Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the CipherRun website at cipherun.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

CipherRun is a free, educational website that provides information about cryptography and cybersecurity. The Site includes:

• Educational content about cryptographic concepts, ciphers, and cybersecurity
• Interactive tools for encrypting, decrypting, and analyzing text
• Quizzes for self-assessment of cryptography and cybersecurity knowledge

All features are provided as-is, for educational purposes only, at no cost to the user.

3. Educational Purpose Disclaimer

The content on CipherRun is provided for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy:

• The information should not be considered professional security advice.
• Interactive tools are designed for learning and demonstration, not for securing sensitive data. Do not rely on CipherRun's tools for real-world encryption of confidential information.
• Classical ciphers demonstrated on this site are historically significant but not secure by modern standards. They should never be used to protect sensitive data.
• We make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use CipherRun only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Use knowledge gained from the Site to attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
• Attempt to interfere with the Site's availability or functionality
• Reproduce, duplicate, or resell any part of the Site without express written permission
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract content from the Site in bulk

5. Intellectual Property

The content, design, code, and overall composition of CipherRun are the intellectual property of CipherRun. This includes, but is not limited to:

• All written content (articles, explanations, quiz questions)
• The site design, layout, and visual elements
• The JavaScript code implementing ciphers and tools
• The CipherRun brand name and logo

You may share links to CipherRun pages. You may reference our content for educational purposes with appropriate attribution. You may not republish our content in full without permission.

6. No Warranty

CIPHERRUN IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of intellectual property
• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CipherRun and its maintainers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Any errors or inaccuracies in the content
• Any loss or damage resulting from reliance on information obtained through the Site
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

8. External Links

CipherRun may contain links to external websites for additional resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Modifications to the Site

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site or any services provided through it.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation or, if necessary, in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

12. Severability

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

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact Us page.