Legal framework

Terms of use

Last updated: September 2026.

Framework document — reviewed by counsel before contractual use.

1. Purpose

DEFENZ connects companies (bug bounty programs) with security researchers. Using the platform means accepting these terms.

2. Eligibility

18+ only, one account per person (unique phone + email), accurate information. Fraudulent accounts are closed.

3. Scope — no scope = no test

Any testing outside a live program's declared scope is forbidden, per Law No. 2010/012 on cybersecurity and cybercrime. Out-of-scope reports are rejected and may be flagged.

4. Rewards

P1–P5 USD scale shown per program. Payout within 14 days of a verified fix.

5. Data

Encrypted phones, 3-year audit log (legal requirement), deletion available except legal retention. See: Privacy page.

6. Applicable law

Cameroonian law (OHADA for commercial relations). Yaoundé and Douala courts.