Terms of Use — Brightleaf Notes
Version 1.1 — Effective 15 September 2025
Summary of changes from v1.0: clarified the acceptable-use wording on automated access, updated the support contact address, added a clause on beta features, and made minor editorial corrections. No changes to pricing, data handling, dispute resolution, or liability.
Welcome to Brightleaf Notes ("Brightleaf", "we", "us"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Brightleaf Notes website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
2. Your Account
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us promptly at info@brightleaf.example if you suspect unauthorised access to your account. (Updated: previous address support@brightleaf.example will continue to forward until 31 December 2025.)
3. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- use the Service for any unlawful purpose;
- upload content that infringes the intellectual property rights of others;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Service or its related systems;
- interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service; or
- use bots, scrapers, or other automated means to access the Service, except via our published API in accordance with our API documentation, or with our prior written consent. (Clarified: the published API is now expressly permitted.)
4. Your Content
You retain ownership of all notes, files, and other materials you upload to the Service ("Your Content"). You grant us a limited, non-exclusive licence to host, store, and display Your Content solely as necessary to provide the Service to you.
5. Beta Features (New)
We may offer optional features identified as "beta" or "preview". Beta features are provided for evaluation purposes, may be modified or discontinued at any time, and may be subject to additional terms presented at the time of enrolment.
6. Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, available at brightleaf.example/privacy. We do not sell your personal information.
7. Subscriptions and Payment
Paid plans are billed monthly in advance. You may cancel at any time, and cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Fees are non-refundable except where required by law.
8. Termination
You may delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you materially breach these Terms, with notice where reasonably practicable.
9. Disclaimers
The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our aggregate liability arising out of or relating to the Service will not exceed the amounts you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or in-app notice at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, and disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms may be directed to legal@brightleaf.example.