Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 10, 2026 · Last Updated: January 10, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Signos Registered Media ("the Software"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Software.

2. Description of Service

Signos Registered Media is a desktop application that:

Calculates cryptographic hashes of your files
Registers file hashes on the Algorand blockchain
Provides optional Human Verification (biometric proof-of-presence)
Creates self-certifying files with embedded verification data
Offers encrypted cloud backup services

3. License Grant

Subject to these Terms and payment of applicable fees, Signos Technologies ("we", "us") grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

Install the Software on devices you own or control
Use the Software for personal or internal business purposes

This license does not include the right to:

Modify, reverse engineer, or decompile the Software
Redistribute, sublicense, or resell the Software
Remove proprietary notices or labels
Use the Software to develop competing products

4. Subscription and Payment

4.1 Subscription Plans

Access to the Software requires an active subscription
Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice

4.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc.
You agree to Stripe's terms of service for payment processing
You are responsible for providing accurate payment information

4.3 Refunds

Refund requests within 14 days of initial purchase will be honored
No refunds for partial subscription periods after 14 days

4.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time
Access continues until the end of your paid period
Blockchain registrations made during your subscription remain permanent

5. Blockchain Registration

5.1 Permanence

      Important: Records registered on the Algorand blockchain are permanent and cannot be deleted. You acknowledge this permanence before registering files. We cannot modify or remove blockchain records once created.
    

5.2 Public vs Private Registration

Private Registration: Salted hashes that cannot identify your file content
Public Registration: Includes attribution metadata visible to anyone

You are solely responsible for choosing the appropriate registration type.

5.3 No Guarantee of Legal Effect

Blockchain registration provides technical proof of file existence at a point in time
We make no guarantee regarding legal admissibility or intellectual property protection
Consult a legal professional for copyright or IP matters

6. Human Verification Feature

6.1 Patent-Pending Technology

The Human Verification feature uses patent-pending biometric technology to prove human presence during file creation.

6.2 Limitations

Human Verification provides probabilistic evidence, not absolute proof
Confidence scores indicate likelihood, not certainty
The feature is designed to deter AI forgery, not guarantee detection

6.3 Privacy

Only timing patterns are captured (not content)
All processing occurs locally on your device
See our Privacy Policy for complete details

7. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

Provide accurate account information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Use the Software only for lawful purposes
Not use the Software to register files you do not have rights to
Not attempt to circumvent security features
Not use the Software to harass, defame, or infringe on others' rights

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Rights

The Software and its components are owned by Signos Technologies
The Software contains patent-pending technology
All trademarks, logos, and brand features are our property

8.2 Your Rights

You retain all rights to your files and content
Registering a file does not transfer any rights to us
We claim no ownership over your registered content

9. Data and Backups

9.1 Local Data

You are responsible for backing up your local database
We are not responsible for data loss on your device

9.2 Cloud Backups

Cloud backup is an optional feature
Backups are encrypted before transmission
We use commercially reasonable security measures
We do not guarantee against data loss

9.3 Data Export

You may export your data at any time via the Software
We will provide data export upon request

10. Disclaimers

10.1 "AS IS" Provision

The Software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.

10.2 No Legal Advice

We do not provide legal advice. The Software is a technical tool, not a legal service. Consult an attorney for legal matters.

10.3 Blockchain Reliability

We do not control the Algorand blockchain. We are not responsible for:

Blockchain network outages or delays
Changes to blockchain protocols
Transaction fees charged by the network

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid in the 12 months prior to the claim
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
We are not liable for loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
We are not liable for actions of third parties (Stripe, Algorand, Google Cloud)

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Signos Technologies from claims arising from:

Your use of the Software
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Content you register through the Software

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may stop using the Software at any time by uninstalling it and canceling your subscription.

13.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access if you:

Violate these Terms
Engage in fraudulent activity
Fail to pay subscription fees

13.3 Effect of Termination

Your license to use the Software ends
Blockchain registrations remain permanent
You may export your data before termination

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via:

In-app notification
Email (if provided)
30 days advance notice for material changes

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@signos.app to attempt informal resolution.

16.2 Arbitration

Disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules.

16.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and LICENSE file, constitute the entire agreement.

17.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

17.3 No Waiver

Failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign them to a successor entity.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

Email: legal@signos.app
Website: signos.app/terms

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