Terms of Service
Last updated: July 11, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of this website and general engagement expectations for Styzza Security & Privacy ("Styzza," "we," "us"). By using this site or requesting a consultation, you agree to these Terms.
Who we are
Styzza Security & Privacy is an independent advisory and solutions practice providing AI governance, mobile and security hardening, and privacy consulting to individuals and organizations.
Use of this site
This site is provided to share information about Styzza's services and to let visitors request a consultation. You agree not to misuse the site... including attempting to interfere with its operation, submitting the consultation form for purposes unrelated to a genuine inquiry, or attempting to circumvent its security measures.
Engagements
Styzza offers both project-based engagements with a defined scope and timeline, and ongoing retainer arrangements, depending on client needs. Submitting the consultation form does not create a client relationship or obligate either party to proceed. It only initiates a conversation. A client relationship begins only once both parties agree to a scope of work, typically documented in a separate proposal, statement of work, or signed agreement.
Payment
Unless otherwise agreed in writing for a specific engagement, Styzza's standard payment terms are a deposit due before work begins, with the remaining balance due upon completion or at milestones defined in the engagement's scope of work. Specific amounts, schedules, and accepted payment methods will be detailed in your proposal or agreement.
Cancellations
Cancellation terms depend on the specific engagement and will be outlined in your signed agreement. As a general practice, deposits may be non-refundable once work has begun, and any work completed up to the point of cancellation will be billed accordingly.
Confidentiality
Styzza treats client information, systems, and communications as confidential. We're glad to sign a mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before any engagement that involves sensitive systems or data, and typically will as standard practice for security and privacy work.
Intellectual property
Any pre-existing materials, methodologies, tools, or frameworks Styzza uses in delivering services remain Styzza's property. Deliverables created specifically for a client as part of a paid engagement become the client's property upon full payment, unless otherwise stated in the engagement agreement.
No guarantee of outcomes
Security and privacy work reduces risk, it does not eliminate it. Styzza does not guarantee that any recommendation, configuration, or hardening measure will prevent every possible security incident, breach, or privacy exposure. Advice is provided based on information available and industry practice at the time of engagement.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Styzza's total liability for any claim arising from services or this website is limited to the amount paid by the client for the specific engagement giving rise to the claim. Styzza is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Not legal advice
Nothing on this site or provided during an engagement constitutes legal advice. Where compliance with specific regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) is relevant to your organization, we recommend involving qualified legal counsel alongside our technical and privacy guidance.
Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we do, we'll update the "last updated" date above. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Illinois.