Terms of Use
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Authenix, operating the website 2fa-authenticator.org (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing, browse, or using the Website and its services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use or access the Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
1.1. Binding Agreement: These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and us. Your access to and use of the Website and services indicates your acceptance of these Terms.
1.2. Minimum Age: The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 years. By using the Website, you affirm that you are at least 13 years old and are legally capable of entering into this agreement.
1.3. Updates to Terms: We reserve the right to modify or revise these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. We will indicate the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Description of Services
2.1. General Overview: The Website 2fa-authenticator.org provides a suite of free online tools focused on digital security, privacy, and network diagnostics. Our services are generally designed for anonymous use and do not require account creation for most functionalities.
2.2. Specific Services: Our services include, but are not limited to: * Online 2FA Authenticator: A browser-based tool for generating Two-Factor Authentication (TOTP and HOTP) codes. Crucially, we do not store any of your 2FA secret keys, seed data, or generated codes on our servers. All processing occurs locally within your browser. * Network & Browser Utilities: Tools such as Internet Speed Test, DNS Leak Test, Port Scanner, IP Lookup, and various browser analysis tools. * Conversion Tools: Utilities like Currency Converters and Cookie Converters.
2.3. Service Availability: We strive to maintain the availability and functionality of our services but do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure access. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or other factors beyond our control.
3. User Responsibilities and Obligations
As a user of our Website and services, you agree to the following responsibilities:
3.1. Security of 2FA Data: If you use our 2FA Authenticator tool, you are solely responsible for securely storing your 2FA secret keys, seed data, and any provided recovery codes independently of the Website. We do not retain this information, and loss of such data by you may result in permanent account lockout for your associated services.
3.2. Device Security: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your devices (e.g., computers, smartphones) and any installed authenticator applications or browser extensions. This includes using strong passwords, PINs, or biometric locks.
3.3. Software Updates: You must keep your operating systems, web browsers, and any applications, including third-party authenticator apps, updated to their latest versions to benefit from security patches and performance improvements.
3.4. Recovery Process Testing: You should periodically verify the functionality of your backup methods and recovery processes for your 2FA settings and accounts to ensure continuous access in case of device loss or compromise.
3.5. Lawful Use: You agree to use the Website and its services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
4. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
4.1. Illegal or Fraudulent Use: Using the Website or its services for any illegal purpose, or to disseminate fraudulent schemes or promotions.
4.2. Security Violations: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Website’s systems, other users’ data, or any network connected to the Website; conducting vulnerability scans, penetration tests, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, or any other activity intended to breach, disrupt, or impair the security or functionality of the Website or other networks.
4.3. Intellectual Property Infringement: Copying, reproducing, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, modifying, or creating derivative works of any part of the Website’s proprietary content, source code, or non-open-source tools without our explicit written permission.
4.4. Network Abuse: Engaging in activities that overburden or damage our network infrastructure, including unauthorized port scanning, network mapping, or sending unsolicited bulk communications (spam).
4.5. Harmful Content: Uploading, posting, or transmitting any viruses, malware, worms, trojan horses, or other malicious code or technology designed to damage, interrupt, or gain unauthorized access to any system, data, or personal information.
4.6. Misconduct and Harassment: Harassing, impersonating, threatening, or engaging in any conduct that is unlawful, offensive, or disparaging towards other users or third parties.
4.7. Unauthorized Commercial Use: Using the Website or its services for any commercial purpose, including but not limited to resale, sublicensing, or revenue generation, without our prior written authorization.
4.8. Bypassing Restrictions: Circumventing any security features, access restrictions, or usage limitations implemented on the Website.
4.9. Automated Systems: Using automated systems (e.g., bots, spiders, scrapers) to access, collect data from, or interact with the Website in an unauthorized manner.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1. Our Property: The Website 2fa-authenticator.org, its design, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, software, and the compilation thereof (excluding the open-source 2FAS Authenticator Application code itself) are our exclusive property or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2. Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website and its services for your personal, non-commercial use only, in accordance with these Terms.
5.3. Third-Party Open-Source Software: The associated 2FAS Authenticator Application, if accessed or downloaded from third-party app stores (e.g., Google Play, Apple App Store), is an open-source project. Its source code is governed by its specific open-source license, which permits community review and contribution. However, this open-source license does not extend to the proprietary content, branding, or other utility tools available on 2fa-authenticator.org.
6. Disclaimers of Warranties
6.1. “As Is” Basis: THE WEBSITE AND ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY OF DATA.
6.2. No Guarantee: We do not warrant that the Website or its services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or information on the Website. You acknowledge that your use of the Website and its services is at your sole risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1. Exclusion of Damages: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO SECURELY BACK UP YOUR 2FA DATA, SECURE YOUR DEVICES, OR KEEP SOFTWARE UPDATED, AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 3.
7.2. Aggregate Liability: OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, FOR THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES. IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID US ANYTHING, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO USD $100.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Authenix, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) Your access to or use of the Website or services; (b) Your violation of these Terms; (c) Your infringement of any third-party intellectual property or other right; (d) Any content you provide or transmit through the Website; or (e) Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
9. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your information. Please review our Privacy Policy for complete information.
10. User-Generated Content
The Website does not typically support direct user-generated content in the form of submissions or account-based interactions. However, if any feature of the Website (e.g., a comments section, forum, or feedback submission) allows for user-generated content, you are solely responsible for such content. You agree that any content you provide will not violate these Terms, any third-party rights, or applicable laws. We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, review, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion.
11. Termination
We may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to the Website and services at any time, for any reason, including, without limitation, if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.
13. Miscellaneous
13.1. Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Website and services, superseding any prior agreements or communications.
13.2. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
13.3. No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
13.4. Headings: The headings used in these Terms are for convenience only and do not affect their interpretation.