Terms of Service

Last Updated: 2.12.2024

Welcome to DeBox ("we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using our website, located at https://debox.cloud (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not access or use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our Site, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old or are visiting the Site under the supervision of a parent or guardian. You agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations while using our services.

2. User Accounts

To access certain features of our Site, you may need to create an account using the Privy authentication service. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information during the registration process.
Update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
Maintain the security of your account credentials.
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. Use of Our Services and Acceptable Use

3.1. Use of Our Services

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of our services.

3.2. Acceptable Use Policy

Prohibited Activities

By using our Platform, you agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

Illegal activities: Upload, store, transmit, or distribute any content that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, content related to:
- Copyright Infringement: Unauthorized distribution or use of copyrighted materials.
- Child Exploitation: Any material involving the exploitation or abuse of minors.
- Illicit Substances and Activities: Content promoting illegal drugs, human trafficking, or any form of illegal trade.
- Violent or Hateful Content: Materials that incite violence, hatred, or discrimination against any individual or group.
Malicious Activities: Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code intended to disrupt, damage, or limit the functionality of any software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment.
Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Platform, servers, or networks connected to the Platform, whether through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
Privacy Violations: Collect or store personal data about other users without their express permission or in violation of applicable laws and regulations.

User Responsibilities

Compliance: You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Platform complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and this Acceptable Use Policy.
Content Ownership: You retain all rights and responsibility for the content you upload. We do not claim ownership of your content.
Data Encryption: All files are encrypted using a combination of your wallet address, a local encryption key, and an environment variable. As such, we cannot access, decrypt, or monitor the content you store on the Platform.
Content Removal: In the event that we are notified of any content that violates this Acceptable Use Policy or any applicable laws, we reserve the right to disable access to such content, suspend or terminate your access to the Platform, and report the matter to the appropriate authorities, as required.

Reporting Violations

User Cooperation: If you become aware of any violation of this Acceptable Use Policy, you agree to promptly notify us at hello at debox dot cloud.
Legal Obligations: We may be legally required to report certain activities to law enforcement or other authorities. You acknowledge and agree that we may cooperate with authorities in investigating and prosecuting violations of applicable laws.

4. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, and other intellectual property on our Site are the property of DeBox or our licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.

5. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1. No Monitoring

Due to the encrypted nature of the Platform, we do not monitor, access, or control the content uploaded by users.

6.2. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. DeBox makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

6.3. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall DeBox, its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) our services.
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Platform.
Any content obtained from the services.
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site and our services at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold DeBox, its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees harmless from any claim, demand, loss, liability, or expense (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

Your use of the services.
Your violation of these Terms of Service.
Your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Slovenia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Slovenia for the resolution of any disputes.

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1. Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim against DeBox, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at hello at debox dot cloud. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, you or DeBox may bring a formal proceeding.

10.2. Arbitration

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or your use of the Site shall be finally settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Ljubljana Arbitration Centre, conducted in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in the English language.

10.3. Exceptions

Either party may assert claims in small claims court in Slovenia if the claims qualify. Either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for intellectual property infringement claims.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and DeBox concerning your use of the Site and services, and supersede all prior agreements, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter hereof.

13. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Natural disasters.
War, terrorism, or civil unrest.
Governmental regulations.
Strikes or labor disputes.
Internet or telecommunication failures.

14. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms of Service, or any rights granted hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms, without such consent, will be null and of no effect. We may assign or transfer these Terms of Service at our sole discretion, without restriction.

15. Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16. Headings

Headings are included for convenience only and will not be considered in interpreting these Terms of Service.

17. Electronic Communications

By using our services, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include notices about your account and information concerning or related to our services. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing.

18. Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by DeBox. 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 DeBox shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content, goods, or services.
Are advised to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

19. Feedback

Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you may provide regarding DeBox or the services is entirely voluntary, and we will be free to use such feedback, comments, or suggestions as we see fit and without any obligation to you.

20. International Users

Our services are controlled and operated from facilities in Slovenia. We make no representations that our services are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the services from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are entirely responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations.

21. Modifications to Services

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

22. Updates to Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our Site. By continuing to access or use the services after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the services.

23. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@debox.cloud

By using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, including the Acceptable Use Policy.