Terms of use

Last updated: October 20, 2026

By using Latch & Cipher you agree to these terms and to our Disclaimer and Privacy policy. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

Using the site

The site is free to read for personal, non-commercial use. Don't scrape it at a volume that burdens it, try to break or probe it, or use it to access property, vehicles, networks or accounts that aren't yours (see the Disclaimer).

Our content

The text, images and design are ours or used with permission, and are protected by copyright. You may quote short excerpts with a link back to the original page. Don't republish whole guides or use them to train commercial products without written permission. You're welcome to link to any page.

Copyright complaints

If you believe content here infringes your copyright, email hello@latchandcipher.com with the page address, what was copied, and your contact details. We'll review it and remove material where appropriate.

No warranty, limited liability

The site and everything on it is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Latch & Cipher is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site, from products or services you buy after following our links, or from third-party sites. Nothing here limits liability that can't be limited by law.

Third-party products and sites

Purchases are between you and the seller, and the seller's terms, prices and warranties apply. We don't control third-party sites. See How we make money for how affiliate links work.

Governing law

These terms are governed by United States federal law and the law of the state where Latch & Cipher's operator is organized, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Nothing here removes consumer rights you have under the law where you live.

Changes

We may change the site or these terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted, with the date above updated. Continued use means you accept them. If any part of these terms is unenforceable, the rest still applies.

Contact

hello@latchandcipher.com