Terms of Use & EULA.
1. Acceptance of terms
By downloading, installing, or using CypherKeep ("the App"), you ("User" or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and End User License Agreement ("Agreement"). If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.
These Terms apply in addition to, and do not supersede, Apple's standard App Store Terms of Service.
2. License grant
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Install and use one copy of the App on any Apple-branded device you own or control running macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later, as permitted by the App Store usage rules.
This license does not include:
- Distributing, sublicensing, selling, or renting the App to third parties
- Using the App for any purpose not expressly permitted herein
- Any implied license to Developer's intellectual property beyond the App itself
3. Intellectual property
The App, including all source code, design, trademarks, trade dress, and related documentation, is the exclusive property of Developer and is protected by copyright, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App
- Reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
- Remove or alter any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the App
- Use the App's name, logo, or branding without prior written consent
4. User responsibilities & data ownership
4.1 Master password
CypherKeep is designed so that only you know your master password. The encryption key derived from your master password is never stored by the App or by Developer. If you forget your master password:
You are solely responsible for:
- Choosing a strong master password
- Storing your master password in a secure location independent of the App
- Any consequences resulting from loss, disclosure, or forgetting of your master password
Developer shall have no liability whatsoever for data loss resulting from a forgotten or compromised master password.
4.2 Backup responsibility
The App provides a backup export feature. You are solely responsible for creating regular backups and storing them securely. Developer is not responsible for data loss due to device failure, App malfunction, accidental deletion, or any other cause.
4.3 Credential security
You are responsible for the accuracy and security of the credentials you store in the App. Developer is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use, misuse, exposure, or loss of credentials stored in the App.
5. API key testing feature
The App includes an optional feature that sends API key values directly from your device to third-party API provider endpoints for validation purposes. By using this feature, you acknowledge and agree that:
- The request is made directly from your device to the third-party provider's servers
- Developer does not intercept, store, or have access to any data transmitted during these tests
- Each API provider's own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy govern their handling of such requests
- You are responsible for ensuring that your use of any API key complies with the respective provider's terms
- Developer has no liability for any consequences resulting from API key validation requests, including but not limited to rate limiting, account suspension, or data exposure by the third-party provider
6. Prohibited uses
You agree not to use the App to:
- Store, manage, or transmit credentials in violation of any applicable law
- Circumvent, defeat, or interfere with any security feature of the App
- Use the App in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the App
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system, network, or data
- Violate any third party's rights, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights
- Engage in any activity that is illegal, fraudulent, or harmful to others
7. Disclaimer of warranties
The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, express or implied.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Developer expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability — The App may not meet your expectations or requirements
- Fitness for a particular purpose — The App is a general-purpose secrets manager; it is not certified for use in regulated industries (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS) without independent verification
- Non-infringement — Developer makes no warranty that the App does not infringe any third-party rights
- Security — While Developer has implemented industry-standard encryption (AES-256-GCM, PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256), no software is 100% secure. You use the App at your own risk
- Uninterrupted operation — Developer does not warrant that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components
- Data integrity — Developer does not warrant that your data will not be lost, corrupted, or become inaccessible
Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties; in such cases, the above exclusions apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.
8. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Developer, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, business, or goodwill
- Loss or corruption of credentials, API keys, seed phrases, or any other data stored in the App
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Damages resulting from a forgotten, lost, or compromised master password
- Damages arising from the API Key Testing feature or third-party API interactions
- Any other damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the App
Even if Developer has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In any case, Developer's maximum aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or the App shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for personal injury or certain damages; in such cases, these limitations apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.
9. Security disclaimer
CypherKeep implements strong cryptographic standards. However:
- The security of the App depends in part on the security of your Mac, your macOS account, and your master password
- Developer is not responsible for security vulnerabilities in macOS, Apple frameworks (CryptoKit, LocalAuthentication, Keychain), or GRDB.swift that may be discovered after the App's release
- Developer is not responsible for any data exposure resulting from physical access to your unlocked Mac, malware on your system, or a compromised macOS account
Security is a shared responsibility. You are responsible for maintaining a secure computing environment.
10. Updates and modifications
Developer reserves the right to:
- Modify, update, or discontinue the App (or any feature thereof) at any time, with or without notice
- Update these Terms at any time; continued use after an update constitutes acceptance
- Charge for updates, upgrades, or new versions at its sole discretion
11. Termination
This Agreement is effective until terminated. Developer may terminate this Agreement immediately, without notice, if you fail to comply with any provision herein. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the App and delete all copies.
Developer's disclaimers, limitations of liability, and ownership provisions shall survive termination.
12. Governing law and dispute resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved by the courts of Lisbon, Portugal. You waive any right to a jury trial in connection with any dispute related to these Terms.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Apple App Store — required provisions
As required by Apple's App Store Review Guidelines for custom EULAs:
14.1 Acknowledgement
You and Developer acknowledge that this Agreement is concluded between you and Developer only, and not with Apple, Inc. ("Apple"). Developer, not Apple, is solely responsible for the App and its content.
14.2 Scope of license
The license granted to you is a limited, non-transferable license to use the App on any Apple-branded products that you own or control, as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in the App Store Terms of Service.
14.3 Maintenance and support
Developer, not Apple, is responsible for providing any maintenance and support services for the App. Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services.
14.4 Warranty
Developer, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any warranty claims. Apple has no warranty obligation with respect to the App.
14.5 Product claims
Developer, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims by you or a third party relating to the App, including: (i) product liability claims; (ii) claims that the App fails to conform to legal or regulatory requirements; and (iii) consumer protection or similar claims.
14.6 Intellectual property
In the event of any third-party claim that the App infringes a third party's intellectual property rights, Developer, not Apple, is solely responsible for investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of such claim.
14.7 Legal compliance
You represent and warrant that: (i) you are not in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country; and (ii) you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
14.8 Third-party beneficiary
You and Developer acknowledge and agree that Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement, and that upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and is deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.
15. Entire agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Developer with respect to the App and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.
16. Contact
For questions, support, or legal inquiries:
Kir Kovalski
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: April 25, 2026. This document does not constitute legal advice.