Disclaimer
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
General Disclaimer
This disclaimer applies to JodNote software and all related documentation, websites, and services provided by techformist.
No Warranty
CRITICAL - READ CAREFULLY
JodNote is provided WITHOUT WARRANTY of any kind. Use at your own risk.
Express Disclaimers
techformist EXPLICITLY DISCLAIMS:
- ✗ Any warranty of merchantability
- ✗ Any warranty of fitness for a particular purpose
- ✗ Any warranty of non-infringement
- ✗ Any warranty of accuracy or reliability
- ✗ Any warranty that the software is error-free
- ✗ Any warranty that the software will meet your needs
- ✗ Any warranty of data integrity or security
As-Is Software
JodNote is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" with all faults.
You acknowledge that:
- Software may contain bugs, errors, or defects
- Features may not work as expected
- Data loss may occur
- The software may crash or become unresponsive
- Updates may break existing functionality
- Development may cease at any time
No Liability for Damages
ABSOLUTE DISCLAIMER
techformist is NOT LIABLE for ANY damages, losses, or harm of any kind arising from JodNote.
Types of Damages (Not Limited To)
We are not liable for:
Data-Related:
- Loss of notes or data
- Corruption of database
- Inability to retrieve data
- Inaccurate search results
- Failed backups or exports
Business/Financial:
- Lost profits or revenue
- Business interruption
- Lost opportunities
- Cost of substitute software
- Loss of business goodwill
Personal/Other:
- Personal injury (e.g., from repetitive strain)
- Emotional distress
- Time spent troubleshooting
- Consequential damages
- Incidental damages
- Special damages
- Punitive damages
Maximum Liability
If any liability is found to exist (despite these disclaimers), the MAXIMUM amount recoverable from techformist shall be $0.00 (zero dollars), being the amount you paid for the software.
Data Loss Disclaimer
CRITICAL - DATA LOSS
We are NOT responsible for data loss under ANY circumstances.
You acknowledge that:
- Software bugs may corrupt or delete your notes
- Database errors may occur
- Data may be lost during updates
- No automatic backups are provided
- You must implement your own backup strategy
- Recovery may not be possible after data loss
YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for:
- Backing up your notes
- Verifying backup integrity
- Testing recovery procedures
- Maintaining backup copies
Use at Your Own Risk
By using JodNote, you acknowledge that:
- You use JodNote at your own risk
- You accept all risk of data loss
- You accept all risk of software failure
- You will not hold techformist liable for any issues
No Professional Advice
JodNote and its documentation do not constitute:
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
- Medical advice
- Professional advice of any kind
Do not rely on JodNote for critical, life-safety, or mission-critical applications.
Third-Party Components
JodNote incorporates third-party open-source software. techformist is not responsible for:
- Bugs or issues in third-party components
- Security vulnerabilities in dependencies
- License compliance issues
- Compatibility problems
See Tech Stack for third-party licenses.
Security Disclaimer
SECURITY
We make NO guarantees about security.
- No security audits have been performed
- Vulnerabilities may exist
- Data may not be encrypted at rest
- Application may be vulnerable to attacks
- Local storage may be accessible by other software
Recommendation: Do not store highly sensitive information (passwords, financial data, health records) in JodNote without additional encryption.
Fitness for Purpose Disclaimer
We make NO claims that JodNote is suitable for:
- Critical business operations
- Life-safety applications
- Medical or healthcare use
- Legal or compliance requirements
- Financial record-keeping
- Any specific purpose
You must evaluate whether JodNote meets your needs before use.
Development and Support Disclaimer
techformist has NO obligation to:
- Continue development
- Provide updates or patches
- Fix bugs or issues
- Respond to support requests
- Maintain documentation
- Ensure compatibility with future OS versions
Development may cease at any time without notice.
Modification Disclaimer
If you modify JodNote's source code:
- You do so at your own risk
- techformist is not liable for modified versions
- You may introduce new bugs or vulnerabilities
- Support is not available for modified versions
Links to External Sites
Documentation may link to external websites. We are not responsible for:
- Content on external sites
- Availability of external sites
- Privacy practices of external sites
- Security of external sites
Jurisdictional Disclaimer
Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimers of implied warranties or limitation of liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions:
- These disclaimers may not fully apply to you
- You may have additional rights
- Limitations apply to the maximum extent permitted by law
Open Source Disclaimer
While JodNote is open source and the source code is available for inspection:
- No warranty is provided even though code is visible
- Bugs may exist despite code review being possible
- You still use at your own risk
Open source does not equal guaranteed quality or fitness.
Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer at any time. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically.
Acknowledgment
By using JodNote, you acknowledge that:
- You have read this disclaimer
- You understand the risks
- You agree to use JodNote at your own risk
- You will not hold techformist liable for any issues
- You are responsible for your own data backups
- You accept the software "as is" with no warranties
Contact
Questions about this disclaimer?
Website: https://techformist.com
GitHub: https://github.com/techformist/jodnote
FINAL WARNING
Use JodNote at your own risk. We provide no warranties and accept no liability for any damages, losses, or issues. You are responsible for your own data, backups, and risk assessment.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE JODNOTE.