Terms of Service for JotBird

Last updated: December 9, 2025

Welcome to JotBird (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By using jotbird.com, jotbird.com/app, or any part of our Service (“Service”), you agree to these Terms of Service.

Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Description of the Service

JotBird is a simple, browser-based Markdown editor that allows you to:

Write Markdown locally in your browser
Preview rendered output
Optionally publish your document to a shareable URL

We do not offer user accounts, long-term storage, or social networking features.

2. Your Content

2.1. Local drafts

Any draft content you write in the editor is stored on your device only using local storage. We do not store or access your drafts.

If you clear your browser storage or switch devices, your drafts may not persist.

2.2. Published content

If you choose to publish a document:

The rendered HTML version is stored on our servers
It becomes accessible to anyone with the link
The content auto-expires after 30 days
You may delete it sooner by contacting us

You are solely responsible for all content you publish.

3. Acceptable Use

You may not use JotBird to publish, host, or distribute content that:

Violates any law
Contains pornography involving minors
Includes threats, harassment, or hate speech
Contains malware or attempts to exploit others
Infringes intellectual property rights
Doxxes, impersonates, or invades the privacy of others
Is intended to spam, phish, or scam
Could reasonably cause harm to others

We reserve the right to remove published content at any time if we believe it violates these rules or poses a security, legal, or ethical risk to the Service or others.

We strive to be hands-off, but we will intervene when necessary.

4. Content Removal

We may remove content without notice if:

It violates the Acceptable Use section
We receive a valid DMCA notice
We receive a lawful government request
It creates technical risk to our infrastructure
It is excessively large or abusive (e.g., automated publishing)

We may also block publishing from abusive IP addresses or automated systems.

We do not review content proactively; we review only when flagged or legally required.

5. Intellectual Property

You retain full ownership of the content you create and publish.

By publishing, you grant us a non-exclusive license to host and display your content solely for the purpose of making it available via your published URL.

We do not claim rights to your drafts or unpublished content.

6. No Warranty

JotBird is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no promises that the Service will be:

Uninterrupted
Error-free
Secure
Compatible with your device

Use JotBird at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

We are not liable for lost drafts, lost data, or lost content
We are not responsible for damage to your device
We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Because your drafts stay on your device, we cannot restore them if they are lost.

8. Changes to the Service

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time. Major changes will be announced on the website.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date above.

By continuing to use JotBird, you agree to the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules.

11. Contact

If you have questions or want published content removed, contact:

Email: support@jotbird.com