Terms of Service

1. Acceptance

You accept them when you access or use the Services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old (or the age of digital consent where you live) and able to form a binding contract. Minors need verifiable parental consent.

3. Changes to These Terms

I may modify these Terms by posting an updated version and changing the "Last Updated" date. Material changes take effect 30 days after posting; continued use after that constitutes acceptance.

4. Device Requirements

Jotley uses Apple Intelligence on compatible Apple devices. Apple Intelligence must be enabled on your device. See the App Store listing for the current device and operating system requirements.

5. The App

Jotley is a completely free native app for Mac, iPhone and iPad, with its source available. It provides on-device live transcription, summaries and chat with your notes using Apple Intelligence. These features run on your device once Apple's on-device models are ready; initial speech setup may need a download from Apple. No Jotley login is required. I may add, modify or discontinue features.

Private iCloud sync is on by default and can be turned off in Settings. Mac update checks also use a connection and can be turned off. Apple services are governed by Apple's applicable terms. For information about your content, see my Privacy Policy.

6. Completely Free. No Strings Attached.

I'm not selling anything. Jotley and all its features are completely free, with no subscriptions, no in-app purchases and no paid upgrades. No strings attached.

7. Your Content & Data Storage

7.1 Your Content, Your Storage

Your notes are stored on your device. When private iCloud sync is enabled (the default), copies are stored in your personal iCloud, governed by your agreement with Apple. Jotley does not store your audio, transcripts, summaries, or notes on my servers.

Transcription and Apple Intelligence processing run on your device. Your audio and text are not sent to Jotley servers for processing.

You own everything you create. I have no access to your notes stored in iCloud.

7.2 Prohibited Content

You may not use the Services to process content that infringes intellectual-property rights, invades privacy, is unlawful, harassing, hateful, or otherwise prohibited by these Terms.

8. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

1. Scrape, crawl, or use automated systems to send excessive requests.
2. Interfere with or disable security or performance features.
3. Violate export-control, sanctions, or anti-spamming laws.

You may not use the app or website in violation of these rules.

9. Source License

Jotley is free for personal use and paid work. Its original source is available under the Jotley Source-Available License 1.0, which allows inspection, modification and noncommercial redistribution, and requires permission for commercial distribution. Third-party components retain their own licenses. The license included with the source governs those rights. These website terms do not restrict the rights granted by that license.

Apple Intelligence and other Apple frameworks remain governed by Apple's applicable terms. You retain ownership of your own notes, transcripts and audio.

10. Privacy & Data Protection

My separate Privacy Notice explains how I collect, use, and share personal data. If you are in the European Economic Area, I process data under GDPR Articles 6(1)(a), (b), or (f). California consumers have rights under the CCPA. I enter into Data Processing Agreements with subprocessors and provide Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers where required.

13. Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold me and my affiliates harmless from third-party claims arising from (a) your content, (b) your breach of these Terms, or (c) your violation of law. Conversely, I will defend you against claims that the core Service infringes a third party's intellectual-property rights.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Mandatory consumer protections in your local jurisdiction still apply.

16. Termination

You may stop using Jotley and delete the app and your locally stored content at any time. I may restrict access to the website for violations of these Terms. Sections 11–18 survive termination.

17. International Use

I make no representation that the Services are appropriate or available in all locations. You are responsible for compliance with local laws, including export controls.

18. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement. These Terms and the Privacy Policy are the entire agreement between you and me.
• Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder still applies.
• Force Majeure. I am not liable for events beyond my reasonable control.
• Source License. If these terms conflict with the license supplied with Jotley's source code, that license governs your use, modification and redistribution of the software.