Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 16, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PasteVault, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

PasteVault is a web-based platform that allows users to share text, code, and files through secure, shareable links. We provide both free and registered account services.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in abusive behavior.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use PasteVault to:

• Share illegal content or engage in illegal activities
• Distribute malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Share spam, phishing content, or scams
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Share personal information of others without consent
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliation
• Attempt to breach security measures
• Overload or disrupt our systems
• Scrape or harvest data without permission

5. Content Ownership and Rights

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload. By posting content, you grant us a license to store, display, and distribute your content as necessary to provide our service.

5.2 Public Content

Content marked as "Public" can be viewed, accessed, and indexed by anyone, including search engines.

5.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms without prior notice.

6. Privacy and Data

Your use of PasteVault is subject to our Privacy Policy. We collect and use data as described in that policy.

7. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted service access
• Error-free operation
• Data backup or recovery
• Permanent storage of content

We recommend keeping backups of important content.

8. Rate Limits and Quotas

To ensure fair use and service stability, we implement:

• Rate limits on paste creation
• File size limits
• API request limits

Excessive use may result in temporary or permanent restrictions.

9. Expiration and Deletion

• Pastes set to expire will be automatically deleted after the expiration date
• Self-destruct pastes are deleted after first view
• We may delete inactive accounts after extended periods
• Deleted content cannot be recovered

10. API Usage

If you use our API:

• You must use a valid API key
• You must respect rate limits
• You must not abuse or overload the API
• We may revoke API access for violations

11. Intellectual Property

The PasteVault platform, including its design, code, and branding, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our platform without permission.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

PasteVault is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The service will meet your requirements
• The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Data will be secure or not lost
• Any errors will be corrected

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PasteVault and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use the service
• User-generated content

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PasteVault from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your content

15. DMCA and Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• URL of the infringing content
• Your contact information
• Statement of good faith belief
• Statement under penalty of perjury

16. Reporting Abuse

If you encounter content that violates these terms, please use our Report feature or contact us directly.

17. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. Significant changes will be communicated to users.

18. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate jurisdiction.

19. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

20. Contact Information

For questions about these terms:

• Email: admin@cndco.de
• Contact Form: Contact Page