Terms of use

Last updated: 2026-10-17

These terms explain the conditions of use of ChainShot (the Windows app, the PowerShell module, chainshot.py, the browser extension) and of this website. By using them, you accept these terms.

License

ChainShot is free and open source software distributed under the MIT License. You may use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense and sell copies of it, for any purpose, including commercial use, provided the copyright notice and the license are included.

No warranty

As stated by the license, the software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. In no event shall the authors be liable for any claim, damages or other liability arising from the software or its use. Test it in your own environment before relying on it, and keep copies of your evidence.

What ChainShot proves, and what it does not

• ChainShot makes evidence tamper-evident: it lets anyone detect that a recorded file, entry or seal was changed. It does not make tampering impossible.
• It records what was displayed; it does not certify that the content was true, nor the integrity of the system observed.
• Entry times come from the examiner's computer clock; RFC 3161 seals give an independent time for sealed entries.
• Whether a capture is admissible as evidence depends on the law, the court or authority and the procedure followed. ChainShot and this website do not provide legal advice.

Your responsibilities

• Use ChainShot lawfully: capture and keep only content you are entitled to access and record, and comply with the laws that apply to you, in particular on personal data (such as the GDPR), privacy, professional secrecy and copyright.
• Protect your case folders: they may contain personal or confidential data.
• Keep the seal SHA-256 outside the case folder (in your signed report), as explained in the documentation.

Third-party services

The time-stamp authority you choose for RFC 3161 seals, the browser stores that distribute the extension, GitHub (source code, releases, this website) and package managers (winget, Scoop) are operated by third parties under their own terms.

Changes and contact

These terms may change with new versions; the date above shows the last update. They do not limit the rights you have under the law of your country. Questions: GitHub issues.