Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing, accessing, or using the Duly Noted Chrome extension ("Extension", "Service", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install or use the Extension.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and Duly Noted.

2. Description of Service

Duly Noted is a Chrome browser extension that provides the following features:

• Voice recording: Capture voice notes using your device's microphone
• Real-time transcription: Convert speech to text using Web Speech API
• Local storage: Save transcribed notes as drafts on your device
• Third-party integrations: Send notes to GitHub Issues, GitHub Projects, or Notion
• History tracking: View and manage your recorded notes

The Service is provided free of charge and is subject to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

3. Eligibility

You must meet the following requirements to use Duly Noted:

• Be at least 13 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• Use a supported version of Google Chrome (version 114 or later)
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. License to Use

4.1 Grant of License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Download and install the Extension on devices you own or control
• Use the Extension for personal or commercial purposes
• Access the Extension's features as made available

4.2 Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

• Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Extension (except as permitted by open-source license)
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use the Extension for illegal, harmful, or abusive purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Extension's functionality
• Use automated tools (bots, scripts) to abuse the Service

4.3 Open Source

Duly Noted is open-source software. The source code is available on GitHub under the MIT License. Contributions and forks are subject to the open-source license terms.

5. User Responsibilities

5.1 Your Content

You are solely responsible for:

• All content you record, transcribe, and store using the Extension
• Ensuring you have the right to record and transcribe conversations
• Compliance with applicable recording consent laws in your jurisdiction
• The accuracy and appropriateness of content you send to third-party services

5.2 API Keys and Credentials

When using third-party integrations:

• You are responsible for securing your OAuth credentials
• You must comply with the terms of service of third-party platforms (GitHub, Notion, etc.)
• You are responsible for any actions taken using your API credentials
• You must immediately revoke access if your credentials are compromised

5.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use Duly Noted to:

• Record conversations without proper consent
• Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Distribute malware, spam, or illegal content
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Integration Services

Duly Noted integrates with third-party services including:

• GitHub (Issues and Projects)
• Notion (Databases and Pages)

Your use of these integrations is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

6.2 No Affiliation

Duly Noted is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GitHub, Notion, or any other third-party service. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

6.3 Third-Party Availability

We do not guarantee the availability, accuracy, or reliability of third-party services. We are not responsible for:

• Changes to third-party APIs or services
• Service outages or interruptions
• Data loss or corruption on third-party platforms
• Third-party pricing changes or access restrictions

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to content you create using Duly Noted, including:

• Voice recordings (temporary)
• Transcribed text
• Notes and drafts

We do not claim ownership of your content. You grant us no rights to your content.

7.2 Our Intellectual Property

Duly Noted and all related trademarks, logos, and branding are our property (or licensed to us). The Extension's code is open-source and subject to the terms of the MIT License.

8. Disclaimers and Warranties

8.1 "AS IS" Basis

THE EXTENSION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability
• Warranties that the Extension will be error-free or uninterrupted

8.2 Transcription Accuracy

We do not guarantee the accuracy of transcriptions. Transcription quality depends on:

• Audio quality and background noise
• Speaker accent, clarity, and pronunciation
• Web Speech API performance (provided by Google/Chrome)
• Internet connectivity

You should review and edit transcriptions before using them for important purposes.

8.3 No Professional Advice

Duly Noted is not a substitute for professional services. Do not rely on the Extension for:

• Legal transcription or court reporting
• Medical documentation or advice
• Financial or tax advice
• Any other professional services

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 No Liability for Damages

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

• Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the Extension
• Damages resulting from third-party services or integrations
• Damages from unauthorized access to your data

9.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or the Extension shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to use the Extension (currently $0), whichever is greater.

9.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Duly Noted, its developers, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Extension
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
• Content you create, record, or transmit using the Extension
• Your use of third-party integrations

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate these Terms at any time by:

• Uninstalling the Extension from your browser
• Deleting all local data stored by the Extension
• Ceasing all use of the Service

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Extension at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violations of these Terms
• Illegal or harmful activities
• Abuse of the Service
• Any other reason at our discretion

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your license to use the Extension immediately ends
• You must uninstall the Extension and delete all local data
• Provisions regarding liability, indemnification, and disclaimers survive termination

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms with a new "Last Updated" date.

For material changes, we will notify you via:

• In-extension notification banner
• Update notes in the Chrome Web Store
• GitHub repository announcement

Your continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Extension.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Extension shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Negotiation: Contact us to attempt good-faith resolution
2. Mediation: If negotiation fails, non-binding mediation
3. Binding Arbitration or Court: As a last resort, subject to applicable law

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions, except where prohibited by law.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Duly Noted regarding the Extension.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

14.3 No Waiver

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

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, internet outages, third-party API changes).

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: