These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of DataSeal.net("DataSeal", "we", "us"). By creating an account or using our services, you agree to these Terms.
1. Service description
DataSeal provides cryptographic timestamping and proof-of-existence services. We generate SHA-256 fingerprints, optionally store payloads, and anchor metadata to public blockchains. Our service produces technical evidence records — it is not legal advice and does not replace professional legal counsel, contracts, or identity verification.
2. Your responsibilities
- Maintain your own backups of all files, encryption keys, and proof records.
- Keep account credentials and API keys secure.
- Ensure you have the right to timestamp and share any content you upload.
- Comply with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
3. Data retention and availability
We strive to maintain reliable storage and database services, but we do not guarantee permanent availability of your data. In the event of database loss, infrastructure failure, account termination, or service discontinuation, your stored payloads, metadata, and account records may be permanently lost.
Blockchain anchors (transaction IDs and on-chain fingerprints) may persist independently of our database, but recovery of full proof context without our records may be difficult or impossible. You are responsible for maintaining your own independent backups of files, encryption keys, proof packages, and certificate links.
4. Encryption keys
For encrypted mode, encryption keys are generated and held by you in the browser. We do not store your decryption keys. If you lose your key, encrypted payloads cannot be recovered by DataSeal.
5. Public proof pages and downloads
Proof page links are unlisted but accessible to anyone with the URL. When download is enabled, visitors may retrieve archived payloads. DataSeal does not verify downloaded content for malware, accuracy, or authenticity beyond cryptographic fingerprint matching. See our Privacy Policy for data handling details.
6. Credits, billing, and subscriptions
Credit purchases and subscriptions are subject to the pricing displayed at time of purchase. Credits are consumed when proofs are created. Refund policies will be stated at checkout when payment processing is enabled.
7. Limitation of liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DATASEAL AND ITS OPERATORS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF ENCRYPTION KEYS, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS PROOF RECORDS, WHETHER ARISING FROM DATABASE FAILURE, SERVICE OUTAGE, USER ERROR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR AUD $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
8. Disclaimer of warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9. Account termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. You may request account deletion through Settings. Deletion may not remove blockchain anchors already broadcast.
10. Changes
We may update these Terms. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.