Terms of Use — CERTIF

Last updated: 2026-02-12

1. Service Description

CERTIF is a preliminary digital forensic analysis service offered free of charge by Firme H2E inc. The service provides automated analysis of metadata and technical information contained in uploaded files.

⚖️ Important

Results provided by CERTIF are preliminary and do not constitute expert testimony admissible in court. For a complete forensic analysis with defensible methodology, please contact an H2E expert.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using CERTIF, you agree to be bound by these terms of use. If you do not accept these terms, do not use the service.

3. Limitations and Warranties

CERTIF is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • The accuracy of results
  • The completeness of analysis
  • The detection of all modifications or anomalies

Known Limitations

  • Some complex formats may produce incomplete results
  • Metadata can be missing, corrupted, or falsified
  • Some sophisticated manipulations are not automatically detectable

For more details, see our Limitations page.

4. Limitation of Liability

Firme H2E cannot be held responsible for:

  • Decisions made based on CERTIF results
  • Errors or omissions in analyses
  • Direct or indirect damages resulting from service use

Reminder: For analysis admissible in legal context, consult a qualified forensic expert.

5. Data Processing

Your files are:

  • Processed in RAM only
  • Never stored on our servers
  • Deleted immediately after analysis

See our Privacy Policy for more details.

6. Intellectual Property

You retain all rights to your uploaded files. Firme H2E retains rights to:

  • The CERTIF software
  • Generated reports (format and presentation)

7. Acceptable Use

You agree to:

  • Not upload illegal or malicious content
  • Not attempt to bypass security measures
  • Not intentionally overload the service

8. Geographic Restriction

This service is restricted to Canadian users. Uploads from IP addresses outside Canada are automatically blocked.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Quebec and Canada. Any dispute will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of Quebec courts.

10. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Modifications take effect upon publication on this page.

11. Contact

For any questions regarding these terms:

Questions about these terms?

Our team is available to answer your questions and guide you in using CERTIF for your legal needs.

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🔒 Confidentiality Guaranteed

Your file is analyzed in memory and deleted immediately after processing. No data is stored on our servers. Firme H2E does not keep your documents.

⚖️ Legal Notice

CERTIF is provided as-is, without warranty. Reports are for informational purposes only. If you need a guaranteed analysis with expert validation, contact us to discuss options or have your CERTIF report validated by our certified experts.

Need an expert opinion suitable for legal matters?

This automated analysis is a first step. For a defensible technical opinion and litigation support, consult an H2E forensic expert.

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