PseudOIDC Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ConsentKeys.com's PseudOIDC identity verification services ("Service"), you ("Client," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

ConsentKeys.com provides OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity authentication services under the brand name PseudOIDC. Our Service is designed to prioritize user privacy and pseudonymous authentication, allowing users to authenticate with Client applications while maintaining their privacy through pseudonymous identifiers.

3. Client Registration and Account Security

3.1 Registration

To use our Service, you must register and obtain client credentials. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your client credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify ConsentKeys.com of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Privacy and User Identity Protection

4.1 Prohibition Against User Identification

• Correlating pseudonymous identifiers with personal information;
• Using data analytics, fingerprinting, or tracking techniques to identify users;
• Combining our authentication data with other data sources to reveal user identities;
• Sharing or selling data that could lead to user identification; or
• Requesting additional personal information beyond what is provided through our standard claims.

You acknowledge and agree that if we reasonably believe you have breached this provision, we reserve the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the Service and may pursue any and all available legal remedies.

4.2 User Identity Disclosure Policy

You acknowledge and agree to inform your users in your own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy about the following, ensuring the language is clear, conspicuous, and not buried in a lengthy document:

5. Service Migration and User Consent Requirements

5.1 60-Day Notice Requirement

If you decide to discontinue using PseudOIDC and migrate to another authentication provider, you MUST provide your users with at least sixty (60) days advance written notice before the migration occurs.

5.2 Explicit User Consent for Identity Disclosure

Before any user identity information is disclosed during a service migration, you MUST:

1. Clearly explain to each user that their real identity will be revealed and transferred to the new authentication system;
2. Require each user to manually type the exact phrase: "I consent to identity disclosure" as a condition of migration;
3. Ensure that such explicit consent is provided in a form that meets or exceeds applicable electronic signature laws (e.g., ESIGN, UETA, or equivalent international laws);
4. Users CANNOT simply click a checkbox or button to provide this consent; and
5. Provide users with the option to delete their account instead of consenting to identity disclosure.

5.3 Non-Compliance Consequences

Failure to comply with the notice and consent requirements of this Section 5 will result in immediate termination of Service and may result in legal action.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

6.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

• In any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• To transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or objectionable
• To impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• In any way that could damage, disable, or impair our Service

6.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Attempt to reverse engineer or compromise our security measures
• Use automated tools to access our Service except as explicitly permitted
• Resell or redistribute our Service without written permission
• Use our Service to violate the privacy rights of users

7. Data Processing and Storage

7.1 Data Minimization

We collect and process only the minimum data necessary to provide authentication services. User data is pseudonymized to protect privacy.

7.2 Data Retention

We retain user authentication data only as long as necessary to provide our Service and comply with legal obligations.

7.3 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect user data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Service Availability and Performance

8.1 Service Level Agreement

ConsentKeys.com commits to maintaining 99.4% uptime availability for the Service, measured monthly. In the event we fail to meet this service level commitment, you will receive a pro-rated credit to your account for the period of unavailability that exceeds the 99.4% threshold.

8.2 Planned Maintenance

We may temporarily suspend the Service for scheduled maintenance, which will be excluded from uptime calculations. We will provide at least 24 hours advance notice for planned maintenance.

8.3 Rate Limits

Our Service is subject to rate limits and usage quotas as specified in your service plan.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

9.1 Our Rights

ConsentKeys.com retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Service, including all intellectual property rights.

9.2 Your Rights

You retain ownership of your application and user data, subject to the terms of this agreement.

10. Financial Terms

10.1 Fees

Service fees are specified in your service plan and are subject to change with thirty (30) days notice.

10.2 Payment

Fees are due as specified in your billing cycle. Late payments may result in service suspension.

11. Warranty Disclaimer

11.1 Service Provided "As-Is"

11.2 No Warranty of Uninterrupted Service

CONSENTKEYS.COM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The Service will meet your specific requirements or expectations
• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected
• The Service will be compatible with all hardware and software configurations
• The results obtained from use of the Service will be accurate or reliable

11.3 Third-Party Services

CONSENTKEYS.COM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, HARDWARE, OR SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE INTEGRATED WITH OR ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE SERVICE.

11.4 User Data

WHILE WE IMPLEMENT SECURITY MEASURES, CONSENTKEYS.COM DOES NOT WARRANT THE SECURITY OF USER DATA TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR STORED ON OUR SYSTEMS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NO DATA TRANSMISSION OVER THE INTERNET CAN BE GUARANTEED TO BE 100% SECURE.

12. Limitation of Liability

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold ConsentKeys.com harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms, including your failure to comply with user identity protection requirements.

For the avoidance of doubt, any breach of Sections 4 or 5 shall be deemed an indemnifiable event.

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by following the procedures outlined in our documentation.

14.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms, particularly the user identity protection requirements.

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account data after a reasonable transition period.

14.4 Survival

Sections 4 (Privacy and User Identity Protection), 5 (Service Migration and User Consent Requirements), 12 (Limitation of Liability), 13 (Indemnification), and 19 (Dispute Resolution) shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

15. Compliance and Legal Requirements

15.1 Legal Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards in your use of our Service.

15.2 Government Requests

We will handle government requests for user data in accordance with applicable law and our Privacy Policy, with appropriate notice to affected parties when legally permitted.

16. Force Majeure

ConsentKeys.com will not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, or public health emergencies
• War, terrorism, civil unrest, or government actions
• Labor disputes, strikes, or work stoppages
• Internet service provider failures, network infrastructure issues, or widespread power outages
• Cyberattacks, distributed denial of service attacks, or other malicious activities targeting our infrastructure
• Government-ordered shutdowns or restrictions on business operations

During any force majeure event, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize the impact on our Service. We will notify you as soon as reasonably practicable of any force majeure event and its expected duration. If a force majeure event continues for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, either party may terminate the affected services upon written notice.

17. Export Control and Sanctions Compliance

17.1 Export Control Laws

You acknowledge that the Service and related technical data may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations.

17.2 Prohibited Parties

You represent and warrant that you and your users are not:

• Located in, or residents or nationals of, any country subject to U.S. economic sanctions or embargoes
• Listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties, including the Specially Designated Nationals List, Entity List, or Denied Persons List
• Owned or controlled by any person or entity on such lists

17.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service:

• In violation of any U.S. export control laws or economic sanctions
• To provide services to any prohibited parties or in prohibited countries
• For any activities related to weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, or other prohibited end uses

17.4 Compliance Monitoring

ConsentKeys.com reserves the right to screen users and transactions against applicable sanctions lists and may suspend or terminate Service if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such action is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

18. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Service after such posting constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

19. Dispute Resolution

19.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

19.2 Arbitration First

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator and shall take place in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

19.3 Escalation to Courts

If arbitration fails, is deemed unenforceable, or an arbitration award requires judicial enforcement, the dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

19.4 Class Action Waiver

19.5 Exceptions to Arbitration

Notwithstanding the arbitration requirement above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights or confidential information.

20. Miscellaneous

20.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ConsentKeys.com regarding the Service.

20.2 Severability

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

20.3 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

21. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: