Terms of Use

Last updated: April 18, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Skeleton Health ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

2. Description of Service

Skeleton Health provides a decentralized platform for patients to store, encrypt, manage, and share health records using blockchain technology (Polygon L2) and decentralized storage (IPFS). The Platform facilitates:

Client-side encryption of health records (AES-256-GCM)
Decentralized storage on IPFS
Blockchain-based access control and audit logging
Time-limited provider access grants
Patient-controlled data management

3. User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

Securing your private keys and wallet: Loss of private keys means permanent loss of access to your encrypted records. No recovery is possible.
Accuracy of uploaded data: You are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of health records you store.
Access grants: You are responsible for verifying the identity of healthcare providers before granting access to your records.
Blockchain transactions: All blockchain transactions are irreversible. Ensure accuracy before submitting.
Compliance with applicable laws: You must comply with all local, provincial, and federal laws regarding health data.

4. Medical Disclaimer

⚠ IMPORTANT: Skeleton Health is NOT a medical device as defined by Health Canada, the FDA, or any regulatory body. The Platform does NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or clinical decision support. The Platform is a secure storage and sharing tool only. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

Skeleton Health is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, express or implied
We are not liable for any loss of data, loss of private keys, or inability to access encrypted records
We are not liable for any medical decisions made based on records stored on the Platform
We are not liable for blockchain network outages, IPFS unavailability, or third-party service failures
We are not liable for unauthorized access resulting from your failure to secure your private keys
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim

6. Intellectual Property

You retain full ownership of all health records you upload. Skeleton Health claims no ownership, license, or right to your encrypted data. We cannot access your encrypted records.

The Platform's software, design, branding, and user interface are the intellectual property of Skeleton Health. You may not copy, modify, or redistribute the Platform.

7. Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use the Platform to:

Store illegal content or content that violates applicable laws
Impersonate healthcare providers or patients
Attempt to access records without proper authorization
Manipulate blockchain records or exploit smart contract vulnerabilities
Use the Platform for any purpose that violates HIPAA, PIPEDA, or GDPR
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract proprietary algorithms

8. Payment Terms

Storage plans are paid via cryptocurrency (MATIC) on the Polygon blockchain:

Payments are processed as blockchain transactions and are irreversible
Plan activation is immediate upon transaction confirmation
You may cancel anytime; access continues until the end of the billing period
Refunds are not available for blockchain transactions
Gas fees (network transaction fees) are the user's responsibility

9. Termination

You may stop using the Platform at any time by disconnecting your wallet. You may delete your account data through Settings. Note that:

Blockchain transactions cannot be reversed or deleted
Encrypted data on IPFS may persist but is unreadable without your keys
We reserve the right to restrict access for violations of these Terms

10. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through:

First, good-faith negotiation via [email protected]
Then, binding arbitration under the rules of the ADR Institute of Canada
Arbitration shall be conducted in English, remotely if possible

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be notified via the Platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact

General inquiries: [email protected]
Legal matters: [email protected]
Data requests: [email protected]

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