Terms of Use

Binding Agreement

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Pelican governing your access to and use of the Pelican Vault mobile application. By installing, accessing, or using Pelican Vault, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.

Eligibility

You represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement and that your use of Pelican Vault complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

No Use Without Acceptance

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not install, access, or use Pelican Vault.

Self-Custodial Software

Pelican Vault is a self-custodial identity software application. It provides tools that allow users to store, manage, and selectively share identity data under their own control.

No Custodial Relationship

Pelican does not act as a custodian, trustee, escrow provider, fiduciary, or agent with respect to your identity data, credentials, or recovery mechanisms.

Software-as-Provided

Pelican Vault is provided as software only. Pelican does not provide identity verification, legal validation, or guarantees regarding the accuracy or acceptance of identity data by third parties.

Security of Access Credentials

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your device, recovery phrase, and any other access mechanisms associated with Pelican Vault.

recovery phrase Responsibility

Your recovery phrase is the sole means of accessing and recovering your Pelican Vault. Pelican does not store, retain, or have access to your recovery phrase.

• Loss of the recovery phrase results in irreversible loss of access.

• Compromise of the recovery phrase enables unauthorized access.

Accurate Use

You are responsible for ensuring that any identity data you store or share is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe the rights of others.

Optional Backup Features

Pelican Vault may offer optional backup and restore features. These features do not alter the self-custodial nature of the application.

No Recovery Obligation

Pelican has no obligation to recover lost data, restore access, or assist in the reconstruction of your vault under any circumstances.

Assumption of Data Loss Risk

You acknowledge and accept that data loss may occur due to user error, device failure, software issues, or external events.

User-Initiated Sharing Only

Any sharing of identity data through Pelican Vault is initiated solely by you. Pelican does not initiate, automate, or mandate data sharing.

Third-Party Requests

When you approve a request from a third-party business, you authorize the disclosure of identity data directly to that entity.

No Control After Disclosure

Once identity data is shared, Pelican has no control over how the receiving party uses, stores, or retains that data.

Unlawful or Abusive Use

You must not use Pelican Vault for any unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or malicious purpose.

System Interference

You must not attempt to interfere with, bypass, reverse engineer, or compromise the security or integrity of Pelican Vault.

Misrepresentation

You must not use Pelican Vault to misrepresent your identity or impersonate another individual or entity.

Ownership of the Software

Pelican Vault and all associated intellectual property are owned by Pelican or its licensors.

Limited License

Pelican grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Pelican Vault for personal, lawful purposes.

No Guaranteed Availability

Pelican does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of Pelican Vault.

Modifications

Pelican may modify, suspend, or discontinue Pelican Vault or any feature at any time without liability.

No Warranties

Pelican Vault is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

No Identity Guarantees

Pelican does not guarantee that identity data stored or shared using Pelican Vault will be accepted or relied upon by third parties.

Exclusion of Certain Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pelican shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

Maximum Liability

Pelican’s total liability arising out of or relating to Pelican Vault shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, to use the application.

User Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pelican from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of Pelican Vault or violation of these Terms.

Termination by User

You may discontinue use of Pelican Vault at any time.

Termination by Pelican

Pelican may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms or pose a risk to the service.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable laws without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through legally permitted mechanisms.

Updates

Pelican may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

Support and Legal Inquiries

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to Pelican through official support channels.