Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: October 16, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern access to and use of https://clocked-out.com (the “Website”).
The Website is owned and operated by Powered By Knowledge LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company doing business under the Clocked-Out brand.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Website.
These Terms apply exclusively to clocked-out.com and do not govern separate applications, external purchasing platforms, or independently operated products and services.
2. Purpose of the Website
Clocked-Out provides educational content and interactive learning resources related to cybersecurity, information technology, computer networking, and professional certification preparation.
Materials may include:
- Educational articles and technical explanations.
- Certification study notes.
- Interactive educational games.
- Practice activities and study resources.
- General cybersecurity guidance.
Our Website currently provides these resources free of charge.
We may modify, update, remove, suspend, or discontinue any Website content or feature, subject to applicable law.
3. Educational Disclaimer
Content on Clocked-Out is provided for general education and informational purposes.
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information. However, technology, software, certification objectives, examination requirements, and security practices can change.
We do not guarantee that Website materials are complete, accurate, current, error-free, or suitable for a particular situation.
Clocked-Out does not guarantee:
- Passing any professional certification examination.
- Employment or career advancement.
- Successful implementation of cybersecurity controls.
- Specific technical or security outcomes.
- That information will remain current after publication.
Visitors are responsible for evaluating information and verifying technical requirements before applying educational material to real-world environments.
Content on this Website does not constitute individualized professional, legal, or security consulting advice.
4. Ethical Cybersecurity and Authorized Use
Clocked-Out supports ethical cybersecurity education, responsible research, and lawful technical experimentation.
The Website may discuss vulnerabilities, security tools, network scanning, penetration testing, exploitation methods, system administration, and other technical subjects.
Visitors are responsible for using this information lawfully.
Security testing, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and similar activities must only be performed on systems, accounts, devices, or networks that the visitor owns or has explicit authorization to assess.
You must not use the Website or its educational materials to justify:
- Unauthorized access to systems or information.
- Theft, fraud, or unlawful interception.
- Malicious disruption of networks or services.
- Distribution of malicious software for unlawful purposes.
- Violations of applicable computer security, privacy, or intellectual property laws.
Powered By Knowledge LLC is not responsible for independently conducted unauthorized or unlawful activity by visitors.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, original protectable content on the Website is owned by Powered By Knowledge LLC or used with appropriate permission.
This may include original written materials, software code, site design, educational explanations, illustrations, and qualifying creative arrangements.
Clocked-Out’s brand name, logo, and associated distinctive branding are claimed by Powered By Knowledge LLC subject to applicable trademark law.
Third-party trademarks, certification names, licensed materials, and independently owned works remain subject to their respective rights.
Some illustrative content may be created using artificial intelligence. Rights in such material are subject to applicable copyright law and human-authorship requirements.
Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of the Website or its protected intellectual property to visitors.
Additional information is available in our Trademark & Legal Notices.
6. Permitted Use of Content
We encourage lawful educational use and sharing of Clocked-Out resources.
Visitors may:
- Read and reference publicly available educational material.
- Save or print reasonable portions for personal, noncommercial study.
- Share links to publicly accessible articles, games, and resources.
- Discuss educational concepts and independently apply knowledge gained through the Website.
Except where permitted by law or separately authorized in writing, visitors may not:
- Republish substantial protected Website content without permission.
- Sell or commercially redistribute our protected materials.
- Present Clocked-Out content as their own original work.
- Reproduce protected materials as part of a competing commercial offering without authorization.
- Use our name or branding to falsely suggest affiliation or endorsement.
- Circumvent access restrictions or technical safeguards.
These restrictions do not override applicable fair-use rights or other exceptions established by law.
7. Acceptable Website Conduct
Visitors agree not to engage in conduct that interferes with the Website or the rights of others.
Prohibited conduct includes:
- Attempting unauthorized access to administrative areas, databases, servers, or related systems.
- Attempting to bypass Website security restrictions.
- Interfering with Website availability, operation, or performance.
- Introducing malicious code or submitting malicious or abusive content.
- Conducting unauthorized security testing against our infrastructure.
- Using automated systems in ways that disrupt, overload, or compromise the Website.
- Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with Clocked-Out.
We may restrict access or take appropriate protective measures in response to suspected abuse, security threats, or unlawful activity.
8. Games and Interactive Content
Clocked-Out may provide interactive educational games, challenges, scores, and other learning activities.
Game features are intended for educational and recreational purposes.
Scores, rankings, and other game-related information do not represent official certification results or independently verified professional qualifications.
Certain game information, including player-selected initials and scores, may be stored locally in the visitor’s browser.
We may adjust game mechanics, scoring systems, or available activities at any time.
9. Feedback Submissions
Visitors may voluntarily provide ratings, comments, or suggestions concerning our Website and educational materials.
By submitting original feedback, you grant Powered By Knowledge LLC a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to review, analyze, reproduce internally, and use that feedback for improving our educational content, Website functionality, and related services.
You retain any rights you hold in your original submission.
We do not claim ownership of unrelated intellectual property merely because it is mentioned in feedback.
Visitors must not submit information they do not have the right to provide, including confidential information, malicious material, or another person’s private information without authorization.
Feedback information is handled according to our Privacy Policy.
10. Third-Party Certifications and Independence
Clocked-Out is an independent cybersecurity education resource.
Our Website may refer to certifications, educational standards, software, companies, or government organizations for informational purposes.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, Clocked-Out is not affiliated with, sponsored by, authorized by, or endorsed by:
- CompTIA.
- Cisco Systems.
- ISC2.
- The United States Department of Defense.
- The United States Space Force.
- Other certification providers or organizations referenced on the Website.
All third-party names, certification marks, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
References to certification examinations or their objectives do not imply that our materials are official examination publications or approved training resources.
11. External Links and Services
Our Website may include links to independent websites, video platforms, software providers, certification organizations, or external products.
These links are provided for informational or convenience purposes.
We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, reliability, privacy practices, or transactions.
Use of external services is subject to the applicable third party’s own terms and policies.
12. Privacy
Our handling of website feedback, aggregate analytics, local browser storage, and related information is described in our Privacy Policy.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that the Privacy Policy is available for review.
The Privacy Policy is not intended to waive rights provided under applicable data-protection laws.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its materials are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Powered By Knowledge LLC disclaims express and implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, or freedom from all security vulnerabilities.
Nothing in these Terms excludes statutory rights or warranties that cannot legally be excluded.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Powered By Knowledge LLC and its members, managers, employees, and representatives shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the Website.
This includes, where permitted by law, loss of business opportunities, data, profits, or anticipated benefits.
Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability where such limitation or exclusion is prohibited by applicable law.
15. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Powered By Knowledge LLC and its representatives against third-party claims, damages, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website, material breach of these Terms, or infringement of another party’s rights.
This provision does not apply where prohibited by applicable consumer-protection law or to losses caused by our own unlawful conduct.
16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, except where applicable mandatory law requires otherwise.
To the extent legally permitted, disputes concerning these Terms or the Website shall be brought in courts of competent jurisdiction located in Wyoming.
Nothing in this provision deprives visitors of mandatory rights or legal protections that cannot be waived under applicable law.
17. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain effective to the extent permitted by law.
18. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms to reflect changes in Website functionality, business operations, or legal requirements.
Revised Terms will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
Where legally required, material changes will be accompanied by appropriate notice.
19. Contact Information
Questions concerning these Terms may be directed to:
Powered By Knowledge LLC
Operator of Clocked-Out
Wyoming, United States
Website: https://clocked-out.com
Email: [email protected]
