Terms and Conditions

Service Overview

Dead Man's Switch is offered as-is, with no warranties or guarantees of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, the reliability of message delivery, timing accuracy, or privacy of communications. While we strive to provide a useful service, we cannot guarantee its effectiveness for your specific needs.

If absolute certainty in message delivery timing or privacy is crucial for your situation, we recommend exploring alternative solutions that may better suit your requirements.

Legal Status

Please be aware that Dead Man's Switch does not constitute a legal instrument. It cannot replace or serve as a Will, Trust, or Power of Attorney document. The service cannot facilitate the transfer of electronic rights, including but not limited to intellectual property, domain names, or digital assets.

We strongly encourage consulting with a legal professional to properly integrate any Dead Man's Switch arrangements with your formal estate planning documents.

Liability and Indemnification

By using Dead Man's Switch, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify our service, including its operators, employees, and affiliates, from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from the use of our service. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Any actions taken by designated message recipients
  • Issues related to message delivery or timing
  • Consequences arising from service functionality or failure
  • Any conflicts with local, state, or federal laws

In jurisdictions where liability cannot be fully excluded, any damages shall be limited to the total amount of fees paid for the service.

Service Disclaimer

Dead Man's Switch is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Accuracy of timing or delivery
  • Security of stored messages
  • Compatibility with your specific use case

Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall Dead Man's Switch be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:

  • Service interruptions or failures
  • Data loss or security breaches
  • Message delivery issues
  • Actions of other users or third parties
  • Technical malfunctions

Force Majeure

Dead Man's Switch shall not be responsible for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Natural disasters
  • War or civil unrest
  • System outages
  • Network failures
  • Actions by third-party service providers

In such events, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users within 15 days, and service obligations will be suspended until the situation is resolved.