Terms of Use

Effective Date: 2025-07-09

Last Updated: 2025-07-09

Welcome to Linote ("App"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the App provided by Empty Studio ("we," "us," or "our").

By downloading, installing, or using our App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our App.

1. Description of Service

Our App is a personal note-taking application that allows you to:

2. User Accounts and Data

2.1 Account Creation

No account registration is required to use our App. All data is stored locally on your device and synced through Apple's iCloud services.

2.2 Data Storage

Your personal data, including notes, categories, tags, and other content, is stored:

2.3 Data Deletion

You can delete your data at any time by uninstalling the App from your device. This will remove all locally stored data. Data stored in iCloud can be managed through your Apple ID settings.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use the App in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws. You are solely responsible for:

4. Privacy and Data Use

4.1 Personal Data

We respect your privacy. Your notes, personal thoughts, and other content are private and are not shared with other users or third parties.

4.2 Analytics Data

We may collect anonymous usage data and analytics to help us understand how users interact with our App and improve our services. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

4.3 Third-Party Services

Our App may use third-party services to enhance functionality. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

5. In-App Purchases

Our App offers in-app purchases for premium features. All purchases are processed through Apple's App Store and are subject to Apple's Terms of Service. We do not store or process payment information directly.

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you create within the App, including notes, categories, and tags. You grant us a limited license to store and process this content solely for the purpose of providing our services.

6.2 App Content

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Empty Studio and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.3 Third-Party Content

Any third-party content accessed through the App is the property of their respective owners and is used in accordance with applicable terms of service.

7. Sharing Features

You may choose to share content from the App to social media platforms or other services. When you do so, you are subject to the terms and conditions of those platforms. We are not responsible for how third-party platforms use your shared content.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to keep the App available at all times, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. The App is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

8.2 Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services (including iCloud) that our App depends on.

8.3 Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide reliable services, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all data processed through the App.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Empty Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption.

10. Termination

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the App at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason.

11. Updates and Modifications

11.1 App Updates

We may update the App from time to time to improve functionality, fix bugs, or add new features. Updates will be distributed through the Apple App Store.

11.2 Terms Updates

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes through the App or other reasonable means. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Compliance with Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations when using our App.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of China, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Empty Studio

Email: [email protected]

15. Apple App Store

If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store, you acknowledge that: