Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") carefully before using the DropWave web application operated by DropWave ("us", "we", or "our") at dropwave.app and associated domains.

1. Description of Service

DropWave provides a web-based, zero-installation peer-to-peer file transfer utility. The service uses WebRTC technology to establish direct peer connections between devices connected on the same local network (LAN / Wi-Fi) or paired via shared room identifiers. The service enables users to transfer files, photos, videos, directories, and text snippets directly between web browsers without storing them on intermediary cloud servers.

2. Permitted Use & User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this website. By using DropWave, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use DropWave only for lawful purposes. You agree NOT to use the service to:

• Transfer or transmit any content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, invasive of privacy, infringing of intellectual property rights, or otherwise harmful;
• Transmit malware, viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, or any malicious code designed to compromise device integrity;
• Transmit copyrighted materials, proprietary intellectual property, or confidential trade secrets without appropriate authorization or licenses;
• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or burden the signaling servers or infrastructure supporting DropWave;
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organization.

4. Zero-Server Architecture & User Responsibility

Because DropWave transfers files directly between user browsers:

• We do not monitor, moderate, or filter content: We have no visibility into the files transmitted between peers.
• Sender & Recipient Responsibility: You are solely responsible for ensuring that you have the right to transfer any content and that you trust the recipient peer before confirming a transfer.
• Consent Dialogs: DropWave requires mutual consent before file transfers commence. Recipients must inspect the file name, type, and size before accepting incoming transfers.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All software, visual design, user interfaces, branding, logos, trademarks, and code comprising DropWave are the exclusive property of DropWave and its licensors. You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to use the service for personal and business peer-to-peer transfers.

6. Advertisements & Third-Party Content

DropWave may display third-party advertisements (such as Google AdSense) and links to external websites. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party products, services, or websites. Interactions or transactions with advertisers found on DropWave are solely between you and the respective advertiser.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

DROPWAVE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR COMPATIBLE WITH EVERY COMBINATION OF ROUTER, NETWORK FIREWALL, OR OPERATING SYSTEM.

8. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL DROPWAVE, ITS OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTED FILES, DEVICE DAMAGE, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DropWave and its operators against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of the service.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise or modify these Terms at any time. When modifications are made, the revised date at the top of this page will be updated. Your continued use of DropWave after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or legal inquiries regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

• Email: support.dropwave@gmail.com
• Support Form: dropwave.app/contact