Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026-09-12

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of DataValence (“the Service”). By using DataValence, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

1. Description of the Service

DataValence provides a simple interface for securely uploading, storing, and retrieving files and web links. The Service is intended for personal productivity, collaboration, and lightweight knowledge storage.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Store or distribute illegal content
• Upload malware or malicious files
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Reverse engineer, overload, or disrupt the platform
• Attempt unauthorized access to other users’ data

3. User Accounts

You must authenticate using a supported identity provider (e.g., Google). You are responsible for maintaining the security of your login credentials.

4. Data Storage & Security

The Service uses modern security practices, including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest for stored data
• Strict access controls so users may only access their own data

While we take reasonable steps to safeguard data, no system is perfectly secure. You use the Service at your own risk.

5. Privacy & Data Handling

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information. By using DataValence, you also agree to the Privacy Policy.

6. Data Ownership

You retain full ownership of the files and links you upload. We do not claim any rights to your content except as necessary to operate the Service.

7. Retention and Deletion

• You may delete your uploaded files or links at any time.
• You may request deletion of your user account and associated data.

8. Third-Party Services

DataValence relies on external authentication providers. Your use of those providers is subject to their own terms.

9. Service Availability

DataValence is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We may modify or discontinue the Service at any time.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Significant changes will be posted on this page.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact the administrator of your DataValence instance.