Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Zutext! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and the developer of Zutext ("we", "us", or "our") regarding your use of the Zutext mobile application ("the App").

        By downloading, installing, accessing, or using Zutext, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
        If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the App.
      

1.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least:

13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction), OR
16 years of age if you are located in the European Union

If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained permission from your parent or legal guardian to use the App.

1.2 Right to Refuse Service

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or restrict access to the App at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to violations of these Terms.

2. Description of Service

2.1 What Zutext Provides

Zutext is a local-first note-taking application that enables you to:

Create, edit, organize, and delete notes
Organize notes using folders and tags
Search notes using full-text search
Set reminders for notes
Pin notes to the top of your list
Customize app settings (theme, language, font size)

2.2 Local-First Architecture

        Important: All your notes are stored locally on your device in an database. We
        do NOT operate servers to store your note content.
      

This means:

✅ Your notes work offline
✅ You have complete control over your data
✅ Your privacy is enhanced
⚠️ You are responsible for backing up your data

2.3 Optional Features

The following features are optional and require your explicit consent:

Google Drive Backup: Back up your encrypted database to your personal Google Drive
Google/Apple Sign-In: Authenticate to enable Google Drive backup functionality
Local Notifications: Receive reminder notifications for notes
Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics: Help us improve the app (data is anonymized)

3. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

3.1 Lawful Use Only

You agree to use Zutext only for lawful purposes and in compliance with:

These Terms
All applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations
The laws of the Republic of Korea

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

❌ Illegal Content: Create, store, or transmit any content that:

Violates any laws or regulations
Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
Constitutes harassment, defamation, or hate speech

❌ Reverse Engineering: Attempt to:

Decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer the App
Extract source code or proprietary algorithms
Create derivative works based on the App

❌ Unauthorized Access: Attempt to:

Access any systems or servers without authorization
Bypass security measures or authentication mechanisms
Interfere with the proper functioning of the App

4. User Content (Your Notes)

4.1 Ownership

        You retain full ownership of all content you create, upload, or store in the App ("User
        Content"), including notes, tags, folders, and any files you back up to Google Drive.
        
        We do NOT claim any ownership rights to your User Content.

4.2 License Granted to the App

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

Store your User Content locally on your device
Display, modify, and organize your User Content as necessary to provide app functionality
Encrypt and upload your User Content to your personal Google Drive (if you enable backup)

This license exists solely for the purpose of providing the App's features and terminates when you delete your notes or uninstall the App.

4.3 Backup Responsibility

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BACKING UP YOUR DATA. We strongly recommend:

Regularly using the Google Drive backup feature
Maintaining multiple backup copies
Testing backup restoration periodically

We are NOT liable for any data loss, corruption, or inability to recover your notes.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 App Ownership

The Zutext app, including but not limited to source code, user interface designs, app name, logos, and trademarks, is owned by the developer and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 License to Use

These Terms grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

Download and install the App on your personal devices
Use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes

This license does NOT grant you any ownership rights in the App.

5.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

Sell, rent, lease, or sublicense the App
Distribute copies of the App
Modify or create derivative works
Remove or alter any copyright notices or proprietary markings
Use the App for commercial purposes without our written permission

6. Disclaimers and Warranties

6.1 "AS IS" Service

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

6.2 No Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

❌ Merchantability: No guarantee the App is suitable for any particular purpose
❌ Fitness for Purpose: No guarantee the App meets your specific requirements
❌ Uninterrupted Service: No guarantee of continuous availability
❌ Error-Free Operation: No guarantee the App is free from bugs or errors
❌ Data Integrity: No guarantee your data will not be lost or corrupted
❌ Security: No guarantee the App is completely secure from unauthorized access

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEVELOPER BE LIABLE FOR:

❌ Data Loss: Loss of your notes, backups, or other User Content
❌ Service Interruption: Unavailability of the App or any features
❌ Third-Party Failures: Failures of Google Drive, Firebase, or other third-party services
❌ Device Issues: Incompatibility, crashes, or hardware damage to your device
❌ Indirect Damages: Loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, data, or goodwill

7.2 Maximum Liability Cap

IF, NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, WE ARE FOUND LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED:

KRW 100,000 (one hundred thousand Korean Won), OR
The amount you paid for the App in the last 12 months (if applicable)

Whichever is greater.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

8.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8.2 Informal Dispute Resolution

We prefer to resolve disputes informally. If you have any concerns or disputes, please contact us first at:

Email: sunjjoo@gmail.com

We will make reasonable efforts to resolve the issue within 30 days of receiving your notice.

8.3 Jurisdiction and Venue

If informal resolution fails, any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the App shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Republic of Korea.

9. Changes to These Terms

9.1 Right to Update Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
For material changes, we will notify you via in-app message or notification
The updated Terms will become effective immediately upon posting

9.2 Your Acceptance of Changes

By continuing to use the App after changes to these Terms, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.

If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the App.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the App at any time by:

Uninstalling the App from your device
Revoking authentication via your Google/Apple account settings
Deleting your backup files from Google Drive (optional)

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App (including authentication features) at any time, with or without notice, for:

Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent, illegal, or abusive behavior
Any reason at our sole discretion

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your license to use the App immediately ceases
You must stop using the App and uninstall it from your devices
Your local data (notes) will remain on your device until you delete it
Your Google Drive backups will remain in YOUR Drive until you delete them

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, feedback, or need support regarding these Terms or the App, please contact us:

Developer Email: sunjjoo@gmail.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 3-5 business days

For Legal Notices: Use the same email with subject line "Legal Notice - Terms of Service"

12. Acceptance Statement

        BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, ACCESSING, OR USING ZUTEXT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
        ✅ You have read and understood these Terms of Service
✅ You agree to be bound by these Terms
✅ You meet the age requirements (13+ or 16+ for EU)
✅ You will use the App lawfully and responsibly

        IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THE APP.
      

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 28, 2026.
Document Version: 1.0 | Language: English