Claddo Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 2, 2025

Welcome to Claddo — an upcoming, fully open-source, end-to-end encrypted chat app being developed as a fresh alternative to existing platforms. These Terms of Service govern your use of Claddo and help ensure a safe, respectful, and fair experience for everyone.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Claddo, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Claddo. By using the service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

3. Account Registration

Certain features may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update it as needed.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use Claddo for illegal or harmful activities;
• Harass, threaten, or otherwise harm others;
• Impersonate any person or entity;
• Engage in spamming, phishing, or other deceptive behavior;
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the service;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of Claddo or its systems.

5. Content Ownership and Rights

You retain ownership of any content you submit or post on Claddo. By posting content, you grant us a limited license to host and deliver it for the purpose of operating the service. All messages are protected by E2EE — we do not claim ownership of them.

6. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we believe your conduct violates these Terms or harms others. You may also delete your account at any time through the app settings.

7. Intellectual Property

Claddo is 100% open source. All rights to the source code are shared under an open-source license. Except for third-party trademarks, all software and documentation are freely available for inspection and modification.

8. Disclaimers

Claddo is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind. While we strive to offer a reliable and secure service, we make no guarantees regarding uninterrupted or error-free operation.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Claddo shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the service.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts located in [Your Location].

11. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. The updated version will be posted online with a new effective date. Continued use of the service after changes