Terms & Disclaimer
Last updated: 26 September 2026
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
"This report is based on user-provided answers and is intended as general guidance only. It is not a full security audit, legal assessment, or compliance certification."
1. Use of the Portal
The Eland Shield Portal is provided by Eland Collective LTD, trading as Eland Shield. By using the portal, including its assessments, policy generator, and accounts, you agree to these terms. The portal is a free self-assessment tool designed to help UK small businesses identify high-level security weaknesses and draft security policies.
2. No Professional Advice or Audit
The scores, comments, and recommendations provided by this tool do not constitute legal advice, professional cybersecurity consultancy, or a formal audit. Using this tool does not guarantee compliance with the UK GDPR, Cyber Essentials, PCI DSS, or any other security framework.
3. Accuracy of Information
Your results and reports depend entirely on the answers you provide. We do not independently verify, test, or scan your systems as part of these web-form tools.
4. Policy Templates
Documents produced by the policy generator are draft templates for general guidance. You are responsible for completing any placeholders and reviewing each document, ideally with a legal or HR adviser, before adopting it or sharing it with staff.
5. Limitation of Liability
The portal is provided free of charge and "as is". To the extent permitted by law, Eland Shield accepts no liability for any security breaches, regulatory action, data loss, or business interruption arising from your use of, or reliance on, the portal. For a detailed security assessment or certification, please engage a qualified professional. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the law of England and Wales, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.
6. Acceptable Use
We may suspend or block anyone who submits spam, enters false or malicious information, or attempts to misuse or attack the portal or its underlying APIs.
7. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle the information you provide.
8. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction over any dispute.