Terms of Service

Effective Date: September 8, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Styledown (“Service”), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Description of Service

Styledown is a web-based markdown editor that allows users to create, edit, style, and share documents. The Service includes:

  • Markdown editing with real-time preview
  • Document styling and customization tools
  • Export functionality (PDF, HTML, Markdown, and additional formats)
  • Document sharing via public links
  • Custom styling presets and templates
  • User account management and document storage
  • API access for programmatic document creation and management
  • Third-party integrations (Zapier, Make, custom webhooks)
  • Subscription-based premium features and enhanced limits

User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To use certain features of our Service, you must register for an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

Subscriptions and Payment Terms

Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and usage limits:

  • Free Plan - Basic features with usage limitations
  • Premium Plans - Enhanced features, higher limits, and priority support
  • API Plans - Programmatic access with different rate limits and pricing tiers

Billing and Payment

  • Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or our refund policy
  • Payments are processed securely by Stripe
  • We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as displayed at checkout
  • You authorize Stripe to charge your payment method for all fees
  • Your payment information is subject to Stripe's terms and privacy policy
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension or termination after reasonable notice

Plan Changes and Cancellation

  • You may upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time
  • Plan changes take effect at the next billing cycle
  • Downgrades may result in loss of features or data that exceeds plan limits
  • Cancellation stops future billing but you retain access until the end of the current period

Free Trials and Promotional Offers

  • Free trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless cancelled
  • Promotional pricing may be subject to additional terms
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue promotional offers

API Terms and Usage

API Access

  • API access requires a valid subscription or API plan
  • You must secure your API keys and are responsible for all usage under your account
  • API usage is subject to rate limits based on your subscription plan
  • Excessive usage may result in temporary or permanent API access suspension

API Restrictions

  • Do not exceed your plan's rate limits or usage quotas
  • Do not attempt to circumvent usage monitoring or security measures
  • Do not use the API for illegal activities or to violate third-party rights
  • Do not resell or redistribute API access without authorization

API Data and Integration

  • You are responsible for data sent through the API
  • We may monitor API usage for performance, security, and billing purposes
  • Integration with third-party services is subject to their terms as well
  • API availability and features may change with reasonable notice

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use Styledown for:

  • Creating and editing personal or professional documents
  • Sharing documents with others via public links
  • Exporting documents in various formats
  • Creating and using custom styling presets

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Upload, post, or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Use the Service for spam, phishing, or other deceptive practices
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
  • Create multiple accounts to evade restrictions or bans
  • Use automated tools to access the Service without permission

Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain all rights to the content you create and upload to Styledown. By using our Service, you grant us:

  • A license to store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service
  • The right to create backups and ensure data redundancy
  • Permission to process your content for export and sharing features

Public Sharing

When you create a public share link for a document:

  • You make that content publicly accessible to anyone with the link
  • You represent that you have the right to share such content publicly
  • You remain responsible for the content and its compliance with these terms
  • You can revoke public access at any time

Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, functionality, and underlying technology, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Remove or alter any proprietary notices
  • Use our trademarks without permission

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

Service Availability and Modifications

Service Availability

We strive to keep Styledown available 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Technical difficulties
  • Circumstances beyond our control

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
  • Change these terms with reasonable notice
  • Add, remove, or modify features and functionality

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Data Loss

While we implement reasonable backup and security measures, you are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important content. We recommend regularly exporting your documents.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Styledown and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your content or any content you share through the Service

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Styledown is operated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights.

Severability

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

Contact Information

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

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

These Terms of Service were last updated on September 8, 2025.