Terms and Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the AES-256 Encryptor/Decrypter (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service. These Terms govern your use of this static, client-side web utility hosted on GitHub Pages.
2. Description of Service
The Service is a free, open-source, browser-based tool that performs AES-256-GCM encryption and decryption locally using the Web Crypto API. No data is sent to any server. All processing — including passphrase-to-key derivation (PBKDF2), random salt/IV generation, and authenticated encryption — occurs exclusively in your browser.
3. No Data Collection
As stated in our Privacy Policy (incorporated by reference), we collect no personal information, usage data, plaintext, passphrases, or ciphertext. The Service is stateless and leaves no persistent traces after page close or refresh.
4. User Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for:
- Choosing and safeguarding a strong passphrase
- Safely storing and transmitting ciphertext
- Transmitting passphrases through secure, separate channels
- Verifying decrypted output before relying on it
- Protecting your device and browser from malware or keyloggers
5. No Warranty / Disclaimer
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, or security. We do not guarantee that:
- The cryptographic operations will be error-free
- Your encrypted data cannot be compromised through weak passphrases or user error
- The tool will function on every browser or device
Use of the Service is at your own risk. We are not liable for any loss, damage, or unauthorized access resulting from use or misuse.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability shall not exceed zero dollars ($0), as no fees are charged.
7. Intellectual Property
The Service’s source code is open-source under the MIT License (or equivalent — check repository). You may view, fork, or self-host the code. The name "AES-256 Encryptor" and associated branding remain our property. You may not use our branding to imply endorsement.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice or liability.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Norway, without regard to conflict of law principles.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Check this page periodically.
11. Contact
Questions? Open an issue on the GitHub repository.
This is a no-liability, no-warranty tool provided for convenience. Encrypt responsibly.