Transparency & AI Disclosure
Transparency is the bedrock of security-critical software. We believe users have a right to know how the tools they trust with their data were constructed.
Development Composition
- Core Logic & Security (80% Human / 20% AI): The architectural design, cryptographic implementation (including encryption flows and memory management), and core Rust logic are hand-written and human-audited. AI was utilized strictly as a “force multiplier” for generating repetitive boilerplate, standard definitions, and basic UI layouts. This ensures the security model remains the product of human intent and oversight.
- Documentation (10% Human / 90% AI): To ensure our guides are comprehensive, readable, and well-structured, we leverage AI for drafting and formatting. However, every technical claim and instruction is human-verified for accuracy before publication.
Our Commitment: No Paywalls
MindSafe is built on the belief that privacy is a right, not a premium feature.
- Permanent FOSS Status: We are committed to Free and Open Source Software principles. The core offline features of MindSafe—encryption, local notes, and backup—will never be locked behind a paywall or a subscription model.
- The “Offline-First” Promise: You will never be forced to pay to access or export your own data.
Future Considerations
While the core app remains free, we may introduce a Optional Paid Cloud Sync service in the future for users who require seamless end-to-end encrypted synchronization across multiple devices. This would be an entirely optional value-add to cover server infrastructure and maintenance costs; the fundamental offline vault experience will always remain free of charge.