Terms of Use

Introduction

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of PubSec.ai (the “Site”), which is created and maintained by Kevin Tupper and contributing Microsoft employees (collectively, the “Site Operators”). By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Disclaimer. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue your use of the Site immediately.

Permitted Use of Content

All content on PubSec.ai is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

You are welcome to:

  • Reference and cite content from this Site with appropriate attribution
  • Share insights and links through professional networks
  • Use information to inform your understanding of Microsoft 365 Copilot technologies in public sector contexts

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of content without express written permission
  • Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

Disclaimer of Professional Advice

The information presented on this Site reflects the personal experiences, research, and professional insights of the contributors.

This content does not constitute legal, financial, security, compliance, or professional advice.

For specific guidance related to your organization’s needs, technology implementations, security requirements, or compliance obligations, please consult qualified professionals with expertise in the relevant domain.

AI-Generated Content Notice

This Site may include content that has been created with the assistance of or enhanced by artificial intelligence technologies. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy and quality, AI-generated content should be:

  • Independently verified before implementation
  • Reviewed by subject matter experts for your specific use case
  • Tested thoroughly in non-production environments before deployment

We do not warrant the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any AI-generated content.

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services provided for your convenience and reference. The inclusion of any link does not imply:

  • Endorsement of the third-party site or its content
  • Affiliation with or sponsorship by the third party
  • Responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of external sites

You access third-party sites at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms of use and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Microsoft Employee Disclosure

This Site is created and maintained by Microsoft employees who are sharing insights, best practices, and educational content based on:

  • Publicly available information
  • Personal professional experience
  • Community engagement and feedback

Important:

Views, opinions, and recommendations expressed on this Site are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the official positions, policies, or endorsements of Microsoft Corporation. This is not official Microsoft documentation.

For official Microsoft guidance, please refer to Microsoft Learn and official product documentation.

Limitation of Liability

PubSec.ai and all content therein are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

The Site Operators, including Kevin Tupper, individual contributors, and Microsoft Corporation, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Site
  • Any decisions, actions, or implementations based on information obtained from the Site
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

User Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Site Operators, including Kevin Tupper, individual contributors, and Microsoft Corporation, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use or misuse of the Site or its content
  • Your violation of these Terms of Use
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any decisions or actions you take based on information obtained from the Site

Responsible AI Commitment

We are committed to promoting responsible AI practices. Content featuring Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI technologies aligns with Microsoft’s AI principles of fairness, reliability and safety, privacy and security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability.

Privacy and Data Collection

This Site respects your privacy and is designed to minimize data collection. For complete details about how we handle your information, please review our Privacy Policy.

Key points:

  • We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site and improve user experience
  • We do not collect or store personally identifiable information (PII)
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes

When you interact with third-party platforms such as LinkedIn (newsletter subscriptions), YouTube (video viewing), or other external services linked from this Site, those platforms are responsible for their own data collection and privacy practices. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of the respective contributors or Microsoft Corporation and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Microsoft, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure, and other Microsoft product names mentioned on this Site are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates. The “Last Updated” date below indicates when these terms were most recently revised.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Use, please contact Kevin Tupper.

For privacy-related inquiries, please see our Privacy Policy. For general disclaimers and limitations, please see our Disclaimer.

Last Updated: November 8, 2025