Welcome to sharesecure.ly ("we," "our," "us," or the "Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our secure messaging platform and any related services provided by us.

By accessing or using sharesecure.ly, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

By using sharesecure.ly, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

sharesecure.ly provides a secure messaging platform that allows users to share sensitive information with zero-knowledge encryption and automatic deletion capabilities. Key features include:

• End-to-end encryption of messages using AES-256-GCM
• Automatic deletion based on time or view limits
• Password protection for additional security
• Email notifications when messages are viewed (optional)
• Zero-knowledge architecture ensuring we cannot access your content

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Share illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or obscene content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the Service to spam, harass, or harm others
• Share malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Attempt to reverse engineer or compromise our security measures

4.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you share through our Service. We do not monitor, review, or control the content of messages due to our zero-knowledge architecture.

4.3 Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or links associated with your shared content. Share links and passwords only with intended recipients.

We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Emergency repairs
• Technical difficulties
• Events beyond our reasonable control

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time with reasonable notice.

Your privacy is important to us. Our handling of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by sharesecure.ly and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of any content you share through the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store and transmit your encrypted content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, sharesecure.ly shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data or content
• Loss of profits or business opportunities
• Service interruptions
• Unauthorized access to your content by third parties

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed £100 (one hundred pounds sterling).

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or data protection

While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless sharesecure.ly and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, costs, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you share through the Service

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

Messages and data may be retained according to their configured expiration settings even after termination.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: