Notelert Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: December 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Notelert mobile application ("the Application" or "the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Application.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you" or "your") and Notelert ("we", "our", "the Company").
2. Description of Service
Notelert is a mobile application that allows users to:
- Create and manage reminders and notifications
- Schedule time-based notifications
- Create location-based notifications (geofencing)
- Synchronize reminders with Google Calendar (Premium feature)
- Receive email notifications (Premium feature)
- Integrate with the Obsidian plugin to create reminders from Obsidian Mobile
The Application is available for iOS and Android devices.
3. Eligibility
To use Notelert, you must:
- Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
- Not be prohibited from using the Application under applicable laws
- Provide accurate and complete information when registering
If you are a minor, you must have permission from your parent or legal guardian to use the Application.
4. User Account
4.1. Registration
To use Notelert, you must create an account using Google Sign-In. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
4.2. Account Information
You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information when necessary
- Not provide false or misleading information
- Not create multiple accounts to evade limits or restrictions
4.3. Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. Do not share your credentials with third parties. Notelert will not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from your failure to maintain account security.
5. Plans and Subscriptions
5.1. Free Plan
Notelert offers a free plan that includes:
- Unlimited push notifications
- Time-based notifications
- Up to 100 simultaneous active notifications
- Basic Obsidian integration
The free plan does NOT include:
- Email notifications
- Location-based notifications
- Google Calendar synchronization
5.2. Premium Plan
Notelert Premium is a paid subscription that includes all free plan features, plus:
- Email notifications
- Location-based notifications (geofencing)
- Google Calendar synchronization
- Up to 100 simultaneous active notifications
- 14-day free trial period (when available)
5.3. Trial Period
If available, you may receive a 14-day free trial period for Notelert Premium. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged for the Premium subscription unless you cancel before the end of the trial period.
5.4. Pricing and Billing
- Subscription prices are displayed in the application and may vary based on your location
- Payments are processed through Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS)
- Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period
- Prices may change with reasonable notice
5.5. Automatic Renewal
Premium subscriptions automatically renew unless:
- You cancel the subscription before the end of the current billing period
- Your payment method cannot be processed
- You cancel your account
You can manage and cancel your subscriptions through Google Play Store or Apple App Store settings.
5.6. Refunds
Refunds are governed by Google Play Store and Apple App Store policies:
- Google Play Store: You may request a refund within 48 hours after purchase
- Apple App Store: Refunds are subject to Apple's policy
Notelert does not process refunds directly. You must contact Google Play Store or Apple App Store for refund requests.
5.7. Plan Changes
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any plan at any time
- Change prices with reasonable notice
- Add or remove features from any plan
If we make significant changes that negatively affect your experience, we will notify you in advance.
6. Acceptable Use
6.1. Permitted Use
You may use Notelert only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to:
- Use the Application responsibly
- Respect the rights of other users
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Not interfere with the Application's operation
6.2. Prohibited Use
You are strictly prohibited from:
- Illegal use: Using the Application for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Rights violation: Infringing intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of third parties
- Offensive content: Creating notifications with illegal, defamatory, harassing, abusive, obscene, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive content
- Spam or abuse: Sending spam, unsolicited, or bulk messages
- Manipulation: Attempting to manipulate, hack, exploit, or compromise the Application's security
- Reverse engineering: Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Application
- Bots or automation: Using bots, scripts, or automated methods to access or use the Application
- Multiple accounts: Creating multiple accounts to evade limits, restrictions, or bans
- Unauthorized commercialization: Reselling, redistributing, or commercializing the Application without authorization
- Interference: Interfering with or disrupting the Application's operation or servers
6.3. User Content
You are solely responsible for content you create, post, or share through Notelert, including:
- Notification titles and messages
- Saved locations
- Any other content you provide
You warrant that:
- You have all necessary rights to the content
- The content does not infringe third-party rights
- The content complies with these Terms and applicable laws
7. Intellectual Property
7.1. Notelert's Ownership
All rights, titles, and interests in and to the Application, including but not limited to:
- Source code and software
- Design, graphics, logos, and trademarks
- Documentation and marketing materials
- Features and functionalities
Are the exclusive property of Notelert and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
7.2. License to Use
Notelert grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to:
- Download and install the Application on your personal devices
- Use the Application in accordance with these Terms
This license does not include the right to:
- Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Application
- Distribute, sublicense, rent, or lease the Application
- Reverse engineer or decompile the Application
7.3. User Content
You retain all rights to content you create through Notelert. By using the Application, you grant Notelert a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
- Store, process, and display your content in the Application
- Provide the notification service
- Synchronize with third-party services (such as Google Calendar) when you authorize it
This license terminates when you delete your content or account, except where retention is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
8. Third-Party Services
8.1. Integration with Third-Party Services
Notelert may integrate with third-party services, including:
- Google Sign-In: For authentication
- Google Calendar: For event synchronization (Premium feature)
- Google Maps: For geocoding and mapping services
- Obsidian: For integration with the Obsidian plugin
- Firebase: For backend services and storage
8.2. Third-Party Terms
By using third-party services through Notelert, you are also subject to those services' terms and conditions. Notelert is not responsible for:
- Privacy practices of third-party services
- Content or functionality of third-party services
- Any issues arising from the use of third-party services
8.3. Authorization
By connecting your Google Calendar or other third-party service accounts, you authorize Notelert to:
- Access your account according to the permissions you grant
- Perform actions on your behalf (such as creating events in Google Calendar)
- Store access tokens necessary for integration
You can revoke this authorization at any time from the Application settings or from the third-party service settings.
9. Service Availability and Modifications
9.1. Availability
We strive to keep the Application available, but we do not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted or error-free availability
- That the Application is free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components
- That errors will be corrected
9.2. Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of the Application at any time
- Add or remove features
- Change subscription prices or plans
- Perform scheduled or emergency maintenance
We will notify you of significant changes when possible.
9.3. Interruptions
The Application may experience interruptions due to:
- Scheduled maintenance
- System updates
- Technical issues
- Acts of third parties beyond our control
We will not be liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by service interruptions.
10. Limitation of Liability
10.1. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY
10.2. Limitation of Damages
IN NO EVENT SHALL NOTELERT, ITS AFFILIATES, PROVIDERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR:
- INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OPPORTUNITIES, OR REPUTATION
- DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE APPLICATION
- SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS OR TECHNICAL ERRORS
NOTELERT'S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, OR $10 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
10.3. Exceptions
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
10.4. Notifications and Reminders
Notelert does not guarantee that:
- Notifications will always be delivered on time or at all
- Location-based notifications will trigger with absolute accuracy
- Third-party services (such as Google Calendar) will function correctly
You are responsible for verifying important information and should not rely solely on Notelert notifications for critical matters.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Notelert, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from and against all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from or related to:
- Your use of the Application
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of third-party rights
- Any content you provide through the Application
12. Termination
12.1. Termination by User
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Deleting the Application from your device
- Deleting your account from the Application settings
- Contacting us to request account deletion
12.2. Termination by Notelert
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Application immediately, without prior notice, if:
- You violate these Terms
- You use the Application illegally or fraudulently
- You engage in activities that may harm the Application or other users
- You fail to pay subscription fees when due
12.3. Effects of Termination
Upon termination of your account:
- You will lose access to all Application features
- All your data will be deleted from our servers (as described in our Privacy Policy)
- Any active Premium subscription may continue until the end of the paid billing period
12.4. Survival
The following provisions shall survive termination:
- Intellectual property
- Limitation of liability
- Indemnification
- Dispute resolution
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13.2. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or the Application shall be resolved through:
- Negotiation: The parties will attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation
- Mediation: If negotiation fails, the parties will participate in mediation
- Arbitration: If mediation fails, the dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [arbitration organization]
13.3. Exceptions
Dispute resolution through arbitration does not apply to:
- Disputes related to intellectual property
- Claims that may be brought in small claims court
- Any action to obtain injunctive or equitable relief
14. General Provisions
14.1. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Notelert regarding the use of the Application.
14.2. Modifications
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms in the Application
- Sending a push notification (if enabled)
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
Your continued use of the Application after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
14.3. Waiver
Our failure to exercise any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
14.4. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14.5. Assignment
You may not transfer or assign these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
14.6. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, wars, terrorism, strikes, Internet failures, or third-party service failures.
15. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, you can contact us:
Email: joaquim.frances@protonmail.com
We will make our best effort to respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
16. Additional Information
16.1. Language
These Terms are available in English. If there is a discrepancy between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.
16.2. Notifications
By using Notelert, you agree to receive electronic communications from us, including:
- Notifications about your account
- Updates about the service
- Information about changes to these Terms or the Privacy Policy
16.3. Legal Compliance
Notelert complies with:
- European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Other applicable data protection laws