Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Cipher Chat ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the Cipher Chat mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By creating an account, downloading, accessing, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility

To use Cipher Chat, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
• Comply with all local, state, national, and international laws and regulations

If you are under 18 years of age, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Service.

3. Description of Service

Cipher Chat is an anonymous, location-based chat application that allows users to:

• Connect with other users in their geographic vicinity
• Send and receive messages anonymously
• Participate in location-based conversations
• Share media content (subject to content guidelines)

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.

4. Account and Access

4.1 Account Creation

While Cipher Chat emphasizes anonymity, you may need to create an account to access certain features. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

4.2 Location Services

Our Service requires access to your device's location services to function properly. By using Cipher Chat, you consent to the collection and use of your location data as described in our Privacy Policy.

4.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

5.1 Acceptable Use

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

• Harass, bully, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Post or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Share sexually explicit content or engage in sexual exploitation
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Post or transmit any content that infringes upon intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party
• Transmit or facilitate the transmission of spam, chain letters, or unsolicited messages
• Use the Service to promote or engage in any illegal activity
• Distribute viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other users' accounts, or computer systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scripts, scrapers) to access or use the Service
• Collect or store personal data about other users without their express permission
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our express written consent

5.2 Content Standards

All content you post must comply with the following standards:

• Be respectful and civil toward other users
• Not contain hate speech, discrimination, or incitement to violence
• Not promote self-harm or dangerous activities
• Not contain graphic violence or gore
• Not violate any applicable laws or regulations

5.3 Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates these Terms, please report it immediately through the in-app reporting feature or by contacting us at [email protected].

6. Content Ownership and License

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you post on the Service ("User Content"). However, by posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with operating and improving the Service.

6.2 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by Cipher Chat and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

6.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate at our sole discretion, without prior notice.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Cipher Chat. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

9.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• The quality of the Service will meet your expectations
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

9.3 User Interactions

We are not responsible for the conduct of any user, whether online or offline. You agree to take reasonable precautions in all interactions with other users, particularly if you decide to meet in person.

9.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CIPHER CHAT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, or other malicious code that may be transmitted through the Service
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Service
• User Content or the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any third party

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Cipher Chat, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of any rights of another user or third party

11. Modifications to the Service and Terms

11.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

11.2 Terms Changes

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website and in the app. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the Service or by other means.

By continuing to use the Service after changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service.

12. Geographic Restrictions

The Service is based in the United States and provided for access and use primarily in the United States. We make no claims that the Service or any of its content is accessible or appropriate outside of the United States.

If you access the Service from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by arbitration in [Your City, State], before one arbitrator.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and us individually. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

13.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may bring a lawsuit solely for injunctive relief to stop unauthorized use or abuse of the Service or intellectual property infringement without first engaging in arbitration.

14. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

If you believe that any content on the Service infringes your copyright, please send a notice to our designated copyright agent with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the infringing material and information to locate it
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, email)
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Copyright Agent: [email protected]

15. Miscellaneous Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cipher Chat regarding the use of the Service.

15.2 Severability

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

15.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control.

15.6 Survival

Sections that by their nature should survive termination of these Terms shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

16. Contact Information

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

Cipher Chat
Email: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]

17. Acknowledgment

BY USING CIPHER CHAT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.