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Terms of Service

The rules that govern your use of Sleutl

The Short Version

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

1. Agreement to Terms

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.

2. Description of Service

Sleutl is a secure messaging platform that provides end-to-end encrypted communication services. Our Service includes:

  • End-to-end encrypted text messaging
  • Encrypted photo and video sharing
  • Secure group chats
  • Voice messages
  • Real-time notifications

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.

3. Eligibility

To use Sleutl, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction)
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
  • Not have been previously banned from the Service

If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms.

4. Account Registration & Security

4.1 Account Creation

To use Sleutl, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Promptly update any information that changes
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4.2 Account Security

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.

4.3 One Account Per Person

Each user may maintain only one active account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions is prohibited.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use Sleutl only for lawful purposes. You may NOT use our Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users
  • Send spam, unsolicited messages, or engage in phishing
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
  • Exploit, harm, or attempt to harm minors
  • Transmit illegal content including child exploitation material
  • Engage in fraud, scams, or deceptive practices
  • Attempt to bypass, breach, or test our security measures
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
  • Use automated systems or bots without our permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

6. User Content

6.1 Ownership

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.

6.2 Your Responsibility

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.

6.3 Content Restrictions

You may not share content that:

  • Is illegal in your jurisdiction or the recipient's jurisdiction
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Contains malware or harmful code
  • Depicts child exploitation or abuse

7. Privacy

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:

  • Messages are end-to-end encrypted - we cannot read them
  • We collect minimal account information
  • We do not sell your data or show you ads
  • You can delete your account at any time

8. Intellectual Property

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.

9. Termination

9.1 By You

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.

9.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if we believe you have:

  • Violated these Terms of Service
  • Engaged in conduct harmful to other users
  • Posed a security risk to our Service
  • Engaged in illegal activities

We will provide notice when possible, but may act immediately in cases of serious violations.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • The Service will be secure or free from vulnerabilities
  • Any content will be delivered successfully
  • The Service will meet your specific requirements

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SLEUTL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of data, profits, revenue, or goodwill
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
  • Damages resulting from third-party conduct

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (if any).

12. Indemnification

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.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
  2. If negotiation fails, binding arbitration under applicable laws

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or class action lawsuit.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make significant changes:

  • We will notify you through the app or via email
  • We will update the "Last updated" date
  • Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance

If you disagree with changes, you may delete your account.

16. General Provisions

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sleutl.
  • Severability: If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
  • Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
  • Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights freely.

17. Contact Us

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