Terms of Service
Last updated: April 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using PlainAudit (plainaudit.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the service.
Description of Service
PlainAudit provides free online compliance gap assessment tools, readiness quizzes, and template resources for regulatory frameworks including SOC 2, CMMC, and ISO 27001. Our tools use publicly available framework requirements to generate gap analyses and readiness reports.
Important Disclaimers
- —Not compliance advice. Gap assessments, readiness scores, and recommendations provided by PlainAudit are for informational and planning purposes only. They are based on publicly available framework requirements and general best practices. They do not constitute compliance, legal, or professional advice. Consult qualified auditors, assessors, or legal counsel before making compliance decisions.
- —Not legal advice. Information about regulatory requirements, certification processes, and compliance obligations is educational. Requirements change over time and may vary by jurisdiction, industry, or organization size. Consult qualified legal counsel for guidance specific to your situation.
- —Not a substitute for professional auditors. Self-assessments and readiness tools are preliminary planning instruments. They do not replace formal audits, C3PAO assessments, or certification body reviews. Actual audit outcomes depend on factors beyond the scope of any self-assessment tool.
- —Assessments are not guarantees. Readiness scores and gap analyses are estimates based on your self-reported inputs. Actual compliance posture depends on implementation quality, evidence documentation, and auditor interpretation. A passing score on a PlainAudit assessment does not guarantee certification or attestation.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- —Use the service for any unlawful purpose
- —Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service or its systems
- —Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the service without prior written permission
- —Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
- —Reproduce, duplicate, or resell any part of the service without prior written permission
Intellectual Property
The PlainAudit service, including its design, code, content, and branding, is owned by PlainAudit. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the service without prior written permission.
Assessment results, gap reports, and readiness scores generated by your use of the tools are yours to use, share, and distribute freely.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that gap assessments will be accurate for your specific situation, that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that results will meet your expectations. Framework requirements are updated periodically but may not reflect the most recent changes in regulatory standards or certification criteria.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, PlainAudit shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- —Your use of or inability to use the service
- —Any reliance on gap assessments, readiness scores, or compliance recommendations provided by the service
- —Any errors or inaccuracies in the framework data used to generate results
- —Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Our total liability for all claims related to the service shall not exceed $100.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PlainAudit and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the service at any time for any reason, including violation of these terms. You may stop using the service at any time. To request deletion of any personal data we hold, contact us at the email below.
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be noted with an updated “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Questions about these terms? Contact us at hello@plainaudit.com