FAQ
1. What happens if someone tries to open my note?
When someone scans your QR code and enters the correct access code, WeExpire checks if the inactivity time you chose has passed. If not, your note stays locked. If the time has passed, the note becomes visible unless you block the access.
2. Can I block access to the note if someone tries to open it?
Yes. When someone tries to access your emergency note, WeExpire sends you a notification email. If you take no action, the note will unlock at the scheduled time. If you respond and block access, the request is saved for 60 days and cannot be retried during that time.
3. Why is the block only for 60 days? What happens after that?
For privacy and security reasons, we do not store any emergency note on our servers—only temporary records of access requests. After 60 days, the record is deleted and your trusted contact must scan the QR code again, triggering a new notification and countdown.
4. Can I renew or update a note?
No. To keep the platform simple and secure, emergency notes cannot be edited or extended. If you want to update a note, you must create a new one and share the updated QR code.
5. Is my emergency note really stored in the QR code?
Yes. When you create a note, all your information is encrypted using a randomly generated code. This encrypted message is embedded in a URL, which is then encoded in the QR code. The actual data is never stored on WeExpire’s servers, only in the QR code.
6. How does WeExpire protect my privacy?
WeExpire does not require any account or login. Only the person who holds the QR code and access key can read the content. It’s a privacy-first approach.
7. What is a hash and why is it used?
A hash is a unique digital fingerprint generated from data. We use it to log access attempts without storing the actual content. It helps detect repeated requests while maintaining privacy.
8. How does the trusted contact know when to access the note?
When the contact tries to access the note, they are informed of how long they have to wait. That time is based on what you chose when creating the note. It’s their responsibility to come back after the waiting period.
9. Can this run on the blockchain or as a dApp?
WeExpire was built to be lightweight, accessible, and open source. We’re exploring decentralized versions (e.g. IPFS or blockchain), but for now, our goal is to keep the service easy to use and accessible to everyone.
10. Where can I see the code?
WeExpire is fully open source. You can view the code here.