Terms

Terms of Service for VaultSnap.

This page documents the terms and conditions for using VaultSnap. Please read them carefully before using the app.

Terms of Service

VaultSnap Last updated: March 19, 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 Victor Solano ("we," "us," "our").

Eligibility

You must be at least 17 years old to use VaultSnap. This age requirement corresponds to the app's 17+ rating on the Apple App Store. By using the app, you represent that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agrees to these Terms on your behalf.

Description of Service

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

AES-256-GCM encryption of all stored photos and videos using Apple's CryptoKit framework
Biometric unlock via Face ID or Touch ID, with a PIN fallback
Decoy vault that displays alternate content 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

Data Loss Disclaimer

THIS IS CRITICAL. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

VaultSnap encrypts your photos and videos 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 silently captures a photograph using the front-facing camera without providing notice to the person being photographed.
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 alternate vault containing innocuous content.

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 camera access and photo library access to provide its core functionality:

Camera access is used for taking photos directly into the vault and for the optional break-in selfie feature. Photos captured by the in-app camera are encrypted immediately and are never saved to your device's camera roll.
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

VaultSnap offers a "Pro" upgrade through Apple's App Store. This purchase is processed by Apple and subject to Apple's App Store Terms and Conditions.

Pricing is displayed before purchase and may vary by region.
Refunds are handled by Apple. To request a refund, visit reportaproblem.apple.com.
Restore previous purchases via Settings > Restore Purchase.

Advertising

Free-tier users may see ads powered by Google AdMob. Ad serving is subject to your tracking consent preferences and Google's Terms of Service.

Pro users are never shown ads. Upgrading to Pro permanently removes all advertising from the app.

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

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, Victor Solano 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 or videos 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 Victor Solano, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for VaultSnap or its content.

1. Acknowledgement

These Terms constitute an agreement between you and Victor Solano only, and not with Apple. Victor Solano, 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

Victor Solano 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

Victor Solano 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 Victor Solano's sole responsibility.

5. Product Claims

Victor Solano, 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

Victor Solano, 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:

Victor Solano 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.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Florida.

If you are a consumer in the European Union, nothing in this section affects your rights under mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.

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:

Victor Solano Email: [email protected] Web: thechosenvictor.com