These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Private Vault, including pages that display private media scans, vault initialization steps, file protection categories, and related educational content (collectively, the “Services”). Please read them carefully.
Last updated: May 19, 2026
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services. If you use the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
Private Vault offers informational content and interactive presentations about personal privacy on mobile and desktop devices, including simulated scans for photos, videos, documents, and app-related content; labels such as VISIBLE; live progress indicators; and navigation between home and detail pages for Photos, Videos, Files, and Apps categories.
The Services are intended for general educational and awareness purposes. They are not a vault application pre-installed on your operating system, not a replacement for your device manufacturer’s security or file-management tools, and not professional legal, forensic, or cybersecurity advice.
We do not guarantee that use of the Services will hide all gallery photos, remove videos from public view, encrypt every document, lock third-party apps, or prevent unauthorized access to your device. Visual indicators (including file counts, “Private Files Detected,” “Securing Private Access,” and “Private Protection Active” messages) may be simulated or estimated for demonstration and education. Actual privacy outcomes depend on the apps you install, device settings, passcodes, biometrics, cloud backups, and user behavior.
Always follow your device maker’s official guidance. Seek qualified assistance if you suspect malware, account compromise, or loss of important data.
The Services may present links or buttons such as HIDE FILES NOW or category cards that lead to detail flows. Any vault, locker, or file-hiding application obtained through third-party stores or installers is provided by those third parties under their own terms and licenses. We are not responsible for third-party apps, in-app purchases, permissions they request, or damage arising from their installation or use.
You are solely responsible for reviewing permissions, source authenticity, and compatibility before installing any private vault, gallery lock, or file-encryption application on your device.
You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction) to use the Services. Where an account or registration is offered in the future, you agree to provide accurate information and keep credentials confidential. You are responsible for activity under your account.
You agree not to:
We may suspend or terminate access for conduct we reasonably believe violates these Terms or poses risk to the Services or other users.
The Services, including text, graphics, layout, animations, software, and the “Private Vault” branding, are owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from the Services without our prior written permission, except for temporary caching or printing reasonable portions for personal reference.
The Services may link to third-party sites, tools, advertisements, or app distribution platforms. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PRIVATE VAULT AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR DEVICE FUNCTION, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100), IF YOU PAID NOTHING.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Private Vault and its affiliates from claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. We may update these Terms by posting a revised version with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes will be communicated where required by law. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence apply.
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there, unless prohibited by applicable law.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Private Vault regarding the Services. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. You may not assign these Terms without our consent; we may assign them in connection with a merger or sale.
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at legal@privatevault.app or visit our Contact Us page.