Terms of Service
Last Updated: February 9, 2026
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 and team management application for people managers
- Available via web browser at app.helmly.io
- New users receive a 14-day free trial with full Pro access
- After trial, a paid Pro subscription is required for continued access
- Existing founding members retain lifetime Pro access as per their original agreement
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
Free trial:
- All new accounts receive a 14-day free trial with full Pro features
- A valid payment method is required to start the trial
- You will not be charged during the trial period
- If you cancel before the trial ends, you will not be charged
Pro subscription pricing:
- £5/month or £50/year (GBP)
- €6/month or €60/year (EUR)
- $7/month or $70/year (USD)
- Currency is auto-detected based on your location with a manual override option
- Annual plans offer a discount compared to monthly billing
Payment terms:
- Secure payment processing via a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified provider
- Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period
- You will be notified before any price changes take effect
- Cancel anytime from your account settings
Refunds:
- If you cancel, you retain access until the end of your current billing period
- No partial refunds are issued for unused portions of a billing period
- Refunds for billing errors are processed within 5-7 business days
- Contact support@helmly.io for any billing disputes
5. Post-Trial Access
- If you do not subscribe after your trial ends, your account will be placed on a limited free tier
- Free tier access is limited to 5 team members and read-only access to existing data
- You can upgrade to Pro at any time to restore full access
- Your data is retained for 90 days after your trial or subscription ends
- We may change free tier limitations 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:
- Trial: Cancel before the trial ends and you won't be charged
- Pro subscription: Cancel anytime; you keep access until the end of your billing period
- Delete your account entirely in Settings → Account
We can terminate for:
- Violation of these terms
- Illegal activity
- Abuse of the service
- You'll receive notice and a reasonable chance to correct the issue first
After termination:
- Your data is retained for 90 days, after which it is permanently deleted
- You may request a data export before account deletion by contacting support@helmly.io
12. Changes to Terms
- We may update these terms
- You'll be notified of changes via email
- Continued use means you accept new terms
