Terms of Service
Effective Date: October 16, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Open Encrypt, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use our Service.
2. Use of Service
Open Encrypt provides a platform to send and store encrypted messages. You agree to:
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes.
- Not interfere with the Service or attempt unauthorized access.
- Keep your encryption keys safe and secure.
3. Account Responsibilities
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- All activities that occur under your account.
- Ensuring your secret keys are never shared with Open Encrypt or any unauthorized party.
4. Zero-Knowledge Encryption
Open Encrypt uses zero-knowledge encryption. This means:
- We cannot access your secret keys.
- We cannot decrypt your messages.
- If you lose your key, we cannot recover your encrypted messages.
5. Content Ownership
You retain full ownership of your messages. Open Encrypt stores encrypted data to provide the Service, but we do not claim ownership of your content.
6. Limitations of Liability
Open Encrypt is provided “as is.” We are not liable for:
- Loss of encrypted messages due to lost keys.
- Unauthorized access resulting from compromised accounts or keys.
- Any damages arising from use of the Service.
By using the Service, you agree that our total liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
7. Modifications to Service and Terms
- We may modify or discontinue the Service at any time.
- We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted on the site with a new effective date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
8. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access for violations of these Terms or other policies. Upon termination, encrypted messages and accounts may be deleted.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Open Encrypt operates.
10. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: openencrypt@proton.me