Dated 08/29/2026
These Terms of Service (hereinafter – the Terms) govern the relations arising between the contractor and the User in connection with the use of the Kiges Shield service — a service included with Kiges Uptime that provides CAPTCHA, cookie consent management, and GDPR consent checks for the User's websites (hereinafter – the Service).
1. General Provisions
1.1. These Terms are a public proposal by the Contractor to enter into an agreement for the provision of access to the Service on the terms set forth below.
1.2. Use of the Service constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of the terms of these Terms by the User.
1.3. If the User does not agree with the terms of the Terms, they must not use the Service.
1.4. The Terms take effect from the moment of their acceptance by the User, which is confirmed by the fact of enabling Shield within the Kiges Uptime account and/or starting to use the Service.
1.5. The Service is provided as part of a Kiges Uptime subscription. The terms of payment, refunds, and subscription management are governed by the Kiges Uptime Public Offer. These Terms regulate only the specifics of using the Kiges Shield service.
2. Basic Terms and Definitions
2.1. Contractor – Olga Gib providing access to the Kiges Shield service as part of the Kiges Uptime platform.
2.2. User – an individual or legal entity that accepts these Terms and uses the Service within their Kiges Uptime account.
2.3. Service – the Kiges Shield service, which allows the User to enable CAPTCHA, cookie consent banners, and GDPR consent checks on their websites.
2.4. Website – a website owned by the User on which the Service is enabled by integrating the Shield code.
2.5. End user – a visitor to the User's Website on which the Service is enabled.
2.6. Integration – the process of connecting the Service to the User's Website by adding the Shield code provided by the Service.
3. Subject of the Agreement
3.1. The Contractor undertakes to provide the User with access to the Service, which allows enabling CAPTCHA, cookie consent banners, and GDPR consent checks on the User's Websites.
3.2. The User accepts the terms of the Terms by enabling Shield within the Kiges Uptime account and starting to use the Service.
3.3. The Contractor grants the User the right to use the Service on the terms specified in these Terms and within the limits of the Kiges Uptime Pricing Plan.
3.4. The Service is provided in Beta status. This means that the Service is in the testing and refinement stage. The Contractor does not guarantee uninterrupted operation of the Service, the absence of errors, bugs, or inaccuracies in its operation. The Contractor undertakes to take reasonable measures to minimize interruptions and eliminate identified errors.
3.5. The availability and limits of the Service features (number of Websites, number of CAPTCHA challenges, retention period for consent records) are determined by the Kiges Uptime Pricing Plan.
4. Rights and Obligations of the Parties
4.1. The Contractor undertakes to:
- Ensure the operability of the Service and its availability to the User within the technical capabilities and conditions provided for by these Terms, except for the cases provided for in Section 7 of these Terms. - Provide technical support in case of problems with the use of the Service related to technical malfunctions on the Contractor's side. - Ensure the confidentiality of the User's information in accordance with the privacy policy and applicable legislation.
4.2. The User undertakes to:
4.2.1. Use the Service in accordance with the terms of these Terms, the Kiges Uptime Public Offer, and applicable legislation.
4.2.2. Not use the Service for distributing illegal content or conducting illegal operations.
4.2.3. Provide accurate and complete information when configuring the Service.
4.2.4. Bear full responsibility for the security of their account credentials and not disclose them to third parties.
4.2.5. Not interfere with the operation of the Service, not attempt to bypass security systems, and not conduct attacks on the Service.
4.2.6. Not use the Service for fraudulent activities, including, but not limited to, phishing, fraud with payment systems, etc.
4.2.7. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the Service, including data protection legislation (GDPR and equivalent laws), cookie legislation, and accessibility requirements.
4.2.8. Not use the Service to collect end-user data beyond what is necessary for the functioning of CAPTCHA, cookie consent, and GDPR consent checks.
4.2.9. Bear responsibility for all actions performed using their account, regardless of whether they were performed by the User themselves or by third parties who gained access to their account.
4.2.10. Not use the Service for purposes that may harm the reputation of the Contractor or its partners.
4.2.11. Not use the Service for political campaigning, distributing extremist materials, or other activities that may be deemed illegal under applicable legislation.
5. Use of the Service and Integration
5.1. To use the Service, the User integrates the Shield code provided by the Service into their Website.
5.2. The User is responsible for the correct integration of the code and for ensuring that the Service functions correctly on their Website.
5.3. The User is responsible for the content of the cookie consent banner (text, categories of cookies, declared purposes) and for ensuring that the actual cookies used on the Website correspond to the declared categories.
5.4. The User is responsible for having a privacy policy on their Website and for informing end users about the processing of their data through the Service.
5.5. The Contractor is not liable for the correct functioning of the Service on Websites that do not meet the technical requirements or where the integration was performed incorrectly.
5.6. The Contractor reserves the right to block the Service on a Website in case of violation of these Terms, use of the Service for illegal purposes, or attempts to bypass the Service's limitations.
6. End Users and Compliance
6.1. The User is the controller of end-user data processed through the Service on their Websites. The Contractor acts as a processor on behalf of the User.
6.2. The User is responsible for complying with data protection legislation (GDPR and equivalent laws) regarding end users of their Websites, including obtaining and managing consent, informing end users, and fulfilling end-user requests.
6.3. The Service provides tools to support the User's compliance (consent records, consent management) but does not constitute legal advice and does not guarantee the User's compliance with legislation.
6.4. The Contractor is not liable for the User's non-compliance with data protection or cookie legislation, including incorrect categorization of cookies, lack of a privacy policy, or failure to fulfill end-user requests.
6.5. The Contractor does not guarantee complete blocking of bots or malicious traffic. The Service is a supplementary protection tool and does not replace other security measures.
7. Liability
7.1. The Service is provided in Beta status. The User acknowledges and agrees that:
7.1.1. The Service may contain errors, bugs, inaccuracies, and unfinished features.
7.1.2. The Service functionality may change, be added, or removed without prior notice.
7.1.3. Certain features may not work correctly or may be unavailable.
7.1.4. The Service may be temporarily suspended for maintenance, updates, or bug fixes.
7.2. The Contractor provides no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of third-party rights. The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
7.3. The Contractor is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the Service, including, but not limited to, loss of data, profit, revenue, or business opportunities.
7.4. The Contractor is not liable for:
7.4.1. The content, quality, and legality of the content placed by the User on their Website.
7.4.2. Damages caused to the User or end users as a result of using the Service.
7.4.3. Technical malfunctions, errors in the Service's operation, or temporary unavailability of the Service caused by technical work, equipment or software failures, actions of third parties, or other circumstances beyond the Contractor's control.
7.4.4. Damages caused to the User as a result of the Service or its functionality being blocked by governments of certain regions or other government authorities.
7.4.5. Damages caused to the User as a result of using the Service in countries or regions where the use of the Service may be restricted or prohibited by local legislation.
7.4.6. Damages caused to the User or end users as a result of actions or inaction of third parties, including, but not limited to, actions of payment systems, internet service providers, and other partners.
7.4.7. Damages caused to the User as a result of using the Service for purposes not provided for by these Terms.
7.4.8. Damages caused to the User as a result of unauthorized access to their account or data, if such access was obtained as a result of the User's violation of the terms of these Terms.
7.4.9. Damages caused to the User as a result of using the Service on devices or in environments that do not meet the Service's requirements.
7.4.10. Damages caused to the User as a result of using the Service in combination with other products or services not provided by the Contractor.
7.4.11. Damages caused to the User as a result of using the Service in violation of the terms of these Terms.
7.4.12. Damages caused to the User as a result of using the Service in violation of applicable laws and regulations.
7.4.13. Damages caused to end users of the User's Website, including those arising from incorrect functioning of CAPTCHA, the cookie consent banner, or GDPR consent checks.
7.4.14. The User's non-compliance with data protection or cookie legislation.
7.5. The User bears full responsibility for compliance with legislation when using the Service, including, but not limited to, compliance with GDPR, cookie legislation, copyright and intellectual property rights, and accessibility requirements.
7.6. The User undertakes to compensate the Contractor for all damages caused by violation of the terms of these Terms, including damages caused to end users or third parties as a result of the User's use of the Service.
7.7. The Contractor reserves the right to conduct technical maintenance and improvement works on the Service, including transferring the Service to other servers or changing the infrastructure, without prior notice to the User. During such works, the Contractor makes all reasonable efforts to minimize the Service's unavailability time.
7.8. The User acknowledges that they use the Service in Beta status at their own risk and bears full responsibility for the consequences of using the Service, including data loss, business interruptions, and other negative consequences.
8. Confidentiality and Data Processing
8.1. The Contractor undertakes to take all necessary measures to protect the confidentiality of the User's information in accordance with the privacy policy and the "Privacy and Data in Kiges Shield" document.
8.2. The User consents to the processing of their personal data and end-user data in accordance with the privacy policy and the "Privacy and Data in Kiges Shield" document.
8.3. The terms of data processing are set forth in the "Privacy and Data in Kiges Shield" document, which is an integral part of these Terms.
9. Dispute Resolution
9.1. All disputes and disagreements arising in connection with the execution of these Terms are resolved exclusively through email correspondence.
9.2. In case of violation by the User of the terms of these Terms, including, but not limited to, violation of intellectual property rights, fraudulent activities, distribution of illegal content, non-compliance with data protection legislation, and other violations provided for by these Terms, the Contractor reserves the right to block the User's access to the Service without a refund. The decision to block access may be appealed by the User through email correspondence, as specified in clause 9.1.
10. Other Conditions
10.1. These Terms take effect from the moment of their acceptance by the User and remain in force until the agreement is terminated by either party.
10.2. The Contractor reserves the right to make changes to the Terms. The User undertakes to independently monitor the current version of the Terms.
10.3. All changes and additions to these Terms are an integral part of the Terms.
10.4. These Terms are applied in conjunction with the Kiges Uptime Public Offer, the general Kiges Privacy Policy, and the "Privacy and Data in Kiges Shield" document. In case of discrepancies regarding the Kiges Shield service, these Terms prevail.
10.5. Termination of the Kiges Uptime subscription entails termination of access to the Kiges Shield service and deletion of the associated data in accordance with the "Privacy and Data in Kiges Shield" document.
11. Contractor's Details
Olga Gib
Email: info@kiges.cc