Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Summary: Using the site means you accept these Terms.

By accessing or using this website and its tools, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the website or any of its services.

2. Description of Service

Summary: We provide client-side password and security tools, which may change over time.

passwords.lu provides online password and security tools designed to help you generate and assess strong credentials. These tools currently include, among others:

• Password generator with customizable options
• Passphrase generator for memorable passwords
• PIN generator for numeric codes
• Advanced password generation with multiple configurations
• Password strength analysis and breach checking
• Privacy-focused security recommendations and guides

The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time without prior notice.

3. Use Without Account

Summary: You can use the tools without an account; we do not offer user accounts at this time.

passwords.lu does not require you to create an account or log in to use the tools. The website is intended for anonymous use. We do not provide user accounts, dashboards, or persistent profiles at this time.

4. Acceptable Use

Summary: Use the site lawfully, do not abuse it, and do not attempt to break or overload it.

You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or interfere with the normal operation of the service. You are prohibited from:

• Using the site in a way that damages, disables, or overburdens our infrastructure
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems or infrastructure
• Using robots, scripts, or other automated means to access or generate excessive requests to the site
• Reproducing, duplicating, copying, or exploiting site content or code without authorization
• Using the site for illegal, unlawful, or harmful activities
• Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise compromise our security measures
• Using the tools to support activities that violate the rights or security of third parties

5. Privacy and Security

Summary: Passwords are generated locally in your browser; we do not store or see them.

Your privacy and security are fundamental to our service. All password, passphrase, PIN, and API key generation occurs locally in your browser using cryptographically secure random number generation. Generated values are not transmitted to our servers, and we do not store, log, or otherwise retain them.

For more details on what limited technical data may be processed (for example, basic server logs or error diagnostics), please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Data Protection and GDPR

Summary: We aim to minimize personal data processing and operate in line with EU data protection principles.

passwords.lu is operated from Luxembourg and follows the principles of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The core tools are designed to function without requiring personal data. We do not intentionally collect or process personal data when you simply generate passwords or passphrases.

Limited technical data (such as IP addresses in server logs or email addresses if you contact us or subscribe to a newsletter) may be processed as described in our Privacy Policy. Where applicable, you have rights under GDPR, including the right of access, rectification, and deletion regarding your personal data.

7. Intellectual Property

Summary: The website, design, and code are ours; the passwords you generate are yours to use.

The site content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, design elements, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by Luxembourg and international copyright and intellectual property laws. The underlying password generation logic, UI components, and security-related implementations are proprietary.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the site and tools for personal or internal business purposes. You may freely use and store any passwords, passphrases, or other values generated by the tools.

8. No Professional or Security Advice

Summary: Our guidance is informational and not a substitute for professional advice.

Any security recommendations, best practices, guides, or explanations provided on passwords.lu are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional, legal, or security consulting advice. You are solely responsible for evaluating and implementing appropriate security measures for your own systems, accounts, and threat model. You should consult qualified professionals for advice tailored to your specific situation.

9. Security Limitations and Your Responsibilities

Summary: We provide tools, but your device, browser, and storage practices are your responsibility.

While our tools are designed with security in mind, no online tool can guarantee absolute security. In particular, passwords.lu cannot protect you against:

• Malware, keyloggers, or other compromises on your device
• Malicious or overly permissive browser extensions
• Clipboard history or password exposure through your operating system or applications
• Phishing websites or fake login pages
• Weak master passwords or poor storage practices in password managers
• Offline brute-force attacks against services you use

You are responsible for securing your devices, browsers, operating systems, and storage solutions, and for using strong, unique passwords appropriate to the sensitivity of your accounts.

10. Limitation of Liability

Summary: We are not liable for damages arising from use of the site, within the limits of applicable law.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or security breaches, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of or inability to use the service
• Any interruption, suspension, or cessation of the service
• Any bugs, vulnerabilities, malware, or malicious code affecting your device
• Any errors or omissions in password strength assessments or recommendations
• Any compromise of passwords or accounts due to your device, network, or storage practices
• Any reliance on third-party services, such as breach checking or password managers

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

11. Service Availability

Summary: We try to keep the site online but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access.

We strive to keep the site available at all times, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. The site may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled or emergency maintenance
• Technical issues beyond our reasonable control
• Equipment, hosting, or network failures
• Updates to security, privacy, or functionality

12. Third-Party Services

Summary: We may integrate with third parties like Have I Been Pwned; they have their own terms and policies.

Our site may integrate with or link to third-party services, such as Have I Been Pwned ("HIBP") for breach checking. Where possible, we use privacy-preserving methods (for example, sending only a partial hash prefix when querying HIBP) to minimize data exposure.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of any third-party services. Your use of such services is subject to their respective terms and policies. We assume no liability for any damages or losses arising from your use of third-party services.

13. Children's Use

Summary: The site is intended for adults and not specifically directed to children.

This website and its tools are intended for use by individuals who can form legally binding agreements under applicable law, typically adults. The site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

14. Changes to These Terms

Summary: We may update these Terms and will show the new date at the top.

We may modify these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using the site.

15. Termination

Summary: We may restrict access if you breach these Terms or misuse the service.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the site, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms or are misusing the service.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Summary: Luxembourg law applies and disputes go to Luxembourg courts.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Luxembourg, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Luxembourg.

If these Terms are translated into other languages, the English version shall prevail in case of any inconsistency or dispute.

17. Severability

Summary: If one part is invalid, the rest stays in effect.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18. Contact

Summary: Contact us if you have questions about these Terms.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us: