Legal Disclaimer

Legal Disclaimer

Last updated: March 7, 2026 · Operated by Vortex Dynamics

Important Notice

Iris is an AI assistant tool intended for lawful, professional use. AI-generated outputs may be inaccurate. Security-related content is provided for educational and authorised professional purposes only. You are solely responsible for how you use this tool and any outputs it produces.

1. General Disclaimer

The information, content, and outputs provided by Iris (“the Service”) are generated by a large language model and are provided for informational and professional purposes only. Vortex Dynamics (“Vortex Dynamics”) makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information or output produced by the Service.

Any reliance you place on information provided by the Service is strictly at your own risk. Vortex Dynamics expressly disclaims all liability for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from your use of, or inability to use, the Service or its outputs.

2. Not Professional Advice

Not Legal Advice

Nothing produced by Iris constitutes legal advice. Do not rely on AI outputs for legal decisions. Consult a qualified legal professional for legal matters.

Not Medical Advice

Iris does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns.

Not Financial Advice

Outputs related to investments, financial planning, or economic matters are not financial advice. Consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial decisions.

Not Professional Security Advice

While Iris is designed to assist security professionals, outputs do not constitute formal security assessments, penetration test reports, or professional security recommendations. All security findings should be independently verified by qualified professionals.

3. Security Research Disclaimer

Iris is designed to assist with legitimate security research, penetration testing, vulnerability research, and related professional activities. The following conditions apply:

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Authorisation Required

Security techniques, exploit code, and vulnerability information provided by Iris must only be used against systems, networks, and applications you own or have explicit written authorisation to test. Unauthorised access to computer systems is illegal in most jurisdictions.

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Professional Responsibility

Security professionals using Iris are responsible for ensuring their activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and the scope of any engagement they are conducting. Iris outputs do not provide legal cover for unauthorised activities.

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Research Context

Information about malware, exploits, and attack techniques is provided in an educational and research context. Vortex Dynamics does not condone or facilitate the use of such information for malicious purposes.

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Responsible Disclosure

If you discover real vulnerabilities using Iris, you are encouraged to follow responsible disclosure practices and report findings to the affected vendor or organisation before public disclosure.

4. AI Limitations

Large language models have inherent limitations that users must be aware of:

  • AI outputs can be factually incorrect, outdated, or misleading — always verify independently.
  • The model may hallucinate references, CVE numbers, tool names, or technical details that do not exist.
  • Security advisories, CVE data, and threat intelligence provided by Iris should be cross-referenced with authoritative sources such as NVD, CISA, and vendor advisories.
  • Code generated by Iris may contain bugs, security vulnerabilities, or logic errors. Review all generated code before use in production.
  • The model's knowledge has a training cutoff date and may not reflect the latest security developments, patches, or threat landscape.

5. Third-Party Content

Iris may retrieve and present information from third-party websites, security feeds, and public databases as part of its web search and context injection features. Vortex Dynamics does not endorse, verify, or take responsibility for the accuracy or legality of third-party content. Links to external sites are provided for convenience only.

Third-party websites have their own terms of service and privacy policies. Vortex Dynamics is not responsible for the practices of third-party sites.

6. Indemnification

By using the Service, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vortex Dynamics Research Group and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your use of the Service or any outputs it produces
  • Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any unauthorised access to computer systems or networks

7. Jurisdiction & Compliance

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of Iris complies with all laws and regulations applicable in your jurisdiction. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Computer fraud and abuse laws (e.g. CFAA in the US, Computer Misuse Act in the UK)
  • Data protection and privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA)
  • Export control laws regarding cryptography and security tools
  • Professional licensing requirements for security services in your jurisdiction

Vortex Dynamics makes no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use in all jurisdictions.

8. Contact

For legal enquiries, compliance questions, or to report misuse: