1. Parties
This Non-Disclosure Agreement (“Agreement”) is between:
- RedTeam Hacker Academy (“Academy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and its affiliates, including the RedTeam Xperience LMS, and
- The Student / User (“you,” “your”) enrolled at RedTeam Hacker Academy through online courses or through our RedTeam Hacker Academy Branches in different locations globally or accessing our LMS, courses, labs, or related services.
By using the RedTeam Xperience LMS or any related services, you agree to this NDA.
2. Purpose
The RedTeam Hacker Academy provides access to cybersecurity training, course content, labs, certification materials, and proprietary information. This NDA ensures such information remains confidential, protected, and used only for educational purposes.
3. Definition of Confidential Information
“Confidential Information” includes, but is not limited to:
- Course content, lecture notes, slides, and recordings.
- Virtual labs, assignments, and practical exercises.
- Examination content, test questions, answer keys, and scoring methods.
- Research materials, training methodologies, business processes, and strategies.
- Student records, internal communications, and placement-related data.
- Partner content licensed from third parties (e.g., EC-Council, INE Security, Pentest Garage, CompTIA, Cisco).
Confidential Information may be in written, digital, oral, or any other form.
4. Obligations of the Student
You agree that you will:
- Use Confidential Information only for personal learning and educational purposes.
- Not copy, record, reproduce, or distribute Confidential Information without written consent.
- Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party (including friends, colleagues, or competitors).
- Not attempt to reverse-engineer, resell, or republish LMS content or labs.
- Take all reasonable steps to protect your login credentials and account access.
- Immediately notify the Academy if you suspect unauthorized use or disclosure.
4A. Lab & Practical Environment Usage
- Access to practical labs (e.g., Pentest Garage, INE Security Labs, cloud-based environments) is provided strictly for educational and authorized testing purposes only.
- You must not use lab access to:
- Attack, disrupt, or damage systems beyond the scope of assigned exercises.
- Launch real-world unauthorized penetration tests, scans, or attacks.
- Extract, copy, or share lab configurations, source code, or solutions.
- Any misuse of lab environments may result in immediate suspension, reporting to authorities, and revocation of certifications.
5. Exclusions from Confidential Information
This NDA does not apply to information that:
- Is already public through no fault of the student.
- Was independently developed without access to Academy materials.
- Is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order (with prior written notice to the RedTeam Hacker Academy where possible).
6. Ownership of Intellectual Property
- All intellectual property, course content, labs, exams, and trademarks remain the exclusive property of RedTeam Hacker Academy and its authorized global partners.
- Certain content, labs, and tools are licensed from our partners (e.g., INE Security, Pentest Garage, CompTIA, PECB etc). All intellectual property rights remain with the respective owners.
- You receive a limited, personal, non-transferable license to use such content for learning purposes only.
7. Duration of Confidentiality
- This NDA remains in effect for the duration of your enrollment and for five (5) years after termination of access to the LMS.
- Certification and academic records may be retained indefinitely for verification purposes.
8. Consequences of Breach
If you breach this NDA, RedTeam Hacker Academy may:
- Immediately suspend or terminate your LMS access and revoke certifications.
- Pursue legal action for damages, costs, and injunctive relief.
- Report misuse to academic, professional, or legal authorities.
8A. Prohibited Misuse
The following violations are considered serious breaches:
- Sharing Pentest Garage or LMS credentials with others.
- Publishing solutions, write-ups, or walkthroughs of live challenges/exams.
- Selling or redistributing lab access or course materials for profit or unauthorized use.
9. Data Privacy
Confidential Information may include personal data. Such data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and ISO/IEC 27001 standards.
10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This NDA is governed by the laws of India and applicable international standards. Disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of courts in Kozhikode, Kerala, India, unless otherwise required by international law.
11. Acknowledgment & Acceptance
By enrolling in RedTeam Hacker Academy or accessing the RedTeam Xperience LMS, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Non-Disclosure Agreement.
