Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the CIPH4 platform ("Service") operated by CIPH4 Inc. ("Company," "we," "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms.

2. Service Description

CIPH4 provides a Secure Link Sharing platform that enables users to share encrypted secrets via self-destructing, one-time links. Key characteristics of the Service include:

• ▶Client-side encryption using AES-256-GCM encryption before data leaves your device
• ▶One-time links that are removed from the platform after a single view
• ▶Configurable expiration times for automatic deletion of unviewed drops
• ▶Optional passphrase protection for additional security

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to the following when using our Service:

• ✕No illegal activity: You will not use the Service to share content that violates any applicable law, including but not limited to illegal materials, threats, or content that facilitates criminal activity.
• ✕No circumventing security: You will not attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with any security features of the Service, including encryption, access controls, or rate limiting.
• ✕No abuse: You will not use the Service for spam, phishing, or to distribute malware.
• ✓Account security: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, branding, and documentation, is the intellectual property of CIPH4 Inc. and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws.

You retain full ownership of any content you encrypt and share through the Service. We claim no rights to your encrypted data.

5. Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CIPH4 INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

6. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with reasonable notice. Scheduled maintenance windows will be announced in advance when possible.

7. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time if you violate these Terms, or if we reasonably believe your use poses a security risk. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Any active secure links associated with your account will be destroyed. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of California.

9. Security Incident Notification

In the event of a confirmed security incident that may affect your data, CIPH4 will notify affected customers within 72 hours via the email address associated with your account. Notification will include: a description of the incident, the data potentially affected, remediation steps taken, and recommended actions for your organization.

10. Pricing Changes

CIPH4 may modify plan prices with 30 days' prior written notice. Current customers retain their existing price until the next billing cycle following the notice period. You may downgrade or cancel without penalty during the notice period.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: