| Cirql | A private, invite-only group for sharing content |
| Trusted Cirql | A Cirql where only the owner and co-owners can invite members |
| Extended Cirql | A Cirql where any member can invite new people |
| Display Alias | Your chosen username visible to others (not your real name) |
| E2EE | End-to-end encryption — data encrypted on your device, only decryptable by intended recipients |
| Passphrase | The password protecting your encryption keys (8-128 characters) |
| Effortless Mode | Encryption mode with server-assisted key recovery |
| Self-Managed Mode | Encryption mode with no server recovery — you manage your own backup |
| Trust Level: Shared | Default member level — must explicitly select this Cirql when posting to “All Cirqls” |
| Trust Level: Trusted | Member level where this Cirql is auto-included in “All Cirqls” posts |
| Blind Search | Search system where the server matches encrypted tokens without reading content |
| Real Name Grant | Per-recipient encrypted sharing of your real name |
| Co-Owner | Elevated Cirql role with management permissions (cannot delete the Cirql) |
| QR Backup | A printable QR code containing your encrypted key backup (Self-Managed mode) |
| Vault | The encrypted container holding your private encryption key |
