Terms of Use

These Terms govern use of this website and the information published under the Bulwark Advisory consulting brand operated by Ivan Piskunov. They do not create a consulting engagement, professional-services relationship, or confidentiality obligation by themselves.

1. Website information

Content is provided for general informational and business-development purposes. Security guidance is context-dependent and should not be treated as a substitute for a scoped professional assessment of a specific environment.

2. Professional services

Any consulting, assessment, testing, or advisory work is governed by a separate written proposal, statement of work, services agreement, or equivalent contract that defines scope, deliverables, responsibilities, fees, confidentiality, and limitations.

3. Authorized security testing

Penetration testing, scanning, exploitation, or other active security testing is performed only with explicit authorization and an agreed scope. Clients are responsible for having authority to permit testing of the systems included in scope.

4. Third-party tools and specialists

Where appropriate, engagements may use third-party software, cloud services, data processors, technical tools, or specialist collaborators. Contractual terms for a specific engagement control where they differ from these website terms.

5. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, website copy, original graphics, methodology descriptions, and brand elements are owned by Ivan Piskunov. External trademarks, frameworks, and referenced materials remain the property of their respective owners.

6. External links

This site links to external websites and public work. External content can change without notice and is governed by the third party’s own terms and policies.

7. No warranty

The website is provided “as is” without warranties of uninterrupted availability, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

8. Limitation

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, use of this website is at the visitor’s own risk. Liability for paid professional services, where applicable, is governed by the separate services agreement.

9. Updates

These Terms may be updated as the consulting business, website, or applicable requirements change. The date above identifies the current published version.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent through the contact page.