Clipstead Terms of Service

Read the Terms of Service for Clipstead, the privacy-first bookmark manager and notes app, outlining user responsibilities and service guidelines.

Welcome to Clipstead, your privacy-focused bookmark manager and notes app. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) outline the rules and guidelines for using our website, browser extension, desktop app, and any related services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using Clipstead, you agree to these Terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use our Service. We’re committed to making these Terms clear and fair—think of them as the ground rules for a smooth experience.

Last Updated: September 21, 2025

1. Who We Are

Clipstead is operated by [Your Company Name], a company dedicated to helping users save, organize, and rediscover web content with speed and privacy. Our Service includes a Chrome extension for quick clipping, a web app for management, a desktop client built with Tauri, and backend sync powered by FastAPI and Postgres.

2. Eligibility and Account Creation

To use Clipstead, you must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent if younger. Creating an account requires a valid email and password. You’re responsible for keeping your account secure—don’t share your credentials. If you suspect unauthorized access, notify us immediately at clipstead@gmail.com.

3. Using the Service

Clipstead lets you save bookmarks, add notes and highlights, organize with tags and folders, and sync across devices. Key features include:

• One-click saving via browser extension
• Offline access and real-time sync
• Distraction-free reader mode
• Full-text search and AI enhancements (coming soon)

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use Clipstead for personal or professional use, but not for commercial resale without our permission.

4. Prohibited Activities

To keep Clipstead safe and reliable, you must not:

• Upload or share harmful content, including viruses, malware, or illegal material
• Violate intellectual property rights, like copying protected content without permission
• Harass, spam, or impersonate others
• Attempt to hack, reverse-engineer, or disrupt the Service
• Use automated tools to scrape data without consent

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations.

5. User Content and Data Ownership

You own your bookmarks, notes, and highlights. By using Clipstead, you grant us a license to store, sync, and display your content as needed to provide the Service. We don’t claim ownership, and you can export your data anytime via our import/export tools.

6. Intellectual Property

Clipstead’s software, logos, and designs are our property or licensed to us. You can’t copy, modify, or distribute them without written permission. Trademarks like “Clipstead” are protected—use them only as allowed.

7. Payments and Subscriptions

Clipstead offers free access with optional paid tiers for advanced features like higher sync limits or AI tools. Payments are processed securely via [Payment Processor]. All sales are final, but you can cancel subscriptions anytime. We may update pricing with notice.

8. Termination

You can stop using Clipstead anytime. We may terminate your account for violations of these Terms, with or without notice. Upon termination, your data may be deleted, but we’ll provide export options where possible.

9. Disclaimers and Warranties

Clipstead is provided “as is” without warranties. We don’t guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free performance. While we prioritize privacy and security, we’re not liable for data loss due to unforeseen issues.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Clipstead and its team won’t be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the last 12 months.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify us against claims arising from your misuse of the Service, including violations of these Terms or third-party rights.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction, e.g., California, USA], without regard to conflict of laws. Disputes will be resolved in [City/State] courts.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect Service changes or legal requirements. We’ll notify you via email or in-app notices. Continued use after changes means you accept them.

14. Contact Us

Questions? Reach us at clipstead@gmail.com or visit our help center.

By using Clipstead, you’re helping build a better way to manage web content. Thanks for choosing us!