The rules that govern your use of Sleutl
Be respectful and don't harm others
Don't use Sleutl for illegal activities
You own your content, we protect your privacy
You can delete your account anytime
Last updated: December 2024
By accessing or using Sleutl ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Sleutl. Please read them carefully before using our Service.
Sleutl is a secure messaging platform that provides end-to-end encrypted communication services. Our Service includes:
The Service is provided "as is" and we continuously work to improve and expand its features.
Beta Notice: Sleutl is currently in beta. While we strive for reliability, data loss may occur and features may change. We cannot be held liable for any data lost during this period.
To use Sleutl, you must:
If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms.
To use Sleutl, you must create an account. You agree to:
You are responsible for safeguarding your password and encryption keys. If you believe your account has been compromised, notify us immediately at security@sleutl.com.
Each user may maintain only one active account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions is prohibited.
You agree to use Sleutl only for lawful purposes. You may NOT use our Service to:
You retain ownership of all content you create and share through Sleutl. Because your messages are end-to-end encrypted, we cannot access or claim any rights to your content.
You are solely responsible for the content you share and must ensure it complies with these Terms and applicable laws. You represent that you have all necessary rights to share any content you transmit.
You may not share content that:
Your privacy is fundamental to our Service. Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key privacy points:
The Sleutl name, logo, app interface, and all related intellectual property are owned by Sleutl and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not use our branding without written permission.
The underlying code for security features may be open source - see our GitHub for details.
You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon deletion, your account data will be removed according to our data retention policy.
We may suspend or terminate your account if we believe you have:
We will provide notice when possible, but may act immediately in cases of serious violations.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SLEUTL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (if any).
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sleutl, its founders, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved through:
You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or class action lawsuit.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict of law principles.
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make significant changes:
If you disagree with changes, you may delete your account.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: