Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Cipher, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this service.

2. Description of Service

Cipher is a decentralized messaging and cryptocurrency wallet application that provides:

• End-to-end encrypted messaging
• Self-custody cryptocurrency wallet functionality
• Peer-to-peer payment capabilities
• Anonymous account creation via seed phrase

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Seed Phrase Security

You are solely responsible for:

• Securely storing your seed phrase
• Never sharing your seed phrase with anyone
• Understanding that lost seed phrases cannot be recovered
• All actions taken using your account

3.2 Lawful Use

You agree to use Cipher only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Use the service for any illegal activities
• Attempt to harm, disrupt, or exploit the service
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others

4. Self-Custody Disclaimer

Cipher provides self-custody wallet functionality. This means:

• You have complete control over your cryptocurrency assets
• Cipher never holds or has access to your funds
• We cannot reverse, cancel, or refund transactions
• We cannot recover lost or stolen assets
• You bear all risks associated with managing your own keys

5. No Financial Advice

Nothing in Cipher constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Cryptocurrency investments are volatile and risky. You should:

• Conduct your own research before any transaction
• Consult professional advisors as needed
• Only invest what you can afford to lose
• Understand the risks involved in cryptocurrency

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cipher and its developers shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of funds, data, or profits
• Service interruptions or errors
• Actions of third parties or other users
• Blockchain network issues or failures

7. Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be affected by:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Network issues
• Force majeure events
• Security incidents

8. Open Source License

Cipher is open-source software. The source code is available under an open-source license, which grants you certain rights and responsibilities. Please refer to the license file in our repository for specific terms.

9. Intellectual Property

The Cipher name, logo, and brand assets are protected intellectual property. The open-source license does not grant rights to use our trademarks or brand assets without permission.

10. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your information.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of Cipher after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Termination

You may stop using Cipher at any time. Due to the decentralized nature of the service:

• Your wallet and funds remain accessible via your seed phrase
• We cannot forcibly terminate access to your wallet
• Messages already sent cannot be recalled

13. Governing Law

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

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of Cipher shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our official channels or GitHub repository.