Terms of Service
Last updated: December 12, 2025
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of SparkVault's cryptographic storage platform, APIs, and related services (collectively, the "Services") provided by SparkVault, LLC ("SparkVault," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
By creating an account, accessing, or using our Services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
SparkVault provides:2. Description of Services
3. Account Registration
3.1 Account Creation
You must create an account to use most Services. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update this information as necessary.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use. SparkVault is not liable for losses arising from unauthorized account access.
3.3 Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent that you meet this requirement.
4. Acceptable Use
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use the Services for lawful purposes in accordance with these Terms. This includes storing encrypted data, generating secure random numbers, and implementing authentication workflows.
4.2 Prohibited Use
You agree NOT to use the Services to:
- Store, transmit, or distribute content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
- Store child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content exploiting minors
- Facilitate terrorism, violence, or criminal activity
- Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
- Circumvent security measures or rate limits
- Use the Services for high-risk activities where failure could cause death, injury, or significant damage
- Resell or redistribute the Services without authorization
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Note: While we cannot access your encrypted content, we reserve the right to terminate accounts that we reasonably believe are being used for prohibited purposes based on usage patterns, reports, or other indicators.
5. Fees and Payment
5.1 Pricing
Services are billed according to our pricing page. Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice. Current pricing is available at sparkvault.com/pricing.
5.2 Payment Terms
Payment is processed by Stripe. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated.
5.3 Free Tiers
Certain Services include free usage tiers. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue free tiers with 30 days notice.
5.4 Taxes
Fees are exclusive of taxes. You are responsible for all applicable taxes except those based on SparkVault's income.
6. Your Data
6.1 Ownership
You retain all rights to your data. SparkVault claims no ownership over content you store using the Services.
6.2 Encryption and Access
Your data is encrypted using our Zero-Trust architecture. For Vaults, decryption requires your passphrase (VMK), which we never store. You are solely responsible for maintaining access to your encryption credentials. Lost passphrases cannot be recovered, and SparkVault cannot decrypt your data.
6.3 Backups
You are responsible for maintaining your own backups. While we implement redundancy, we do not guarantee data recovery and recommend you keep copies of critical information.
6.4 Data Deletion
Sparks are automatically deleted after read or TTL expiration. Vaults and Ingots are retained until you delete them. Upon account termination, all data is permanently deleted within 30 days.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 SparkVault IP
The Services, including software, APIs, documentation, and trademarks, are owned by SparkVault and protected by intellectual property laws. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Services in accordance with these Terms.
7.2 Feedback
If you provide feedback or suggestions, you grant SparkVault a perpetual, royalty-free license to use such feedback without obligation to you.
8. Service Availability
8.1 Uptime
We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The Services may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.
8.2 Modifications
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. We will provide reasonable notice for material changes that negatively affect you.
THE SERVICES ARE 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, OR THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
SPARKVAULT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT ANY ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.
9. Disclaimers
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPARKVAULT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
IN NO EVENT SHALL SPARKVAULT'S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO SPARKVAULT IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
10. Limitation of Liability
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SparkVault and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
11. Indemnification
12. Termination
12.1 By You
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting [email protected].
12.2 By SparkVault
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services immediately, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, is harmful to other users or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately. We may delete your data within 30 days of termination. Sections 6.1, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 survive termination.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Wyoming or remotely at your election. Each party shall bear its own costs, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes with SparkVault on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.
14. General Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SparkVault regarding the Services.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
14.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
14.4 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
14.5 Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.
For questions about these Terms, contact us:
SparkVault, LLC15. Contact
Email: [email protected]
Website: sparkvault.com