Legal Notice

Last Updated: November 2025

1. Service Provider

Service: jabber.vg XMPP/Jabber messaging server
Contact Email: xmpp@jabber.vg
Server Location: Peru

2. Service Description

jabber.vg provides free XMPP/Jabber instant messaging services based on the open XMPP protocol. This service is provided on a best-effort basis without any warranty or guarantee of availability, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

3. Terms of Service

3.1 Acceptable Use

Users of jabber.vg agree to use the service in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The following activities are strictly prohibited:

Transmitting illegal content, including but not limited to child exploitation material
Harassment, stalking, or threatening other users
Spam, unsolicited bulk messaging, or automated abuse
Distribution of malware or malicious code
Attempts to compromise server security or other users' accounts
Impersonation or identity fraud
Any activity that violates the rights of others

3.2 Account Registration

Users may register accounts through in-band registration. You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.3 Service Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time
Terminate or suspend accounts that violate these terms
Remove content that violates these terms or applicable laws

4. Privacy and Data Policy

4.1 Our Commitment to Privacy

jabber.vg is committed to protecting user privacy and operates on principles of data minimization. We do not:

Sell, trade, or monetize user data
Perform behavioral tracking or analytics
Share data with advertisers or third parties for marketing
Read your messages (end-to-end encrypted messages are unreadable by us)

4.2 Data We Collect

To provide XMPP services, we may temporarily process:

Account Information: Username and hashed password
Connection Data: IP addresses and connection timestamps are only stored in-flight for the application to work, but not stored persistently
Message Metadata: Message routing information (sender, recipient, timestamp)
Stored Messages: Messages stored via MAM (Message Archive Management) for 30 days
File Uploads: Files stored for 7 days with a 20 MB size limit

4.3 Data Retention

Connection data is only stored in-flight and not retained persistently
Archived messages (MAM) are automatically deleted after 30 days
Uploaded files are automatically deleted after 7 days
Inactive accounts may be deleted after prolonged inactivity

4.4 Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Delete your account and associated data at any time (XEP-0077)
Use end-to-end encryption (OMEMO, OpenPGP) to protect message content
Request information about data we hold about your account
Register without providing an email address

Encryption: We strongly recommend using OMEMO or OpenPGP encryption for all sensitive communications. When properly implemented, end-to-end encryption ensures that message content cannot be read by the server operator, internet service providers, or third parties.

5. Federation and Third-Party Servers

XMPP is a federated protocol. When you communicate with users on other XMPP servers:

Messages are transmitted to and processed by the recipient's server
Each server has its own privacy policies and terms
We have no control over third-party server policies or practices
End-to-end encryption protects message content across servers

6. Legal Compliance and Law Enforcement

6.1 Jurisdiction

This service is operated from Peru and is subject to Peruvian law. We will comply with valid legal requests from competent authorities under Peruvian jurisdiction.

6.2 Data Requests

In the event of a valid legal request:

We can only provide data that we actually possess
End-to-end encrypted message content cannot be decrypted by us
We will challenge overly broad or inappropriate requests when possible
We will notify affected users unless legally prohibited from doing so

7. Content and User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for the content they transmit through jabber.vg. We do not:

Monitor or review message content
Pre-screen communications
Endorse any content transmitted by users

However, we will take action against accounts found to be engaging in prohibited activities when brought to our attention.

8. Abuse Reporting

If you encounter illegal content, spam, or abuse originating from jabber.vg, please report it to:

Abuse Contact: xmpp@jabber.vg

Please include:

The JID (Jabber ID) of the offending account
Date and time of the incident
Description of the violation
Any relevant evidence (screenshots, message headers)

9. Service Availability and Disclaimers

No Warranty: This service is provided "AS IS" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. We make no guarantees regarding service availability, reliability, or data integrity.

While we strive to maintain reliable service:

Service interruptions may occur due to maintenance, technical issues, or other factors
We are not liable for any loss of data or service disruptions
Users should maintain their own backups of important information

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, jabber.vg and its operators shall not be liable for:

Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
Damages resulting from service interruptions or unavailability
Actions or content of third-party users or federated servers

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be announced through appropriate channels. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Open Source and Transparency

jabber.vg is built on open-source XMPP server software. The XMPP protocol is an open standard, ensuring:

Transparency in how the protocol operates
No proprietary lock-in
Community review and security audits
Your ability to migrate to any other XMPP server

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this legal notice, terms of service, or privacy practices:

Email: xmpp@jabber.vg

Philosophy: jabber.vg exists to provide private, autonomous communication free from corporate surveillance and data exploitation. We believe in the principles of decentralization, user privacy, and open standards. This service is run as a community resource, not a profit-seeking enterprise.