Terms of Service

"PHANTAQSM" refers to the Protective Honeyed Adversarial Network Through Quantum Agent Simulation & Mapping platform and services.

"Services" include quantum-enhanced cybersecurity, threat intelligence, attribution engines, honeypot networks, and related technologies.

"Quantum Technology" encompasses quantum computing, quantum-resistant cryptography, and quantum-enhanced security algorithms.

"Attribution Engine" refers to blockchain-based threat intelligence and attack attribution systems.

"Customer" or "Client" means the entity or individual accessing PHANTAQSM services.

"EU Jurisdiction" refers to European Union legal framework and data sovereignty requirements.

Registration requires verification of organizational identity and legitimate cybersecurity use cases. Government entities and critical infrastructure operators receive priority access.

Users must provide accurate information during registration and maintain current contact details. Misrepresentation may result in immediate service termination.

Access credentials are non-transferable and must be protected with enterprise-grade security measures including multi-factor authentication.

Enterprise Licensing: Annual subscription fees are due in advance. Government entities may request quarterly billing arrangements.

Usage-Based Services: Attribution engine queries and quantum processing resources are billed monthly based on actual consumption.

Payment Methods: Wire transfer, corporate credit cards, and government purchasing agreements accepted. Cryptocurrency payments available for enhanced privacy.

Late Payments: Service suspension after 30 days past due. Reconnection requires settlement of all outstanding amounts plus applicable fees.

EU Data Sovereignty: All customer data processing occurs within EU borders. Data residency guarantees ensure compliance with EU regulations.

GDPR Compliance: Full adherence to General Data Protection Regulation including data subject rights, consent management, and privacy by design.

Data Minimization: Collection limited to operationally necessary information. Automatic data purging after retention periods.

Encryption Standards: AES-256 minimum for data at rest, TLS 1.3 for data in transit, with quantum-resistant algorithms where available.

Classification Levels: Services support EU RESTRICTED, CONFIDENTIEL UE, and SECRET UE classification levels for government clients.

Zero Trust Architecture: All interactions require continuous verification and authorization. No implicit trust relationships.

Incident Response: 24/7 security operations center with guaranteed response times based on service level agreements.

Audit Compliance: Regular third-party security audits including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

Quantum Computing Access: Limited availability based on quantum processor capacity. Priority allocation for government and critical infrastructure clients.

Post-Quantum Cryptography: Migration support to quantum-resistant algorithms following NIST standardization timeline.

Quantum Key Distribution: Available for high-security applications requiring unconditional security guarantees.

Technology Evolution: Services automatically upgraded with quantum computing advances. No additional charges for standard improvements.

Security Clearances: Personnel with appropriate EU security clearances available for classified projects.

Procurement Compliance: Full compliance with EU public procurement directives and government contracting requirements.

Data Localization: Guaranteed EU-only processing for government data with audit trails and compliance reporting.

Emergency Response: Priority support for national security incidents and critical infrastructure protection.

Proprietary Technology: PHANTAQSM retains all rights to quantum algorithms, attribution engines, and platform technologies.

Customer Data: Customers retain ownership of their data and threat intelligence collected through the platform.

Derived Intelligence: Anonymized threat patterns may be used to improve platform security for all customers.

Open Source: Certain components may be released under open source licenses to benefit the cybersecurity community.

Service Level Agreements: 99.9% uptime guarantee with service credits for government and enterprise clients.

Limitation of Liability: Liability limited to annual subscription fees except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Cybersecurity Insurance: Comprehensive cyber liability insurance covering potential security incidents.

Force Majeure: Performance delays due to quantum computing limitations, natural disasters, or government actions are excused.

Customer Termination: 30-day written notice required. Data export assistance provided during transition period.

Immediate Termination: Reserved for security violations, misuse of services, or breach of confidentiality obligations.

Data Retention: Customer data securely deleted within 90 days of termination unless legal retention required.

Survival: Confidentiality, intellectual property, and payment obligations survive termination.

Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands and applicable EU regulations.

Jurisdiction: Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Amsterdam, Netherlands, or Brussels, Belgium for EU institutional matters.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation and arbitration available for commercial disputes under ICC rules.

Regulatory Compliance: Services comply with EU Cybersecurity Act, NIS2 Directive, and Digital Services Act.