Disclaimer

Important information about TempMail's service limitations, liability, and user responsibilities. Please read carefully before using our service.

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

⚠️ CRITICAL DISCLAIMER

TempMail is for TEMPORARY and ANONYMOUS email usage ONLY. All emails are automatically deleted after 10 minutes.

DO NOT use TempMail for:

  • • Banking, financial transactions, or payment processing
  • • Medical records, healthcare communications, or prescriptions
  • • Legal documents, contracts, or official government communications
  • • Employment applications, job offers, or HR communications
  • • Password resets for important accounts
  • • Any communication requiring permanent storage or legal validity

1. Service Purpose & Nature

TempMail provides temporary, disposable email addresses for casual, non-critical use. The service is designed specifically for:

  • Protecting your primary inbox from spam and unwanted emails
  • Signing up for websites, forums, or services that require email verification
  • Testing email functionality in web applications or software
  • Temporary registrations that don't require long-term communication
  • Avoiding disclosure of your personal email address

What TempMail Is NOT

TempMail is NOT:

  • A permanent email solution or replacement for traditional email providers
  • A secure communication platform for sensitive information
  • A legally binding communication channel for official correspondence
  • Suitable for receiving important documents, confirmations, or receipts
  • Designed for commercial, business, or professional use
  • A tool for circumventing security measures, age verification, or access restrictions

Important: By using TempMail, you acknowledge that the service is temporary in nature and accept all risks associated with using disposable email addresses. You are solely responsible for any consequences resulting from your use of temporary emails.

2. No Warranty Disclaimer

TempMail is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind.

We expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability: We make no warranty that the service is suitable for commercial use or any particular purpose
  • Fitness for Purpose: We do not guarantee the service will meet your specific needs or expectations
  • Non-Infringement: We do not warrant that use of the service will not infringe any third-party rights
  • Accuracy: We make no representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any service content
  • Availability: We do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation
  • Quality: We do not warrant that the service will be free from bugs, viruses, errors, or other defects

Specific Service Disclaimers

We specifically disclaim any warranty or guarantee regarding:

  • Email delivery success or timing
  • Storage duration (emails may be deleted before the 10-minute mark)
  • Data integrity or security
  • Service uptime or availability
  • Compatibility with any particular device, browser, or operating system
  • Freedom from spam, malware, phishing, or malicious content
  • Accuracy of email content received at temporary addresses
  • Ability to recover deleted emails or addresses

3. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TempMail and its operators shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Types of Damages Excluded

  • Direct Damages: Any direct financial loss, damage, or injury resulting from use of the service
  • Indirect Damages: Loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, data, or goodwill
  • Consequential Damages: Any consequential or incidental damages arising from service use or inability to use
  • Special Damages: Any special, exemplary, or punitive damages
  • Personal Damages: Any personal injury, emotional distress, or reputational harm

Scenarios We Are NOT Liable For

❌ Loss of Data or Access

  • • Emails deleted after 10-minute expiration
  • • Inability to access or recover temporary email addresses
  • • Loss of important information stored in temporary emails
  • • Premature deletion due to technical issues

❌ Email Delivery Issues

  • • Emails not delivered or delayed beyond expected timeframes
  • • Spam filtering by sender or recipient email systems
  • • Emails rejected by third-party services
  • • Incomplete or corrupted email content

❌ Security & Privacy Incidents

  • • Unauthorized access to temporary email addresses
  • • Malware, viruses, or phishing attempts in received emails
  • • Data breaches affecting third-party services (Mail.tm)
  • • Privacy violations by external email senders

❌ Service Interruptions

  • • Downtime, outages, or unavailability of TempMail
  • • Changes or discontinuation of the service
  • • Third-party service failures (Mail.tm API)
  • • Technical errors, bugs, or glitches

❌ User Actions & Consequences

  • • Violations of third-party terms of service using temporary emails
  • • Account suspensions or bans on websites where you used TempMail
  • • Loss of access to services due to expired email verification
  • • Legal or financial consequences of your actions

Maximum Liability Cap

In any event, our total aggregate liability for all claims arising from or relating to the service shall not exceed ten dollars ($10.00 USD) or the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater. Since TempMail is a free service, this effectively caps our liability at $10.00 USD.

4. Temporary Nature of Service

TempMail is explicitly designed as a TEMPORARY service. All email addresses and their contents are automatically and permanently deleted.

Automatic Deletion Policy

  • 10-Minute Expiration: All temporary email addresses and received emails are automatically deleted after 10 minutes
  • No Recovery: Once deleted, emails and addresses CANNOT be recovered under any circumstances
  • No Extensions: The 10-minute timeframe cannot be extended or paused
  • No Archives: We do not maintain backups, archives, or copies of deleted emails
  • Immediate Deletion: Emails may be deleted earlier than 10 minutes due to technical issues or maintenance

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING

You are SOLELY responsible for saving any important information before the 10-minute expiration. TempMail will NOT and CANNOT recover deleted emails or addresses. DO NOT rely on TempMail for storing important communications.

User Acknowledgment Required

By using TempMail, you explicitly acknowledge and accept that:

  • You understand the temporary nature of the service
  • You will save any important information before expiration
  • You will not use TempMail for communications requiring permanence
  • You accept full responsibility for any data loss
  • You will not hold TempMail liable for deleted emails or addresses

5. Third-Party Content & Services

Mail.tm API Disclaimer

TempMail uses the Mail.tm API as our email service provider. We have no control over Mail.tm's operations, policies, or infrastructure.

  • Independent Service: Mail.tm is a separate, independent service with its own terms, policies, and limitations
  • No Control: We cannot control Mail.tm's uptime, performance, security, or data handling practices
  • Service Changes: Mail.tm may change, modify, or discontinue their service at any time without notice
  • Their Responsibility: Any issues with Mail.tm's infrastructure are beyond our control and responsibility

External Email Content

TempMail is NOT responsible for the content of emails you receive:

  • No Content Screening: We do not review, filter, approve, or control email content sent to temporary addresses
  • Third-Party Origin: All emails come from external sources and may contain inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • No Endorsement: Displaying emails does not constitute our approval, endorsement, or verification of their content
  • Malicious Content: Emails may contain viruses, malware, phishing attempts, or fraudulent links
  • Accuracy: We make no representations about the accuracy, truthfulness, or legality of email content

External Links & Websites

Emails received at temporary addresses may contain links to external websites:

  • We have no control over external websites and their content
  • External links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement
  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of linked sites
  • Clicking external links is at your own risk

Security Recommendation: Exercise extreme caution with emails received at temporary addresses. Do not open suspicious attachments, click unknown links, or provide personal information in response to unsolicited emails.

6. Security & Privacy Limitations

While we implement reasonable security measures, NO internet service is 100% secure.

Security Disclaimers

  • No Absolute Security: We cannot guarantee complete security of data transmitted through or stored by the service
  • Unauthorized Access: Temporary email addresses may be guessed or discovered by unauthorized parties
  • Public Nature: Anyone with knowledge of a temporary email address can potentially access its contents
  • No Encryption: Emails are transmitted using standard protocols which may not provide end-to-end encryption
  • Third-Party Security: We rely on Mail.tm's security infrastructure, which is beyond our control

Privacy Limitations

  • Anonymous but Not Private: While we don't collect personal data, temporary email addresses are inherently less secure than authenticated accounts
  • No Access Control: There is no password protection for temporary email addresses
  • Email Senders: Third parties sending emails to your temporary address may collect data about you
  • IP Logging: Our service providers (including Mail.tm) may log IP addresses for security purposes

🔒 NEVER USE TEMPMAIL FOR:

  • ✗ Passwords, security codes, or 2FA verification
  • ✗ Sensitive personal information (SSN, credit cards, etc.)
  • ✗ Confidential business communications
  • ✗ Medical records or healthcare information
  • ✗ Legal documents or binding agreements
  • ✗ Financial statements or tax documents

7. User Responsibilities

YOU are solely responsible for:

  • Your Actions: All actions taken using temporary email addresses generated through TempMail
  • Legal Compliance: Ensuring your use of TempMail complies with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Third-Party Terms: Complying with the terms of service of websites where you use temporary email addresses
  • Data Backup: Saving any important information before the 10-minute expiration
  • Security Precautions: Taking appropriate precautions when opening emails, clicking links, or downloading attachments
  • Appropriate Use: Using the service only for its intended temporary, casual purposes
  • Consequences: Any negative consequences, losses, or damages resulting from your use of TempMail

What You Should Do

  • ✓ Read and understand all disclaimers and limitations before using the service
  • ✓ Use TempMail only for temporary, non-critical purposes
  • ✓ Save important information immediately—don't wait until the last minute
  • ✓ Be cautious with emails containing links, attachments, or requests for information
  • ✓ Verify the legitimacy of emails before taking any action
  • ✓ Use antivirus software and keep your systems updated
  • ✓ Report any abuse or suspicious activity to appropriate authorities

8. No Professional Advice

TempMail does not provide professional advice of any kind. Specifically:

  • Legal Advice: Nothing on TempMail constitutes legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for legal matters
  • Financial Advice: We do not provide financial, investment, or tax advice. Consult a financial professional
  • Medical Advice: We do not provide medical or healthcare advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider
  • Technical Support: While we provide general information, we are not responsible for technical issues with third-party services
  • Security Consulting: We do not provide professional security consulting or cybersecurity services

Any information provided on our website or through our service is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

9. Jurisdiction-Specific Disclaimers

Laws vary by jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain disclaimers or limitations of liability.

  • Applicable Law: You are responsible for understanding and complying with the laws applicable in your jurisdiction
  • Limited Exclusions: If your jurisdiction does not allow certain warranty disclaimers or liability limitations, those provisions may not apply to you
  • Consumer Rights: This disclaimer does not affect any statutory rights you may have as a consumer under applicable law
  • Minimum Liability: Where liability cannot be excluded, it shall be limited to the minimum extent permitted by law

If any provision of this disclaimer is found to be invalid or unenforceable in your jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

10. Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. When we make changes:

  • The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
  • Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our homepage
  • Continued use of TempMail after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated disclaimer

It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer periodically. We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed about our disclaimers and limitations.

Questions About This Disclaimer?

If you have questions or concerns about this disclaimer or our service limitations, please contact us:

Legal Inquiries:

legal@tempmail.com

We will respond to disclaimer-related inquiries within 3-5 business days.

For general support, visit our Contact Page.

Key Points Summary

  • Temporary Only: Service is for temporary use—all data deleted after 10 minutes
  • No Warranties: Provided "as is" without any guarantees
  • Limited Liability: Maximum liability capped at $10 USD
  • Not for Sensitive Use: Never use for banking, medical, legal, or important communications
  • Third-Party Services: We rely on Mail.tm—their issues are beyond our control
  • Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your use and any consequences
  • No Recovery: Deleted emails cannot be recovered—save important info immediately
  • Use at Your Own Risk: No internet service is 100% secure