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Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 2023

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the services of Any Association (“Any Association”, “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

These terms of use (“Terms” or “Terms of Use”) govern your use of the website located at https://anytype.io (the “Site”), our applications, platform, and all related software, and other services provided by us (the “Services”). Certain features of the Site and Services may be subject to additional guidelines, terms, or rules, which will be posted on the Site in connection with such features. All such additional terms, guidelines, and rules are incorporated by reference into these Terms and constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Any Association in relation to your use of the Services. Any personal information submitted in connection with your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms.

Please read the Terms of Use carefully before you start to use the Site and Services. By using the Site or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms of Use when this option is made available to you, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with all of the provisions of these Terms of Use, do not access and/or use the Site and Services.

Contents:

  1. General
  2. Access To Site And Services
  3. Prohibited Uses
  4. Feedback
  5. Third Party Links
  6. Disclaimers
  7. Limitation On Liability
  8. Indemnification
  9. Copyright Infringement
  10. Terms & Termination
  11. Changes
  12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
  13. Export Control Compliance
  14. Entire Terms
  15. Contact Us
  16. Notice Regarding Apple

  1. General

    1. Anytype. Anytype is a local-first, E2E encrypted software designed as a secure place to create and store digital content. You can use Anytype to create and connect your tasks, notes, ideas, documents, workflows, and more. Any Association provides a website https://anytype.io/ and Anytype apps available on mobile devices (iOS and Android) and desktop (macOS, Linux, Windows).
    2. Age. You may not use the Site or the Services if you are 13 years of age or younger. By using the Site or the Services, you represent and warrant that you are over the age of 13.
    3. Account Creation to create an account with Anytype app, you will be asked to provide your username (so-called “Soul”). You may delete your account at any time, for any reason.
    4. Content. Any content you create in the Anytype app is protected by a private encryption key generated on your device, also known as your Recovery Phrase. Your Recovery Phrase is generated locally on your device at the time of account creation, and is not stored anywhere on our servers. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Recovery Phrase. If you lose your Recovery Phrase, we will not be able to restore your access. Anytype may contain some non-encrypted part of data on your disk. We have a prerequisite that the user’s machine is non-compromised and trusted. Basically, if a device is compromised, there are plenty of attack vectors, including RAM scanning and passphrase keylogging. We recommend that you encrypt your data on your disk.
    5. Anysync Nodes. Any content created by you within the Anytype apps is synced to decentralized backup nodes (“Anysync Nodes”). The content is encrypted by your Recovery Phrase before being sent to the Anysync Nodes. When you need access to your content, it is sent back to your device and decrypted locally using your Recovery Phrase. Therefore, we do not have any technical ability to read your content stored on the Anysync Nodes. If you choose to self-host, none of your content is stored by us.
  2. Access To Site And Services

    1. License. Subject to these Terms, the Company grants you a non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable, limited license to use and access the Services solely for your own personal, non-commercial use. Some of our Services may be provided to you under a separate license, including an open source license. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any separate license, the separate license will prevail with respect to the Service that is the subject of such separate license.
    2. Certain Restrictions. The rights granted to you in these Terms are subject to the following restrictions: (a) you shall not license, sublicense, sell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, distribute, host, or otherwise commercially exploit the Site or Services, whether in whole or in part, or any content displayed on the Site or Services; (b) you shall not modify, make derivative works of, disassemble, reverse compile or reverse engineer any part of the Site or Services; (c) you shall not access the Site or Services in order to build a similar or competitive website, product, or service. Unless otherwise indicated, any future release, update, or other addition to functionality of the Site or Services shall be subject to these Terms. All copyright and other proprietary notices on the Site or Services (or on any content displayed on the Site) must be retained on all copies thereof.
    3. Modification. Company reserves the right, at any time, to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site and Services (in whole or in part) with or without notice to you. You agree that the Company will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site and Services or any part thereof.
    4. No Support or Maintenance. You acknowledge and agree that the Company will have no obligation to provide you with any support or maintenance in connection with the Site and Services.
    5. Ownership. Excluding any user content that you may provide, you acknowledge that all the intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, in the Services and its content are owned by Company or Company’s suppliers. Neither these Terms (nor your access to the Services) transfers to you or any third party any rights, title or interest in or to such intellectual property rights, except for the limited access rights expressly set forth in Section 2.1. Company and its suppliers reserve all rights not granted in these Terms. There are no implied licenses granted under these Terms.
  3. Prohibited Uses

  4. You may use the Site and Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Site and the Services:

    1. for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the US or other countries);
    2. for the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information or otherwise;
    3. to collect, upload, transmit, display, or distribute any content:
      1. that violates any third-party right, including any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, moral right, privacy right, right of publicity, or any other intellectual property or proprietary right; or
      2. that is unlawful, harassing, abusive, tortious, threatening, harmful, invasive of another’s privacy, vulgar, defamatory, false, intentionally misleading, trade libelous, pornographic, obscene, patently offensive, promotes racism, bigotry, hatred, or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual or is otherwise objectionable;
    4. to upload, transmit, or distribute to or through the Site or Services any computer viruses, worms, or any software intended to damage or alter a computer system or data;
    5. to send through the Site or Services unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, junk mail, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of duplicative or unsolicited messages, whether commercial or otherwise;
    6. to use the Site or Services to harvest, collect, gather or assemble information or data regarding other users, including email addresses, without their consent;
    7. to interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on servers or networks connected to the Site or Services, or violate the regulations, policies or procedures of such networks;
    8. to attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or Services (or to other computer systems or networks connected to or used together with the Site or Services); or
    9. to harass or interfere with any other user’s use and enjoyment of the Site or Services.
  5. Feedback

  6. We welcome your feedback, comments and suggestions for improvements to the Services (“Feedback”) and appreciate your Feedback as it helps us develop the platform and offer the best Service possible. You acknowledge and agree that any contribution of Feedback does not and will not give or grant you any right, title or interest in the Service or in any such Feedback. All Feedback becomes the sole and exclusive property of Any Association, and Any Association may use and disclose Feedback in any manner and for any purpose whatsoever without further notice or compensation to you and without retention by you of any proprietary or other right or claim. You hereby assign to Any Association any and all right, title and interest (including, but not limited to, any patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark, show-how, know-how, moral rights and any and all other intellectual property right) that you may have in and to any and all Feedback.

  7. Third Party Links

  8. Third-Party Links. The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services, (collectively, “Third-Party Links”). Such Third-Party Links are not under the control of Company, and Company is not responsible for any Third-Party Links. Company provides access to these Third-Party Links only as a convenience to you, and does not review, approve, monitor, endorse, warrant, or make any representations with respect to Third-Party Links. You use all Third-Party Links at your own risk, and should apply a suitable level of caution and discretion in doing so. When you click on any of the Third-Party Links, the applicable third party’s terms and policies apply, including the third party’s privacy and data gathering practices. You should make whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any transaction in connection with such Third-Party Links.

  9. Disclaimers

  10. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

    ANY ASSOCIATION, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT WARRANT THAT (A) THE SERVICE WILL FUNCTION UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE OR WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION; (B) ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (C) THE SERVICE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR (D) THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

    SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

  11. Limitation On Liability

  12. IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE OR SERVICES, ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE. THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW WHICH MAY INCLUDE FRAUD.

  13. Indemnification

  14. You agree to indemnify and hold Company (and its officers, employees, and agents) harmless, including costs and attorneys’ fees, from any claim or demand made by any third party due to or arising out of your violation of these Terms, your violation of applicable laws or regulations. Company reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. You agree not to settle any matter without the prior written consent of the Company. Company will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action or proceeding upon becoming aware of it.

  15. Copyright Infringement

  16. If you believe that your copyright or the copyright of a person on whose behalf you are authorized to act has been infringed, please provide Company a written notice containing the following information: (a) an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright or other intellectual property interest, (b) a description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed, and (c) a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Site. Company can be reached at: Email: support@anytype.io Subject Line: Copyright Notification

  17. Terms & Termination

  18. Subject to this Section, these Terms will remain in full force and effect while you use the Site and the Services. We may suspend or terminate your rights to use the Site and Services (including your account) at any time for any reason at our sole discretion, including for any use of the Site or Services in violation of these Terms. Upon termination of your rights under these Terms, your account and right to access and use the Site and Services will terminate immediately. You understand that any termination of your account may involve deletion of your content from our databases (this does not apply to the content that you store locally if you choose to self-host). Company will not have any liability whatsoever to you for any termination of your rights under these Terms.

  19. Changes

  20. These Terms are subject to occasional revision, and if we make any changes, we will change the Last Updated date above. Continued use of our Site and Services following such notice of such changes shall indicate your acknowledgement of such changes and agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of such changes.

  21. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  22. All matters relating these Terms and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of Switzerland without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of Switzerland or any other jurisdiction).

    Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms shall be instituted exclusively in the Switzerland in the Kanton of Zug although we retain the right to bring any suit, action or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

  23. Export Control Compliance

  24. Your use of the Services is subject to export controls and sanctions laws and regulations. You are not permitted to use the Services if you are: (1) subject to the restriction of a sanctions or export denial list, including, but not limited to, Switzerland sanctions list, the U.S. Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, the U.S. Department of Commerce Denied Persons List, BIS Entity List, European Union Sanctions List, United Nations Security Council Sanctions; (2) any individual or entity ordinarily resident in or organized under the laws of a region subject to a comprehensive U.S. embargo (presently including Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea and the Crimea, Donetsk People’s Republic, and Luhansk People’s Republic); (3) using the Service for any purpose prohibited by applicable export control and sanctions laws and regulations.

  25. Entire Terms

  26. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Site and Services. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. The section titles in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. The word “including” means “including without limitation”. If any provision of these Terms is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions of these Terms will be unimpaired and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified so that it is valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.

  27. Contact Us

  28. You may contact us regarding the Services or these Terms at:

    Any Association
    Address:
    c/o Sielva Management AG
    Gubelstraße 11
    6300 Zug
    Switzerland

    Email: support@anytype.io

  29. Notice Regarding Apple

  30. This Section only applies to the extent you are using our mobile application on an iOS device. To the extent the other terms and conditions of these Terms are less restrictive than, or otherwise conflict with, the terms and conditions of this Section, the more restrictive or conflicting terms and conditions in this Section apply, but solely with respect to the App from the Apple App Store. You acknowledge and agree that these Terms are solely between you and Any Association, not Apple, and that Apple has no responsibility for the App or content thereof. Your use of the App must comply with the App Store’s applicable terms of use. You acknowledge that Apple has no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the App. In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price, if any, for the App to you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App, and any other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs or expenses attributable to any failure to conform to any warranty will be solely governed by these Terms. You and Any Association acknowledge that Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims of yours or any third party relating to the App or your possession and/or use of the App, including, but not limited to: (a) product liability claims, (b) any claim that the App fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement, and (c) claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation. You and Any Association acknowledge that, in the event of any third party claim that the App or your possession and use of the App infringes that third party’s intellectual property rights, Any Association, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim to the extent required by these Terms. You must comply with applicable third-party terms of agreement when using the App. You and Any Association acknowledge and agree that Apple, and Apple’s subsidiaries, are third party beneficiaries of these Terms as they relate to your use of the App, and that, upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third party beneficiary thereof. You hereby represent and warrant that: (i) you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a “terrorist supporting” country; and (ii) you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

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