PII Blackout is an assistive tool for identifying and redacting sensitive information. No software can guarantee 100% detection or removal of all sensitive data in every document. You must review and verify the final output before sharing. This website and software do not provide legal advice.
No liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, PII Blackout and its operators are not responsible for any damages, regulatory penalties, compliance failures, data breaches, or third-party claims that result from your use of the software or reliance on its outputs. You are solely responsible for your documents and your compliance obligations.
By accessing or using the PII Blackout website and related services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the website.
PII Blackout provides educational content, downloads, and software that helps users identify and redact sensitive information from documents. The software is designed to support offline workflows for document redaction and batch processing.
Any information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice, compliance advice, or a substitute for professional review. You should consult qualified counsel and/or compliance professionals to determine what must be redacted and how to meet your obligations.
You acknowledge that redaction is context-dependent. What must be removed may vary by jurisdiction, industry, policy, and the purpose of disclosure. You remain solely responsible for determining the appropriate redaction scope.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the website and software are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, with all faults, and without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.
We disclaim all warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and any warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade. We do not warrant that the website or software will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that redaction results will be accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose.
You acknowledge and agree that you use the website and software at your sole risk. You are solely responsible for reviewing and validating all redaction outputs and for determining whether a document is safe to share.
You are solely responsible for maintaining appropriate security controls, access controls, and information governance for your documents, including any documents processed using the software.
The website content, branding, and software are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works except as explicitly permitted by law or with our written permission.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details about how we collect, use, and protect information related to the website.
We strive to maintain availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend or modify services at any time for maintenance, security, or operational reasons.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, PII Blackout and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to regulatory penalties, compliance failures, data breaches, loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, or reputational harm, arising out of or related to your use of the website or software, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, PII Blackout and its affiliates shall not be liable for any damages arising from or related to (a) failure to redact all sensitive information, (b) unintended disclosure of personal or confidential data, (c) use of outputs for compliance decisions, (d) third-party access to your documents, (e) any security incident, breach, or unauthorized access involving your systems, or (f) any actions you take based on the software’s outputs.
In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims exceed the amount you paid to us for the applicable service during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PII Blackout and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website or software, your documents and content, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law, regulation, or third-party rights.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the laws of the state where the operator of PII Blackout is located, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any dispute must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in that location, unless the parties agree to an alternative dispute resolution process.
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and PII Blackout regarding your use of the website and software.
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at support@piiblackout.com.