Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Vault ("Service"), operated by SkillBreed LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of Vault after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Account Registration and Security

Account Creation

To use vault, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your account information
• Create a strong, secure password
• Complete reCAPTCHA verification when required

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

3. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

Permitted Use

You may use Vault to:

• Store your personal or business files securely
• Share files with others using share links
• Organize files in folders
• Access your files from any device

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to use Vault to:

• Upload illegal content: Including but not limited to child exploitation material, stolen data, or content that violates intellectual property rights
• Distribute malware: Including viruses, trojans, ransomware, or other malicious code
• Engage in harassment: Including stalking, threats, or distribution of personal information without consent
• Violate laws: Including copyright infringement, trademark violations, or distribution of pirated content
• Bypass security measures: Including attempts to hack, interfere with, or disrupt the Service
• Create multiple accounts: To abuse free storage limits or evade suspension
• Resell or redistribute: The Service without our written permission
• Automate abuse: Using bots, scripts, or automated tools to abuse the Service
• Store prohibited content: Including spam, phishing pages, or content designed to deceive others

4. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain all rights to the files and content you upload to Vault ("Your Content"). By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to:

• Store, process, and transmit your files to provide the Service
• Scan your files for viruses and malware using automated tools
• Create backups for disaster recovery purposes
• Share files when you explicitly create share links

We do not:

• Claim ownership of your content
• Use your content for any purpose other than providing the Service
• Access your files except as required to provide the Service or as required by law
• Sell or share your content with third parties for marketing purposes

Vault's Intellectual Property

The Vault Service, including its software, design, logos, and branding, is owned by SkillBreed LLC and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of the Service.

5. Storage Limits and Subscriptions

Free Plan

• 10 GB total storage
• File size limit: 100 MB per file
• Virus scanning included
• Basic sharing features

Pro Plan ($9/month)

• 100 GB total storage
• File size limit: 2 GB per file
• Priority virus scanning
• Advanced sharing features
• Priority support
• No ads

Subscription Terms

• Subscriptions are billed monthly via Stripe
• You can cancel your subscription at any time
• Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period
• No partial refunds for unused portions of a billing period
• If you downgrade from Pro to Free, files exceeding the 10 GB limit will be locked until you delete files or resubscribe

6. Virus Scanning and Security

We automatically scan all uploaded files using VirusTotal, a third-party virus scanning service. While we make every effort to detect malicious files:

• We do not guarantee that all malware will be detected
• You download and use shared files at your own risk
• We are not liable for damage caused by files downloaded from vault
• We reserve the right to delete files identified as malicious without notice

7. File Sharing and Share Links

When you create a share link:

• Anyone with the link can access the shared file or folder
• You can optionally protect share links with a password
• You can set expiration dates for share links
• You are responsible for controlling who has access to your share links
• You are responsible for the content you share

Sharing Prohibited Content: If you share illegal or prohibited content, we may:

• Immediately disable the share link
• Remove the content from our servers
• Suspend or terminate your account
• Report the activity to law enforcement if required

8. Data Retention and Deletion

• Active files: Stored indefinitely while your account is active
• Deleted files: Permanently removed from active servers within 30 days
• Backups: Deleted files purged from backups within 90 days
• Account deletion: All data permanently deleted within 90 days of account closure
• Inactive accounts: Free accounts inactive for 12+ months may be deleted with 30 days notice

9. Service Availability and Support

Uptime

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. We may experience downtime for:

• Scheduled maintenance (announced in advance when possible)
• Emergency security updates
• Infrastructure issues beyond our control

Support

• Free users: Email support with responses within 48-72 hours
• Pro users: Priority email support with responses within 24 hours
• Help Center: Self-service documentation available to all users

10. Termination

Termination by You

You may close your account at any time by:

• Using the account deletion feature in your settings
• Contacting our support team

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. All data will be deleted as outlined in Section 8.

Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms of Service
• You upload prohibited or illegal content
• Your account is used for abusive or fraudulent activity
• Your payment method fails (for Pro subscribers)
• Required by law or court order

For serious violations (illegal content, malware distribution, abuse), we may terminate your account immediately without notice. For less serious violations, we will typically provide a warning first.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Guarantees that the Service will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted
• Guarantees that your data will never be lost or corrupted
• Guarantees that all malware will be detected

You are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important data.

12. Limitation of Liability

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

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damage caused by malware or viruses downloaded from the Service
• Unauthorized access to your account due to password compromise
• Service interruptions or data loss

Our total liability to you for all claims related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim (or $100 for free users).

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SkillBreed LLC, 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 laws or third-party rights
• Content you upload or share through the Service

14. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oakland Park, Florida, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration Agreement

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules. You waive your right to a jury trial and to participate in class action lawsuits.

Exceptions to Arbitration

You may opt out of arbitration by sending written notice within 30 days of creating your account. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

15. DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe content on Vault infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to dmca@skillbreed.com including:

• Your contact information
• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the infringing material (share link URL)
• A statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
• Your physical or electronic signature

We will investigate valid DMCA notices and remove infringing content. Repeat infringers may have their accounts terminated.

16. International Users

Vault is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with your local laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.

17. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SkillBreed LLC regarding the Service.

Severability

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

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or successor.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, or infrastructure failures.