Terms of Service for Poznote

Last updated: July 24, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using a Poznote instance, including signing in with Google (Google OIDC), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

2. Description of Service

Poznote is a free, open-source, self-hosted note-taking application. It allows users to create, organize, and manage notes. Each Poznote instance is installed and operated independently by an instance operator.

3. Authentication

Poznote offers Sign in with Google as an authentication method. By using it, you also agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Poznote only receives your email address and basic profile information for authentication purposes, as described in the Privacy Policy.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate authentication information
• Use the service in compliance with all applicable laws
• Not use the service to store or distribute unlawful, harmful, or infringing content
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the instance, other accounts, or related systems
• Not misuse, disrupt, or interfere with the operation of the service

5. Your Content

You retain ownership of the notes and content you create. You are solely responsible for the content you store. The instance operator is responsible for the storage and availability of that content on their server.

6. Availability

Poznote is provided on an "as available" basis. Instance operators may modify, suspend, or discontinue their instance at any time. The Poznote project does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of any instance.

7. Open Source Software

Poznote is open-source software provided under its published license. The software is provided "as is," and use of the software is subject to the terms of that license.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER THE POZNOTE PROJECT MAINTAINERS NOR ANY INSTANCE OPERATOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms or the Poznote project, please visit: github.com/timothepoznanski/poznote or contact us at tim.poznanski@gmail.com