Terms of Service for JotBird

Last updated: February 2026

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

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

1. Description of the Service

JotBird is a browser-based Markdown editor and publishing tool that allows you to:

Write Markdown locally in your browser
Preview rendered output
Publish content to a shareable web page

You may use JotBird with or without creating an account.

Anonymous use does not require sign-up. Creating a free account enables additional features, such as syncing published content across devices and extended link expiration (90 days). A paid Pro subscription ($29/year) provides permanent links that never expire.

2. Your Content

2.1 Local drafts

Draft content you write in the editor is stored locally in your browser using local storage.

We do not store, transmit, or access drafts that you have not published
If you clear your browser data or switch devices without an account, drafts may not persist

You are responsible for backing up any content you wish to keep.

2.2 Published content (anonymous use)

If you publish without an account:

The rendered HTML version of your content is stored on our servers
It is accessible to anyone with the link
Published URLs expire after 30 days—you can create a new URL by republishing the document
You may update or delete the page by republishing while it is active

2.3 Published content (free account)

If you create a free account and publish content:

Published documents are associated with your account
Content may be accessed across devices when logged in
Published URLs expire after 90 days—you can renew the same URL by republishing the document
You may publish an unlimited number of documents

2.4 Published content (Pro account)

If you have an active Pro subscription:

Published URLs never expire and remain accessible permanently
Existing documents published before upgrading are migrated to permanent storage
If your subscription lapses, existing Pro links remain permanent, but new publishes revert to 90-day expiration until you resubscribe

You remain solely responsible for all content you publish.

3. Acceptable Use

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

Violates any applicable law
Contains sexual content 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 or the Service

We aim to be hands-off, but we reserve the right to intervene when necessary.

4. Content Removal and Enforcement

We may remove published content or restrict access without notice if:

It violates these Terms or the Acceptable Use section
We receive a valid DMCA notice
We receive a lawful request from authorities
It poses a security or operational risk
It involves abusive or automated publishing behavior

We do not proactively monitor content. Review occurs only when content is flagged, reported, or legally required.

5. Intellectual Property

You retain full ownership of all content you create.

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

We do not claim ownership of your drafts or unpublished content.

6. Accounts

Creating an account is optional.

If you create an account:

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your login credentials
You are responsible for all activity under your account
You may delete your account at any time

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or abuse the Service.

When you delete your account, all associated documents, images, and subscription data are permanently deleted. If you have an active Pro subscription, it is canceled at the time of account deletion.

7. Pro Subscriptions and Billing

JotBird Pro is a paid subscription that provides permanent published links and may include additional features over time.

7.1 Pricing and payment

Pro is billed at $29/year (USD), charged annually
Payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details
Prices may change with notice. Existing subscribers will be notified before any price change takes effect on their next renewal

7.2 Cancellation and refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through the Manage Subscription option in your account menu
Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period—you retain Pro features until then
You may request a full refund within 30 days of purchase by contacting support@jotbird.com. After 30 days, we do not offer prorated refunds for partial billing periods
After cancellation, existing Pro links remain permanent. New publishes revert to 90-day expiration

7.3 Failed payments

If a renewal payment fails, Stripe will retry the charge over approximately 30 days. During this time, your Pro features remain active. If payment is not resolved after all retries, your subscription will be canceled. Existing Pro links remain permanent, but new publishes will revert to 90-day expiration.

8. No Warranty

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no guarantees that JotBird will be:

Uninterrupted
Error-free
Secure
Compatible with your device or browser

Use of the Service is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

We are not liable for lost drafts, lost data, or deleted content
We are not responsible for damage to your device
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Our total liability for any paid subscription shall not exceed the amount you paid in the 12 months preceding the claim

Because drafts are stored locally by default, we cannot recover lost drafts.

10. Changes to the Service

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time.

Major changes will be announced on the website or within the app when practical.

11. Changes to These Terms

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

Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

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

13. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests for content removal, contact:

Email: support@jotbird.com