These Terms of Service ("Terms") are a legal agreement between you ("you," "your") and AnnotaMark ("we," "us," "our"). They govern your access to and use of the AnnotaMark website at annotamark.com (the "Website"), the AnnotaMark Chrome browser extension (the "Extension"), and all related services, features, and content (collectively, the "Service").
By creating an account, installing the Extension, or using any part of the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1. Overview of the Service
AnnotaMark is a web annotation tool that lets you highlight, annotate, draw on, and mark up live web pages directly in your browser. The Service includes:
- The Extension: A Chrome browser extension compatible with Chromium-based browsers including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Brave that provides annotation tools on web pages.
- The Website: A web dashboard at annotamark.com for managing, reviewing, searching, and sharing saved annotations and whiteboards.
- Cloud Sync: An optional premium feature that syncs annotation data to AnnotaMark servers for cross-device access.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old, or the minimum age required by the laws of your country, to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.
If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
3. Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
You may create an account using Google OAuth authentication. When you sign in, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We do not receive or store your Google password.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Google account and any device used to access the Service. You agree to notify us immediately at support@annotamark.com if you become aware of unauthorized access to your account.
3.3 Account Accuracy
You agree to provide accurate and current information. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain false or misleading information.
4. Plans and Pricing
4.1 Free Plan
AnnotaMark offers a free plan that includes core annotation tools such as pen, highlighter, text highlighting, and eraser. The free plan does not include cloud sync, whiteboards, or advanced annotation tools.
4.2 Premium Plan
The Premium plan is a paid subscription that includes additional features such as cloud sync, collaborative whiteboards, advanced annotation tools (sticky notes, magic eraser, shapes, arrows, color fill), import, export, and up to 2 GB of cloud storage.
4.3 Pricing Changes
We may change our pricing at any time. If you have an active paid subscription, pricing changes will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. We will provide at least 30 days' notice of any price increase via the email address associated with your account.
4.4 Billing
Paid subscriptions are billed through our payment processor, Dodo Payments. By subscribing to a paid plan, you also agree to Dodo Payments' terms of service. See our Billing and Payments Policy for full details on billing, refunds, and cancellation.
5. Your Content
5.1 Ownership
You retain full ownership of all annotations, highlights, drawings, sticky notes, whiteboards, and any other content you create using the Service ("Your Content"). We do not claim any intellectual property rights over Your Content.
5.2 License to Us
By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, process, and transmit Your Content solely to provide and improve the Service. This license terminates when you delete Your Content or your account.
5.3 Shared Content
If you choose to share annotations or whiteboards via shareable links, you understand that anyone with the link may view that content. You are solely responsible for the content you share and for controlling access to shared links.
5.4 Content Restrictions
You agree not to use the Service to create, store, or share content that:
- Infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party.
- Contains malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
- Is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, threatening, or hateful.
- Contains personal data of others without their consent.
- Violates any applicable law or regulation.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Extension or any part of the Service.
- Attempt to access or modify the Service's servers, networks, or systems without authorization.
- Use the Service to interfere with the normal operation of any website or web application.
- Use automated systems such as bots, scrapers, or crawlers to access the Service beyond normal use.
- Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Service without our written consent.
- Circumvent any usage limits, access restrictions, or security measures.
- Use the Service to collect data from websites in violation of those websites' terms of service.
7. The Extension
7.1 Browser Permissions
The Extension requires certain browser permissions to function, including the ability to read and modify the content of web pages you visit. These permissions are used solely to provide annotation functionality on those pages.
7.2 Website Compatibility
The Extension is designed to work on most web pages but may not function correctly on all websites. Some websites may restrict browser extensions, and we do not guarantee compatibility with every website.
7.3 Extension Updates
The Extension may update automatically through the Chrome Web Store. Updates may include bug fixes, new features, or security patches. Continued use of the Extension after an update constitutes acceptance of any modified terms.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Service, including its design, code, logos, trademarks, and documentation, is owned by AnnotaMark and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any right to use the AnnotaMark name, logo, or branding without our prior written consent.
8.2 Feedback
If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Service, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate that feedback into the Service without obligation to you.
9. Third-Party Services
The Service integrates with or relies on the following third-party services:
- Google OAuth: For authentication.
- Dodo Payments: For subscription billing and payment processing.
- Cloudflare: For content delivery and storage infrastructure.
Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party providers.
10. Availability and Modifications
10.1 Service Availability
We strive to maintain the availability of the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation. We may temporarily suspend or limit access for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen circumstances.
10.2 Modifications
We may modify, update, or discontinue any feature or part of the Service at any time. For material changes that reduce the functionality of paid features, we will provide reasonable advance notice.
11. Termination
11.1 By You
You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time from the dashboard settings. If you have an active paid subscription, cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.
11.2 By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms.
- Engage in abusive, fraudulent, or harmful activity.
- Fail to pay for a paid subscription after a reasonable grace period.
We will make reasonable efforts to notify you before termination and provide an opportunity to export Your Content, unless the violation is severe or poses a security risk.
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to access the Service ends. We may delete Your Content from our systems within a reasonable period, subject to our data retention policies described in our Privacy Policy.
12. Disclaimers
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted availability.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will meet your requirements.
- The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
- Annotations saved through the Service will be permanently retained.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, AnnotaMark shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, loss of revenue, or business interruption, arising out of or related to your use of the Service.
Our total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or fifty US dollars ($50), whichever is greater.
These limitations apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AnnotaMark and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Service.
- Your Content.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of any third-party rights.
15. Dispute Resolution
15.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at support@annotamark.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.
15.2 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15.3 Jurisdiction
Any disputes not resolved informally shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.
16. General Provisions
16.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Billing and Payments Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AnnotaMark regarding the Service.
16.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
16.4 Assignment
You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations at any time.
17. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
For material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Website at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: support@annotamark.com