Question 1

Is Afeccto safe to store sensitive documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Files are encrypted at rest, every download is a signed time-limited URL, and your vault is isolated by row-level security. We never expose your data publicly.

Question 2

What is the Dead-Man's Switch?

Accepted Answer

You pick a check-in cadence (1, 3, 6, or 12 months). Afeccto sends reminders. If you don't respond after all reminders, the release sequence begins — but only after a Trusted Verifier confirms.

Question 3

Can I snooze a reminder?

Accepted Answer

Yes — snooze by 1 month, 3, 6, or 12. Confirming Active resets the cycle entirely.

Question 4

What's the Trusted Verifier?

Accepted Answer

Before any release, a Afeccto representative personally contacts your beneficiary to confirm the situation. This prevents accidental disclosure if you simply lost access to email/phone.

Question 5

Can I store passwords or PINs?

Accepted Answer

No. Afeccto is designed to refuse banking passwords, PINs, CVVs, OTPs, and internet-banking credentials. Store references and instructions instead.

Question 6

What file types can I upload?

Accepted Answer

PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, WEBP, MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV. Executables, scripts, and archives are blocked.

Question 7

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Free forever for a single asset and beneficiary. Premium is ₹499/month with 5 assets, 10 beneficiaries, 100 MB storage, and SMS notifications.

Question 8

Can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes — anytime, from your billing dashboard.

Question 9

Do beneficiaries need a Afeccto account?

Accepted Answer

No. They receive a one-time, secure access link that expires in 7 days.

Question 10

Will my family be able to claim my assets?

Accepted Answer

Afeccto points them to the right documents and institutions. They claim through standard legal channels — which is the safe, lawful way.

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