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
