Transforming Communication Strategies

Terminus is a secure communication application designed for Android and GrapheneOS. It offers a comprehensive suite of features for private interactions, including one-to-one and group text chats, as well as voice and video calls. We prioritize your privacy through a unique hybrid end-to-end encryption system, combining AES and RSA algorithms, and we never store your chat encryption keys on our servers. Future updates will introduce protected email and calendar functionalities.

Terminus distinguishes itself from mainstream messenger applications by prioritizing user privacy and security from the ground up. Unlike many apps that rely on existing open-source frameworks (such as Element or Matrix), Terminus was entirely designed and developed in-house with a singular focus on privacy.

Key differentiators include:

� No Phone Number or Email Required: Terminus does not mandate users to provide a phone number or email during registration, significantly enhancing anonymity and preventing your personal identifiers from being linked to your communication.

� Independent Development: By not building on common open-source frameworks, Terminus avoids potential shared vulnerabilities and backdoors that might exist within those widely used systems.

� Exclusion of Telecommunication APIs: Terminus deliberately avoids using mobile operating system's telecommunication APIs. This architectural choice further reduces the attack surface and mitigates risks associated with potential backdoors or security vulnerabilities inherent in such integrations.

In a world where nothing is truly "free," we believe in transparency about how services are sustained. Mainstream messenger apps, while appearing free, incur significant costs for development, infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance. We encourage users to consider how these platforms generate revenue and, more importantly, how they benefit from the personal data they collect.

Terminus operates on a paid model to ensure our unwavering commitment to your privacy and to avoid any reliance on data monetization or advertising. The current annual subscription is approximately $10.75 (equivalent to 0.00010 BTC, subject to cryptocurrency fluctuations).

As we launch our communication platform, we are offering the first year of service completely free for our initial 1M users. Be among first users. Furthermore, upholding our strong belief in privacy and freedom of speech, we offer free licenses to public servants, students, journalists and activists. Please contact us directly to apply for a complimentary account if you fall into these categories.

No, Terminus is not available on mainstream app stores like Google Play. This is a deliberate decision rooted in our core commitment to your privacy. Terminus falls into what is often referred to as a "bulletproof" segment of applications, designed for maximum privacy and security, and it does not require users to provide any personal data, such as phone numbers or email addresses, to create an account. The fundamental architecture of major app stores, owned by tech giants, often involves aggressive collection and monetization of personal data, as well as stringent content policies that can be manipulated. Distributing Terminus through these channels would fundamentally undermine the very privacy principles our app stands for. Therefore, you can download Terminus directly from our official website as an Android Package Kit (APK) file and install it manually on your device. This method ensures that your privacy is maintained from the very first step of using Terminus.

Terminus offers two convenient options for registration: you can register directly through our official website or within the application itself after downloading.
Upon registration, your account will have one of the following statuses:

Unpaid (Deactivated): Your account is registered but not yet active, and full app functionality will be unavailable.

Paid (Active - [X] days left): Your account is fully active, with the remaining days of your subscription clearly displayed.

Paid (AoI - Lifetime Access): Your account has lifetime access to Terminus services.

To activate your account, you can generate a secure payment link that allows you to pay via your preferred method, including Stripe or Bitcoin. Once your payment is successfully confirmed, we will promptly activate your account and send an in-app notification confirming your new status.

Terminus is a brand new application and is currently undergoing continuous testing and refinement. We also perform additional encryption and decryption steps with every data update, reception, or transmission to ensure the highest level of security. While this process might make the app feel slightly slower at times, please note that this is an intentional design choice for enhanced privacy and not a bug in itself.

If you encounter any actual bugs or unexpected behavior, we highly encourage you to report them directly within the app. Simply navigate to the in-app menu and locate the "Report an Issue" section. This dedicated feature allows you to provide details about any real glitches you experience, helping us to identify and address them efficiently as we continue to improve Terminus.