Terms and Conditions
Clocked-Out (Powered By Knowledge LLC)
Effective Date: October 19, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Clocked-Out, operated by Powered By Knowledge LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
By accessing or using our website, app, educational materials, or consulting services, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”).
If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
We aim to create a trustworthy, transparent, and privacy-focused environment — free of invasive tracking, unnecessary data collection, or hidden conditions.
2. Purpose of Our Services
Clocked-Out provides:
- Free and paid educational content focused on IT and cybersecurity.
- Interactive study tools and applications designed to help learners prepare for certifications and strengthen technical skills.
- Professional consulting services in networking, cybersecurity, and related IT fields.
Our mission is simple:
Teaching Teams. Securing Systems.
We help individuals and organizations learn, build, and protect modern digital systems.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use our website and at least 18 years old to engage in consulting or paid services.
By using our platform or entering into a consulting engagement, you confirm that you meet these requirements and that all information you provide is truthful and accurate.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use Clocked-Out responsibly.
You may not:
- Attempt to disrupt, exploit, or compromise the website, app, or its users.
- Copy or redistribute educational or consulting materials without permission.
- Misrepresent your affiliation with Clocked-Out or Powered By Knowledge LLC.
- Use any automated tools (bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to extract or manipulate site data.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for any violations of these terms.
5. Educational and Consulting Content
All materials, guides, and consulting recommendations are provided for educational and professional guidance purposes only.
While we take care to ensure accuracy and quality:
- We cannot guarantee that all content will remain fully up-to-date or error-free.
- You are responsible for how you apply any educational or consulting information in your own environment.
- Consulting engagements are intended to provide advice and best-practice recommendations, not absolute performance or security guarantees.
6. Intellectual Property
All site content, graphics, text, consulting materials, and design elements belong to Powered By Knowledge LLC, unless otherwise stated.
You may:
- Use materials for personal learning, study, or professional reference.
You may not:
- Reproduce, resell, or republish our content, consulting documentation, or materials without written permission.
The Clocked-Out name, logo, and branding (including the raccoon mark and the phrase “Teaching Teams. Securing Systems.”) are proprietary to Powered By Knowledge LLC and may not be used without written permission.
7. Privacy & Data
We value your privacy.
We don’t use cookies, don’t track your activity, and don’t sell or share data.
Any information you provide voluntarily — for example, when requesting consulting services or submitting a contact form — is used only to respond to your inquiry or fulfill your request.
Once resolved, your data is securely deleted.
For full details, see our Privacy Policy.
8. Payments and Transactions
At this time, Clocked-Out does not process payments directly on the website.
All paid services, including consulting engagements, are arranged privately and handled through secure communication channels.
No payment information is collected, processed, or stored through this site.
9. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
Clocked-Out may include links to external resources (e.g., certification bodies, industry tools, or reference articles).
These third-party sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies and terms.
We are not responsible for their practices or content.
Embedded content (like videos or articles) behaves as if you visited the external website directly and may collect data independently.
10. Limitation of Liability
Clocked-Out and Powered By Knowledge LLC are not liable for any damages arising from your use (or inability to use) our website, educational materials, or consulting advice.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Loss of data or functionality
- Downtime or service interruptions
- Security incidents resulting from external or uncontrolled factors
- Misapplication of educational or consulting recommendations
You assume full responsibility for implementing and testing any actions based on our information or guidance.
11. Disclaimers
- Educational and Professional Use: All content and consulting advice are provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
- No Legal or Compliance Guarantee: While we emphasize cybersecurity best practices, we do not provide legal, regulatory, or compliance certification.
- No Affiliation with CompTIA: Clocked-Out is not affiliated with or endorsed by CompTIA.
References to CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, etc.) are for educational purposes only.
12. Updates to These Terms
We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our services, technology, or policies.
When updated, the “Effective Date” at the top of this page will change.
Your continued use of the site or consulting services after updates constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or our consulting services, please reach out: