1. Acceptance of these terms
By accessing or using this website (“the site”), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
2. About this site
This site is an independent educational guide explaining what a VPN is and how to use the VPN client built into Microsoft Windows. The site is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation. “Windows”, “Windows 11” and “Windows 10” are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation and are used only to describe the subject of the guide.
The site does not sell or provide any VPN service, accounts or servers.
3. Information only
The content is general information, reviewed for accuracy at the date shown on each page. Windows menus and features can change with updates, and your VPN server's requirements may differ from the examples. Always follow the instructions of the organisation or person who operates your VPN server. Content on this site is not legal, security or professional advice for your specific situation.
Example values such as 203.0.113.10, “Office VPN” and sample user names are fictional and for illustration only.
4. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- use the site in any way that breaks applicable laws or regulations;
- try to gain unauthorised access to the site, its server or related systems;
- interfere with or disrupt the site, for example by overloading it with automated requests;
- copy and republish the site's content as your own.
5. Lawful and responsible VPN use
You are responsible for how you use a VPN. VPNs are legal in most countries, but some countries restrict them, and employers, schools, networks and online services may have their own rules. Only connect to VPN servers you are authorised to use, and comply with the laws and policies that apply to you. The site does not encourage or support using a VPN for any unlawful purpose.
6. Intellectual property
The text, illustrations, layout and the shield mark are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. You may view, print and share pages for personal, non-commercial use, provided you keep this notice and do not change the content. Any other use requires prior permission. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
7. Disclaimer of warranties
We work to keep the guide accurate, current and available, but the site is provided “as is” and “as available”. To the extent permitted by law, we make no warranties that the content is complete, without errors or suitable for every configuration, or that the site will always be available.
8. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect or consequential loss, or for loss of data or connectivity, arising from your use of the site or from changes you make to your computer based on its content. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law, including liability for intent, gross negligence, or death or personal injury caused by negligence, and nothing affects your statutory rights as a consumer.
9. Privacy and cookies
How we handle personal data and browser storage is explained in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which form part of these terms.
10. Changes to the site and these terms
We may update the site content and these terms from time to time. The effective date above shows the current version. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the revised terms.
11. Governing law and severability
These terms are governed by the laws of the country in which the site operator is established. If you are a consumer in the EU, you also keep the protection of the mandatory consumer laws of your country of residence. If any provision of these terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
See also: Privacy Policy · Cookie Policy