Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Neemee, a personal notes platform operated by Paul Bonneville as a sole proprietorship ("we," "us," "our," or "Service Provider").

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Neemee platform and services (collectively, the "Service"), including our website at neemee.app, web application, browser extensions, bookmarklets, API, and related services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

You represent that you are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Service Description & Limitations

3.1 Service Overview

Neemee provides a personal notes platform that allows you to:

• Capture and save web content via bookmarklet or browser extension
• Organize notes and articles into customizable notebooks
• Search and retrieve your saved content
• Access your notes through web, API, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) interfaces
• Integrate with AI assistants and other third-party applications

3.2 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Unexpected technical issues or outages
• Third-party service disruptions (hosting, database, authentication providers)
• Force majeure events beyond our reasonable control

3.3 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes that materially affect service functionality.

3.4 Beta Features

Certain features may be designated as "beta," "experimental," or "preview." These features are provided as-is for testing purposes and may be unstable, incomplete, or subject to change without notice.

4. User Accounts & Responsibilities

4.1 Account Registration

To use the Service, you must create an account by authenticating through a supported OAuth provider (Google, GitHub, or other supported providers). You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep your account information current.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and API keys
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches
• Ensuring your authentication provider account (Google, GitHub, etc.) remains secure

4.3 Account Usage

You agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not share your account with others or create multiple accounts
• Not use automated means to create accounts or access the Service, except through our official API
• Comply with any usage limits or rate limits we impose

4.4 API Keys and Access Tokens

API keys and OAuth tokens provide access to your account and data. You must keep these credentials secure and not share them publicly. We are not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from compromised credentials.

5. Content Ownership & Licenses

5.1 Your Content Ownership

You retain full ownership of all notes, annotations, and other content you create or save through the Service ("Your Content"). We do not claim any ownership rights to Your Content.

5.2 License Grant to Us

By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Store, process, and transmit Your Content as necessary to provide the Service
• Create backups and redundant copies for data protection and disaster recovery
• Process Your Content with AI services (when you explicitly enable AI features)
• Display Your Content back to you through our interfaces (web, API, MCP)

This license exists only to enable us to operate the Service and ends when you delete Your Content or terminate your account.

5.3 Third-Party Content

When you save web content through our bookmarklet or extension, you are responsible for ensuring you have the right to save and use that content. We are not responsible for:

• Copyright infringement or intellectual property violations in saved content
• The accuracy, completeness, or legality of third-party content
• Any claims arising from your use of saved third-party content

5.4 Data Export and Portability

You have the right to:

• Export Your Content at any time through our export features
• Request a complete copy of Your Content in machine-readable format
• Delete Your Content or close your account at any time

5.5 Prohibited Content

You may not use the Service to store or transmit content that:

• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Is defamatory, harassing, threatening, or abusive
• Contains private information of others without consent
• Is illegal, fraudulent, or deceptive

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

6.1 Prohibited Activities

• Security Violations: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other user accounts, or our systems
• Service Abuse: Use the Service in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks
• Automated Access: Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools except through our official API
• Circumvention: Bypass any access controls, rate limits, or security measures
• Reverse Engineering: Decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer the Service
• Data Mining: Extract data or content from the Service except your own data through provided export features
• Reselling: Resell or commercially exploit the Service without authorization
• Impersonation: Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interference: Interfere with other users' use and enjoyment of the Service

6.2 API Usage

When using our API, you must:

• Comply with published rate limits and usage quotas
• Implement appropriate error handling and retry logic
• Cache responses where appropriate to minimize unnecessary requests
• Keep API keys confidential and secure
• Not use the API to create competing services

6.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate violations and take appropriate action, including warning, suspending, or terminating accounts that violate these policies. We may also report violations to law enforcement authorities when required or appropriate.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its software, design, trademarks, logos, and documentation (excluding Your Content), is owned by Paul Bonneville and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for its intended purpose in accordance with these Terms. This license does not include any rights to:

• Modify, copy, or create derivative works of the Service
• Distribute, sell, lease, or sublicense the Service
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without permission
• Remove or modify any proprietary notices or labels

7.3 Trademarks

"Neemee" and related logos are trademarks of Paul Bonneville. You may not use these trademarks without prior written permission.

7.4 Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such feedback without compensation or attribution.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Service will meet your requirements or expectations
• Your data will never be lost or corrupted (though we implement reasonable backup measures)

8.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PAUL BONNEVILLE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

8.3 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) $100 USD.

8.4 Data Loss

While we implement reasonable backup and data protection measures, we are not liable for any loss or corruption of Your Content. You are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important data.

8.5 Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services (authentication providers, hosting, databases, AI services). We are not responsible for any failures, interruptions, or issues caused by these third-party services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Paul Bonneville from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your Content, including any claims of intellectual property infringement
• Any breach of your representations and warranties in these Terms

This indemnification obligation will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

10. Termination Rights

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by using the account deletion feature in your settings or by contacting us. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease immediately.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if:

• You violate these Terms or our policies
• Your use of the Service poses security or legal risks
• We are required to do so by law or legal process
• We discontinue the Service entirely or in your region
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will be immediately revoked
• Your Content may be deleted after a grace period (typically 30 days)
• We will make reasonable efforts to allow you to export Your Content before deletion
• All licenses granted by these Terms will terminate
• Provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect

10.4 Data Retention

After account termination, we may retain certain information as required by law, for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention), or to resolve disputes. We will delete or anonymize Your Content within 90 days of account termination unless legally required to retain it longer.

11. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will work in good faith to resolve disputes through informal negotiation within 60 days.

11.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by [ARBITRATION ORGANIZATION TBD] in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR OUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

11.4 Exceptions

The arbitration requirement does not apply to:

• Small claims court proceedings (if the claim qualifies)
• Claims for injunctive or equitable relief regarding intellectual property
• Claims that cannot be arbitrated under applicable law

12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE TBD], [COUNTRY TBD], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

To the extent that arbitration does not apply, you agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [COUNTY/CITY TBD], [STATE TBD], and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

12.3 International Users

The Service is controlled and operated from [LOCATION TBD]. If you access the Service from outside this jurisdiction, you are responsible for compliance with local laws. We make no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use in all locations.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to your registered email address
• Displaying a prominent notice in the Service interface

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service and terminate your account.

Material changes will typically take effect 30 days after notice is provided, except where required by law to take effect sooner, or where changes are necessary for security, legal compliance, or technical reasons.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms or the Service, please contact us:

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices we publish, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

15.2 Severability

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

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction (for example, if the business is sold or transferred).

15.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, labor disputes, or governmental actions.

15.6 Electronic Communications

You consent to receive communications from us electronically, including via email or posted notices in the Service. You agree that all agreements, notices, and other communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.