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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Service: Identity and access management, self-hosted. Domain: https://aham.ro
Contact: contact@aham.ro

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the IAM service at aham.ro (“Service”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including users of connected applications such as Bazar, Vokably, and any other services that use aham.ro for authentication.

2. Description of Service

IAM is an identity and access management service that provides:

  • User registration and account management
  • Authentication services using username/password and OAuth2
  • Third-party authentication via Google Sign-In
  • Authorization and token issuance for connected applications
  • Single sign-on (SSO) capabilities across the aham.ro ecosystem

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

To use the Service, you must create an account by providing:

  • A valid email address
  • A username
  • A secure password
  • Your name (given name and family name)
  • Optionally: phone number and avatar

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

4.2 Account Security

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 of your account at contact@aham.ro

We use Argon2 password hashing to protect your credentials, but you must choose a strong, unique password.

4.3 Account Ownership

You may not:

  • Transfer your account to another person without our consent
  • Create multiple accounts for abusive or fraudulent purposes
  • Use another person’s account without permission
  • Share your account credentials with others

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use the Service in a manner consistent with any applicable laws and regulations.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

  • Attempt to hack, breach, or compromise the security of the Service or any connected systems
  • Use automated tools (bots, scripts, scrapers) to access the Service without authorization
  • Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Service or networks connected to the Service
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Use the Service to transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users’ accounts or data
  • Use the Service for any illegal activity, including fraud, money laundering, or distribution of illegal content
  • Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users

5.3 Security Vulnerability Reporting

If you discover a security vulnerability or potential security issue in the Service:

  • DO report it responsibly to contact@aham.ro
  • DO provide detailed information about the vulnerability
  • DO NOT exploit the vulnerability beyond what is necessary to demonstrate it
  • DO NOT access, modify, or delete data that does not belong to you
  • DO NOT publicly disclose the vulnerability before we have had a reasonable time to address it

We appreciate responsible disclosure and will work with you to address legitimate security concerns.

6. Service Availability and Limitations

6.1 “AS-IS” Service

⚠️ Important Notice: This Service is provided “AS-IS” and operated as a personal project from a home environment. While we strive to maintain reliable service:

  • We do not guarantee 100% uptime or availability
  • The Service may experience downtime for maintenance, upgrades, or unforeseen technical issues
  • We do not guarantee enterprise-level infrastructure or redundancy
  • Service performance may vary

6.2 No Warranty

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

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors in the Service will be corrected

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Disclaimer of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
  • Any bugs, viruses, or malicious code that may be transmitted to or through the Service
  • Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Service

7.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) for use of the Service in the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to liability. Since the Service is currently free, this amount may be zero.

7.3 Acknowledgment

You acknowledge that this limitation of liability is a reasonable allocation of risk and that you would not use the Service without these limitations.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Google Sign-In

The Service integrates with Google Identity for authentication. Your use of Google Sign-In is subject to Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for Google’s services or any issues arising from your use of Google authentication.

8.2 Connected Applications

The Service provides authentication for connected applications (Bazar, Vokably, etc.). Each connected application:

  • Operates under its own terms of service and privacy policy
  • Is responsible for its own content and functionality
  • May request specific permissions to access your account information

We are not responsible for the actions, content, or privacy practices of connected applications.

9. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy at [link to privacy policy] to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Service Ownership

The Service, including its design, functionality, source code, databases, and all content provided by us, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our written permission.

10.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you provide to the Service (such as your profile information and avatar). By providing content, you grant us a license to use, store, and display that content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service.

11. Account Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

  • Using the account deletion feature in your account settings, or
  • Contacting us at contact@aham.ro

Upon termination, your personal data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Engaging in prohibited activities
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • At our sole discretion if we determine termination is necessary

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
  • You will lose access to all connected applications that use your IAM account
  • We may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
  • Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive

12. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
  • Change these Terms at any time
  • Add or remove features from the Service

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of material changes to the Service or these Terms via email or through the Service interface.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes:

  • We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms
  • We will notify you via email or through a notice on the Service
  • Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms

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

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Service operator, and its affiliates, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit through the Service

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

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

15.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Romania.

15.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at contact@aham.ro to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

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

16.4 Assignment

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

16.5 No Agency

No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created as a result of these Terms, and neither party has any authority to bind the other in any respect.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: contact@aham.ro
Service URL: https://aham.ro

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

18. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.

Last Updated: January 22, 2026