Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Skelenote application ("Skelenote," "the app," "Service") developed by Jordan Stella ("we," "us," or "our").

By using Skelenote, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, don't use the app.

1. What Skelenote Is

Skelenote is a local-first, encrypted note-taking application. Your data is stored on your device and encrypted with keys you control. We provide the software; you own your data.

2. License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Skelenote for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may:

  • Use Skelenote on any devices you own

  • Back up and export your data

  • Stop using Skelenote at any time

You may not:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or modify the app's source code (except as permitted by open-source licenses)

  • Use Skelenote for illegal activities

  • Attempt to circumvent security features

  • Redistribute or resell Skelenote

3. Your Responsibilities

Skeleton Key Backup

Your Skeleton Key (24-word recovery phrase) is the only way to decrypt your data. We cannot recover it. If you lose your Skeleton Key, you lose access to your encrypted data permanently.

You are responsible for:

  • Backing up your Skeleton Key securely

  • Keeping your devices secure

  • Any activity on devices with your Skeleton Key

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use Skelenote to:

  • Store or transmit illegal content

  • Harass, threaten, or harm others

  • Violate intellectual property rights

  • Interfere with the Service's operation

4. Our Responsibilities

We will:

  • Provide the Skelenote application as described

  • Maintain reasonable security practices

  • Not access your encrypted data (because we can't)

We may:

  • Update the app with new features or fixes

  • Modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice

  • Suspend access for Terms violations

5. Sync Services

Local Sync

Device-to-device sync on your local network. No data passes through our servers.

Cloud Sync (Optional)

If enabled, encrypted data passes through our relay servers. We see only encrypted blobs—we cannot decrypt them.

We do not guarantee:

  • 100% uptime for sync services

  • Specific sync speeds

  • Preservation of sync history

6. Privacy

Your privacy matters. See our Privacy Policy for details on data handling.

The short version: We can't read your notes. Analytics are opt-in and anonymous.

7. Intellectual Property

Skelenote, including its design, code, and branding, is owned by Jordan Stella. Your content remains yours.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Skelenote is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including:

  • Merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Non-infringement

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

We do not warrant that:

  • The app will meet all your requirements

  • The app will be available at all times

  • Defects will be corrected

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

  • Data loss from lost or forgotten Skeleton Keys

  • Device failures or data corruption

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • Lost profits or revenue

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for Skelenote (which is $0, because it's free).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Jordan Stella from claims arising from:

  • Your use of Skelenote

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your content stored in Skelenote

11. Termination

By you: Stop using Skelenote at any time. Delete the app and your local data. No notice required.

By us: We may terminate your access if you violate these Terms. We'll provide notice when possible.

Upon termination, your license ends. Your local data remains on your device until you delete it.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms. We'll notify you through the app or website. Continued use after changes means you accept the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Pinal County, Arizona.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Jordan Stella regarding Skelenote.

Contact Us

Skelenote
Jordan Stella
Florence, Arizona, USA