Lockette Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

        Agreement: By using the Lockette application or services, you agree to these 
        Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our service.
    

1. Service Description

Lockette provides privacy-preserving age verification services using zero-knowledge cryptographic proofs. Our service allows users to prove they meet age requirements (e.g., 18+, 21+, 25+) without revealing their identity or exact birth date.

2. Eligibility

To use Lockette, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
Have a valid government-issued identity document
Have a compatible mobile device
Agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy

3. Account and Device Registration

You may only register one device per person for verification
You must provide accurate information during the verification process
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device
You must notify us immediately if you believe your verification has been compromised

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

Attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with the security features
Use the service for any illegal purpose
Share or transfer your verification to another person
Attempt to verify using false or fraudulent identity documents
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the application
Use automated systems or bots to interact with our service
Attempt to extract or harvest data from our systems

5. Verification Process

Verification requires in-person validation by an authorized Lockette validator
Validators are independent entities and follow our verification protocols
We reserve the right to decline verification for any reason
Verification status may expire and require re-verification

6. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of Lockette are owned by Lockette and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

Copy, modify, or distribute our software
Use our trademarks without permission
Create derivative works based on our technology

7. Privacy

Your use of Lockette is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. Key points:

We use zero-knowledge proofs to protect your privacy
We do not store personally identifiable information on our servers
Biometric data never leaves your device

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

MERCHANTABILITY
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
NON-INFRINGEMENT
CONTINUOUS, UNINTERRUPTED, OR SECURE ACCESS

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LOCKETTE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the service
Any conduct or content of any third party on the service

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lockette, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

Your use of the service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice, for:

Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent activity
Any reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes through the app or our website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Lockette operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through:

Good faith negotiation
Mediation (if negotiation fails)
Binding arbitration (as a last resort)

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

Email: legal@lockette.dev
Website: https://lockette.dev/terms-of-service.html