Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BoardWrite ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

BoardWrite is a web-based application that provides:

• Digital whiteboard functionality for drawing, writing, and creating visual content
• Countdown timer features for managing breaks and timed activities
• Session management for saving and retrieving your work
• Optional user accounts for permanent session storage

3. Use of Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use BoardWrite for:

• Educational purposes (teaching, training, presentations)
• Professional purposes (meetings, workshops, brainstorming)
• Personal use (note-taking, planning, creative projects)

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Use automated systems to access the service without permission
• Create content that is offensive, defamatory, or violates others' rights

4. User Accounts

4.1 Registration

• You may create an account to save sessions permanently
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account.

5. Guest Sessions

You may use BoardWrite without creating an account. Guest sessions:

• Are accessible via unique session URLs
• May be automatically deleted after a period of inactivity
• Are not permanently stored unless you register and claim the session
• May be deleted by administrators at their discretion

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the content you create using BoardWrite. You grant us a limited license to store and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the service.

6.2 Our Content

The BoardWrite service, including its design, code, and functionality, is owned by us and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the service without our written permission.

7. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• That the service will meet your specific requirements
• That defects will be corrected
• That the service is free from viruses or harmful components

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time with or without notice.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BoardWrite and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BoardWrite, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the service, violation of these terms, or infringement of any rights of another.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately. We may delete your account and associated data at any time after termination.

11. Free Service

BoardWrite is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce paid features or subscriptions in the future, but core functionality will remain free. Donations are voluntary and do not grant any additional rights or privileges.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

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