Terms of Service

Last updated: December 21, 2025

By accessing or using InkShield ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

Description of Service

InkShield provides creators with tools to:

Generate personalized, watermarked content for supporters
Manage access based on platform memberships
Detect and trace leaked content via embedded fingerprints
Deliver secure, individualized downloads to verified supporters

Eligibility

To use InkShield, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials

Creator Responsibilities

Content Ownership

You represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to content you upload
Your content does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights
Your content complies with applicable laws and regulations

Prohibited Content

You may not upload content that:

Violates intellectual property rights
Contains illegal, harmful, or abusive material
Violates privacy or publicity rights
Contains malware or malicious code

Pricing and Payment

Subscription Plans

Tiered plans with varying download limits and storage capacity. Billed monthly at the beginning of each cycle.

Overages

Optional overage billing if you exceed your plan's included downloads. Opt-in required.

Refunds

Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law or at our sole discretion.

Cancellation

Cancel anytime. Access continues through the end of your paid billing period.

Supporter Access

Access Verification

InkShield verifies supporter access based on platform memberships. Creators control access policies; InkShield provides the technical infrastructure.

Personalized Files

Each download is uniquely personalized for the recipient. Files contain embedded identifiers to enable leak tracing.

Sharing and Distribution:

Supporters receive personalized files for personal use. Unauthorized sharing may result in identification, access revocation, or legal action by the content owner.

Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain all rights to content you upload. You grant InkShield a limited license to:

  • • Store and process your content
  • • Generate personalized, watermarked versions
  • • Deliver content to verified supporters
  • • Perform technical operations necessary for the Service

InkShield Property

The Service, including all software, designs, trademarks, and documentation, is owned by InkShield and protected by intellectual property laws.

Watermarking and Leak Detection

Technical Methods

We use proprietary watermarking techniques to embed unique identifiers in files. Technical details are confidential.

Accuracy Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that:

  • • All leaks will be successfully detected
  • • Watermarks will survive all forms of file manipulation
  • • Detection results are admissible in legal proceedings

Creator Responsibility: You are responsible for actions taken based on leak detection results. We provide technical evidence; you decide enforcement.

Disclaimers & Limitations

No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

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

  • • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • • Damages exceeding the amount you paid in the 12 months preceding the claim

Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time via account settings or by contacting support.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account for:

  • • Violating these Terms
  • • Fraudulent activity
  • • Failure to pay fees
  • • Harmful use of Service

Effect of Termination

• Access ends immediately
• 30-day data export window
• Data deleted after retention period
• Fingerprint records may be retained for security

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us: