Terms of Service

Welcome to NotepadOne! We're committed to providing you with a private, reliable note-taking experience. These terms help us do that while being transparent about how our service works.

📝 Quick Summary

Free forever for local use • Your data is yours • Optional premium features available • Standard legal protections apply • We respect your privacy above all else

Like all online services, we have some standard terms below. They're designed to be fair to everyone.

Last updated: August 2025 • Effective date: August 2025

1. Using NotepadOne Responsibly

By using our service, you agree to:

  • Use NotepadOne legally and ethically
  • Not attempt to harm, abuse, or disrupt the service
  • Respect others if using shared features

Note: If you create a paid account, you must be old enough to enter into a contract in your jurisdiction (typically 18).

2. Acceptance of Terms & Modifications

By accessing, viewing, or using NotepadOne in any way, including automated access, you unconditionally agree to these Terms. We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. We may notify registered users of material changes but are not obligated to do so.

Your only recourse if you disagree with any changes is to stop using the service.

3. Service Description & Limitations

NotepadOne is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without any warranties. Service tiers:

Free Tier

  • Limited to 100 notes (we may change this limit anytime)
  • Local browser storage only (can be lost anytime)
  • No guaranteed availability or support
  • We may discontinue free tier at any time
  • Subject to rate limiting and usage restrictions

Premium Tier

  • Unlimited notes (subject to reasonable use)
  • Cloud sync (best effort, no guarantees)
  • Price: $2.99/month (subject to change with 30 days notice)
  • Auto-renews until cancelled
  • No guarantee of feature availability

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature at any time without liability.

4. Prohibited Uses & Conduct

Violation of this section results in immediate termination and potential legal action. You agree NOT to:

  • Use the service for any illegal purpose or to violate any laws
  • Store, distribute, or transmit malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Infringe any intellectual property rights
  • Store or share CSAM, terrorist content, or hate speech
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or incite violence against any person
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the service
  • Circumvent any security measures, rate limits, or access controls
  • Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) without written permission
  • Create multiple accounts to evade restrictions
  • Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the service or premium features
  • Use the service for cryptocurrency mining
  • Conduct competitive analysis or build a competing service
  • Misrepresent your affiliation with NotepadOne
  • Transmit spam or unsolicited communications
  • Violate the privacy of other users
  • Upload content that exceeds reasonable storage limits
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service for other users
  • Use the service in a way that could damage our reputation

We may investigate and take legal action against violations, including criminal prosecution.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

ALL RIGHTS TO NOTEPADONE ARE RESERVED. VIOLATION = IMMEDIATE TERMINATION + LEGAL ACTION.

Our Property:
  • All code, design, graphics, logos, and content of NotepadOne
  • The name “NotepadOne” and all associated trademarks
  • All modifications, derivatives, and improvements to the service
  • Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide become our property
Your Content:
  • You retain ownership of your notes
  • You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, and display your content as necessary to provide the service
  • You represent that you own or have rights to all content you upload
  • You indemnify us against any claims related to your content

6. DMCA & Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe content infringes your copyright:

  • Send notice to: dmca@notepadone.com
  • Include: identification of copyrighted work, infringing material location, your contact info, statement of good faith belief, statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury, and signature
  • False claims may result in legal liability under Section 512(f)
  • Repeat infringers will be permanently banned

7. Privacy & Data Processing

Our Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference. Key points:

  • Local data can be lost at any time - we are not responsible
  • Cloud data is provided “best effort” with no guarantees
  • We may access your content to enforce these Terms or comply with law
  • We may retain deleted content for legal compliance
  • You consent to data processing in the United States

8. Payment, Billing & Refunds

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

  • Prices exclude taxes - you're responsible for all applicable taxes
  • Subscriptions auto-renew - you must cancel before renewal to avoid charges
  • We may change prices anytime with 30 days notice to existing subscribers
  • Failed payments may result in immediate service suspension
  • No refunds for partial months or unused features
  • Chargebacks without attempting resolution will result in permanent ban
  • You authorize us to update payment methods to avoid service interruption
  • Currency exchange rates and fees are your responsibility

9. DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY
  • SECURITY OR VIRUS-FREE OPERATION
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE
  • DATA PRESERVATION OR BACKUP

YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DATA LOSS, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL NOTEPADONE, ITS FOUNDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR:

  • ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
  • BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
  • COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
  • ANY DAMAGES EXCEEDING $100 OR FEES PAID IN PAST 12 MONTHS (WHICHEVER IS LESS)

THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY EVEN IF WE KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE.

Some jurisdictions don't allow these exclusions. If unenforceable, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS NotepadOne, its founders, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from ANY AND ALL claims, damages, costs, losses, and expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or rights of third parties
  • Your content or data
  • Your negligence or willful misconduct
  • Any unauthorized access using your credentials

We may assume exclusive defense of any claim at your expense. You must cooperate fully.

12. MANDATORY ARBITRATION & CLASS ACTION WAIVER

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS:

  • ALL DISPUTES MUST BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION
  • YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL
  • YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS
  • ARBITRATION MUST BE INDIVIDUAL - NO CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ARBITRATIONS
  • ARBITRATION UNDER AAA CONSUMER RULES IN DELAWARE
  • SMALL CLAIMS COURT AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING CLAIMS
  • 30-DAY OPT-OUT: Email legal@notepadone.com to opt out

If class action waiver is invalid, entire arbitration provision is void.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without notice, for any reason including:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Request by law enforcement
  • Extended inactivity
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Non-payment (premium users)
  • Our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately. We may delete your data without notice. Sections 5-17 survive termination.

14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Delaware law without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action must be brought exclusively in courts located in Delaware. You consent to personal jurisdiction in Delaware and waive any objection to venue.

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS: Any claim must be brought within ONE YEAR after the cause of action arises, or be forever barred.

15. General Provisions

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements
  • Severability: Invalid provisions will be modified to minimum extent needed; remainder stays in effect
  • No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right is not a waiver
  • Assignment: You cannot transfer these Terms; we can assign freely
  • Force Majeure: We're not liable for circumstances beyond reasonable control
  • Prevailing Party: In any dispute, prevailing party entitled to attorneys' fees
  • Injunctive Relief: We may seek injunctive relief without bond for Terms violations
  • No Agency: Nothing creates an agency, partnership, or employment relationship
  • Headings: Section headings are for convenience only
  • Electronic Communications: You consent to electronic communications

16. Export Control & Sanctions

You may not use or export the service in violation of U.S. export laws and sanctions. You represent that you are not on any U.S. government prohibited party list.

17. Contact Information

FINAL NOTICE

By using NotepadOne, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These Terms limit our liability, require individual arbitration, and waive class actions. If you are a consumer, some of these provisions may not apply to you under your local laws.

Remember: Local storage can be lost anytime. We are not responsible for any data loss. Always maintain backups of important information. The service is provided AS IS without any warranties.

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