Terms of Service
Effective Date: 22 June 2025
1. Company & Legal Details
Owner
The Service is provided by Mark Shaposhnik, operating as a sole proprietor in Switzerland.
Service Name
The platform and associated services are referred to as 0am.ch (also “0am” or “zero auth management”).
Business Address
Rue de Genève 21, 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland
Contact Information
Email: mark@0am.ch
Registration/VAT Information
Currently, no registration number or VAT ID is provided. We reserve the right to update this information when necessary.
2. Service Description
Nature of the Service
0am provides a client-side encryption framework that allows you to encrypt and store data securely in our associated cloud library. Although geared toward B2B scenarios, individuals may also use the Service, subject to any payment-partner restrictions.
Intended Usage
The Service supports secure data storage and encryption solutions for various websites and applications. We do not limit or monitor how clients use the Service, but reserve the right to suspend or block accounts that create legal, financial, or reputational risks or harm our infrastructure.
No Warranty Against Misuse
We are not responsible for your or your end-users’ actions on the platform. Problematic or harmful activity may lead to account restrictions or termination.
3. Account Creation & User Responsibilities
Age Requirements
No explicit minimum age is set; you must comply with any age-related restrictions of our payment processor (Stripe).
Account Security
You are fully responsible for safeguarding account credentials and encryption keys. Because 0am uses client-side encryption, we cannot access your plaintext data or passwords. We are not liable for data loss or unauthorized access arising from compromised credentials.
Prohibited Activities
- Reverse-engineering or decompiling the Service except as permitted by law.
- Reselling the Service or creating derivative commercial products without prior written consent.
Violations may result in immediate suspension or termination without refund.
4. Subscription Plans & Payment
Plan Options
Plans vary by storage, request limits, connected websites, and data transfer. Details are shown on our website or in your dashboard.
Billing Cycle
Stripe processes payments. Subscriptions renew automatically on a monthly or yearly basis. By subscribing, you authorize Stripe to charge your chosen payment method.
Accepted Payment Methods
Only Stripe-supported payment methods are accepted.
Free Tiers & Trial Modes
- Localhost Free Tier — restricted to localhost; data purged after a defined period.
- Sandbox Mode — shared environment where data is visible to all sandbox users and deleted after one week; not for production use.
Refund Policy
- Full refund within 24 hours if no data uploaded or used.
- Partial refund (at our discretion) if less than half the subscription period and limited usage.
- No refund after half of the period or if the account is terminated for Terms violations.
5. Pricing Changes & Overages
Price Adjustments
At least 30 days’ notice is provided before fee changes via email, in-platform messages, or website announcements.
Overage Policies
Up to 10 % margin beyond plan limits is allowed to prevent sudden downtime. Beyond that, hard limits may apply. Upgrade your plan in advance if higher usage is expected.
6. Service Availability & Technical Requirements
“As-Is” Basis
The Service is provided on a best-effort basis with no guaranteed uptime.
Scheduled Maintenance
We aim to notify you at least one week before scheduled maintenance. During these windows the Service may be limited or unavailable.
Downtime Liability
We disclaim liability for interruptions, delays, or data loss caused by downtime.
7. Termination of Service
Termination by User
Cancel any time via the dashboard. Cancel before the renewal date to avoid the next charge.
Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account for non-payment, Terms violations, or harm to our systems. Refunds for violations are not guaranteed.
Data Handling After Termination
You may export data before cancellation (subject to platform capabilities). After termination, your data will be deleted as soon as feasible.
8. Intellectual Property & Licenses
Our IP
We own all rights to 0am’s algorithms, technology, and branding. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership.
User-Generated Data
Data you upload remains yours in encrypted form. You grant us a limited right to store, process, and transmit it as needed to provide the Service.
License to Use
We grant you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our APIs, libraries, and cloud systems, conditioned on compliance with these Terms and payment of applicable fees.
9. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available”, with no warranties, express or implied.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Swiss law, our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the subscription fees paid for the current billing period. We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages.
10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Swiss law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Dispute Resolution
We reserve the right to engage or decline mediation or negotiation. We disclaim liability for indirect or consequential losses as allowed by Swiss law.
11. Changes to the Terms
Notification of Updates
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you through the website or other means before changes take effect.
Effective Date
Continuing to use the Service after updates become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Additional Clauses
Third-Party Payment Provider
We use Stripe for payment processing and are not responsible for issues arising from Stripe’s services.
Privacy Policy
Use of the Service is also subject to our Privacy Policy, incorporated by reference.
No Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
We do not currently provide a DPA. Contact us if one is required to discuss potential options.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms or the Service, contact:
Email: mark@0am.ch
Address: Chemin de Boston 21, 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland