Terms of Service
The rules and guidelines for using our temporary email service
Last updated: December 17, 2024
Agreement to Terms
Welcome to genmail. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our temporary email service (“Service”). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service (“Users”).
Important: If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
Service Description
genmail provides temporary, disposable email addresses that automatically expire after a set period. Our Service is designed to protect your privacy when signing up for services, newsletters, or any situation where you need an email address temporarily.
What We Provide
- • Temporary email addresses
- • Real-time email delivery
- • Automatic data deletion
- • No registration required
- • Free basic service
Service Limitations
- • Temporary nature of inboxes
- • No email sending capability
- • Rate limits may apply
- • Not for sensitive communications
- • No data recovery after expiration
Acceptable Use Policy
✓ Permitted Uses
- • Account verification and registration
- • Newsletter trials and subscriptions
- • File downloads requiring email verification
- • Testing and development purposes
- • Protecting your primary email from spam
- • One-time access to content or services
✗ Prohibited Uses
- • Illegal activities or circumventing laws
- • Fraud, impersonation, or deceptive practices
- • Harassment, spam, or malicious communications
- • Automated abuse or system overload
- • Violating third-party terms of service
- • Creating multiple accounts to bypass limits
- • Sharing or selling access to generated emails
User Responsibilities
Compliance with Laws
You are responsible for ensuring your use of our Service complies with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws.
Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any temporary email addresses you generate and any received emails.
Data Backup
You are responsible for backing up any important emails before they expire. We cannot recover expired data.
Respectful Use
Use our Service fairly and respectfully. Do not attempt to overload, hack, or abuse our systems.
Service Availability & Limitations
Service Availability
- • We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee it
- • Scheduled maintenance will be announced when possible
- • Service may be temporarily unavailable due to technical issues
- • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features
Rate Limits
- • Free users may be subject to usage limits
- • Excessive use may result in temporary restrictions
- • Automated access may be blocked
- • Limits help ensure fair access for all users
Privacy & Data Handling
Your privacy is paramount to us. By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree to our data handling practices as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Data Collection
- • Temporary email content
- • Basic technical information
- • Usage patterns (anonymized)
Data Protection
- • Automatic data deletion
- • Encrypted data transmission
- • No data selling or sharing
Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
Service “As-Is”
Our Service is provided “as-is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Use at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- • Loss of data or emails
- • Business interruption
- • Lost profits or revenue
- • Failure to deliver emails
- • Third-party actions
User Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.
Termination
By You
You may stop using our Service at any time by simply closing your browser or navigating away from our website. No formal termination process is required.
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your access to our Service immediately if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Any temporary emails and data will be deleted according to our normal expiration schedule.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:
- • We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page
- • Significant changes will be highlighted on our homepage
- • Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance
- • You are encouraged to review these Terms periodically
Contact Information & Legal
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service:
Email: legal@genmail.io
Response Time: Within 48 hours
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration where permitted by law.