Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to CookieFast ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the CookieFast platform, including our website at https://cookiefa.st, dashboard at https://app.cookiefa.st, API services, and cookie consent widget script (collectively, the "Service").

CookieFast is operated by ValKev, a software development company providing tailored value software solutions.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. Definitions

  • "Account" means the account you create to access our Service.
  • "Customer" or "you" means the individual or legal entity that has registered for an Account.
  • "Property" means a website or application you register in your Account for which you implement our cookie consent banner.
  • "End User" means visitors to your Property who interact with the CookieFast cookie consent banner.
  • "Widget" or "Script" means the embeddable JavaScript code hosted at cdn.cookiefa.st that displays the cookie consent banner.
  • "Personal Data" has the meaning given in the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3.2 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an Account by providing:

  • Your full name
  • A valid email address
  • A secure password (minimum 8 characters)

You must verify your email address within 24 hours of registration. Unverified accounts will not have access to the Service.

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and API keys
  • All activities that occur under your Account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your Account credentials.

3.4 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4. Service Description

4.1 What We Provide

CookieFast provides a GDPR-compliant cookie consent management platform that enables you to:

  • Deploy customizable cookie consent banners on your Properties
  • Manage cookie categories (Essential, Analytics, Marketing)
  • Track consent analytics (banner views, acceptances, rejections)
  • Configure conditional script execution based on user consent
  • Access a dashboard for managing multiple Properties

4.2 Service Availability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. We reserve the right to:

  • Perform scheduled maintenance with reasonable notice
  • Temporarily suspend the Service for security or technical reasons
  • Modify or discontinue features with 30 days' notice

4.3 Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including Stripe (payments), hCaptcha (bot protection), and email service providers. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

5. Pricing and Payment Terms

5.1 Pricing Plans

We offer the following pricing plans:

  • Single Property Plan: One-time payment for one Property slot. You may purchase multiple Property slots.
  • Unlimited Properties Plan: One-time payment for unlimited Property slots.

Current pricing is displayed on our website and dashboard. Prices are in Euros (EUR) and include applicable VAT where required.

5.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your payment card information. By making a purchase, you agree to Stripe's terms and conditions.

5.3 One-Time Payment Model

All plans are one-time payments with no recurring charges. Once purchased:

  • Single Property credits are added to your Account immediately
  • Unlimited Properties plan is activated immediately
  • Access to the Service continues indefinitely, subject to these Terms

5.4 Refund Policy

Due to the immediate delivery and nature of our Service, all sales are final. We do not offer refunds except:

  • Where required by applicable law
  • In cases of technical failure preventing Service delivery
  • At our sole discretion for exceptional circumstances

Refund requests must be submitted within 14 days of purchase to support@valkev.tech.

5.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. Price changes will not affect purchases already completed.

6. Your Obligations and Acceptable Use

6.1 Lawful Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of others
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' Accounts
  • Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use automated tools to access the Service without permission
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service

6.2 Compliance with Data Protection Laws

You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Service complies with applicable data protection laws, including UK GDPR and EU GDPR. This includes:

  • Providing appropriate privacy notices to your End Users
  • Implementing the cookie consent banner correctly
  • Honoring End User consent choices
  • Maintaining your own privacy policy
  • Processing End User data lawfully

6.3 Content Standards

You are responsible for all content you upload to the Service, including:

  • Cookie policy text
  • Property descriptions
  • Custom JavaScript code for Analytics and Marketing scripts

You must ensure such content is legal, accurate, and does not infringe third-party rights.

6.4 Script Execution

You are solely responsible for:

  • The functionality and security of custom scripts you configure
  • Ensuring scripts only execute when appropriate consent is obtained
  • The behavior and data collection practices of third-party scripts (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)

We are not responsible for any issues arising from scripts you configure.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Rights

The Service, including all software, text, graphics, logos, images, and underlying technology, is owned by ValKev and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

  • Access and use the dashboard
  • Embed our Widget script on your Properties
  • Use the Service for its intended purpose

7.2 Your Rights

You retain all rights to content you upload to the Service. By uploading content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to:

  • Store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service
  • Create backups and derivative works for operational purposes

7.3 Trademarks

"CookieFast," our logo, and other marks are trademarks of ValKev. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

7.4 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas, we may use them without any obligation to you.

8. Data Processing and Privacy

8.1 Our Privacy Practices

Our collection and use of your Personal Data is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8.2 Data Processing Agreement

When you use our Service, we process certain Personal Data on your behalf (e.g., End User consent data, geolocation, IP addresses). In this context:

  • You are the Data Controller
  • We are the Data Processor

We process Personal Data only in accordance with your documented instructions (via your configuration of the Service) and applicable data protection laws.

8.3 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect Personal Data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments

8.4 Data Retention

We retain analytics data for 90 days by default. Account data and purchase history are retained indefinitely unless you delete your Account.

8.5 Data Subject Rights

You and your End Users have rights under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. Contact us at legal@valkev.tech to exercise these rights.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your Account at any time by:

  • Accessing your Account settings and selecting "Delete Account"
  • Contacting us at support@valkev.tech

Upon termination:

  • All your Properties, analytics data, and banner settings will be permanently deleted
  • Your access to the dashboard will be revoked
  • The Widget will cease functioning on your Properties
  • No refunds will be issued for unused Property credits or plans

9.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your Account immediately if:

  • You breach these Terms
  • You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Your use of the Service poses a security risk
  • Required by law or regulatory authority

Where reasonably possible, we will provide notice before termination.

9.3 Effect of Termination

Sections that by their nature should survive termination will continue to apply, including: Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Dispute Resolution.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • The Service will meet your requirements
  • Defects will be corrected

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

  • WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR €100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10.4 GDPR Compliance

We are not liable for your failure to comply with GDPR or other data protection laws. You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of the Service is compliant.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ValKev, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
  • Content you upload to the Service
  • Scripts you configure or execute through the Service
  • Your End Users' use of your Properties

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Italy.

12.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@valkev.tech to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make a good faith effort to resolve disputes amicably.

12.4 Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under consumer protection laws that cannot be waived by these Terms.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending an email to the address associated with your Account
  • Displaying a notification in your dashboard

Changes will be effective 30 days after notification. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and may terminate your Account.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ValKev regarding the Service.

14.2 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your Account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14.4 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14.5 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemics, internet failures, or government restrictions.

14.6 Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights except as expressly stated.

14.7 Language

These Terms are provided in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only. In case of conflict, the English version prevails.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or the Service, please contact us:

Company: ValKev
Website: https://valkev.tech

These Terms of Service are effective as of November 11, 2025. By using CookieFast, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.