terms of service

last updated: march 2026

acceptance of terms

By accessing or using 15 Minute Mail at 15minutemail.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service. These terms apply to all visitors and users of the platform.

description of service

15 Minute Mail provides a free, anonymous, disposable email service. It generates temporary email addresses on demand — no registration, no password, no personal information required. Each inbox is active for up to 2 hours and is then permanently deleted along with all received messages.

The service is intended to help you avoid spam and protect your primary email address when signing up for websites, newsletters, or online services you may not fully trust.

no warranties — provided "as-is"

15 Minute Mail is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, or delivery of all incoming emails. The service may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

We are not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from your use of or inability to use 15 Minute Mail.

prohibited uses

You may not use 15 Minute Mail for any unlawful or harmful purpose. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Sending, facilitating, or receiving spam email campaigns
  • Phishing, fraud, identity theft, or social engineering attacks
  • Distributing malware, ransomware, or other malicious software
  • Harassment, stalking, or any form of abusive communication
  • Receiving, transmitting, or storing illegal content of any kind
  • Circumventing security systems, access controls, or rate limits
  • Any activity that violates applicable local, national, or international law

We reserve the right to block access or terminate inboxes at our sole discretion if we detect abuse.

no expectation of privacy for email content

Temporary email addresses generated by 15 Minute Mail are not secret. Anyone who knows or guesses your address can view the emails in that inbox. There is no password protection on individual inboxes.

Do not use 15 Minute Mail to receive messages you consider private or confidential. Treat every email sent to a 15 Minute Mail address as potentially visible to others.

not suitable for sensitive information

You must not use 15 Minute Mail to receive or handle sensitive personal or institutional information, including but not limited to:

  • Banking, financial, or payment credentials
  • Government identification or official documents
  • Medical or health-related records
  • Legal correspondence or confidential business communications
  • Login credentials or recovery codes for important accounts

15 Minute Mail takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from misuse of the service for such purposes.

receive-only service

15 Minute Mail is strictly a receive-only email service. You cannot send emails, reply to messages, or initiate outbound communication of any kind from a 15 Minute Mail address. Any attempt to use our infrastructure for sending email is prohibited.

data retention and domain availability

All emails and attachments delivered to a 15 Minute Mail inbox are automatically and permanently deleted after 2 hours. We do not keep archives or backups of email content.

The domains available through 15 Minute Mail may change over time. We do not guarantee that any specific domain will remain available indefinitely. Relying on a 15 Minute Mail address for long-term communication is strongly discouraged.

indemnification

You agree to hold harmless and indemnify 15 Minute Mail, its operators, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the service, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

intellectual property

All content, branding, design, and code that make up 15 Minute Mail — including the name, logo, and interface — are the property of 15 Minute Mail and its operators. You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the platform without explicit written permission.

Emails received in your temporary inbox remain the property of their respective senders. 15 Minute Mail claims no ownership over email content.

changes to terms and contact

By continuing to use 15 Minute Mail after we post updates to these Terms of Service, you accept the revised terms. We will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page whenever changes are made.

If you have questions about these terms or need to report a concern, contact us at contact@15minutemail.com.