If we can see your messages, we've failed.

What a warrant canary is, and why ours matters.

Sometimes governments ask companies for user data and legally forbid them from telling anyone about it. We can't say "we received a secret order", but we can say "we haven't received any secret orders" and stop saying it if that changes.

We maintain a signed statement that we update at least every 30 days. As long as it's being updated, you know:

• We have NOT received any National Security Letters
• We have NOT received any secret court orders (FISA, etc.)
• We have NOT been subject to any gag orders
• We have NOT been forced to add backdoors or weaken security
• We have NOT handed over encryption keys

• File stops updating. If the file isn't updated for more than 30 days, something may be wrong.
• Statement removed. If specific statements disappear, that category may be compromised.
• File disappears. If the canary goes away entirely, assume the worst.

You're trusting us with sensitive information about your relationships. If we're ever forced to compromise that trust, we want you to know, even if we can't tell you directly.

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