Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 27, 2025

By using Helmly, you agree to these terms. We've written them in plain English because legal jargon helps no one.

1. Acceptance of Terms

  • By creating an account, you accept these terms
  • If you don't agree, please don't use Helmly
  • We may update these terms (we'll notify you)

2. Description of Service

  • Helmly is a meeting notes application for managers
  • Available via web browser at app.helmly.io
  • Free plan (up to 5 team members) or Pro plan (unlimited)

3. Account Requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • Provide accurate information when signing up
  • One account per person
  • Keep your password secure
  • You're responsible for activity on your account

4. Pricing and Payment

Current pricing:

  • Free plan: $0/month (up to 5 team members)
  • Pro plan: $10/month or $8/month billed annually
  • Founding users: 1 year free with constructive feedback

Payment terms:

  • Payment processing via Stripe (when implemented)
  • Billed monthly or annually
  • Cancel anytime
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Refunds processed within 5-7 business days

5. Free Plan Limitations

  • Free plan limited to 5 team members
  • All other features included
  • We may change free plan limits with 30 days notice

6. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Upload illegal, harmful, or abusive content
  • Attempt to hack, break, or exploit the service
  • Use Helmly to spam or harass others
  • Share your account credentials
  • Violate any laws while using Helmly

7. Data Ownership

  • You own your meeting notes and tasks
  • We store them securely on your behalf
  • You can delete your account anytime (Settings → Delete Account)
  • Deleted data is removed within 30 days
  • We don't claim any rights to your content

8. Service Availability

  • We strive for reliable service
  • We don't guarantee 100% uptime (maintenance happens)
  • Service provided “as is” without warranties
  • We're not liable for any downtime or data loss

9. Intellectual Property

  • Helmly owns the service, code, design, and branding
  • You own your content (notes, tasks, data)
  • Don't copy, modify, or redistribute Helmly

10. Limitation of Liability

  • Service provided “as is”
  • We're not liable for indirect damages
  • Maximum liability limited to amount you've paid us
  • Some jurisdictions don't allow limitations; these may not apply to you

11. Termination

You can cancel anytime:

  • Free plan: Immediate effect
  • Pro plan: Access until end of billing period
  • Delete your account in Settings

We can terminate for:

  • Violation of these terms
  • Illegal activity
  • Abuse of the service
  • (You'll receive notice and chance to correct the issue)

12. Changes to Terms

  • We may update these terms
  • You'll be notified of changes via email
  • Continued use means you accept new terms

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