Terms and conditions

Important information before using Shield Cloaked

Effective Date: september 5, 2026

1. Introduction

These terms and conditions ("terms") govern your access to and use of Shield Cloaked ("the company," "the organization," or "the service"), its website shieldcloaked.tech, and any browser extensions distributed by Shield Cloaked (collectively, "the extensions" or "the services"). By using the services, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the services.

2. Eligibility

By accessing or using the services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding agreements under the laws of your jurisdiction.

3. License and use

Shield Cloaked grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the extension and website for personal or business purposes as intended. Shield Cloaked reserves the right to terminate or restrict your license at our sole discretion, without notice, if we determine you have violated these terms. You may not:

4. Nature of purchase (license – not ownership)

All purchases grant access to premium features through a license key. The license key represents a limited right to use the premium functionality of the extension in accordance with these terms.

You are not purchasing ownership of the software, source code, intellectual property, or any underlying technology. The license key is not a transferable asset, property right, or investment instrument.

Shield Cloaked reserves the right to suspend or revoke license keys in cases of abuse, fraud, chargebacks, or violations of these terms.

5. Payments and refunds

Premium features of the extension require a one-time payment processed securely through Stripe.

6. Intellectual property

All content, logos, trademarks, and software associated with Shield Cloaked are the intellectual property of the company or its licensors. You may not use these materials without prior written permission.

7. Technical disclaimer (third-party environments)

The services are provided "as is" and "as available." Specifically, you acknowledge that:

8. Limitations of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shield Cloaked will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the services, including loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruptions.

9. Privacy policy acknowledgment

By using Shield Cloaked services, you acknowledge that it is your responsibility to review the privacy policy periodically. Continued use of the extension or website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

10. Changes to terms

These terms may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on the website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the European Union and applicable local laws in your jurisdiction. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

12. User responsibilities

Users are expected to use the extension in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Any misuse of the extension that leads to legal issues is the sole responsibility of the user.

13. Modification of services

Shield Cloaked reserves the right to modify or discontinue any features or services provided through the extension at any time without notice.

14. Affiliation and endorsement

The extensions are independent applications and are not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by any third-party platforms, hardware manufacturers, or web services they interact with, including, but not limited to, YouTube, Rutube, Stack Overflow, New Reddit, Steam, and Quora. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners, and all rights are reserved.

15. Severability

If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that part will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to ensure that the remaining terms remain in full effect.

16. Contact information

For questions regarding these terms, refund requests, or other legal matters, please contact us via email.

Marketplace addendum — effective date: september 5, 2026

1. Introduction

This marketplace addendum ("addendum") supplements and forms part of the Shield Cloaked terms and conditions. It governs your access to, use of, and participation in the Shield Cloaked marketplace ("marketplace"), including the listing, purchase, distribution, and licensing of third-party products. By using the marketplace, you agree to comply with this addendum. If you do not agree, you must not use the marketplace.

2. Definitions

3. Shield Cloaked’s role

Shield Cloaked operates solely as a platform facilitating distribution and licensing of third-party products. Shield Cloaked does not own or develop developer products and is not responsible for their content, functionality, safety, or legality. Shield Cloaked does not provide warranties for third-party products.

4. Developer responsibilities

Developers must ensure that:

Shield Cloaked may remove or suspend listings at its sole discretion.

5. Marketplace fees

Developers acknowledge that Shield Cloaked retains a percentage of each sale ("marketplace fee"). The fee structure may be updated, and continued use of the marketplace constitutes acceptance of any changes.

6. Payouts

7. Refunds

Refunds for marketplace products follow these rules:

These rules govern the refund process on the platform.

8. Product delivery

Developers are responsible for ensuring buyers receive the product. Shield Cloaked is not liable for delivery failures, corrupted files, missing assets, downtime, or hosting issues. Listings that repeatedly fail delivery may be removed.

9. Intellectual property

Developers retain ownership of their products but grant Shield Cloaked a limited license to host listings, display product information, distribute license keys, and facilitate purchases. Developers must ensure they have full rights to all submitted content.

10. Listing removal and suspension

Shield Cloaked may remove or suspend listings or developer accounts for:

Shield Cloaked is not required to provide notice.

11. Buyer responsibilities

Buyers must:

Violations may result in license revocation.

12. Dispute resolution

Shield Cloaked may, but is not obligated to, assist in resolving disputes between buyers and developers. Shield Cloaked’s decision is final.

13. Compliance with digital services regulations

Shield Cloaked will comply with applicable EU and local digital platform regulations, including illegal content reporting, moderation rights, and transparency obligations. Developers must comply with all applicable laws.

14. Modification of marketplace services

Shield Cloaked may modify, suspend, or discontinue marketplace features at any time without notice.

15. Severability

If any provision of this addendum is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, it will be adjusted only as necessary to comply with applicable law, and all remaining provisions will remain fully effective.

16. Contact information

For marketplace questions, disputes, or legal matters, please contact us via email.

17. Taxes and financial obligations

Developers are fully responsible for calculating, reporting, and paying all taxes, fees, and other mandatory charges related to the sale of their projects through the marketplace. Each developer must independently comply with the tax laws of their respective jurisdiction. Shield Cloaked does not participate in developers’ tax calculations, does not withhold taxes on their behalf, and does not provide tax advice. All tax obligations arising from payouts to developers are determined solely by the laws of the developer’s country of registration.

18. Data protection and compliance with GDPR / DSA

Developers who collect, process, or store buyer data (including but not limited to email addresses, license keys, and project metadata) are required to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR, DSA, and local laws within their jurisdiction.Shield Cloaked is not responsible for data processing performed by developers. Developers must ensure data security, provide buyers with all required notices, and comply with applicable requirements for data deletion, access, and correction where such rights apply.

19. Financial flows and held funds

Payments received through the marketplace may be held by the payment provider for the duration of transaction processing, refund verification, and fraud‑prevention checks. Funds designated for developers are not considered revenue of Shield Cloaked and are held solely for the purpose of fulfilling payout obligations to developers. Shield Cloaked’s revenue consists only of the marketplace commission after the hold period has ended and the transaction has been confirmed. The marketplace commission is the only portion of the payment that is treated as Shield Cloaked’s income. Payment processing fees (such as Stripe fees) are classified as operational expenses of Shield Cloaked and are not considered revenue. Held funds intended for developers are not included in Shield Cloaked’s taxable income until they are actually released after the hold period.