
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Copyright © protect my creations?
You often see the copyright symbol ©, but displaying it on your creations has no legal value in France and does not give rise to any prerogative. It will be deterrent at best. Its interest will be real in countries of Common Law* (Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, United States for example).
- "The juxtaposition of Common Law and Civil Law is based on the main source of law. Systems based on Common Law consider judicial decisions as the most important source of law, while systems based on Civil Law focus on codified law."
How can I protect my creations?
To protect your creations, you must be able to provide an indisputable, reliable, and enforceable proof of prior creation. To do this, register your working documents with Nondisclose: sketches, notes, technical sheets, a video presenting your creation... Each registration is automatically time-stamped and marked with a unique digital fingerprint, recorded in the Blockchain*. You have dated and admissible evidence.
(* The blockchain ensures traceability of data, since once anchored, they cannot be deleted)
(* La blockchain permet d'assurer une traçabilité des données puisqu'une fois ancrées, celles-ci ne peuvent être supprimées)
Is it possible to protect my creations at a low cost?
If you make occasional registrations, NONDISCLOSE's ONE unique registration will cost you only €29 and you can go up to 2GB.
For example, registering a file of 100 MB will cost you €29 with NONDISCLOSE ((one shot registration, files not stored but certificate available in the personal interface) vs €105 with E-Soleau vs €249 with APP vs €150 for a registration via a bailiff.
In case of a dispute, how can I prove my prior creation?
For each registration, you receive a time-stamped certificate. This document establishes the prior creation by registering it at a certain date. You can then produce this document in court and have a bailiff report drawn up on the deposited documents.
What are the advantages of NONDISCLOSE for document registration?
Registration is simple, fast, secure, and economical. In all our subscriptions, the number of registrations is unlimited, the number of files per registration is unlimited, and all types of files are accepted. Registrations are subject to optimal security thanks to the combination of AES 256 encryption storage, SHA 256 digital fingerprinting, and transaction registration in the blockchain.
I haven't finished my project but I fear plagiarism, how can I protect myself?
With NONDISCLOSE subscriptions, you can register as many versions of your project as you want thanks to unlimited registrations. There is no need to wait for the final version of your project to protect it. Our solution offers you the possibility to timestamp your creation from the very first ideas and sketches.
What is the level of protection?
NONDISCLOSE offers a solution based on the latest encryption and transaction certification technologies. Registrations are subject to optimal security thanks to the combination of AES 256 encryption storage, SHA 256 digital fingerprinting, and transaction registration in the blockchain.
What is the blockchain?
It is a technology for storing and transmitting reliable, unfalsifiable, and durable information over time. It takes the form of a database in the form of blocks linked to each other and protected against any modification. It has the particularity of being shared simultaneously with all its users, not depending on any central body, and having the advantage of being fast and secure. It provides proof of prior creation for each registration made via Nondisclose. NONDISCLOSE uses the Solana Blockchain.
Registration
Do I have access to all my registrations?
Yes, a personal management interface allows you to access your registrations and download your certificates. If you have subscribed to one of the plans, you can also organize them by projects, teams, create shared folders, and download the registered files.
Can I create folders to organize my registrations?
If you have opted for the single registration, your registrations are classified chronologically in your personal interface.
If you have subscribed to one of the plans, you can create folders and subfolders in your personal interface. Therefore, you can classify your registrations by projects. You can also create teams and shared folders.
Can I delete a registration?
Please note that any registration will be recorded in the blockchain, which is protected against any modification. Your registration certificates will be kept.
However, if you have subscribed to a plan and benefit from file storage, you can delete the deposited files on the Nondisclose server if you wish. Please note that we recommend that you keep your deposited documents to be able to prove your ownership.
If you are in a company, your deletion rights will be determined by the account administrator.
Can I modify a registration?
No, a registration is recorded forever. It gives a creation date of the deposited document. The documents and records are encrypted and recorded on the blockchain, making them tamper-proof. If you wish to evolve your deposited document and record this new version, you will need to make a new registration.
Documents
What types of documents can I register?
NONDISCLOSE accepts all types of documents (word, excel, powerpoint, images, pdf, 3D sketchup, videos, mp3, mp4...). For source code registrations, you must make one or more zip folders containing all your development files.
Is there a limit to the number or size of registered files?
With the "ONE" single registration, you are limited to 10 files.
However, subscribing to a plan allows you to register as many files as you want, and their weight is not limited.
Do I have a guarantee that my document will not be modified?
By registering a document, you freeze it on a given date, and a unique digital fingerprint is created. The registration procedure is recorded and registered in the blockchain, an unfalsifiable and durable technology, allowing the transaction to be timestamped and guaranteeing the original creation date. If you deposit other versions of your document, they will be the subject of successive registrations.
What is the QR code on my registration certificate for?
By scanning this QR code, you are directed to the Solana blockchain verification site. You will be able to verify that your registration has been recorded correctly by comparing the blockchain identification number on your certificate with the one on the Solana blockchain site.
How can I prove that my original documents were registered on a given date?
The registration you made on Nondisclose contains the unique digital fingerprints (called SHA256) of all the deposited files. The registration itself has a SHA256 digital fingerprint, which is recorded in the blockchain, thereby freezing the date, time, and day in an indelible and indisputable way.
Subscriptions
What are the benefits of subscribing?
In any case, Nondisclose allows you to register an idea, creation, or documents and to access the registration certificates on a dedicated administration interface.
However, subscribing to a plan offers some significant advantages:
- Businesses can make as many registrations as necessary without limits on size or number of files.
- You have access to a secure server for storing your files (storage capacity varies depending on the selected plan).
- Each user can organize their registrations by project and create folders, subfolders, etc.
- Users can share their folders and projects with other users on the account.
- Users can be organized into teams and share their folders.
What should I do if I no longer have enough storage space with my subscription?
Your business is growing, and our offers accompany you throughout your growth. You can increase your storage level at any time from your personal space.
What happens if I cancel my subscription or if Nondisclose closes?
Whether you cancel your subscription or our company closes, your registrations remain recorded in the Blockchain. Each registration is identified by a unique identification number for the Solana Blockchain. By scanning the QR code on the Nondisclose registration certificate that you receive with each registration, you will be directed to the Solana Blockchain verification site independently. There is no need to log in. You will be able to verify that your registration has been successfully registered by comparing the Blockchain identification number on your certificate to that on the Solana Blockchain site with the status "SUCCESS." You can then confirm the date of priority and the integrity of the files registered.
If you cancel your subscription, you will still have access to the Nondisclose management interface and your certificates.
However, you will no longer have access to cloud storage, and your files will be deleted from the servers. You will only have access to your certificates.
You will no longer be able to take advantage of the folder and project organization.
You will no longer be able to take advantage of team management, and you will no longer have access to shared folders.
Note: As with any registration or legally binding action, we strongly advise you to always keep your registration proof on your computer or external hard drive, as well as your registered documents (without modification).
In case of a dispute, all elements will be required to prove your good faith.
Note that the documents you register are encrypted (and thus unreadable without the unique decryption key that only you can obtain) and stored securely on a French Cloud.
Pricing
What payment methods can I use?
You can pay for your single registration by credit card. If you choose a subscription plan, the amount will be charged monthly to your credit card. (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB)
Can I register a document without opening an account?
To register a document and obtain a certificate of prior art, you must first create an account. It is free and without commitment.
Can I make a registration without subscribing?
Yes, you can make a single registration, which is the "ONE" offer. Simply create an account for free and without commitment first. Make your registration and obtain your registration certificate. If you also wish to benefit from the secure storage of your documents, you must subscribe to one of the three subscription plans.
Can I terminate my registration whenever I want?
Yes, Nondisclose is without commitment. If you terminate your registration, your registrations will still be recorded in the Blockchain. Each registration is identified by a unique identification number specific to the Solana Blockchain.
You will still have access to the Nondisclose management interface and your certificates.
However, you will no longer benefit from cloud storage, and your files will be deleted from the servers. You will only have access to your certificates.
You will no longer be able to take advantage of organization by folders and projects.
You will no longer be able to take advantage of team management, and you will no longer have access to shared folders.
Note: As with any registration or binding act, we strongly advise you to always keep your registration proofs on your computer or on an external hard drive, as well as your deposited documents (without modifying them).
In case of a dispute, all elements will be required to prove your good faith.
Note that the documents you register are encrypted (thus unreadable without the unique decryption key that only you can obtain) and securely stored on a French Cloud.
Is Nondisclose advantageous compared to competitors?
For example, registering a file of 100 MB will cost you €29 with NONDISCLOSE ((one shot registration, files not stored but certificate available in the personal interface) vs €105 with E-Soleau vs €249 with APP vs €150 for a registration via a bailiff.
For businesses
How can I protect my company from plagiarism?
With Nondisclose, in case of a dispute, you will be able to provide proof of priority.
With each registration, you receive a time-stamped certificate. This document establishes the priority of your creation by recording it at a certain date. You can then produce this document in court and have a bailiff's report made on the registered documents.
What are the advantages of a subscription compared to a one-time registration?
In any case, Nondisclose allows you to register an idea, a creation, documents, and find the registration certificates on a dedicated administration interface.
However, opting for a subscription has some significant advantages:
- The company can make as many registrations as necessary without any limit on the size or number of files.
- You have access to a secure server for the storage of your files (The storage capacity varies depending on the subscription chosen).
- Each user can organize their registrations by projects and create folders, subfolders, etc.
- Users can share their folders and projects with other users on the account.
- Users can be organized into teams and share their folders.
How can I protect my creations, files and registrations internationally?
By registering your files with Nondisclose.io, you save the exact date and time of the files you want to protect and guarantee their integrity. Nondisclose.io uses the Blockchain to store securely and immutably the information you register. Blockchain is a technology that is used internationally in many fields, including the financial sector, logistics, health, real estate, identity management, etc. Many companies, government organizations and individuals around the world use blockchain to securely store and transfer data in a decentralized way. The blockchain is designed to be resilient to censorship and corruption, making it particularly suitable for international use. Transactions are verified by a decentralized network of users, rather than by a single central entity, making it impossible for a person or group to modify or delete the data. For each registration, Nondisclose.io delivers a time-stamped certificate of registration, marked with a unique fingerprint, registered in the Blockchain and admissible internationally.
Is Nondisclose secure?
Nondisclose offers a solution based on the latest encryption and transaction certification technologies. Registrations are subject to optimal security through a combination of AES 256 encryption storage, SHA 256 fingerprinting, and transaction recording in the blockchain.
Do team members have access to all company registrations?
With your Nondisclose subscription, you have access to a registration management and user rights administration interface.
The administrator decides on access rights and restrictions for each user. Users can only see and access registrations and folders for which they have authorized access and which have been shared with them.
Users can be grouped into teams and only have access to a perimeter determined by their rights.
The administrator will receive a notification on certain user actions.