Terms of Service

Name: CoraleVault - Free Open Source Password Manager
Author: Coralesoft

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

Overview

Welcome to CoraleVault! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the CoraleVault password manager software (“Software”) and the coralevault.com website (“Website”). By using CoraleVault, you agree to these Terms.

The short version: CoraleVault is free, open-source software distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. Use it responsibly, and remember that we provide it “as-is” with no warranty. We’re not responsible if you lose your master password or your data.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using CoraleVault, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use CoraleVault.

Age requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to use CoraleVault. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian.

2. License and Open Source

2.1 GNU General Public License v3.0

CoraleVault is free and open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL v3).

This means you are free to:

✅ Use the software for any purpose
✅ Study how the software works
✅ Modify the software to suit your needs
✅ Distribute copies of the software
✅ Distribute modified versions of the software

Conditions:

If you distribute CoraleVault (modified or unmodified), you must:
- Provide the source code
- License it under GPL v3
- Include copyright and license notices
- State any changes you made

Full license: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

2.2 Source Code

The complete source code is available on GitHub: https://github.com/Coralesoft/CoraleVault

3. No Warranty

CORALE VAULT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

3.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

Warranties of merchantability
Warranties of fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties of non-infringement
Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability

3.2 What This Means

We provide CoraleVault for free, and we cannot guarantee:

That it will work perfectly
That it will meet your specific needs
That it will be bug-free
That it will be secure against all threats
That you won’t lose your data

We do our best, but we cannot make absolute guarantees about free software.

4. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF CORALE VAULT.

4.1 No Liability For

We are not liable for:

Data loss - Including loss of passwords or vault files
Security breaches - If your device is compromised
Forgotten master passwords - We cannot recover your data
Corrupted vault files - Due to software bugs or other causes
Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages - Lost profits, lost business, etc.
Any damages - Even if we’ve been advised of the possibility

4.2 Maximum Liability

If, despite the above, we are found liable for any damages, our maximum liability is limited to $50 USD or the amount you paid for CoraleVault (which is zero), whichever is greater.

4.3 Why This Matters

Password managers store highly sensitive data. While we’ve designed CoraleVault with security in mind, we cannot be held responsible if:

You forget your master password
Your device is stolen or hacked
A bug causes data loss
You don’t maintain backups

Your responsibility: You are responsible for:

Choosing a strong master password
Remembering your master password (we cannot recover it)
Backing up your vault file regularly
Securing your device
Evaluating whether CoraleVault meets your needs

5. User Responsibilities

5.1 Lawful Use

You agree to use CoraleVault only for lawful purposes. You may not use it to:

Store information for illegal activities
Violate any laws or regulations
Infringe on intellectual property rights
Harm others or violate their privacy
Circumvent security measures

5.2 Master Password Security

You are responsible for:

Choosing a strong master password - Weak passwords compromise security
Keeping your master password secret - Don’t share it with anyone
Remembering your master password - We cannot recover it if you forget

No password recovery: If you forget your master password, your data is permanently unrecoverable. There is no backdoor, no reset option, and no way to recover your passwords. This is by design for security.

5.3 Backup Responsibility

You are responsible for:

Backing up your vault file regularly - Store copies in safe locations
Testing your backups - Ensure they can be restored
Protecting your backups - They contain your encrypted passwords

We do not provide backups. Your vault file is stored only on your device. If you lose it without a backup, your passwords are gone forever.

5.4 Security Practices

You are responsible for:

Keeping your operating system updated
Using antivirus/anti-malware software
Not installing CoraleVault on compromised devices
Locking your device when unattended
Following security best practices

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

6.1 Misrepresent CoraleVault

Claim that CoraleVault is your own work (unless you’ve significantly modified it)
Remove or alter copyright notices
Distribute closed-source versions (violates GPL v3)

6.2 Harm Our Reputation

Use CoraleVault in connection with illegal activities
Falsely claim endorsement by us
Abuse our support channels

6.3 Malicious Use

Reverse engineer for malicious purposes
Introduce malware, viruses, or harmful code
Attempt to compromise other users

Consequence: We may ban you from support channels and report illegal activity to authorities.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Copyright

The source code is licensed under GPL v3, but:

The “CoraleVault” name and logo are trademarks
Documentation may have separate licenses
Third-party libraries have their own licenses

7.2 Trademarks

“CoraleVault” and the CoraleVault logo are trademarks of Coralesoft. You may not use them in a way that:

Implies endorsement by us
Causes confusion with our official releases
Damages our reputation

Exception: You may use “CoraleVault” to refer to the software itself or to indicate compatibility.

7.3 Third-Party Libraries

CoraleVault uses third-party open-source libraries:

wxWidgets - wxWindows Library License
Crypto++ - Boost Software License
nlohmann/json - MIT License

See CREDITS for full attribution.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle information.

Key points:

Your passwords never leave your device
We don’t collect telemetry or usage data from the application
The website collects minimal analytics (via Cloudflare)
We don’t sell your data

9. Website Terms

9.1 Website Content

You may:

Share website content with attribution
Create derivative works
Use for commercial purposes

9.2 Accuracy

We strive to keep website information accurate and up-to-date, but we make no guarantees. Information may be outdated, incorrect, or incomplete.

9.3 External Links

The website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of service.

10. Modifications to Software

10.1 Your Right to Modify

Under GPL v3, you have the right to modify CoraleVault. However:

Modified versions must be licensed under GPL v3
You must disclose your changes
You must provide source code if you distribute it
You cannot call it “CoraleVault” if significantly modified (to avoid confusion)

10.2 Community Contributions

If you contribute code to CoraleVault:

You grant us a license to use your contribution
Your contribution will be licensed under GPL v3
You represent that you have the right to contribute
You will be credited in the CONTRIBUTORS file

11. Updates and Changes

11.1 Software Updates

We may release updates to fix bugs, improve security, or add features. You are not required to update, but we strongly recommend it for security reasons.

No automatic updates: CoraleVault does not auto-update. You must manually download and install updates.

11.2 Breaking Changes

We strive to maintain backward compatibility, but occasionally we may make breaking changes. We will:

Announce breaking changes prominently
Provide migration guides if possible
Support old versions for a reasonable period

11.3 End of Life

If we decide to discontinue CoraleVault:

We will announce it at least 6 months in advance
The source code will remain available on GitHub
The community can fork and continue development
You can continue using existing versions indefinitely

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Material changes will be announced:

On the website homepage
In the application release notes
Via email (if you’ve contacted us)

Continued use of CoraleVault after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Termination

13.1 Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using CoraleVault at any time by:

Uninstalling the software
Deleting your vault file
Discontinuing visits to the website

13.2 Our Right to Terminate

We may terminate or suspend your access to support channels if you:

Violate these Terms
Abuse our services
Engage in illegal activity

Your data: Termination does not affect your right to use the software (it’s open source) or your locally stored data.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Coralesoft, its contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of CoraleVault
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any laws or rights of others
Your modifications to the software

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of CoraleVault will be resolved in the courts of New Zealand.

15.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing a lawsuit, please contact us at dev@coralesoft.nz to try to resolve the dispute informally.

15.4 Arbitration

For disputes under $10,000 NZD, we prefer binding arbitration in New Zealand under the Arbitration Act 1996.

16. Severability

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

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy and GPL v3 License, constitute the entire agreement between you and Coralesoft regarding CoraleVault.

18. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

19. Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any successor or affiliate.

20. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: dev@coralesoft.nz GitHub: https://github.com/Coralesoft/CoraleVault/issues Website: https://coralevault.com

Mailing Address: Coralesoft New Zealand

21. Summary

What you can do:

Use CoraleVault for free, forever
Modify and distribute it (under GPL v3)
Use it for personal or commercial purposes

What you’re responsible for:

Choosing a strong master password
Backing up your vault file
Keeping your device secure
Using CoraleVault lawfully

What we’re NOT responsible for:

Lost passwords or data
Security breaches on your device
Software bugs or errors
Any damages from using CoraleVault

Important:

No warranty
No password recovery
No liability
Open source (GPL v3)

By using CoraleVault, you accept these terms.

These terms are written to be clear and fair. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.