VaultSnap Terms of Service

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using VaultSnap ("the app"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the app.

VaultSnap is developed and operated by TheChosenVictor LLC ("we," "us," "our"). Victor Solano owns TheChosenVictor LLC.

Eligibility

You must be legally able to agree to these Terms. If you are a minor where you live, a parent or legal guardian must review and agree to these Terms on your behalf.

Description of Service

VaultSnap is an iOS application that provides an encrypted photo vault for storing photos privately on your device. The app includes:

• AES-256-GCM encryption of all stored photos using Apple's CryptoKit framework
• Biometric unlock via Face ID or Touch ID, with a PIN fallback
• Decoy vault that opens an empty vault with no real content exposed when a secondary PIN is entered
• Break-in detection that optionally photographs failed unlock attempts
• Zero cloud storage. All encrypted data exists only on your device

The app contains no advertising and no third-party tracking.

Photo Integrity in Versions That Include It

Some later App Store releases may include local Photo Integrity verification. If your installed version includes it, VaultSnap can compare an item's current decrypted bytes with the local SHA-256 seal created when that item was imported. A successful result and its optional JSON receipt state only that the bytes matched that local seal at the recorded verification time.

This verification does not prove origin, authorship, capture time, or legal authenticity. It does not certify that the imported media was authentic, unedited before import, lawfully obtained, or suitable as evidence. You are responsible for deciding whether a receipt is appropriate for your purpose and for retaining any separate source records you need.

An exported receipt leaves VaultSnap only when you choose a destination in the iOS share sheet. The destination's availability, security, retention, and terms are outside VaultSnap's control.

Data Loss Disclaimer

THIS IS CRITICAL. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

VaultSnap encrypts your photos using a master encryption key stored in your device's iOS Keychain. There is no cloud backup, no recovery email, no account system, and no way for the developer to access or recover your data.

Your encrypted data will be permanently and irrecoverably lost if:

• You forget your PIN and do not have biometric unlock enabled
• Your device is lost, stolen, or destroyed
• The iOS Keychain is wiped (for example, by a factory reset)
• You uninstall the app
• The device's hardware fails

We cannot recover your data under any circumstances. There is no recovery mechanism, no master password held by the developer, and no server-side backup. You are solely responsible for understanding this limitation before storing important photos in VaultSnap.

We strongly recommend keeping a separate backup of any irreplaceable photos outside of VaultSnap.

Encryption Disclaimer

The encryption provided by VaultSnap is offered "as is." While we use industry-standard AES-256-GCM encryption via Apple's CryptoKit framework and store the master key in the iOS Keychain, we do not guarantee that the encryption is impervious to all forms of unauthorized access, including but not limited to advanced forensic techniques, zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS, or physical attacks on the device hardware.

Break-In Selfie Disclosure

VaultSnap includes an optional break-in detection feature (disabled by default). When you enable this feature:

• After three consecutive failed PIN attempts, the app captures a photograph using the front-facing camera without another in-app confirmation at that moment. iOS may display its camera-use indicator.
• The captured image is encrypted and stored on your device.
• Images automatically expire after 90 days.

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of this feature complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws regarding photography, surveillance, consent, and privacy in your jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions require consent from all parties before capturing photographs or video.

We are not liable for any claims, damages, or legal actions arising from your use of the break-in selfie feature, including but not limited to claims of unauthorized photography, invasion of privacy, or surveillance.

Decoy Vault

VaultSnap offers a decoy vault feature that allows you to set a secondary PIN that opens an empty vault with no real albums, photos, settings, trash, or break-in logs exposed.

• You are solely responsible for all content you store in any vault, including the decoy vault.
• The developer has no access to and no knowledge of the content stored in any vault on your device.
• You must not use the decoy vault feature to conceal illegal content. Doing so is a violation of these Terms.

Camera and Photo Library Access

VaultSnap requests photo library access to import selected photos and camera access only if you enable the optional break-in selfie feature:

• Camera access is used only for the optional break-in selfie feature. When enabled, the front camera may capture a selfie after repeated failed PIN attempts.
• Photo library access uses Apple's PHPicker, which runs in a separate process and provides VaultSnap only with the specific photos you select. VaultSnap never has broad access to your entire photo library.

In-App Purchases

The current public US release offers Lifetime Pro as a one-time $14.99 non-consumable purchase. It unlocks unlimited albums and photos, the decoy vault, opt-in break-in detection, themes, and alternate icons. A later App Store release may offer Monthly and Yearly Pro auto-renewable subscriptions while preserving permanent access for existing Lifetime Pro owners. Purchases are processed by Apple and subject to Apple's App Store Terms and Conditions.

• Pricing and payment: The App Store displays the price and purchase type available in your storefront before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase.
• Possible future auto-renewal: if your installed release offers Monthly or Yearly Pro, that subscription renews automatically under the terms Apple displays unless you cancel through your App Store account settings.
• Lifetime Pro: a Lifetime Pro purchase does not renew or incur recurring charges. Existing Lifetime Pro owners keep permanent Pro access.
• Refunds: Apple handles refunds. To request one, visit reportaproblem.apple.com.
• Restore Purchases: in VaultSnap, open Settings and tap Restore Purchases to restore eligible Pro entitlements associated with your Apple Account.

Advertising

VaultSnap does not show advertising of any kind. The app contains no third-party ad SDKs, no banner ads, and collects no advertising identifiers.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the app.
• Use the app for any unlawful purpose, including storing illegal content.
• Attempt to interfere with the app's normal operation.
• Attempt to extract, bypass, or circumvent the app's encryption mechanisms.
• Use the break-in selfie feature in violation of applicable laws.
• Use the decoy vault to conceal evidence of illegal activity.

Intellectual Property

VaultSnap, including its design, code, graphics, encryption implementation, and branding, is the intellectual property of TheChosenVictor LLC. All rights reserved.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the app for personal, non-commercial purposes subject to these Terms.

Disclaimer of Warranties

VaultSnap is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The app will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
• The encryption will prevent all unauthorized access to your data.
• Your data will be recoverable under any circumstances.
• The break-in selfie feature will successfully capture images in all conditions.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, TheChosenVictor LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the app.

This includes, without limitation:

• Loss of encrypted photos due to forgotten PINs, device loss, Keychain wipes, or any other cause.
• Claims arising from your use of the break-in selfie feature.
• Claims arising from content stored in your vault or decoy vault.
• Unauthorized access to your encrypted data.

Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the app shall not exceed the amount you paid for the app (including in-app purchases) in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Apple End User License Agreement Terms

This agreement is between you and TheChosenVictor LLC, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for VaultSnap or its content.

1. Acknowledgement

These Terms constitute an agreement between you and TheChosenVictor LLC only, and not with Apple. TheChosenVictor LLC, not Apple, is solely responsible for VaultSnap and its content.

2. Scope of License

The license granted to you for VaultSnap is limited to a non-transferable license to use VaultSnap on any Apple-branded device that you own or control and as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in the Apple Media Services Terms of Service.

3. Maintenance and Support

TheChosenVictor LLC is solely responsible for providing any maintenance and support services for VaultSnap, as specified in these Terms or as required under applicable law. Apple has no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to VaultSnap.

4. Warranty

TheChosenVictor LLC is solely responsible for any product warranties, whether express or implied by law, to the extent not effectively disclaimed. In the event of any failure of VaultSnap to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price for VaultSnap to you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to VaultSnap, and any other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses attributable to any failure to conform to any warranty will be TheChosenVictor LLC's sole responsibility.

5. Product Claims

TheChosenVictor LLC, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims you or any third party may have relating to VaultSnap or your possession and/or use of VaultSnap, including but not limited to: (i) product liability claims; (ii) any claim that VaultSnap fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (iii) claims arising under consumer protection, privacy, or similar legislation.

6. Intellectual Property Claims

TheChosenVictor LLC, not Apple, is responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any third-party intellectual property infringement claim relating to VaultSnap or your possession and use of VaultSnap.

7. Legal Compliance

You represent and warrant that (i) you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country; and (ii) you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

8. Third-Party Beneficiary

Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms. Upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary thereof.

9. Third-Party Terms of Agreement

You must comply with applicable third-party terms of agreement when using VaultSnap. For example, if you use a VoIP application, you must not be in violation of their wireless data service agreement when using VaultSnap.

10. Developer Contact Information

For any questions, complaints, or claims with respect to VaultSnap, please contact:

TheChosenVictor LLC Email: [email protected] Web: thechosenvictor.com

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the app at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or us.

Upon termination, your license to use the app is immediately revoked. Note that due to the local-only nature of VaultSnap, uninstalling the app will permanently delete all encrypted data stored within it.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

General Provisions

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding VaultSnap and supersede any prior agreements.

Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.

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

Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, internet or infrastructure failures, or third-party service outages.

Contact

For questions about these Terms:

TheChosenVictor LLC Email: [email protected] Web: thechosenvictor.com