Legal & Compliance

Terms, privacy policy, and legal validity of digital transfers

Legal Validity

Deheritance provides technical infrastructure for digital inheritance, but legal validity depends on proper integration with traditional estate planning:

Terms of Service

Our terms establish that:

  • You retain ownership of all encrypted data
  • Deheritance cannot access vault contents
  • Service is provided as-is without warranty
  • Users are responsible for legal compliance

Privacy Policy

Our zero-knowledge architecture means:

  • We never store plaintext data
  • Metadata is minimal and encrypted
  • No personal data is shared with third parties
  • We comply with GDPR and data protection laws

Jurisdiction Considerations

Digital inheritance laws vary by jurisdiction. Consider:

  • Local estate planning requirements
  • Cryptocurrency regulations
  • International asset transfer rules
  • Tax implications for beneficiaries

Compliance Requirements

Users are responsible for:

  • Ensuring legal ownership of assets
  • Proper beneficiary designation
  • Tax reporting and compliance
  • Following local inheritance laws

Professional Legal Advice

Deheritance is a technical tool, not legal advice. Consult with qualified estate planning attorneys to ensure compliance with your local laws and proper integration with traditional estate documents.

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