Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By installing, accessing, or using AuraNote ("the Extension", "Service", "we", "our", or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

AuraNote is a Chrome browser extension that provides:

• Note-taking and organization capabilities
• Rich text editing features
• Cloud synchronization across devices
• Note sharing via secure links and QR codes
• AI-powered content processing
• Offline functionality with local storage

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You must provide a valid email address to create an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service
• One person or legal entity may maintain no more than one account

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• We are not liable for any loss or damage from your failure to maintain account security

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 You May

• Use the Service for personal or commercial purposes
• Create, edit, and share notes
• Export your data at any time
• Provide feedback and suggestions

4.2 You May Not

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use the Service to spam, harass, or abuse others
• Scrape, data mine, or extract data systematically
• Reverse engineer or decompile the Extension
• Resell or redistribute the Service without permission

4.3 Prohibited Content

• Illegal content, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Harassment, threats, doxxing, or incitement to violence
• Hate or extremist content targeting protected classes
• Infringing content (copyright, trademark) without authorization
• Malware, exploits, or instructions to bypass security
• Spam, scams, or deceptive practices
• Sexual content involving minors

5. User Content

5.1 Ownership

You retain all rights to the notes and content you create using AuraNote. We do not claim ownership of your content.

5.2 License to Us

By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

• Store your content on our servers
• Sync your content across your devices
• Display shared notes to recipients you designate
• Process content through AI features when you request it
• Backup and maintain your content for service operation

5.3 Content Responsibility

• You are solely responsible for your content
• We are not responsible for any public sharing of your content
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms

5.4 Moderation

We do not pre‑screen all content. We may remove or restrict content, disable sharing links, and suspend or terminate accounts at our sole discretion, including in response to reports or legal requests. We prioritize user safety and legal compliance, and we will report CSAM to the appropriate authorities.

5.5 Copyright / DMCA

If you believe content infringes your rights, please see our Copyright/DMCA Policy for notice-and-takedown instructions. We may disable sharing and/or suspend accounts of repeat infringers.

6. Service Availability

6.1 Service Level

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted access to the Service
• Error-free operation
• Freedom from viruses or harmful components
• Specific response times or uptime percentages

6.2 Maintenance

• We may perform maintenance that temporarily interrupts service
• We will provide notice when possible, but not required
• We are not liable for any loss resulting from service interruption

7. Data and Privacy

7.1 Data Collection

Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7.2 Data Security

• We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data
• No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security
• You are responsible for maintaining backup copies of important content

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Rights

The Service, including its design, features, code, and branding, is owned by AuraNote and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Trademarks

AuraNote and our logo are trademarks. You may not use them without written permission.

8.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback or suggestions, we may use them without obligation to you.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service uses third-party services, including:

• Mailjet - Email delivery
• Nebius AI - AI processing
• Render.com - Cloud hosting

Your use of these services through AuraNote is subject to their respective terms and policies.

10. Fees and Payment

10.1 Free Service

AuraNote is currently provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce paid features in the future.

10.2 Future Pricing

• We may introduce premium features with associated fees
• We will provide notice before charging for previously free features
• Existing users may receive grandfathered pricing

11. Termination

11.1 By You

• You may stop using the Service at any time
• You may request account deletion by contacting support@auranote.xyz
• Deleted data may persist in backups for up to 90 days

11.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue the Service (with reasonable notice)

11.3 Effect of Termination

• You lose access to the Service and your cloud-stored content
• Upon account termination, cloud-stored data will be deleted within 30 days
• You should export or backup important content before account deletion
• Provisions that should survive termination remain in effect
• We are not liable for any loss resulting from termination, including loss of access to notes

12. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AURANOTE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Service
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
• Damages from third-party services or content
• Data loss or corruption regardless of cause
• Service interruptions or downtime

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Our total liability arising out of or related to these Terms and your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the last 12 months. This limitation applies to all claims, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

13.1 Shared Responsibility for Data Safety

While AuraNote is built on reliable cloud infrastructure and implements comprehensive security measures, you remain ultimately responsible for the safety and backup of your data. We have provided you with tools to ensure data persistence:

• Batch Export Feature: Export your notes as Markdown files for local backup

We strongly recommend that you regularly export and maintain independent backups of important notes using the export functionality provided. By using AuraNote, you acknowledge that while we have implemented industry-standard protections and reliable infrastructure, you are responsible for implementing your own backup strategy for data critical to you.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AuraNote and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your content or actions

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at support@auranote.xyz to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

15.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where AuraNote is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.3 Arbitration

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if they qualify.

16. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice in the Extension
• Sending an email notification

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and AuraNote.

17.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

17.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

18. Contact Information

19. Acknowledgment

By using AuraNote, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.