Terms of Use

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using AfterlifeWill.com ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

2. Description of Service

AfterlifeWill.com provides a secure digital will storage service that allows users to:

  • Create encrypted digital messages and store documents
  • Designate emergency contacts to receive access upon user inactivity
  • Set activity monitoring intervals to verify user status
  • Ensure automatic delivery of messages if the user becomes inactive

Important: This Service is NOT a legal will creation service. The digital wills stored on our platform are not legally binding documents. For creating legal wills, please consult with a licensed attorney.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When creating an account, you must:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access
  • Notify us immediately if you discover or suspect any security breaches

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Ensuring your emergency contact information is accurate and up-to-date
  • Responding to activity verification emails within the specified timeframe

4. Privacy and Data Security

4.1 Zero-Knowledge Encryption

We employ zero-knowledge encryption, meaning:

  • Your will content is encrypted on your device before transmission
  • We store only encrypted data that we cannot decrypt
  • Only you and those with your access password can decrypt your will
  • If you lose your access password, your will content cannot be recovered

4.2 Data Collection

We collect and store:

  • Account information (email, name)
  • Encrypted will content and attachments
  • Activity timestamps and verification records
  • Technical data necessary for service operation

For detailed information, please review our Privacy Policy.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Store or transmit illegal content
  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Transmit malware or harmful code
  • Attempt to breach or test our security systems
  • Interfere with the Service's operation
  • Create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the content you store in your digital will. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Store your encrypted content on our servers
  • Transmit your content as necessary to provide the Service
  • Create backups for data protection
  • Deliver your will to designated recipients upon activation

6.2 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by AfterlifeWill.com and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7. Service Operation

7.1 Activity Monitoring

Our activity monitoring system operates as follows:

  • We send verification emails based on your chosen interval (7-365 days)
  • You must click the verification link to confirm activity
  • Failure to respond triggers a 7-day grace period
  • After the grace period, your will is released to your emergency contact

7.2 Will Delivery

Upon activation, we will:

  • Send your emergency contact an email with access instructions
  • Provide them with your Will ID
  • Make your encrypted will available for access
  • Require the access password you created for decryption

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2 No Legal Advice

We do not provide legal, financial, or estate planning advice. The Service is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. Always consult qualified professionals for legal matters.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AFTERLIFEWILL.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AfterlifeWill.com, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your content stored on the Service

10. Service Modifications and Termination

10.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
  • Change features, functionality, or pricing
  • Update these Terms with notice to users

10.2 Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Fail to maintain accurate account information

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to the Service will cease
  • Your encrypted data may be deleted after a reasonable period
  • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

11. Service Availability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The Service may be unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled or emergency maintenance
  • Technical failures or cyber attacks
  • Events beyond our reasonable control

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of planned maintenance.

12. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your encrypted data as long as your account is active. You may delete your will at any time through your dashboard. Upon account termination, we may retain encrypted data for up to 90 days before permanent deletion.

Important: Deleted data cannot be recovered due to our zero-knowledge encryption architecture.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Czech Republic, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiations between the parties
  2. Mediation if negotiations fail
  3. Binding arbitration as a last resort

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AfterlifeWill.com regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

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

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. When we do:

  • We will update the "Last updated" date at the top
  • We will notify you via email for significant changes
  • Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated Terms

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.