Sanctum End-User License Agreement

Last updated: 2026-06-15

1. Grant of License

Armlab BV (enterprise no. BE0899277201), a company incorporated in Belgium (“Developer,” “we,” or “us”), grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use Sanctum (“App”) on your Apple device running iOS 17.0 or later, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and Apple’s Standard License Agreement.

This license is for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not sublicense, rent, lease, transfer, assign, or otherwise dispose of the App.

2. Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Copy, modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on the App or its services;
• Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, patent, or other proprietary notices in the App;
• Use the App to access or search the App or its content by any means (automated or otherwise) other than the functionality provided by the App and our publicly supported interfaces;
• Use the App in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks, or interfere with others’ use of the App;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the App, other user accounts, or computer systems connected to the App;
• Use the App for any illegal, harassing, defamatory, fraudulent, or harmful purpose.

3. User-Generated Content — Zero-Tolerance Policy

3.1 What You Must Know About Sharing

Sanctum enables you to share photos, videos, and comments with other users via shared albums. By creating a shared album, inviting members, or posting comments and reactions, you acknowledge that you are sharing user-generated content with other real people.

3.2 Prohibited Content

You agree NOT to post, upload, or share any content that is:

• Objectionable or offensive: including content that is sexually explicit, obscene, profane, hateful, harassing, bullying, defamatory, libelous, or otherwise obscene;
• Non-consensual intimate imagery: sexually explicit images or videos of another person shared without their clear, affirmative consent. This includes revenge porn, deepfakes of an intimate nature, or any intimate image shared to shame, harass, or harm;
• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM): any content that sexualizes minors in any form;
• Illegal: content that violates local, state, national, or international law, or that promotes illegal activity;
• Abusive or harassing: content that harasses, threatens, bullies, or intimidates any person; impersonation; stalking; or doxxing;
• Dangerous or harmful: content that encourages self-harm, violence, or harm to others; instructions for creating weapons or explosives; or content that promotes abuse;
• Spam or misleading: unsolicited commercial messages, chain letters, phishing attempts, or deliberately false or misleading information.

3.3 End-to-End Encryption and Your Responsibility

Sanctum uses end-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM) to protect your media and shared-album metadata. This means the Developer cannot view, scan, or proactively moderate the content you share. Moderation relies entirely on user reports. You bear full responsibility for what you share and for complying with this Agreement, applicable laws, and the rights of others.

3.4 Reporting Abusive Content and Users

If you encounter objectionable or illegal content, or are harassed by another user, you can report it in-app:

• Report a comment or reaction: Long-press or tap the “Report” option on any comment or emoji reaction.
• Report a media item: Long-press or tap the “Report” option on any photo or video in a shared album.
• Block a user: Access the shared-album members view and select “Block” on any member. A blocked user cannot see your albums or content, and you will not be notified if they attempt to re-join.

We commit to reviewing all reports within 24 hours. Substantiated reports of prohibited content or harassment will result in:

• Removal of the reported content;
• Temporary or permanent suspension of the reporter’s ability to post;
• Revocation of access to shared albums;
• Permanent ban from the App if violations are severe or repeated.

3.5 Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

• Remove any content that violates this Agreement without notice or explanation;
• Suspend or permanently ban your account if you violate this Agreement;
• Revoke your access to shared albums and content shared with you;
• Cooperate with law enforcement if your use of the App violates any law.

Enforcement actions may be taken without prior notice.

4. Content Ownership and Privacy

You retain all rights to content you create or upload. By sharing content via Sanctum, you grant other members of your shared albums a license to view that content within the App and as permitted by your sharing settings (read-only or read-write).

The Developer does not claim ownership of your media. However, by using shared-album features, you acknowledge that:

• Other members can view, react to, and (if permitted) comment on your media;
• Comments may be self-erasing (configurable retention: Forever, 12h, 24h, 48h, 7d);
• Your identity (first name, email, encryption public key) is shared with invited members;
• Member identities, album membership, and metadata timestamps are stored unencrypted in iCloud CloudKit for sync and access control purposes (see Privacy Policy).

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE DEVELOPER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The App will meet your requirements or expectations;
• The App will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or virus-free;
• Any defects or errors will be corrected;
• The App will be compatible with all devices, iOS versions, or third-party software;
• Your data will be permanently backed up or recoverable after deletion;
• The App will remain available indefinitely.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so this disclaimer may not apply to you.

6. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEVELOPER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, BUSINESS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THE DEVELOPER’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP (IF ANY), WHICHEVER IS LESS.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts located in Belgium. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of these courts and waive any claim that such courts are an inconvenient forum.

8. Export Compliance

The App includes cryptography (AES-256-GCM, P-256 elliptic curve, HKDF). You agree to comply with all export and re-export restrictions and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. You agree not to export or re-export the App or its components to any prohibited country, entity, or person as identified by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) or other government agencies.

9. U.S. Government End Users

If the App is acquired on behalf of a U.S. government entity, the App is “commercial computer software” subject to the restricted rights and limited license set forth in applicable U.S. government regulations (FAR 12.212 and DFARS 227.7202). Use, modification, reproduction, release, performance, display, or disclosure of the App is subject to such restrictions.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your license and your access to the App immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of any term in this Agreement;
• Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity;
• Non-payment of any charges (if applicable);
• Non-compliance with our moderation or enforcement actions.

Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. You remain liable for any breach of this Agreement prior to termination.

11. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Agreement, wish to report a violation, or wish to request content removal, please contact support@sanctum.photos.

13. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with our Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Developer regarding your use of the App and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.