. Information presented on this Site is intended solely to describe our capabilities and service offerings and does not constitute a commitment to perform services for any individual or organization.

All consulting services provided by DarkSun are governed exclusively by the terms of a mutually executed written agreement between DarkSun and the client. Such agreements may include, but are not limited to:

• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Proposals accepted in writing by both parties
• Engagement Letters
• Other written service agreements executed by authorized representatives of both parties

These agreements define the scope of services, deliverables, responsibilities, timelines, fees, payment terms, confidentiality obligations, and any limitations or exclusions applicable to the engagement.

In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and the terms of an executed written agreement governing a consulting engagement, the executed written agreement shall control with respect to that engagement.

Nothing contained on this Site shall be interpreted as modifying, supplementing, or superseding the terms of any executed agreement between DarkSun and its clients.

5. Intellectual property

All content, materials, and intellectual property available on or through this Site, including but not limited to the DarkSun Solutions name, logo, branding, website design, text, graphics, images, icons, videos, software, documentation, assessment methodologies, consulting frameworks, templates, reports, research, processes, proprietary workflows, AI-assisted technologies, and all other content or materials (collectively, the "Content") are owned by or licensed to DarkSun Solutions, Inc. and are protected by applicable United States and international intellectual property laws.

Except as expressly authorized in writing by DarkSun, nothing contained on this Site grants or should be interpreted as granting any license, ownership interest, or other right to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, display, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any Content.

You may access and use the Site solely for your own lawful informational and internal business purposes. Any unauthorized use of the Content, including copying, reproducing, distributing, republishing, transmitting, reverse engineering, or incorporating any portion of the Content into other works or services without DarkSun's prior written consent, is strictly prohibited.

Any reports, assessments, recommendations, presentations, methodologies, templates, or other deliverables prepared by DarkSun as part of a client engagement remain the intellectual property of DarkSun unless otherwise expressly provided in a written agreement between DarkSun and the client. Subject to the terms of the applicable agreement and payment of all applicable fees, clients are granted a limited, non-transferable license to use such deliverables for their internal business purposes only.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of DarkSun's proprietary methodologies, assessment frameworks, processes, AI technologies, software, or other intellectual property. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by DarkSun Solutions, Inc.

6. Artificial intelligence

As part of our commitment to delivering efficient and high-quality cybersecurity services, DarkSun Solutions may utilize artificial intelligence ("AI") technologies to assist our consultants in performing certain internal business and consulting functions.

AI-assisted technologies may be used to support activities such as:

• Organizing meeting notes and documentation;
• Summarizing technical information and research;
• Drafting reports, findings, and recommendations;
• Reviewing documentation and assessment artifacts;
• Supporting internal analysis and knowledge management; and
• Improving the consistency and efficiency of cybersecurity assessments.

DarkSun uses AI as a tool to assist our consultants — not as a replacement for professional judgment. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all client-facing deliverables, recommendations, assessments, reports, and other work products are reviewed and validated by qualified DarkSun personnel before being provided to clients.

DarkSun does not rely solely on AI to make professional cybersecurity decisions or recommendations. Final conclusions, findings, and deliverables remain the responsibility of DarkSun and are subject to human oversight and professional review.

Nothing in this section guarantees the use of AI for any particular engagement or service. DarkSun reserves the right to determine the tools, technologies, and methodologies used in delivering its services, provided they are consistent with the applicable written agreement governing the engagement.

7. Confidential information

DarkSun Solutions is committed to protecting confidential and sensitive information entrusted to us by our clients. However, the public portions of this Site, including contact forms, general inquiry forms, and email addresses published on the Site, are not intended for the submission of confidential or sensitive information unless specifically requested by DarkSun as part of an active consulting engagement.

Unless expressly requested by an authorized representative of DarkSun, you should not submit or transmit through this Site or its contact forms any of the following:

• Passwords, authentication credentials, or encryption keys;
• Personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), payment card information (PCI), or other regulated data;
• Confidential business information or trade secrets;
• Network diagrams, system configurations, firewall exports, security logs, vulnerability reports, or other sensitive technical documentation;
• Proprietary source code or software;
• Any information subject to contractual, regulatory, or legal confidentiality obligations.

Where confidential information is required as part of an active client engagement, DarkSun will provide or identify an appropriate secure method for transmitting such information.

While DarkSun employs reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information submitted through our services, no method of electronic communication or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You acknowledge that any information voluntarily submitted through the public portions of this Site is transmitted at your own risk.

8. Acceptable use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not use the Site in any manner that could harm DarkSun Solutions, its clients, its systems, or other users.

Without limiting the foregoing, you agree that you will not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, systems, networks, or any associated infrastructure;
• Probe, scan, test, or exploit the security or vulnerabilities of the Site or any connected systems without prior written authorization from DarkSun;
• Introduce or transmit viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware, malicious code, or any other harmful software or technology;
• Interfere with, disrupt, disable, overburden, or impair the operation, availability, or security of the Site;
• Use automated tools, bots, scripts, crawlers, scrapers, or similar technologies to collect, copy, monitor, or extract content or data from the Site without DarkSun's prior written consent;
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, structure, or underlying technology of any software or functionality made available through the Site, except where expressly permitted by applicable law;
• Impersonate any individual or organization, misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or submit false or misleading information through the Site;
• Use the Site in connection with any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious activity; or
• Encourage, assist, or facilitate any person in engaging in any of the prohibited activities described above.

DarkSun reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Site by any individual or entity that violates these Terms or engages in conduct that may compromise the security, integrity, or availability of the Site or otherwise harm DarkSun, its clients, or other users.

9. Third-party websites and services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, services, or resources for your convenience or informational purposes. These may include, without limitation, websites and services provided by technology vendors, industry organizations, social media platforms, cloud service providers, or other third parties.

The inclusion of any third-party link does not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, sponsorship, partnership, or approval by DarkSun Solutions of the third party or its products, services, content, or practices.

DarkSun does not own, operate, or control any third-party websites or services and is not responsible for their availability, accuracy, security, privacy practices, content, or functionality. Your access to and use of any third-party website or service is solely at your own risk and is governed by that third party's terms, conditions, and privacy policies.

Examples of third-party websites or services that may be referenced or linked from the Site include, but are not limited to Microsoft, Google, LinkedIn, GitHub, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and other technology vendors, business partners, or service providers.

DarkSun Solutions disclaims all liability arising from or related to your use of any third-party websites, products, or services. We encourage you to review the applicable terms and privacy policies of any third-party website or service before providing information or using its services.

10. Disclaimer

The information, materials, and content made available through this Site are provided solely for general informational and educational purposes. While DarkSun Solutions strives to keep the information on this Site accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of any content provided on the Site.

Nothing contained on this Site constitutes or should be interpreted as professional cybersecurity advice, legal advice, financial advice, regulatory guidance, or any other form of professional advice applicable to your specific circumstances. You should not rely on the information provided on this Site as a substitute for obtaining professional advice tailored to your organization.

References to cybersecurity frameworks, standards, best practices, technologies, or methodologies — including, but not limited to, NIST, CIS Controls, IEC 62443, ISO standards, Microsoft security guidance, or similar resources — are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a certification, endorsement, guarantee of compliance, or assurance of security.

Although DarkSun Solutions is committed to providing high-quality cybersecurity advisory services, no security assessment, recommendation, control, or technology can eliminate all cybersecurity risk or guarantee protection against security incidents, cyberattacks, data loss, regulatory findings, or other adverse events.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Site and its contents are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted availability.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, DarkSun Solutions, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, contractors, licensors, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your access to, use of, inability to use, or reliance upon this Site or any content made available through the Site.

Without limiting the foregoing, DarkSun shall not be liable for any loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of business opportunities, business interruption, loss of data, loss of goodwill, or any other commercial or economic loss arising from the use of, or reliance upon, this Site, even if DarkSun has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

The information provided on this Site is made available for general informational purposes only. Any decisions made based on information obtained from the Site are made at your own discretion and risk. You are solely responsible for evaluating the suitability and applicability of any information to your particular circumstances.

Nothing contained in these Terms limits or excludes any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.

This limitation of liability applies solely to the use of this Site and its contents. Any liability arising from professional consulting services provided by DarkSun shall be governed exclusively by the terms of the applicable written agreement executed between DarkSun and the client.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DarkSun Solutions, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, contractors, licensors, and representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, judgments, settlements, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of or access to the Site;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or the rights of any third party;
• Any information, content, or materials that you submit, transmit, or upload through the Site; or
• Any unauthorized, unlawful, or malicious use of the Site by you or any person using your device or credentials.

DarkSun reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you. In such event, you agree to cooperate fully with DarkSun in the defense of such matter.

The indemnification obligations set forth in this section shall survive the termination of your use of the Site and the expiration or termination of these Terms.

13. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your access to or use of the Site, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

DarkSun Solutions, Inc. is organized and operates under the laws of the State of Florida. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Florida, and you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

DarkSun's failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

14. Changes to these Terms

DarkSun Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to modify, revise, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time, in its sole discretion, to reflect changes in our business practices, services, legal obligations, or applicable laws.

Any updates will become effective upon posting the revised Terms on this Site, unless otherwise stated. The effective date at the beginning of these Terms will be updated to reflect the date of the most recent revision.

Your continued access to or use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you should discontinue use of the Site.

We encourage users to review these Terms periodically to remain informed of any modifications.

15. Contact information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions or the use of this Site, please contact us using the information below:

DarkSun Solutions, Inc.
Florida, United States
Email: info@darksunsolutions.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries in a timely manner. Communications submitted through this contact address do not establish a professional or consulting relationship with DarkSun Solutions and should not include confidential, proprietary, or otherwise sensitive information unless specifically requested by an authorized representative of DarkSun as part of an active client engagement.