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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using ShieldConsent.

Last updated: January 1st, 2026

1. Acceptance of terms

By downloading, installing, or using ShieldConsent (the "Software"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Software.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Customer", "you") and ShieldConsent ("we", "us", "our"), operated by ShieldConsent Team.

2. Description of the Software

ShieldConsent is a self-hosted Consent Management Platform (CMP) for WordPress. It provides cookie consent management, script blocking, consent logging, and legal proof generation. The Software runs entirely on your own server infrastructure — no data is transmitted to or processed by ShieldConsent servers, except for license verification and update checks as described in Section 6.

3. License grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Software on the number of websites specified by your license.

  • Each license is valid for the number of sites specified at the time of purchase.
  • You may not sublicense, resell, redistribute, or share your license key with third parties.
  • You may not use a single license on more sites than permitted.
  • The license is granted to the purchasing entity (individual or organization) and is not transferable without our prior written consent.

4. License term and renewal

Licenses are sold on an annual basis. Each license is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

  • Active license: you receive Software updates, new features, and access to priority support for the duration of your license term.
  • Expired license: the Software continues to function on your site(s). However, you will no longer receive updates, new features, or support. You may renew at any time to restore access.
  • Licenses do not auto-renew. You will receive a reminder before your license expires.

5. Permitted use

You may use the Software for any lawful purpose, including commercial websites, client projects, and internal business use. You may not:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except as permitted by applicable law.
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks.
  • Use the Software to build a competing product or service.
  • Distribute, publish, or make the Software available to third parties as a standalone product.

6. Data processing and privacy

ShieldConsent is 100% self-hosted. All consent data, cookie scan results, configuration, and logs are stored exclusively in your WordPress database. We do not collect, transmit, process, or have access to your visitors' personal data or consent records.

The only outbound connections made by the Software are:

  • License verification: periodic checks to shieldconsent.com to validate your license key. This transmits only your license key, site URL, and plugin version. No visitor data is included.
  • Update checks: standard WordPress update mechanism to check for new versions. Same data as license verification.
  • Geolocation (optional): if you enable geolocation, the visitor's IP address may be sent to a third-party geolocation provider you configure. This is optional, disabled by default, and entirely under your control.

Because we do not process personal data on your behalf, ShieldConsent does not act as a data processor under GDPR Article 28. You remain the sole data controller for all data on your infrastructure.

7. Intellectual property

The Software, including all source code, documentation, design, and branding, is the intellectual property of ShieldConsent and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Your license grants you the right to use the Software — not ownership of it.

The Open Cookie Database included with the Software is licensed under the Open Cookie Database license and remains the property of its respective contributors.

8. Updates and support

  • Updates: during your active license term, you receive all Software updates, including bug fixes, security patches, and new features.
  • Support: licensed customers have access to priority email support. We aim to respond within 24 hours on business days.
  • We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, or change the scope of features in future versions of the Software. Significant changes will be communicated in our changelog.

9. Refund policy

We offer a 14-day refund policy from the date of purchase. If you are not satisfied with the Software, contact us within 14 days and we will issue a full refund. After 14 days, purchases are non-refundable.

Refund requests must be sent to info@shieldconsent.com with your order number.

10. Disclaimer of warranties

The Software is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Software will meet your specific requirements.
  • The Software will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
  • The Software will ensure legal compliance in your jurisdiction — compliance with applicable privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, etc.) remains your responsibility as the website operator.

11. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ShieldConsent shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use the Software.

Our total aggregate liability under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid for your license in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ShieldConsent, its officers, directors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Software, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your license immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Software ceases immediately.
  • You must uninstall the Software from all sites.
  • Data stored in your WordPress database is yours and is not affected by termination.

You may terminate your license at any time by uninstalling the Software. No refund is provided for the remaining term.

14. Third-party services

The Software integrates with third-party services (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, etc.) at your discretion. We are not responsible for the practices, terms, or availability of these third-party services. Your use of them is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

15. Modifications to these Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify licensed customers of material changes via email.

16. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bordeaux, France.

17. Severability

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

18. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us: